120.850.01
Biochemical Techniques

Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Credit(s)
6
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Independent Study
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Roza Selimyan
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
All departmental PhD students spend eight weeks participating in the research activities of a faculty member’s laboratory. During the academic year each PhD student rotates through four laboratories.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Develop critical thinking skills and the ability to design hypothesis driven research questions
  2. Develop the ability to design experiments to test hypothesis driven research questions
  3. Master basic laboratory skills, including maintenance of an effective laboratory notebook
  4. Develop effective written and oral communication skills
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 99% Ability to design experiments and to interpret results in their scientific context.
Enrollment Restriction
BMB PhD Students only
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Only open to BMB PhD students