Practical courses aiming at preparing graduate students (both at MSc and PhD level) to their work in biology laboratories and evaluating their performances until the thesis period. The course will cover the following topics: How does a biology research lab and a research team function? How to do biology research? What are the commonly used techniques? What are the safety regulations? How to handle sensitive equipment? The performance of the student will be evaluated and graded in the light of the feedback provided by her/his supervisor both on technical skills as well as willingness in teamwork.