BMS8018 — Independent BMS Studies
This course is designed to provide students with content knowledge specific to their research interests. Since the BMS department has broad interests in biomedical research, the courses in our catalog may not provide enough depth for students specialized in any number of areas. The Independent Studies course will allow mentors to develop tailored reading materials for their mentees and will carve out time for discussion of that content. This can be done in one-on-one meetings or in a lab meeting setting. The goal is to ensure that students read and understand the relevant literature in their chosen field. This course will provide a structured method for the mentor and mentee to develop professional and personal relationships that can further support the technical development of the student. Ultimately, the review of specific content and the discussion with the mentor will support the research conducted in the lab and the completion of the required written thesis. For each student requesting this course, the mentor will submit a plan along with the materials identified for discussion and the methods for meeting with the students. pre-req: BMS Grad programs or instructor consent