Coordinator
Prof. dr. Hermain Spaink, email: h.p.spaink@biology.leidenuniv.nl
Description
Oral presentations will be given by group leaders and researchers of the MCB track in in four sessions, each concentrated around the following research themes: ‘Molecular Genetics and Development’, ‘Microbiology and Biotechnology’, ‘Animal Cells and Disease’, and ‘Plant Cell Physiology’.
Methods of instruction
Lectures by MCB staff and PhD students
Study material
n.a.
Examination
Of each session: a written report of maximally 2x A4 summarizing the main point of the presented research. In the report, it should be indicated within which research theme the student would like to perform a research project (2 alternative options should be indicated). The reports should be handed in at the General Exam
Course requirements/recommendations
Successfully finished the course fundamentals of MCB.
Time table
september/october 2010
Exact dates to be announced
Application
Via USIS
n.a.
Blackboard
The schedule for this course will be announced on blackboard
Course objective
To get familiar with the research within the research groups participating in the MCB track, to get informed about frontiers of scientific research, and to make the choice for a first MSc research project easier.