This course allows students enrolled in the Chemical Biology Honours program to explore and discuss topics of general interest to scientists, with a focus on how scientific research is carried out and presented. Honours students are provided with constructive criticism of their thesis research projects and presentation skills. Seminars consist of readings, group discussions, and presentations by students, interested faculty and guest speakers. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Chemical Biology Honours program. The general requirements for acceptance are: 4th year standings in the B.Sc. program with a Major in Chemical Biology, a minimum GPA of 3.0 during the first, second and third years of study in the Chemical Biology Major program, with no less than a grade of B- in all required BIOL, CHEM and ENGL courses, identification of supervisors for the Honours research project, submission of a research proposal to the Chemical Biology Honours Committee by May 15, before registration for 4th year. Corequisite: CHBI 4990 Note: Students cannot get credit for more than one of CHBI 4980, BIOL 4980.
This course allows students enrolled in the Chemical Biology Honours program to explore and discuss topics of general interest to scientists, with a focus on how scientific research is carried out and presented. Honours students are provided with constructive criticism of their thesis research projects and presentation skills. Seminars consist of readings, group discussions, and presentations by students, interested faculty and guest speakers. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Chemical Biology Honours program. The general requirements for acceptance are: 4th year standings in the B.Sc. program with a Major in Chemical Biology, a minimum GPA of 3.0 during the first, second and third years of study in the Chemical Biology Major program, with no less than a grade of B- in all required BIOL, CHEM and ENGL courses, identification of supervisors for the Honours research project, submission of a research proposal to the Chemical Biology Honours Committee by May 15, before registration for 4th year. Corequisite: CHBI 4990 Note: Students cannot get credit for more than one of CHBI 4980, BIOL 4980.
