Rna interference: a new tool for genetic analysis and therapeutics
Bachelor's degree
In Maynard (USA)
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Maynard (USA)
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Start date
Different dates available
This course is one of many Advanced Undergraduate Seminars offered by the Biology Department at MIT. These seminars are tailored for students with an interest in using primary research literature to discuss and learn about current biological research in a highly interactive setting.
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Subjects
- Research Literature
- Primary
Course programme
Lectures: 1 session / week, 2 hours / session
Because this course is based on class-discussions, participation in all 14 classes is mandatory. If an emergency arises and you must miss a class, make-up work will be arranged in the form of an out-of-class writing assignment.
Two papers from the primary research literature will be discussed in each class period. You must read these in advance of class, and participation in discussion is mandatory.
There are no formal exams. The class has a pass/fail grading system.
Two written assignments will be required.
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Rna interference: a new tool for genetic analysis and therapeutics