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BCHM-3634: Analysis of Biochemical Literature

Description: Analysis of primary scientific literature using recently published biochemical research articles. Application of the CREATE model (Consider, Read, Elucidate and generate a hypothesis, Analyze and interpret the data, and Think of next Experiment) as a conceptual framework. Evaluation of article data, limitations and broader impacts. Impact of scientific philosophy, experimental design, and peer review in scientific research and publishing. Pre: Junior standing.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: (BIOL-2134 or BIOL-2604) and CHEM-2535

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 4

Average GPA: 3.63 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 67.63%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.09%

Sasha C Marine202467.6%25.9%5.4%0.0%0.0%1.1%3.634

Grade Distribution Over Time

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