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Independent study is open to junior and senior students only. At the time of application, a student must have earned a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. A student may register for no more than three (3) semester hours of independent study in any one term. In all cases, registration for independent study must be approved by the appropriate department chairperson and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
This course focuses on critical evaluation of information relevant to biochemistry and molecular biology (BMB). Students will discuss issues relevant to BMB research, ethics, funding and careers. Students will read, evaluate, and discuss past and current literature in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each student will provide oral presentations of work that they have reviewed.