Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2015 - MBB 821 G100

Cell and Molecular Biology Colloquium (1)

Class Number: 4008

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: TBA, TBA
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    BISC 331/MBB 331 or equivalent.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Recent research articles on the molecular mechanisms underlying cellular activities will be presented and discussed by students and faculty, with an emphasis on critical analysis of the concepts and experimental design and methods. A student may not take more than 3 units of Cell and Molecular Biology Colloquium courses, including BISC 821, 822, 823. Students who have taken BISC 821, 822 or 823 may not receive credit for this course.

COURSE DETAILS:

In this seminar course, recent research articles will be analyzed to provide an up-to-date understanding of the molecular mechanisms regulating cellular responses. Students will present papers that describe novel findings pertaining to cellular dynamics, structure, or regulation. Student seminars will focus on critical analysis of the concepts and experiments reported in the chosen paper. Students will select research articles in consultation with the instructor.

Grading

  • Oral presentations 50%
  • Class discussion 50%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

None; material to be covered will be drawn directly from primary literature.

Department Graduate Notes:

  • Students are advised to review the plagiarism tutorial found at
    http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/tutorials/plagiarism-tutorial
  • For help with writing, learning and study strategies please contact the Student Learning Commons at
    http://learningcommons.sfu.ca/
  • Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities (778-782-3112 or e-mail:  csdo@sfu.ca)

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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