Principal Subjects in Biochemical Research

Knowledge:

The student will gain comprehensive knowledge of how to perform research in biochemistry, including various experimental and theoretical approaches. This foundation will enable them to understand and contextualize current research within the broader scientific landscape.

Skills:

The student will develop the ability to critically analyse and evaluate original research literature. This includes explaining the results, assessing the methods used, and comparing the conclusions drawn with other relevant literature, including background sources. Additionally, the student will be proficient in writing a referee report for a research paper and discussing it effectively with peers.

Competences:

The student will demonstrate the capacity to critically understand original scientific research papers in biochemical research. This includes an understanding of the specific problem being analysed, the experimental setup, the methods employed, the results obtained, and the conclusions drawn. The student will be able to engage in thoughtful discussion of these elements with fellow students under the guidance of the instructor.

By the end of the course, the student will have developed the ability to:

• Appreciate scientific contributions without preconceived biases, evaluating them based on their merit.
• Critically question procedures and conclusions, demonstrating intellectual curiosity and analytical thinking.
• Individually prepare referee reports for research manuscripts and constructively review reports prepared by peers.

The student will be capable of understanding the rationale behind specific conclusions in the field and will be equipped to anticipate the implications of future technical or experimental developments as they arise.