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BCH 703 - Grant Writing for Molecular Biosciences

(2 units)
In-depth preparation for developing grant proposals, improving grant writing skills, and honing critical thinking skills within the molecular biosciences.

Prerequisite(s): BCH 400 ; two semesters of general biology. Corequisite(s): BCH 405  or BCH 605 . Recommended Preparation: BCH 705 .

Units of Lecture: 2
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate ability to develop and write all components of a competitive grant proposal through a series of writing exercises.
2. adhere to the mechanical requirements of submitting a grant proposal to an extramural granting agency through the study of research funding announcements from various federal granting agencies.
3. demonstrate ability to organize and write summary and background sections of a grant proposal through extensive readings of the primary literature, instruction, discussion, and analysis.
4. demonstrate ability to organize and write a significance and rationale and research plan sections of a grant proposal through instruction, discussions, and analysis.
5. demonstrate ability to critically evaluate a peer’s research proposal for extramural support through developing oral and written evaluations of peer grant proposals.


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