Research Practicum. 1.5-5.5 Credit Hours

Catalog description

Independent research experiences under the direction of a faculty advisor for students who choose the Course-Based Plan of Study for the Master of Science in Personalized Molecular Medicine Program. Research experiences include training in metabolomics, flow cytometry/FACS analysis, single cell analysis, molecular and cell biology approaches, systems approaches, computational biology, or drug design depending on the interests of the student. Research experiences also include directed research projects in research laboratories involving experimental design, data collection, data analysis, statistical analyses, and data presentation. During the Research Practicum, students will learn about the underlying principles of a particular method and how to apply this method to address a specific scientific aim. Students may participate in conducting mini-projects to gain first-hand experiences within a given topic. A written Practicum Report will be generated by the student at the end of each semester of Research Practicum culminating in an oral presentation by the student highlighting the key findings.