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