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PhD Course Map

Year 1

Fall – Semester 1

  • BMOL 516 Responsible Conduct in Research (1 cr.)
  • BMOL 598 Graduate Seminar (1 cr.)
  • BMOL 601 Biomolecules I (4 cr.)
  • BMOL 615 Research in the Biomolecular Sciences – Lab Rotations (1 cr.)
  • BMOL 693 Dissertation (1-2 cr.)
  • BIOL 597* Intro to College Teaching (1 cr.)

TOTAL Credits = 9-10
*Biology TAs Only

Spring – Semester 2

  • BMOL 602 Biomolecules II (4 cr.)
  • BMOL 605 Current Scientific Literature (1 cr.)
  • BMOL 555* Applied Calculus for Biomolecular Sciences (1 cr.)
  • BMOL 598 Graduate Seminar (1 cr.)
  • BMOL 693 Dissertation (2 cr.)

TOTAL Credits = 9
*Optional Course

Year 2

Fall – Semester 3

  • PHYS 504 Molecular and Cellular Biophysics (4 cr.)
  • BMOL 598 Graduate Seminar (1 cr.)
  • BMOL 606 Proposal Writing (2 cr.)
  • BMOL 697 Special Topics – Writing Circle (1 cr.)
  • BMOL 693 Dissertation (2 cr.)

TOTAL Credits = 9

Spring – Semester 4

  • BMOL 511 Advanced Cell Biology (3 cr.)
  • BMOL 598 Graduate Seminar (1 cr.)
  • BMOL 603 Biophysical Instrumentation and Techniques (4 cr.)
  • BMOL 605 Current Scientific Literature (1 cr.)
  • BMOL 693 Dissertation (Variable)
  • Approved Electives (1-4 cr.)

TOTAL Credits = 10

Summer

  • BMOL 687 Doctoral Preliminary Examination (1 cr.)

TOTAL Credits = 1

Year 3

Fall – Semester 5

  • BMOL 607 Graduate Research Presentation (1 cr.)
  • BMOL 691 Doctoral Comprehensive Examination (1 cr.)
  • BMOL 693 Dissertation (7 cr.)
  • Approved Electives (as needed)

TOTAL Credits = 9

Spring – Semester 6

  • BMOL 693 Dissertation (9 cr.)

TOTAL Credits = 9

Year 4

Fall – Semester 7

  • BMOL 693 Dissertation (9 cr.)

TOTAL Credits = 9

Spring – Semester 8

  • BMOL 693 Dissertation (9 cr.)

TOTAL Credits = 9

Year 5

Fall – Semester 9

  • BMOL 693 Dissertation (9 cr.)

TOTAL Credits = 9

Spring – Semester 10

  • BMOL 693 Dissertation (9 cr.)

TOTAL Credits = 9

Notes

Notes Regarding Course Map:

  • This course map assumes that the student has completed all prerequisites prior to the start of the program.
  • The student will work with their major advisor to determine if there are additional courses (approved electives) that are needed to help with their research topic.