The course can be entered at any time. Minimally 12 sessions = 4 EC. Maximally 27 sessions = 9 EC
Coordinator
Prof. dr. Herman Spaink, h.p.spaink@biology.leidenuniv.nl
Description
Over a period of about a year students follow lectures revealing the state of the art in MCB research. Several exciting overview lectures are scheduled that are compulsory for everyone.
Methods of instruction
New opportunities will be highlighted on Black board and at websites (e.g. IBL, Sciences).
Study material
Colloquia pre-approved for MCB:
BSI lectures (BioScience Initiative van Leeuwenhoek lectures): Once a month (Thursday, 4.00 pm) 1 lecture = 1 session
‘This week Discoveries’, Faculty of Sciences colloquia: Once a week (Tuesday, lunchtime) 2 lectures = 1 session
‘Spotlight on Biology’ IBL lectures: Once each month (Thursday, lunchtime) 2 lectures = 1 session
Genetic Colloquia LUMC: Once each month 1 lecture = 1 session
Visiting scientist in the field of MCB: ad hoc 1 lecture = 1 session
Examination
Writing a short report (maximally 1 page/session): send report by email within 2 weeks of attended seminar. Please also keep a backup of the file in case the email got lost.
Course requirements/recommendations
Approval of MCB track coordinator before anticipated start (see registration form in Course Documents)
Time table
The course can be entered at any time
No fixed time table
Application
Send an email to the coordinator:
Prof. dr. Herman Spaink, h.p.spaink@biology.leidenuniv.nl
Blackboard
New opportunities will be highlighted on Black board
Course objective
To obtain an overview on the state of the art of MCB research, and to practice making a summary of a scientific lecture.