POS – MCD
MCD Biology
Core Curriculum
Year 1 Fall Semester
Any two of the following:
- BCMB 8010: Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I
- GENE 8920: Nucleic Acids
- CBIO 8010: Molecular Cell Biology
- PBIO 8100: Plant Genetics
And:
- Lab rotations, two 7-week rotations
- Introduction to MCD Research
Year 1 Spring Semester
Any one of the following:
- BCMB 8020: Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II
- GENE 8930: Advanced Molecular Genetics
- MIBO 8600: Prokaryotic Cell Biology
- CBIO 8300: Advanced Developmental Biology
- CBIO 8400: Advanced Cell Biology
- PBIO 8111: Plant Development
- IDIS 8100: Advanced Infectious Diseases
And:
- GENE 8650: Responsible Science
- Upper-level Biological Sciences Electives tailored to each student’s research interests
- Lab rotation, one 7-week rotation