Layout of the class
You will perform three series of experiments (called “modules”) over the course of the semester. The modules differ in length and in the ways you will be assessed. For each module, you also have the opportunity to choose a concentration area for your assessments, namely
- an oral communication concentration (shown in red)
- a written communication concentration (shown in blue)
You will be working as pairs throughout the semester, but you will submit several of your assignments and presentations as individuals. Relevant guidelines on academic integrity from MIT policies and procedures are here and here. Please ask one of the teaching faculty if any question arises about what constitutes collaboration, plagiarism, etc.
Module
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Oral communication concentration
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Written communication concentration
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1
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totals 20% of final grade
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Lab certifications (10%)
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Lab certifications (10%)
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Online cloning lab and defense (5%)
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M1 ppt summary and notes (10%)
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FACS data analysis and defense (5%)
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2
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totals 35% of final grade
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Slides for Oral Presentation (10%)
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Slides for Oral Presentation (10%)
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Oral Presentation (10%)
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Full Research Article (25%)
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Results and Discussion (15%)
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3
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totals 25% of final grade
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Written Research Pre-Proposal (10%)
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Written Research Pre-Proposal (10%)
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Oral Presentation (15%)
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Written Research Proposal (15%)
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Some important notes
- You and your lab partner must choose the same concentration area for each module.
- We encourage but do not require that you try a different concentration for one module.
- You are locked into your decisions for the term by the end M1D3.
- Late work is penalized 1/3 of a letter grade each day late.
- Only work turned in on time is guaranteed timely or extensive feedback.
Module 1 Celebrations of Learning
Lab certifications
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concentration
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% of final grade
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submit
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due
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individual/partner
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Part 1
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both
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2
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in lab
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M1D1: 9.11.12 or 9.12.12, open notes
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individual
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Part 2
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both
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8
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in lab
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M1D6: 10.2.12 or 10.3.12, open notes
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individual
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Online cloning lab and defense
concentration
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% of final grade
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submit
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due
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individual/partner
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oral communication
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5
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Stellar homework drop box
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slides due M1D6: 10.2.12, 11AM defense for TA (+NK/AS) in lab 10.2.12 or 10.3.12
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individual
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M1 ppt summary and notes
concentration
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% of final grade
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submit
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due
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individual/partner
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written communication
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10
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Stellar homework drop box
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slides due M2D1: 10.11.12, 11AM
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partner
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FACS data analysis and defense
concentration
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% of final grade
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submit
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due
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individual/partner
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oral communication
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5
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Stellar homework drop box
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M2D1: 10.11.12, 11AM defense during lab for BE 10.11.12 or 10.12.12
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partner
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Module 2 Celebrations of Learning
Slides for Oral Presentation
concentration
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% of final grade
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submit
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due
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individual/partner
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both
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10
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Stellar homework drop box
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M2D3: 10.18.12 or 10.19.12, 1PM
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individual
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Oral Presentation
concentration
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% of final grade
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submit
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due
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individual/partner
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oral communication
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10
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Stellar homework drop box
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M2D5: 10.23.12 or 10.24.12, 1PM or M2D8: 11.6.12 or 11.7.12, 1PM
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individual
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Full Research Article
concentration
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% of final grade
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submit
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due
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individual/partner
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written communication
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25
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Stellar homework drop box
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11.12.12, 11:12AM
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individual
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Results and Discussion sections
concentration
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% of final grade
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submit
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due
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individual/partner
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oral communication
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15
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Stellar homework drop box
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11.12.12, 11:12AM
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individual
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Module 3 Celebrations of Learning
Written Research Pre-Proposal
concentration
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% of final grade
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submit
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due
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individual/partner
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both
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10
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OWW page, printed and brought to class
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M3D4: 11.29.12, 11AM
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partner
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Oral Presentation
concentration
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% of final grade
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submit
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due
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individual/partner
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oral communication concentration
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10
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Stellar homework drop box
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M3D6: 12.06.12 or 12.07.12, 1PM
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partner
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Written Research Proposal
concentration
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% of final grade
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submit
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due
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individual/partner
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written communication concentration
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10
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Stellar homework drop box
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M3D6: 12.06.12 or 12.07.12, 1PM
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partner
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All term, independent of concentration
5% Pre-lab Questions
You will be assigned a day to write three questions in advance of lab, submit these to the TA 24 hours in advance
10% Lab Notebooks
These will be reviewed by the TA once each module. You will be graded on a check minus (=75%), check (=85%), check plus (=95%) scale. The requirements for your notebooks are described here.
The yellow sheets of your lab notebooks must be turned in to the TA by noon on 9.21.12 (module 1), 10.19.12 (module 2), 11.30.12 (module 3). They will be returned at the start of your next lab period.
5% Reflections