4000

This course covers new topics related to protein bio-chemistry research.  It begins by clarifying basic enzymatic kinetics concepts to further concentrate in the latest theories on the origin of the catalytic power of enzymes. Then, students are introduced to the techniques used to purify proteins and the techniques used are discussed to determine protein structures.  The student will learn to use computer tools to represent bio-molecule structures. Lastly, topics like artificial protein design and structural protein characteristics isolated from organisms that live in extreme environments are addressed.

Understand the logic underlying the different statistical approaches to the problem of recognizing patterns in characteristics and biological processes. Develop a logic procedure to suggest research design strategies to allow facing a scientific question. Familiarize with the use of software and other techniques particularly useful to analyze research results in biological sciences. Address use limitations and interpretation of graphic and statistic analyses.

This course further reviews paradigms and study techniques of evolution of plants, based on the review of recent literature and complemented with a practical research in Systematic Botany. It replaces MBIO 4301

This course offers the opportunities to carry out guided reading aimed at concentration in the area of research selected by students. The process is carried out under the guidance of the thesis director, although the topics and rating means must be previously approved by the Graduate Coordination. Likewise, once a week, students meet with the course coordinator to present the thesis progress or to conduct a presentation related to their research team. This seminar is open for any member of the Science Faculty. The course is especially recommended for those graduate students who were not able to adequately schedule the two compulsory courses of their main area within their schedule.

Under the tutorship of a thesis committee, students prepare a written proposal which serves as the basis to develop their graduation work in a specific biology area. Such proposal must include justification and work objectives, bibliography revision, procedures needed to obtain data and activity schedule. Refer to the special regulation.

Under the tutorship of a thesis committee, students conduct a scientific work based on their project. The scope of such work must be descriptive, comparative, classifying or experimental. Work results must be written when presented (thesis), based on the norms established, and must lead to a public presentation. Refer to the special regulation.

Under the tutorship of a thesis committee, students conduct a scientific work based on their project. The scope of such work must be descriptive, comparative, classifying or experimental. Work results must be written when presented (thesis), based on the norms established, and must lead to a public presentation. Refer to the special regulation. This subject ends with the public justification of the work carried out.