IBGS 521 - Cellular Mechanisms and Integrated Systems I Journal Club

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University of Southern California

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Description:

A component of IBGS, taught in a journal-club format. Students assigned to a literature topic present an oral critique of a recent paper--recommended and mediated by faculty--relevant to basic sciences covered by IBGS 511 lectures for tweek. If not presenting, student reads and prepares a written critique of the assigned paper. Participation required. Designed to help students (1) critically evaluate the scientific literature; (2) develop both oral and written communication skills; (3) develop the habits of asking questions during oral presentations and of participating in scientific discussion; (4) broaden knowledge of current research; (5) gain insight into the approaches different researchers take toward scientific problems by promoting scientific interaction in an informal atmosphere; (6) better understand how basic science research contributes to the medical sciences; and (7) design and write a grant-proposal type question, rationally defining its importance and designing experimentation whereby the question/hypothesis can be tested. Open to all interested students and researchers at Loma Linda University. Prerequisite: Enrolled in any of LLU's School of Medicine graduate program s.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.usc.edu/

Phone Number:

(213) 740-2311

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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