260.653.01
Molecular Biology Literature

Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
W, F, 9:00 - 10:20am
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
J. Marie Hardwick
Contact Name
Patricia Bazemore
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Discusses over two sessions the assigned paper from historic or current scientific literature. Covers only the methodologies and how they work in the first session, the second covers the scientific advancements achieved with these methods. Includes both student and faculty discussion leaders for each session.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Interpret the scientific evidence that supports the basic principles of molecular biology
  2. Explain basic molecular biology methods used in the research laboratory
  3. Identify the limitations of experimental methods to determine if the published evidence supports the authors’ conclusions
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 50% Participation
  • 50% Reading Assignments
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

This is the onsite section of a class also held virtually/online.
You are responsible for the modality in which you register. Designed for masters students with basic understanding of DNA, RNA, proteins and cellular organelles, with or without laboratory experience.