Rationale

• Consider the possibility that the goals of the course are worthwhile
• Consider the possibility that the goals of the course are achievable
• Consider the possibility that the route to the goals may be interesting
• Learn how to find and make use of research articles (a major tool in life)
• Learn how to distinguish a result from a conclusion
• (See Objectives and Strategies for details)

Readings, Tours, and Investigations
    Web Site: Course at a Glance
    Article: Schwartz MA (2008). The importance of stupidity in scientific research. J Cell Sci 121:1771

    Research Articles
        Web Site: Why bother with research articles?
        Web Site: How to find articles
        Web Site: Pub Med Help (official site)
        Web Site: Pub Med Help (nice UC Berkeley site)
        Web Site: How to read articles

Problem Sets
    (none)

To Hand In
    13 Jan (or as soon as possible thereafter): Personal Questionnaire
    16 Jan: Exam 1 - Introduction to Course