Basic Science Selective

2 credits · Allied Health Graduate Program

The goal of this graduate-level course selective is to build on your understanding of gene expression, inheritance patterns, and biotechnology from HLTHSCI502.Students will relate core concepts to experimental analysis, learning how and why common lab techniques are used to collect, process, and visualize genetic and biochemical data. Students will analyze salient primary literature on a weekly schedule and visit biomedical laboratories at Duke to see and describe lab techniques being used by investigators. Assessments include short weekly quizzes and writing assignments, peer reviews, and oral presentations. Students will improve their scientific reading comprehension, practice writing multiple drafts towards a publishable standard within biomedical journals, apply analytical reasoning, and practice oral presentation skills. Students will generalize their learning beyond the classroom, to understand the process of scientific inquiry and experimental design and explore career paths in biomedical research. Course Director Dr. Jackson Sparks. Prerequisite: HLTHSCI501 and HLTHSCI502 and concurrent enrollment in HLTSHCI503. Permission of the Instructor Required. Max 12. Min: 1 Credit 2. (Selective) Graded.