QBS 270 First-Year Quantitative Biomedical Sciences Journal Club
This year-long journal club series, spanning the fall, winter, and spring quarters, is a required component of the first-year curriculum for QBS PhD students. Designed to build essential skills in scientific literacy and communication, the course is structured to guide students from foundational understanding to independent analysis and presentation of scientific literature.
In the fall quarter, under close faculty guidance, students will learn how to read, interpret, and critically engage with primary scientific papers. The winter quarter focuses on identifying the key elements of a well-constructed paper and developing the skills needed to critique, present, and lead thoughtful discussions. By the spring quarter, students will take greater ownership of the learning process, selecting relevant publications to present and facilitate group discussions with minimal faculty involvement. Constructive feedback from faculty and peers will follow each presentation, helping students refine their analytical and communication skills.
Fall
Instructor: Kristine Giffin, PhD
(0.5 units)
Winter
Instructor: Kristine Giffin, PhD & QBS Faculty
(0.5 units)
Spring
Instructor: Kristine Giffin, PhD & QBS Faculty
(0.5 units)
Instructor
Dr. Kristine Giffin & QBS Faculty
Prerequisite
First-year QBS PhD students only