Critical Thinking Molecular Biology and Genetics

Topics

• Acquire fundamental knowledge, both conceptual and methodological, in the areas of genetics, genomics and development.
• Read critically and evaluate in depth the strengths and weaknesses of a research article, including biases in research design, implementation or interpretation.
• Identify, access, and evaluate scientific literature relevant to a specific concept or problem.
• Design and deliver an effective oral presentation with accuracy, clarity, timeliness and critical insights.
• Identify a significant methodological advance in the recent literature.
• Develop writing and illustration skills to communicate novel scientific methods.
• Transfer what students will learn in this course to their own research environment and experience.

Official roster learning outcomes