YEAR ONE - FALL SEMESTER

BCHB-501: Biochemical and Cellular Sciences  (3 credits): Modern approaches to the study of metabolism, regulation, macromolecular structure, and function. In depth special topics units may be taken for 1 credit in conjunction with this course as BCMB-903 in the areas of 1) macromolecular structure and drug design, 2) propagation, preservation, and expression of genetic material, and 3) lipids and membranes.
Professor Nakai (Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology).

BCHB-528: Modern Methods in Molecular Biology (3 credits): Introduction to the terminology of Molecular Biology and description of methods for use of analysis, purification, and quantitation of nucleic acids and proteins.
Professors Wolfe (Department of Pharmacology) and Martin (Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology).

MICB-505: Interdisciplinary Research Survey Course (3 credits): Introduction to current research laboratories and topics across all Medical Center departments andinterdisciplinary programs.
Professor Rosenthal (Department of Microbiology &Immunology).

BIST-502: Applied Biostatistics (3 credits): Introduction to Biostatistics. The Applied Biostatistics course is designed to provide graduate students in the biomedical sciences with experience in the application of basic statistical analysis techniques to a variety of biological problems.  The course format includes a lecture period followed by a hands-on biostatistical laboratory experience in which the students work with real data sets to apply to concepts discussed in the lecture.
Professor Lofferdo. (Lombardi Cancer Center).

Electives (3-4 credits): To be chosen, as time permits, from the course offerings for the semester.

YEAR ONE - SPRING SEMESTER

CBIO-539: Molecular and Cellular Biology (3 credits): Intended as an in-depth introduction to the field of Cell Biology, covering the major topics: membrane structure and function; elements of the cytoplasm (endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, mitochondria, Golgi, cytoskeleton, etc); chemical signaling between cells, cell adhesion, and the extracellular matrix; control of cell division; motility; mechanisms of differentiation; and the properties of malignant cells.  In depth, additional credits may be taken in conjunction with this course as CBIO-901 in the areas of cytoskeleton, adhesion, and signaling (1), and complex systems (1-2).
Professor Byers (Department of Oncology).

MICB-507: Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences (3 credits): Introduction to microbiology, pharmacology and Tumor Biology.
Professors Casey (Department of Microbiology and Immunology), Bowden (Department of Oncology) and Wolfe (Department of Pharmacology).

MICB-506: Research Survey Seminar (1 credit): Interdisciplinary approach seminar participation, designed by the student in consultation with the program director.
Professor Calderone (Department of Microbiology and Immunology).

MICB-621: Human and Microbial Genetics (3 credits): The course focuses upon three areas, including human, prokaryote and yeast genetics.  Emphasis will also be placed upon the use of bacteria and yeasts as research tools in molecular genetics.  Unique aspects of transcription and translation will be described for each of the three systems.  Classical genetics, genomics and post-genomics studies will be covered through didactic lectures as well as discussions of assigned papers. 
Professor Calderone (Department of Microbiology & Immunology)

Electives (4-5 credits): To be chosen, as time permits, from the course offerings for the semester.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

(see Curriculum for information on course requirements)

PBIO-501: Fundamentals of Human Physiology (5 credits): This course is designed to provide students enrolled in graduate programs in the biomedical sciences with a basic overview of the function of human body systems.  The presentations will include cellular and molecular concepts but the emphasis will e on the integrated regulation among systems.  The method of instruction will be mostly lecture-based and include a few small group sessions.
Professors Haramati and Mulroney (Department of Physiology &Biophysics).

PHAR-534 Ethical Issues in Scientific Research (2 credits): Discussion of ethical questions and dilemmas facing scientists today.
Professor Schwartz (Department of Pharmacology).

NSCI-503 Survival Skills for Emerging Scientists (2 credits): This course will allow the student to develop an understanding of the skills and ethical questions important for a successful and satisfying career in science.
Professor Gale (Department of Pharmacology).