| Curriculum Summary |
Foundation courses: These courses, or equivalent knowledge, are necessary foundation for core courses. Your committee will help you determine whether you should take background courses. |
Core courses: The three required core courses (below) provide a shared educational foundation and a common language for interdisciplinary research. |
| CS 515 |
Computational Biology |
3 credits (Alt.S)
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| Biol 522 |
Molecular Evolution |
3 credits (Alt.F)
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| Math 563 |
Mathematical Genetics |
3 credits (Alt.F)
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Depth courses: Depth courses are designed to provide detailed knowledge of bioinformatics and computational biology. Students will complete 3 credits in each of the two areas and 9 additional credits of depth courses (15 credits). |
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Computer Science/Mathematical Sciences
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Biological Sciences |
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Research & thesis: Students will conduct research and thesis work that leads to significant and original contributions to science. |
| BCB 600 |
Research and Thesis |
30 credits |
Graduate Seminar |
BCB 501 (or eq.)
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Seminar |
3 credits |
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| Lab rotation: The lab rotation is designed by the student and his or her thesis committee and provides practical experience in research questions and methods outside the major emphasis area of the student. Students are required to take one (and only one) of the lab rotation courses: students with a math or computer science emphasis take BCB 506 (biological science) and students with a biology emphasis take BCB 507 (computer science) or 508 (mathematical science). |
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Ph.D. lab rotation |
3 credits |
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| Teaching experience: The thesis committee determines what constitutes acceptable teaching experience. It is possible to meet this requirement by teaching a course or workshop, organizing a seminar, or being a teaching assistant for an appropriate course. To meet your teaching requirement you will enroll in BCB 597. |
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Ph.D. teaching experience |
3 credits |
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| Other: You will need an additional 15 credits to meet the minimum credit requirements for the Ph.D. |
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