BIOL 6430 Experimental Methods and Design in Biology
Emphasis is on understanding experimental methods and how they may be utilized to address biological questions. Acquire familiarity with a wide range of experimental approaches/systems. Articulate strengths and weaknesses of individual experimental methodsDevise appropriate control experimentsIdentify complementary experimental approachesGain functional understanding of major technologies used throughout the departmentBasic training for all departmental core facilitiesProvide a venue for practice and consistent feedback in written and oral communication.
Course overview
- Department
- Biology
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 2
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- Permission of Department
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.48 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.48 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Michelle Meyer | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 7–9 hrs/week | 10 of 13 |
| Fall 2025 | Vicki Losick-Yang | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 7–9 hrs/week | 10 of 13 |
| Fall 2024 | Michelle Meyer | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 7–9 hrs/week | 6 of 9 |
| Fall 2024 | Vicki Losick-Yang | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 7–9 hrs/week | 6 of 9 |
| Fall 2023 | Michelle Meyer | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 of 10 |
| Fall 2023 | Vicki Losick-Yang | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 of 10 |