Preparation for Comprehensive Exam of Microbiology

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Pre-requisites: MICR 8499, MICR 8496, MICR 8540, MICR 8580, MICR 8590, BCHM 8511, BCHM 8512, CBIO 8500, four (4) elective courses. The aim of this course is to lead the student in his/her self -preparation for the oral and written comprehensive exam. Through the discussion of recently published scientific literature this course will give the student the opportunity to reinforce develop ed critical thinking skills in order to integrate and refine acquired knowledge during graduate studies. Topics to be analyzed in the course include the evaluation of recent, as well as, previous scientific literature to the revision of hypothesis testing, and the understanding of new and complexes technologies, data analysis, and conclusions regarding the established hypothesis and applied methods. The course also provides a period of preparation through independent study in which the student reviews and c onsolidates basic and advanced concepts of the different areas of microbiology and related fields according to the area of interest selected by the student. This course will provide full-academic load to the student.