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MMBIO 528R

Scientific Literacy

Microbiology and Molecular Biology College of Life Sciences

Course Description

This is a graduate course with the goal of enabling graduate students to develop skills for finding, reading, and presenting current scientific literature.

When Taught

Winter

Grade Rule

Standard Grade Rule: A B C D E I

Min

1

Fixed

1

Fixed

1

Fixed

0

Title

Scientific Literacy

Learning Outcome

Students will read and comprehend reports in the current scientific literature regarding microbiology, molecular biology, and bioinformatic research.

Title

Scientific Presentation

Learning Outcome

Students will develop skills in making effective scientific presentations using high standards of clarity, relevance, and logic.

Title

Scientific Literature Review

Learning Outcome

Students will develop the skills to be confident in exploring scientific literature and finding unanswered scientific questions, even outside of your expertise.