SEMINARS

Seminars form an important part of the graduate program as a means of keeping abreast of current developments in the field. The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Program conducts four different seminar series:

1. Colloquium in Molecular Biology, a series of invited lectures by visiting scientists from other institutions (3 credits).  The seminar series is coupled to a didactic course that is focused on a single broad topic. The students meet weekly with the course director to discuss the papers, and the research topic in general.
2. Seminars in Molecular and Cell Biology (5013/5014), required attendance (0-2 credits).  Students are required to present a paper under a specific set of formatting and presentation guidelines.  Enrolled students are required to participate in the discussion, and are graded on their presentation and participation throughout the course. 
3. Student Research Seminars (Bio-5015/5016/5017/5018) Students are required to deliver one seminar per year that describes the progress of their own research.  Students receive one credit per year for up to three years. 
4. Translational Regulation: Critical Examination of the Literature (Bio- 5010) This course is intended to help students develop skill in critical evaluation of the scientific literature. Carefully selected papers will be assigned for study and presentation by students, who will be asked to focus on the appropriateness of the experimental design, adequacy of controls, quality of data, and validity of conclusions.

Students are required to register for Bio-5011 through Bio-5014 Student Seminar, during the first two years of residence. The course format will consist of a student seminar and discussion. Faculty members are assigned to guide the students in the preparation and presentation of Bio-5013 and Bio-5014 seminars.

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