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Biochemistry, Cell & Developmental Biology (BCDB)
Coursework
All students take the required course work in year one. This core curriculum is intended to give each student the necessary foundation to be successful in biomedical research, including graduate training in the basic sciences and formalized instruction in oral and written scientific presentations. Students may take additional coursework; the core curriculum is intended to indicate the minimum requirements for all students.
Each student in year two and beyond will have a customized set of electives, agreed upon by the student, thesis mentor, and Director of Graduate Studies. Students must take a minimum of two electives. All BCDB students are expected to attend the weekly graduate student seminar series. Each student through year three and sometimes into year four is required to present their research results annually in this forum.
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Year 1 - Fall
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Course #
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Course Title
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Credits*
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Credits to AS**
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IBS 555
BCDB 570r
BCDB 597r
IBS 606
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Basic Biomedical and Biological Sciences I
Introductory Graduate Seminar
Laboratory Rotations
Values in Science
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6
2
4
1
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6
2
4
1
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Year 1 - Spring
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Course #
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Course Title
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Credits*
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Credits to AS**
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IBS 556
IBS 522r
BCDB 570r
BCDB 597r
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Basic Biomedical and Biological Sciences II
Hypothesis Design & Scientific Writing
Introductory Graduate Seminar
Laboratory Rotations
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6
4
2
0
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6
4
2
0
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Year 1 - Summer
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Qualifying exam Part I, Mentor chosen, Thesis research underway,
Thesis committee selected, TATTO training.
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Year 2 - Fall
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Course #
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Course Title
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Credits*
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BCDB 790r
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BCDB 799r
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Advanced Graduate Seminar
Elective(s)
Dissertation Research
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1-2
3-4 (each)
Check*
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Check*: only taken if <12 credits from other courses
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Year 2 - Spring
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Course #
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Course Title
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Credits*
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BCDB 790r
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BCDB 799r
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Advanced Graduate Seminar
Elective(s)
Dissertation Research
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1-2
3-4 (each)
Check*
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Check*: only taken if <12 credits from other courses
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NOTE ABOUT ELECTIVES: The list of available courses is continually
changing so students must consult the current GSAS Course Atlas
to obtain accurate information. Not every elective
course is offered every semester.
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Year 3 - Fall
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Course #
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Course Title
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Credits*
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BCDB 790r
BCDB 799r
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Advance Graduate Seminar
Dissertation Research
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1-2
variable
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Other elective as desired or needed (most will be 4 credits but
some may vary).
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Year 3 - Spring
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Course #
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Course Title
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Credits*
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BCDB 790r
BCDB 799r
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Advance Graduate Seminar
Dissertation Research
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1-2
variable
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Other elective as desired or needed (most will be 4 credits but
some may vary).
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* Credits
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Credits counting toward full-time status
for that semester (must total at least 12 per semester)
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** Credits to AS
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Credits acknowledged by GSAS that count toward the 24 needed to
achieve Advanced Standing.
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Year 4
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Additional electives may be taken as desired or needed but should
not be required. The Advanced Graduate Seminar course may be taken
by more senior students if desired or needed for crediting requirements.
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