Course Requirements
The Course requirements are designed to provide a fundamental background in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology while allowing Program students the flexibility to take classes relevant to their individual research interests. Current course requirements are:
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4 units |
GS030024 |
Spring |
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2 units |
GS030102 |
Fall & Spring |
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Seminars in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
1 unit |
GS030711 |
Fall & Spring |
| 4. |
Ethical Dimensions in Biomedical Sciences |
1 unit
(GSBS requirement) |
GS210051 |
Fall |
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At least two additional 3-4 unit course in the individual student's chosen research area. Examples include: |
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Cell Biology |
3 units |
GS040013 |
Fall |
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Developmental Biology |
3 units |
GS040073 |
Fall |
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Eucaryotic Gene Expression |
3 units |
GS040123 |
Spring |
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Bacterial Genetics & Molecular Biology |
3 units |
GS070073 |
Spring (odd-numbered years) |
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Immunology I |
4 units |
GS060014 |
Fall |
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Mechanism of Hormone Action and Signal Transduction |
4 units |
GS130024 |
Spring |
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Microbiology and Molecular Genetics I |
4 units |
GS070014 |
Fall |
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Microbiology and Molecular Genetics II |
4 units |
GS070024 |
Spring |
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Additional optional courses |
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Evolution of DNA and Protein Sequences |
3 units |
GS110103 |
Fall (odd-numbered years) |
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Introduction to Analysis of Genetic Sequence Data |
3 units |
GS010073 |
Fall |
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Quantitative Analysis of Biological Processes |
3 units |
GS040193 |
Fall (even-numbered years) |
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Introduction to Genomics and Bioinformatics |
2 units |
GS110032 |
Fall |
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