PhD in Biology - Cell And Molecular Biology Concentration

Biology - Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration, PhD

Each student must complete an individualized program of study in the area of cell/molecular biology approved by the student’s advisory committee and the department. This course of study must include:

BIOL 8000Introduction To Scientific Thought And Expression3
BIOL 8090Advanced Cell Biology3
BIOL 8030Introduction to Graduate Studies2
BIOL 8040Introduction to Graduate Cell and Molecular Biology and Methods3
BIOL 8010Advanced Molecular Biology3
BIOL 8100Research Methodology: Cell And Molecular Biology3
BIOL 8200Advanced Signal Transduction3
BIOL 8930Seminar In Biology (take 3 times)3
BIOL 8960Doctoral Dissertation Research (At least 60 hours)60
Select additional courses and research credits (at the 7000/8000 level) up to a total of 7 hours
Total Hours90

Biology - Cell And Molecular Biology Concentration, PhD

  • PLO 1. Students will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of and the ability to communicate scientific information within an area of specialized study within the biological sciences.
  • PLO 2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to conduct experiments, collect and interpret data, and disseminate those data in written and verbal modalities.
  • PLO 3. Students will demonstrate the ability to conduct experiments, collect and interpret data, and disseminate those data in written and verbal modalities.
  • PLO 4. Students will demonstrate knowledge of their ethical responsibility when conducting research in terms of proper scientific conduct and the rights of human subjects.