Spring 2016 - MBB 863 G100

Biomolecular Structure and Function Colloquium (1)

Class Number: 7308

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Location: TBA

  • Prerequisites:

    BISC 331/MBB 331 or equivalent.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Recent research articles on the structure, function, and interactions of macromolecules including proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids, as well as their complexes, will be presented and discussed by students and facuty, with an emphasis on critical analysis of the concepts and experimental design and methods.

COURSE DETAILS:

General Course Description and objectives
This "Journal Club" discusses problems and methods presented in contemporary research literature, investigating molecular mechanisms associated with the functions of proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates.

Format
The student will select a new research article for presentation in consultation with the instructor. The student will research the topic, including other necessary articles, in addition to the lead article. The topic will be presented orally in a 50 minute session, with ample time for discussion. All students will be expected to read the lead paper and to participate in discussions.

The colloquium will also be open for attendance and participation by anyone (including post-docs, research associates and faculty) in MBB or from other departments at SFU.

Students not in the MBB graduate program should seek permission of the instructors to enroll in the course.

Grading

  • Evaluation will be based on the presentation (grasp of knowledge and effective communication) and on participation in class discussions.

NOTES:

Timetable
There will be an organization meeting at a time to be announced. A meeting time and place will then be sought that will be convenient for most or all of the students, but it may not be possible to accommodate the schedules of all students wanting to enroll in the course.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

None

Graduate Studies Notes:

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Registrar Notes:

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