====== CGAB 502: Syllabus ======
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===== CGAB 502 Experimental Strategies for Biological Problems  =====

**Pre-requisite:** CGET 501 Integrated Life Sciences

**3 Credits**

==== Course Information ====
Biological networks make it possible for organisms to engage in complex functions. This course progresses from molecule, to pathway, to interpathway interactions, to networks, while maintaining a focus on inflammation and genomic stability. Key modern experimental approaches are presented, and a deep analysis of a paper in the literature accompanies each lecture. The topic this year is //TBA//. 	



==== Recomended textbook ====

 Lodish H et al. (2008) Molecular Cell Biology, 6 edn. W. H. Freemann and Company, New York.


==== Course Format ====

The course will mainly use lectures to impart knowledge and understanding of the aforementioned topics, complemented by a class project. The course has no text, but requires a firm background in biochemistry. Readings from the primary literature will be assigned. Some of class time will be devoted to discussion of key primary journal articles describing important contributions to hierarchical systems biology.

A term project undertaken by subgroups of the class working as integrated teams will involve the preparation of a structured research project, similar to a thesis proposal, in an area of biological networks. The topic will change yearly, and the written product of the case study will be evaluated by a committee of experts.



==== Course website ====

 http://www.cgi.ac.th/course_list/2014_semester_1/cgab502


==== Evaluation and Grading ====

     	
The term grade will derive from the exams, home-assignments and written paper and oral presentations along with participation in class-period discussions.

Grade will be weighted as follows: 
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Exam 1&2\\
Home-assignment\\
Class participation\\
Final Presentation\\
Proposal writing\\
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50%\\
10%\\
20%\\
10%\\
10%\\
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==== Classroom Rules of Conduct ====
 
<note important>**Be on time. Class will start at the indicated time. Late attendance will affect your grade.**</note>
<note important>**Plagiarism is not an acceptable behavior.**</note>