BCS 302: Tentative Schedule
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Date
Topic
Assignment
08/31
Introductions and course planning
09/05
VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS – Search for review papers
Instructor in ZOOM (5-6pm);
Instructor in ZOOM (5-6pm);
09/07
VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS – Submit 2 candidate review papers to
instructor by email (will approve or flag problems for revision)
Instructor in ZOOM (5-6pm)
Instructor in ZOOM (5-6pm)
09/12
How to give an effective presentation (instructor lecture)
Final submission 2 candidate review papers (if revision needed)
09/14
Concise writing of research paper critiques
*Mail notes on Burley article (answer 8 questions)
09/19
Scientific skepticism and replication (Zebra Finch studies)
*QUIZ on readings, Scientist Magazine (read before class)
09/21
Peer Review: Critique 1 (Critical reading, 1st assigned article)
*Mail notes on article (answer 8 questions)
09/26
Peer Review: Critique 2 (In class discussions of 2nd article)
*Mail notes on article (answer 8 questions)
09/28
Written Press Critiques due by email as Word Document (1 page)
Instructor presentation on an example press critique (from article)
(In class discussion, review of effective presentation pointers)
Instructor presentation on an example press critique (from article)
(In class discussion, review of effective presentation pointers)
10/03
Press critiques
10/05
NO CLASS (instructor at NIH study section)
10/10
Press critiques
10/12
Press critiques
10/17
NO CLASS (fall break)
10/19
Press critiques
10/24
Press critiques
10/26
Press critiques
Instructor presentation: example of a topic review presentation
Instructor presentation: example of a topic review presentation
10/31
Graduate school admissions and industry, inquiry letters, CV/resume tips
*Topic presentation summary due (by email)
11/02
CV workshop
* Bring a pdf copy of your CV to share
11/07
Topic review 1
11/09
NO CLASS (instructor at SFN conference)
11/14
Topic review 2
11/16
Topic review 3
11/21
TBA as needed, will be via Zoom if so (OK to travel)
11/23
NO CLASS (Thanksgiving Break)
11/17
Topic review 4: Leyva & Nwandu
11/22
Topic review 5: Mourao & Sami
11/24
THANKSGIVING BREAK
11/28
Topic review 4
11/30
Topic review 5
12/05
Topic review 6
12/07
Topic review 7
12/12
Topic review 8