Basic knowledge in cell and molecular biology, as taught in baccalaureate. Knowledge of methodology and techniques commonly used in cell and molecular biology.
Students, individually or in pairs, select a research article from the recent literature. The paper must be published in a a peer-reviewed journal, in english; review papers are excluded. The teacher validates the students' selection. The paper forms the basis for the student's work.
The objective is to teach students how to build a research project in the field of cell and molecular biology.
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The written project is evaluated on (i) originality , (ii) selection of methodology, (iii) coherence and biological relevance, (iv) quality of writing.
Based on the selected paper, the students propose a follow-up of the research in the format of a research project. The teacher guides the students throughout the procedure. The project must be written with introduction, description of aims and methodology, and perspectives.
