Curriculum: First Year Curriculum:
Updated 01/24/2008
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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) Blackboard 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)
Blackboard
Call number - 21898
- Receptor Pharmacology and Cell Signaling - GCLS 515 (3 credits)
Course Director: T. Kozasa
MW, 2:30 - 4:00 PM; CoMRB 4175
Blackboard
Call number - 21899
- Translational and Applied Physiology - PHYB 552 (3 credits)
Course Director: J. Kennedy
TR, 9:30 - 11:00 AM; CoMRB 2175
Blackboard
Call number - 21309
- Structure of Biopolymers - BCMG 513 (3 credits)
Course Directors: A. Lavie, M. Caffrey, A. Mesecar
MWF, 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Blackboard
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
Blackboard
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
Blackboard
Call number - 14202
Cell Biology - GCLS 503 (3 credits)
Course Directors: J. Art and K. Colley MWF, 9:30 AM- 10:30; MBRB auditorium (rm. 1017)
Blackboard
Call number - 14283
Also Required
Research Methods I - GCLS 504 (1 - 3 credits)
Course Director: Y.K. Ho TR, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM; MBRB auditorium (rm. 1017)
Blackboard
Call number - 14284
GEMS Research Rotation - GCLS 506 (2 credits, one rotation)
Call number - 22074
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