01:146:405 Honors Seminar in CBN

Prerequisites 

This course is to be taken by CBN honors in their senior Spring semester.  

Course Description 

This course aims to familiarize students in communication and written skills needed by professionals in cell biology and neuroscience. Specifically, students will be trained in scientific data organization, integration, analysis, and communication. Upon the completion of this course, students are expected to be able to communicate scientific information in the format of Honors thesis written report and oral presentation.

This course fulfills the SAS WCd core requirement.

Course Syllabus 

Spring 2025

Course Satisfies Departmental and SAS Wcd Learning Goals

CBN departmental learning goals:
https://cbn.rutgers.edu/academics/undergraduate/

1. Master factual and conceptual knowledge in cell biology and neuroscience that will provide a solid foundation for success in advanced training and professional careers.
2. Develop an ability to summarize, integrate and organize information.
3. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate the potential for current research and new discoveries to improve our understanding of cell biology and neuroscience and its relevance to human health and to our society.

SAS Wcd learning goals:
https://sasoue.rutgers.edu/core/core-learning-goals

1. Communicate effectively in modes appropriate in a discipline or area of inquiry.
2. Evaluate and critically assess sources and use the convention of attribution and citation correctly.
3. Analyze and synthesize information and ideas from multiple sources to generate new insights.

Course Format

In-person lectures (once per week) and student presentations.

Exams, Assignments, and Grading Policy 

Students are graded on their take-home and in-class assignments, oral presentation, and participation in class discussions.

• Home assignments: 30% final grade
• In-class assignments: 50% final grade
• Class attendance and in-class discussion: 20% final grade

Course Materials

None. Resources to help students write and defend Honors thesis are available at the course Canvas site.

Course Closed? 

Students can sign up for this course after obtaining special permission numbers from the course coordinator. This course is restricted to CBN Honors.

Course Coordinator/Faculty:

Dr. Shu C. Hsu

Nelson D410
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