BIOL 4896 - Introduction to Biomedical Research
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41357,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Jill Tall
Email: jmtall@ysu.edu
Course Description
4896. Introduction to Biomedical Research. The class will introduce students to processes and strategies at the core of modern biomedical research. Students will develop an understanding of experimental design, experimental implementation, data evaluation and communication. Prereq.: BIOL 3730. Cross-Listed: BIOL 6904. 2 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Introduction to Research and Medical Literature for Health Professionals | J. Glenn Forister, J. Dennis Blessing | 9781284034646 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 8/27 | Course Introduction | ||
| Thu | 9/3 | Chapter 1 and 3 | Introduction to Research | |
| Thu | 9/10 | Chapter 4 | Searching, Reviewing, and Understanding the Literature | |
| Thu | 9/17 | Chapter 2 | Institutional Review Board Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee |
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| Thu | 9/24 | Chapter 6, 7, and 10 | Research Design and Protocol Writing | |
| Thu | 10/1 | EXAM 1 | ||
| Thu | 10/8 | Chapter 11 and 12 | Introduction to Biomedical Research | |
| Thu | 10/15 | Introduction to Biomedical Research | ||
| Thu | 10/22 | Chapter 13 | Data Presentation: Figures, Tables, and Charts | |
| Thu | 10/29 | Chapter 14 and 16 | Scientific Communication | |
| Thu | 11/5 | EXAM 2 | ||
| Thu | 11/12 | Penguin Tank Presentations | ||
| Thu | 11/19 | Penguin Tank Presentations | ||
| Thu | 11/26 | No Class | ||
| Thu | 12/3 | Extemporaneous Speak-a-Thon | ||
| Thu | 12/10 | No Class |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.