This course teaches you to prepare a research proposal and is connected to the pharmacology Proposition Exam. You will choose a topic related to your intended thesis work, make a Journal Club presentation on the topic, and present a pre-proposal to the Proposition Examination Committee. You will then write a complete proposal addressing the comments you receive from the Committee, and, on approval of the proposal by the Committee, defend your proposal in an oral examination. Your grade will be based on your performance in the Journal Club presentation, the written proposal and the oral defense of the proposal. To continue in the program, you must receive grade B or better.