Program Course Requirements
• Program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Program in Biomathematics and Biostatistics
• Program in Cancer Biology
• Program in Cell and Regulatory Biology
• Program in Experimental Therapeutics
• Program in Genes and Development
• Program in Human and Molecular Genetics
• Program in Immunology
• Program in Medical Physics
• Program in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
• Program in Molecular Carcinogenesis
• Program in Molecular Pathology
• Program in Neuroscience
• Program in Virology and Gene Therapy
Program in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Course Requirements
FUNDAMENTAL COURSES:
Both of the following:
- GS07 1063 Microbial Molecular Genetics
- GS07 1113 Microbial Physiology
At least one of the following:
- GS03 1102 Current Methods in Molecular Research (Fall and Spring terms)
- GS03 1024 Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
ADVANCED COURSES:
Both of the following:
- GS07 1082 Microbial Sensing and Signal Transduction
- GS07 1092 Molecular Basis of Microbial Pathogenesis
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES:
These may be arranged in consultation with the student's advisor. At least one additional elective of 3 credits or greater is required. Some examples of typical elective courses:
- GS04 1013 Cell Biology
- GS04 1073 Developmental Biology
- GS04 1123 Molecular Biology of Eukaryotic Cells
- GS06 1014 Immunology I
- GS13 1024 Mechanisms of Hormone Action and Signal Transduction
- GS11 1103 Evolution of DNA and Protein Sequences
- GS07 1011 Topics in Bioterrorism
- GS03 1013 Structure and Function of Biological Macromolecules
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- GS21 1051 The Ethical Dimensions of the Biomedical Sciences
Attendance at MMG Departmental Seminar (GS07 1751) and regular attendance at Journal Club (GS07 1741) is required of all program students, but registration is not required while students are registered for other courses.
