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