Curriculum: First Year Curriculum:

Updated 01/24/2008

Serpin protein structure -lab of Peter Gettins.

Coursework:
In the first year of the GEMS program, students will take a core curriculum that will provide them with a strong base in the fundamentals of biochemistry, molecular and cell biology and integrated physiology. In the second semester, students will be able to pursue their own interests and choose from among several core courses that span a variety of advanced topics. In the first year students will also have the opportunity to take four methods modules of their choice. In addition, students must take GC 401 - Scientific Integrity and Responsible Research early in their graduate school career. Some students will also have to take GC 470 - Essentials for Animal Research if their research involves animals.

Research Rotations:
An integral part of the new interdepartmental graduate program in the College of Medicine, GEMS, is the student research experience. As part of the new program we have students do 3 research rotations in the various academic departments associated with the GEMS program. These rotations not only provide students with valuable hands-on laboratory experience, but also allow them to make an informed decision about which laboratory to join for their Ph.D. research project.

Rotation Schedule for Fall 2007 and Spring 2008

                                  I      Mon. Oct. 15, 2007 - Fri. Dec. 21

                                 II       Wed. Jan. 2, 2008 - Fri. March 7

                                III       Mon. March 10 - Fri. May 9

Additional Experiences:
While participating in research rotations, first year students are also expected to attend journal clubs and research seminars in the department where they are doing their rotation. Additionally, students must take GC 401-Scientific Integrity and Responsible Research early in their graduate school career. Some students will also have to take GC 470 - Essentials for Animal Research if their research involves animals.

Semester II:

Core Courses (2 required)

Integrative Biology: Development, Cancer, Immunology - GCLS 510 (3 credits)
Course Directors: D. Ucker, A. Tyner, P. Raychaudhuri, and B. Hales

MW, 10:00 - 11:30 AM; CoMRB auditorium (rm. 1020)

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Call number - 21897

Molecular Genetics - GCLS 511 (3 credits)
Course Directors: A. Katzen, N. Freitag

TR, 9:30 - 11:00 AM; MBRB auditorium (rm. 1017)

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Call number - 21898

Receptor Pharmacology and Cell Signaling - GCLS 515 (3 credits)
Course Director: T. Kozasa

MW, 2:30 - 4:00 PM; CoMRB 4175

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Call number - 21899

Translational and Applied Physiology - PHYB 552 (3 credits)
Course Director: J. Kennedy

TR, 9:30 - 11:00 AM; CoMRB 2175

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Call number - 21309

Structure of Biopolymers - BCMG 513 (3 credits)
Course Directors: A. Lavie, M. Caffrey, A. Mesecar

MWF, 8:30 - 9:30 AM

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Call number - 21989

Also Required

Research Methods II - GCLS 505 (1 - 3 credits)
Course Director: Y.K. Ho

Call number - 21896

Module IV - Biochemical and Chemical Methods (1 credit)

Coordinator: YK. Ho

TR, 1:30 - 2:30 PM; MBRB auditorium (rm. 1017)

Jan 15 - Mar 6 16 lectures

Module V - Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques (1 credit)

Coordinator: A. Katzen

TR, 2:45- 3:45 PM; MBRB auditorium (rm. 1017)

Jan 17 - Feb 26 12 lectures

Module VI - Immunological Methods (1 credit)

Coordinator: M. Moykr

TR, 1:30 - 2:30 PM; MBRB auditorium (rm. 1017)

Mar 11 - April 17 10 lectures

Module VII - Cell Physiology and Imaging Techniques (1 credit)

Coordinator: M. Brodie

TR, 2:45 - 3:45 PM; MBRB auditorium (rm. 1017)

Mar 11 - May 1 14 lectures

GEMS Research Rotation - GCLS 506 (4 - 5 credits, two rotations)
Please note that an additional lab rotation can be taken in the summer after the first year.

Call number - 22074

Semester I:

Core Courses (3 required)

Physiology - GCLS 500 (3 credits)
Course Directors: J. Kennedy and S. Popov

TR, 9:00 AM - 10:25 AM; CoMRB 1020

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Call number - 26987

Biochemistry - GCLS 501 (3 credits)
Course Director: P. Gettins

MWF, 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM; MBRB auditorium (rm. 1017)

Call number - 14200

Molecular Biology - GCLS 502 (3 credits)
Course Directors: W. Hendrickson and M. Frolov

TR, 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM; CoMRB 1020