Cell & Molecular Biology

• GMS CM 761: Critical Thinking in Cell and Molecular Biology
  The purpose of this course is to train students in the art of reasoning and critical thinking in the pursuit of answers to biological questions. The goal of 761 is to examine a field of science and evaluate/understand how it developed at critical branch points. The goal of 762 is to use the framework of the scientific literature to develop Critical Thinking Skills to generate novel hypotheses in any area of Cell and Molecular Biology. Critical Thinking skills will be used to examine research findings and theories to uncover inconsistencies, bias, or faulty logic. The student will be expected to build on their careful evaluation and analysis of the papers to create a new hypothesis. Brecher, Layne. 2 cr, Fall and Spring sem.
• GMS CM 762: Critical Thinking in Cell and Molecular Biology
  The purpose of this course is to train students in the art of reasoning and critical thinking in the pursuit of answers to biological questions. The goal of 761 is to examine a field of science and evaluate/understand how it developed at critical branch points. The goal of 762 is to use the framework of the scientific literature to develop Critical Thinking Skills to generate novel hypotheses in any area of Cell and Molecular Biology. Critical Thinking skills will be used to examine research findings and theories to uncover inconsistencies, bias, or faulty logic. The student will be expected to build on their careful evaluation and analysis of the papers to create a new hypothesis. Brecher, Layne. 2 cr, Fall and Spring sem.
• GMS CM 764: Cell and Molecular Biology Professional Presentation Skills
  The course is designed for first year graduate students. The goal of this course is to teach students how to present their research in written and oral form. Students will give multiple short oral presentations and be critiqued. They will also give one longer presentation. Students will learn to give presentations with and without slides. Students will also begin to acquire written skills in preparation for the Proposal writing course in the second year. The course will meet weekly. Trinkaus-Randall. 2 cr. Fall sem.
• GMS CM 766: Mini-Courses in Cell and Molecular Biology
  Prereq: consent of instructor. Two six-week courses are presented. I. Imaging of Biological Systems: The goal is to discuss and demonstrate principles of fluorescence microscopy. There is both a classroom and hands on component. If time permits a small independent project may be conducted by students to enhance familiarity with instrumentation. II. Proposal Writing: The goal is for students to learn how to write the components of a proposal. Sessions include evaluation of writing. The culminating project is a proposal on their work. In the past a member of the NRSA study section has been invited to answer questions. Trinkaus-Randall. 2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS CM 951: Res Cell & Mol
  
• GMS CM 952: Res Cell & Mol
  

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