Yeah, I see where you’re coming from with that, I hope I didn’t seem like I was saying skip the fundamentals. I just think that for biological sciences (and probably other sciences), understanding how and why the methods and techniques work would allow someone to realize the tools that are available to enable them to understand how they could start answering questions they have.
Compared to now, I would find it more interesting to learn how previous scientists were able to figure out how the electron transport chain works, instead of simply memorizing the pathway or fact to recite back to them.
I can always do this on my own time, I’m just having a frustrating term where most of the things being taught are single sentence facts. I’ve had more big picture-concept connecting courses that held my attention better.
I think the benefit of this is pretty obvious, but I suppose it would be more labour intensive than what is capable for undergraduate study.
I appreciate your input on this, its crucial to have mentors for development, although this is just a forum, you’re someone to look up to and listen to when you speak.
[quote]MattyG35 wrote:
Yeah, I see where you’re coming from with that, I hope I didn’t seem like I was saying skip the fundamentals. I just think that for biological sciences (and probably other sciences), understanding how and why the methods and techniques work would allow someone to realize the tools that are available to enable them to understand how they could start answering questions they have.
Compared to now, I would find it more interesting to learn how previous scientists were able to figure out how the electron transport chain works, instead of simply memorizing the pathway or fact to recite back to them.
I can always do this on my own time, I’m just having a frustrating term where most of the things being taught are single sentence facts. I’ve had more big picture-concept connecting courses that held my attention better.
I think the benefit of this is pretty obvious, but I suppose it would be more labour intensive than what is capable for undergraduate study.
I appreciate your input on this, its crucial to have mentors for development, although this is just a forum, you’re someone to look up to and listen to when you speak.[/quote]
I wasn’t thinking that at all, just trying to give some perspective on how scientific education works, and maybe a little motivation to help put up with the memorization better. Just stick with it and prove your capabilities at this level and you will be learning about methodology and doing original research before you know it.
Dr Matt: When you refer to CMU, which school are you referring too?
Carnegie Mellon University
[quote]MattyG35 wrote:
Carnegie Mellon University[/quote]
Yep.
[quote]Dr.Matt581 wrote:
[quote]MattyG35 wrote:
Carnegie Mellon University[/quote]
Yep.[/quote]
Hah that’s what I thought. I went to Central Michigan University and we utilize the same acronym. Many people ask me when I’m wearing my CMU hoodie if I went to Carnegie Mellon.
I was hoping to have ran into a very smart individual from my Alma Mater 
Anywho, I know a whole lot less about this stuff than Dr Matt, but his sentiments match my research into the whole process. I was strongly considering a PhD in Accounting for a year. I rarely make a decision unless vetted more than necessary
Thanks for always sharing detailed responses.
[quote]Dr.Matt581 wrote:
[quote]MattyG35 wrote:
Carnegie Mellon University[/quote]
Yep.[/quote]
I have a friend that goes there. Kenyan fellow.