Curriculum
Academic Curriculum
Coursework is mostly completed in the first two years of the program. The curriculum consists of courses that provide a comprehensive theoretical background in to genetics, genomics, cell biology and molecular biology. A wide spectrum of advanced elective courses chosen by the student and advisor to augment topics relevant to the individual's research.
Course Program
| Required Coursework | Representative Electives |
|---|---|
| IND 408 Biochemistry | GEN 508 Genomics and Systems Biology (alt. years with GEN 506) |
| IND 409 Cell Biology | GEN 506 Stem Cell Biology (alt. years with GEN 508) |
| IND 501 Ethics & Professional Integrity | BIO 426 Developmental Biology |
| IND 410 Molecular Biology and Genetics | IND 447 Signal Transduction |
| GEN 507 Advanced Genetics & Genomics | MBI 473 Immunology |
GEN 503/504 Genetics Seminar GEN 503/504 calendar (rev 04-25-13) |
IND 411 Methods in Structural Biology |
| IND 443 Eukaryotic Gene Organization & Expression | |
| MBI 456 General Virology | |
| PTH 507 Cancer Biology |
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