BIOC5002

BIOC 5002 - Critical Evaluation of Biochemistry Research (1 Cr.)

BIOC 5002 - Critical Evaluation of Biochemistry Research (1 Cr.)

Course description

BioC 5002 guides advanced undergraduates and new graduate students as they learn how to design experiments and to critically evaluate a wide variety of cutting-edge research projects, both as readers and as researchers. Introductory lectures include peer review, experimental design, critical thinking and the psychology of judgment and decision-making. This is followed by a series of guest speakers who will guide students as they develop their skills in evaluation of current research papers.

Minimum credits

1

Maximum credits

1

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

S-N - S-N Grade Basis

Discussion

Lecture

Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:

02625

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Every Fall & Spring