MB&B 558
Spring 2012
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01
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
The course involves weekly formal presentations by graduate students on their research projects. The presentations include description of experimental design, approaches and methods, analysis, conclusions, and future directions, as well as details of problems encountered and potential solutions. Active discussion among the participants is encouraged to develop science communication skills, to share new ideas and interpretations, and to introduce novel approaches that facilitate progress. This course is required of all graduate students. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Logical Reasoning, Speaking
The course involves formal presentations by graduate students on their research projects; first year graduate students are to present a summary of the work accomplished during the rotation period.
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| Credit: .25 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
None |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Credit/Unsatisfactory |
| Level: GRAD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CIS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
To be announced.
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Examinations and Assignments:
To be announced. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Required to be taken by all graduate students in MB&B.
Undergraduates may take this course up to four times for credit towards graduation.
First-year graduate students are expected to present a summary of the work accomplished during the rotation period. Students working on advanced research projects are expected to present more formal seminars to practice public-speaking skills and prepare to defend their dissertation research. The class meets for a 60-minute period once every week. |
| Instructor(s): Oliver,Donald B. Times: ...W... 04:10PM-05:00PM; Location: SHAN201; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 5 | GRAD: 25 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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