Reading Materials
Slides used in class and links to the required reading
materials for the course are available on the cuLearn
pages. You should scan the assigned material before the
lectures, and then read it again,
...
Reading Materials
Slides used in class and links to the required reading
materials for the course are available on the cuLearn
pages. You should scan the assigned material before the
lectures, and then read it again, after the lectures. You
will spend a lot of time reading. There are also amazing
interactive tutorials to help you learn about
biotechnology I suggest you use them, they will help you.
Keep up with the reading. I cannot stress this enough.
See the LECTURE SCHEDULE PAGE
for the detailed schedule of
lectures, topics, readings, test
dates, and assignment due dates.BIOL 1010 - Syllabus Summer 2018
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Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course, except curiosity and an open mind. However,
knowing a bit of biology, (from a high school biology course, for example) will make your life
(and probably mine) a bit easier.
Office Hours
Official office hours for the summer session are by appointment. Feel free to send me
questions by email or better yet, post them in the cuLearn Forum. You can also arrange an
appointment by sending me an email.
About BIOL 1010
Biotechnology students often feel like they are learning a new language. Reading the text book
and memorizing information will, at best, result in a mediocre, superficial and transient ability
to understand the topic. The best way to learn complex disciplines is to become an active
participant in them. How can that be achieved in this course? First of all, try teaching other
people about what you learn and explain concepts out loud. The most satisfying proof of
mastering a difficult topic is the ability to explain it to another person. It is expected that you
will work with other students outside the classroom in preparation for lectures and
examinations. Another way to become actively engaged in the study of biotechnology is to take
full advantage of Discussion Forum.
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