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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Curriculum
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1st Year |
Undifferentiated First
Year Curriculum |
Credit Hours |
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Semester 1: |
Cellular
Structure and Function
Fundamentals of Integrated Systems
Statistics for the Biomedical Sciences
Discussions on Scientific Integrity
Laboratory Rotation (1st) |
4
4
1
1
1 |
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11 |
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Semester 2: |
Molecular
Genetics
Modules: (student chooses 2 from this list)
Cancer Cell Biology
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Biology
Topics in Biochemistry*
Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis
Muscle Structure and Function
Neurobiology
Laboratory Rotations (2nd and 3rd)
*This course is required of students
in the program but may be taken in the second year. |
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2 |
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10-12 |
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Summer: |
Scientific
Writing
Research |
2
4 |
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2nd Year |
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Credit Hours |
| Semester 1: |
Protein structure and
Enzymology
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Journal Club
Research |
2
1
9 |
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12 |
| Semester 2: |
Advanced Course
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Journal Club
Research |
4
1
7 |
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12 |
| Summer: |
Research
Qualifying exam |
6 |
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3rd Year |
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Credit Hours |
| Semester 1: |
Teaching Experience
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Journal Club
Dissertation proposal defense
Research |
1
1
1
9 |
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12 |
| Semester 2: |
Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology Journal Club
Research |
1
11 |
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12 |
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Summer: Research 6 |
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4th-5th Year |
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Credit Hours |
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Teaching Experience*
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Journal Club
Seminar
Research |
1
1
1
9 |
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12 |
| Summer: |
Research |
6 |
*This will only be one time during the 4th and 5th year. To
retain full time student status and to qualify for the graduate
tuition waiver a student must register for a minimum of 9 credit
hours each regular semester and 6 credit hours during the summer
session.
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