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