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Course Syllabus
Biology 362
Seminars in Biology
Spring 2004
Instructor: Dr. Mary Ogilvie
Office: # 203F
Phone: 321-3437
email: mogilvie@cbu.edu
Office Hrs: Mon. 1:00 4:00 Wed. 1:00 4:00
Fri. 2:00 4:00
Tues. 2:00 3:00 Thurs. 9:30 10:30
Course Description: Seminar series in which research scientists are invited to discuss their research. Students are assigned research mentors in anticipation of fulfilling the requirements for Mentored Research I, II, and III. As a requirement of this course, students are asked to write a proposal describing the research project to be conducted in Mentored Research. Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Required: Planning, Proposing and Presenting Science Effectively, Hailman and Strier
Course Goals:
1. To develop the ability to critically evaluate the interpretation
that a scientist offers in order to explain his/her experimental
results.
2. To learn how to write a research proposal.
3. To collaborate with a research mentor in order to design a
research project.
4. To appreciate the ethical issues associated with conducting
a research project using either animals and/or humans as subjects.
5. To be able to critically evaluate the design of a research
project.
Grading scale:
A = 90 to 100 D = 60 to 69
B = 80 to 89 F = < 60
C = 70 to 79
Requirements:
1. Completing an on-line ethics course sponsored by UT, Memphis,
Dept. of Human Values and Ethics. Proof of this will be due by
March 2.
2. A rough draft of your research proposal, due March
30
3. A final, corrected draft of your proposal, due April
20.
4. Attendance at the Tenn. Academy of Science Meeting
- This will be held Saturday,April 3 at Rhodes College.
5. Attendance at Sr. poster session, April 20
- 11:00 - 2:00 in the East Lounge of the Thomas Center.
Grade: Rough draft of proposal 100 pts.
Final draft of Proposal......... 100 pts
Total Pts............................. 200 pts.
Attendance: Will be taken at each class. You
may miss no more than one class to pass the course.
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DATE SPEAKER
Jan. 13 Course Introduction
Jan. 20 Dr. Stan Eisen, CBU, "Dealing with the Application
Process"
Jan. 27 Dr. Terry Ackerman, Dir., Human Values & Ethics,
U.T., Mphs Dr.
"Bioethics in Human Research"
Transcript and Application Due
Feb. 3 Dr. Stan Eisen, CBU, Dept. of Biology,
Travelogue of Uganda and an Invitation to MIRT
Feb. 10 CBU Seniors ..What to expect of Mentored Research
Feb. 17 Dr. Scott Franklin, U of M, Dept. of Biology,
Forest Fragmentation and Biodiversity
Feb. 24 Planning meeting, Hand out instructions for writing the
proposal, Etc.
March 2 Dr. Eldon Geisert, U.T.M., Dept. of Anatomy and Neurobiology
Proof of on-line Ethics Course due.
Mar. 9 Spring Break ----------- No classes
Mar. 16 TBA
Mar. 23 Shelby County Science Fair Judging, Youth Bldg. at Fair Grounds
March 30 Dr. Gabot Tigyi, U.T.M., Dept. of Pharmacology,
Phospholipd Growth Factors: From Lab to the
Clinic
Rough Draft of Research Proposal due
April 3 Tennessee Academy of Sciences at Rhodes College
April 6 Dr. Suleiman Bahouth, UT, Memphis, Dept. of Pharmacology
April 13 TBA
April 20 CBU Poster Session, East Lounge
Final Draft of Research Proposal due.
April 27 Course Evaluation
Dr. Malinda Fitzgerald, Mentored Research
May 4 Study Day
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Course Overview
Course Overview
The purpose of this course is to prepare you for your research
project which will be conducted primarily over the course of the
next 9 -10 months. You will be assigned a research mentor before
spring break of this semester.
To participate in the mentored research program, you must enroll
in Mentored Research I, II and III. Mentored Research I is a
1 credit course typically offered the summer before your senior
year. You will enroll in Mentored Research II and III (both worth
two credit hours) the fall and spring, respectively, of your senior
year.
To be eligible for Mentored Research, you must have a biology
GPA of a 2.0. If your GPA is below a 2.0 and you are interested
in Mentored Research, please schedule a time with me to discuss
the feasibility of your enrollment in this program.
Alternatively, some students have conducted research on the CBU
campus under the guidance of a biology faculty member. In that
case, you would enroll in BIOL 461-462 (Independent Research I
and II).
For this Seminar class, you will be responsible for submitting
a research proposal describing what you intend to do for your
senior project. You will obtain this information by discussing
your project with your mentor. Your mentor will assign a project
related to his/her own research. The proposal is done to certify
proficiency in developing a convincing research project. In reality,
it may turn out that the research you actually complete will vary
considerably from the proposal you write.
The following are deadlines that must be met for this course:
Jan 27 : CBU Transcript due and Application for Mentored
Research
March 2: Assignment of Research Mentors by this date
Proof of on-line Ethics course due.
March 30: Research proposal (rough draft)
Apr. 20 Research proposal (final draft)
Failure to meet these deadlines will result in loss of points
from your final grade.
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Instructions for Writing a Research Proposal
A first draft of the proposal will be submitted to me, I will
make suggestions and give it back to you. Your final draft, with
changes incorporated, must be handed in with the original proposal.
Grading will be based on spelling, grammar, clarity, and content..
For every day late on the rough and final drafts, I will deduct
2 pts. from your final draft grade.
The research proposal must include these sections:
a. A Descriptive Title
b. Experimental Plan,
In one paragraph, briefly describe the research you intend to
conduct.
c. INTRODUCTION,
Describe the background and present knowledge of the field in
which you will be working
d. MATERIALS AND METHODS,
Provide a description of the organisms(s), experimental protocols,
hardware, software and analysis procedures you intend to use.
List the principal materials needs for your project (include here
the number of animals you estimate you will need, glassware, culture
media, and other chemicals).
Explain how your data will be evaluated.
e. BUDGET,
Provide information pertaining to the costs of the items you will
need. Indicate anticipated quantities.
f. Literature Cited
Information must be cited in the body of the text simply by
using numbered subheadings. Specific information (corresponding
to these citations) with regard to journal, volume, author and
page numbers will be included in the References section at the
end of the proposal.
Include 4 5 citations.
No citations can be taken from the Internet unless they are originally
found in a book or journal article.
Tips:
-Avoid using 1st person, proposal should be written in 3rd
person, passive voice.
-All sections of your proposal should be written in future tense,
except the Introduction which should be written in past tense.
-Aim for a proposal of 3 - 4 pages, 11/2 line spaces.
-Include flow charts when appropriate in your Introduction if
it will help with my understanding of the material in the Introduction.
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BIOL 362: SEMINARS IN BIOLOGY
SPRING 2004
Application for Mentored Research
DUE: Jan. 27
Name ________________________________________
A. Have you had Organic I? __________
Have you had Organic II? _________
Have you had Biochemistry? __________
What upper division (>112) have you taken? List below.
B. If you prefer a specific location for your research,
please indicate your first
choice __________________________________
C. Do you have a research mentor in mind?
Name ________________________________
Address ________________________________
________________________________
Phone # ________________________________
Area of Research:
D. Below, write a brief description (or list) of your particular research interests:
E. Give the names of at least 2 science faculty who know you well enough to recommend you for mentored or independent research. ____________________ and _____________________
F. Are you planning to do Independent research or mentored research? _______________________
PLEASE RETURN WITH THIS COMPLETED FORM, AN UNOFFICIAL COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT. (It often takes one week to get a transcript so don't delay. That means you!)