Biochemistry and microbiology co-op

• Research publications
• Looking for antibiotic resistance genes
• Work term leads to graduate studies
• Getting curious about dentistry in a vet’s office
• Work term leads to a career in biotech
• Make a difference in neuroscience

• examine the structure and function of proteins
• understand the principles and analysis of kinetic mechanisms
• use proteomics and protein interactions in binding and catalysis
• understand the structure and function of carbohydrates
• understand the structure and function of lipids
• examine biological membranes and bioenergetics
• understand metabolic processes and their control
• understand the structure and function of DNA, RNA and genes
• understand gene expression in eukaryotes
• explore the biochemical basis of signal transduction

Microbiology and immunology knowledge

• understand prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function
• understand the physiology and growth of microorganisms
• understand the molecular taxonomy of microorganisms
• understand microbial genetics and genomics
• study microbial cell biology using molecular approaches
• explore immunology, generation of antibody diversity, immune effect or mechanisms and immunological principles
• understand molecular virology and animal viruses
• examine developments and uses of molecular biotechnology
• understand microbial pathogenesis and the molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis

Scientific method

• search and critically evaluate scientific literature
• understand new and emerging uses of biochemistry, microbiology and biotechnology
• gather evidence through observation and experimentation
• analyze data and formulate a clear, answerable question
• use inductive reasoning and deductive methods to develop a testable, falsifiable hypothesis and predict expected results
• design quantitative approaches or experiments to test and evaluate hypotheses
• observe and record the results of research
• use mathematical and statistical methods and analytical tools to evaluate data
• draw conclusions
• communicate results and ideas in scientific reports, papers and oral presentations
• identify the need to do further research
• write and speak effectively

Computer skills

• create and modify scientific software
• use scientific software
• develop and use computer modeling as a proxy for physical experimentation
• develop and use computational methods to analyze large data sets

Field work

• observe behaviour or properties of subjects and phenomena
• make measurements of the subjects or phenomena or their environment
• identify and collect samples for analysis
• use field equipment, tools and machinery

Lab work

• use safe and careful practices
• keep accurate lab records
• use sterile and aseptic techniques
• use pipetting technique
• perform lab experiments following standard methods and procedures
• take accurate measurements and identify potential sources of error
• troubleshoot and optimizes methods and techniques
• develop methods and procedures
• analyze, make, purify, modify and characterize compounds, samples or devices
• use lab instruments
• critically evaluate lab data

Education and training

• • teach science at a level appropriate to the audience
  • assess achievement of learning outcomes
  • train and supervises others to perform scientific procedures

• Competencies
• What you can do with your degree
• Résumés and cover letter resources
• Funding opportunities