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Spring 2014
Mar 29, 2024
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BCHM 29801 - Head Start To Introductory Biochemistry Research
Credit Hours: 0.50 or 1.00. Supervised individual research. Weeks 9-16. This course is intended to provide a brief introduction to independent undergraduate research. Students should plan on continuing their research in the same laboratory in the following semester. The primary goal of this course is to gain experience working side-by-side with researchers in a real laboratory setting. Students will begin to learn how to best record their data in laboratory notebooks, and gain experience in trouble-shooting and critically analyzing the results of their experiments. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring.
0.500 OR 1.000 Credit hours

Syllabus Available
Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional
Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Individual Study

Offered By: College of Agriculture
Department: Biochemistry

Course Attributes:
Lower Division

May be offered at any of the following campuses:     
      West Lafayette

Repeatable for Additional Credit: Yes - May be repeated an unlimited number of times

Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will understand the scientific method. They will be able to develop hypotheses, design experiments, and critically analyze results to create new knowledge. 2. Students will use scientific instrumentation to evaluate the activity or function of biological macromolecules. 3. Students will demonstrate knowledge of analytical and preparative methods that can be applied to biochemistry. 4. Students will demonstrate knowledge of accepted safe laboratory practices. 5. Students will demonstrate laboratory experience working with a diverse group of individuals as part of a research team. 6. Students will demonstrate the ability to organize and document laboratory procedures and results. 7. Students will appreciate the ethical issues facing professionals in the life sciences.


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