Cellular and Molecular Biology Coursework

School of Biomedical Sciences Core

(Waivers or substitutions must be approved by the director)

Cell Biology

  • BSCI 5/70143 Eukaryotic Cell Biology (3 cr) Current study of the structure and function of eukaryotic cells, including recent advances in research technology.
  • Must enroll concurrently in: BSCI 6/70144 Selected Readings in Eukaryotic Cell Biology (1 cr)

General Biochemistry

One of the following:

  • CHEM 5/70261 Principles of Biochemistry I (3 cr) Introduction to biochemical principles, including chemistry and metabolism of biochemically important compounds
  • CHEM 5/70262 Principles of Biochemistry II (3 cr) Supramolecular and cellular biochemistry, including transcription and translation
  • BSCI 5/70142 Bioenergetics (3 cr) Lecture and discussion of respiration and photosynthesis, their origin, development, and control in living. systems. Concepts are introduced from fundamental principles.

Quantitative Methods and Statistics

One of the following:

  • BSCI 6/70104 Biological Statistics (4 cr)
  • PSYC 6/71651 Statistical Inference in Psychology (3 cr)
  • ANTH 69637/BMS 78637 Analysis of BioAnthropological Data I (5 cr)
  • ANTH 69638/BMS 78638 Analysis of BioAnthropological Data II (3 cr)
  • Equivalent course approved by Director, School of Biomedical Sciences

Seminar

  • BMS 6/71001 Introduction to Biomedical Sciences (1 cr)

Professional Development

  • BMS 6/71000 Responsible Conduct of Research (1 cr)

Cellular Biology and Structure Core

(Waivers or substitutions must be approved by the director)

Concentration Electives

Includes courses listed above not selected, other pertinent coursework at a consortial institution not otherwise selected, and/or the following:

  • BSCI 5/70432 Endocrinology (3 cr)
  • BSCI 5/70174 Immunology (3 cr)
  • BMS 6/70440 Cellular and Molecular Signaling (3 cr)
  • BSCI 5/70158 Molecular Biology (3 cr)

General Electives

With the advice and concurrence of the Guidance Committee, the student will complete additional courses in preparation for the doctoral candidacy examination.

Seminar

  • BMS 6/70291 Introduction to Biomedical Sciences (1 cr)

Molecular Biology and Genetics Core

(Waivers or substitutions must be approved by the director)

Methodology Courses

A minimum of four credits is selected from among the following four groups:

  • BMS 6/70130 Principles of Electron Microscopy (4 cr) Demonstrations with practical laboratory experience in the use of equipment and techniques applied to biological materials.
  • CHEM 5/70249 & 5/70250 (Biochemical Techniques (2 cr ea) Laboratory work emphasizing modern methods of biochemical investigation. Experiments illustrating use of spectrophotometric, chromatographic and isotopic methods.
  • BMS 6/70120 Laboratory Techniques in Biomedical Sciences (2 cr) Minimum of two laboratory rotations per semester by arrangement with individual faculty members.
  • BMS 6/70257 Research Proposal (2 cr) Preparation and defense of a formal research proposal modeled after the format of the National Institutes of Health.

Elective Courses

Includes courses listed above not selected, other pertinent coursework at a consortial institution not otherwise selected, and/or the following:

  • BSCI 5/70142 Bioenergetics (3 cr)
  • BSCI 5/70432 Endocrinology (3 cr)
  • BSCI 5/70174 Immunology (2 cr)
  • CHEM 5/70263 Physical Biochemistry (3 cr)
  • CHEM 6/70264 Medical Biochemistry (3 cr)
  • BMS 6/70251 Theory and Practice of Cloning and Genetic Engineering (2 cr)

Seminars

Each student is expected to register for and attend special topics courses, seminars, and "journal clubs" as they are offered. Each student presents at least one seminar each year, and, in addition, a formal presentation of the dissertation research will be required in the seminar format.

Professional Development

Candidates for the Ph.D. are expected to engage, to the extent possible, in other activities beneficial to their professional development. The teaching of laboratories and lecture courses, as appropriate, is considered valuable, and each student should have this experience during his or her graduate career, including those on non-teaching scholarships or research appointments for most or all of their tenure. Students should also seek membership in professional organizations, attend meetings to present research results, and maintain currency in the relevant literature.