ADVANCES IN SKIN BIOLOGY AND SKIN DISEASES
Offers an interactive platform to critically analyze classic and state-of-the-art research articles in skin biology and skin diseases, as well as the opportunity to present journal articles. Provides a strong base and training for future scientists, physicians, and industrial leaders in skin sciences, skincare, and drug development.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY/BOTANY 151 , ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY 101 , BOTANY/BIOLOGY 130 , BIOCORE 381 , CHEM 104 , 109 , or graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Breadth - Biological Science Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand the motivations and thought processes in classic papers. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Keep up to date with the latest developments and research findings in skin biology and skin diseases. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Develop the skills to critically evaluate and assess research methodologies, results, and conclusions in journal articles. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of innovation, technology, and regulations in the field of skin biology. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Enhance communication and presentation skills related to evaluating and sharing scientific knowledge. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Demonstrate critical understanding of skin biology that helps ongoing or future research projects and/or career development. Audience: Graduate 7. Lead journal club discussions. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand the motivations and thought processes in classic papers. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Keep up to date with the latest developments and research findings in skin biology and skin diseases. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Develop the skills to critically evaluate and assess research methodologies, results, and conclusions in journal articles. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of innovation, technology, and regulations in the field of skin biology. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Enhance communication and presentation skills related to evaluating and sharing scientific knowledge. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Demonstrate critical understanding of skin biology that helps ongoing or future research projects and/or career development. Audience: Graduate 7. Lead journal club discussions. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027