Biology 4950 F Seminars in Genetics Fall 2017

Instructor: Prof. Shiva M. Singh

Time: Three seminar hours per week. 0.5 course

Fridays, 10:30 –11.30; 11.30-12.30; 12.30-13.30;
Place: BG 1056

Contact: Office; WSC 307

Hours; During the week days by appointment
Telephone; x83135,
Email; ssingh@uwo.ca

Email hours: 10.00 AM – 4.00 PM weekdays only.

Response in 24 hours, not available during weekend/holidays.

Prerequisites: Enrollment in year 4 of the Honors Specialization in Genetics,

or permission of the Genetics Undergraduate Coordinator.
Course Objective:

1. Coverage of current research in genetics critically reviewed and discussed through a

combination of (faculty) student seminars, discussions and written assignments.

2. Mentoring of individual students in assuring that they reach and surpass their learning
expectations towards meeting their future goals.

Course Format: This course discusses current developments in genetic

concepts, methods and applications including ethics.

Student Evaluation:

1. Individual Seminar, [marked by faculty (50%) and students (50%)] 30%

2. Critique of a paper used in seminar (published 2015-17) 10%
3. The next experiment for paper critiqued in 2. 10%
4. Debate/discussion – presentation, question/answers (2/4) 40%
5. Student Participation in the course 10%