PPER 814 - Research in Periodontal Pathobiology

Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
GR

This course will provide each first-year periodontal resident with the opportunity to engage in periodontally related research for 3 hours per week during the summer/fall semester. Student activities will include the following: critical verbal and written evaluation of research paradigms derived from the periodontal literature; development of appropriate strategies for performing thematic literature searches using on-line sources; and composing and critiquing a research protocol. Direction for future research, as well as ongoing projects, will be discussed.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Seminar

Prerequisites: This course will be taken by first year periodontal residents in the summer/fall semester of their first year. PPER 814 is a prerequisite for PPER 800 which follows each semester thereafter throughout the program.
Term Offered: Fall