Genomics Course Goals

Students will be able to:

• Define terms used in genomics. (knowledge)

• Describe how genomic methods work and their limitations. (comprehension)

• Interpret data presented in scientific papers. (application)

• Translate science content into plain language for non-scientists. (application)

• Analyze "big data" and differentiate between possible interpretations. (analysis)

• Design follow up experiments to extend current understanding. (synthesis)

• Evaluate the quality of the science presented in recent publications. (evaluation)

• Judge the clarity of popular press descriptions of science discoveries. (evaluation)