120.850.01
Biochemical Techniques
Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd 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
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
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:
- Develop critical thinking skills and the ability to design hypothesis driven research questions
- Develop the ability to design experiments to test hypothesis driven research questions
- Master basic laboratory skills, including maintenance of an effective laboratory notebook
- 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