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    Microbiology & Cell Science

    Microbiology & Cell Science

    MCB 6900 – Final Literature Review 

    • Credits: 1
    • Prerequisites: must be taken in the final semester 
    • When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer C
    • Syllabus: MCB 6900 Final Literature Review

    Description

    This course will help students prepare for the MS program's capstone project, which is to write a literature review in the field of Microbiology and Cell Science. Students must be in their final semester of coursework. This course will enable students to present, discuss, and synthesize recent original articles in the microbiological literature.

    Course Objectives

    Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

    1) analyze and critically evaluate recent original research articles in the field of microbiology and cell
    science to identify key findings, methodologies, and implications; and

    2) demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate the findings and significance of the original research articles in the form of a literature review.

    At A Glance

    • Entirely online
    • Classes offered in spring, summer, and fall
    • No GRE requirement!

    Programs
    • MS in Microbiology & Cell Science with a concentration in Medical Microbiology & Biochemistry
    • MS in Microbiology & Cell Science with a concentration in the Microbiome in Health and Disease
    • Certificates in
      • Medical Microbiology
      • Microbiome in Health
      • Environmental Microbiology
      • Clinical Laboratory Microbiologist
    Tuition
    • $535.00 per credit hour plus fees
    Application Procedure
    1. Complete the Application Intent form
    2. Complete the Graduate Application
    3. Send your Transcripts
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    1355 Museum Dr. Gainesville, FL, 32611 Building 981 P.O. Box 110700 Gainesville, FL 32611-0180
    (352) 392-1906

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