In this course, students have an exciting opportunity to carry out their own research project under the supervision of a faculty member and to further develop critical thinking skills. Students will learn how to review the scientific literature relevant to a specific research problem; how to develop a hypothesis and set specific objectives; and how to design and execute experiments. Students will also gain experience in analyzing and interpreting experimental data and learn how to write a scientific report. Students will also have an opportunity to present their project and findings to the department through an oral presentation. Weekly hours: 8 Practicum/Lab hoursPrerequisite(s): Admission to the Honours program in Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology. Note: Permission of the department is required. Students with credit for BIOC 489.6 or MCIM 491.6 may not take this course for credit.
In this course, students have an exciting opportunity to carry out their own research project under the supervision of a faculty member and to further develop critical thinking skills. Students will learn how to review the scientific literature relevant to a specific research problem; how to develop a hypothesis and set specific objectives; and how to design and execute experiments. Students will also gain experience in analyzing and interpreting experimental data and learn how to write a scientific report. Students will also have an opportunity to present their project and findings to the department through an oral presentation. Weekly hours: 8 Practicum/Lab hoursPrerequisite(s): Admission to the Honours program in Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology. Note: Permission of the department is required. Students with credit for BIOC 489.6 or MCIM 491.6 may not take this course for credit.
