Program in Genes and Development
Course Requirements
Underlined headings indicate courses that satisfy GSBS area requirements.
Molecular
Systems
- GS040203 Experimental Genetics
Quantitative
Any course that satisfies the GSBS quantitative area course requirement;
Other
- GS040123
Eukaryotic Gene Expression
AND - GS040801 Current Topics in Genes and Development
Both Fall (scientific presentations) and Spring (scientific writing skills) semesters are required. The fall semester is required for students who enter GSBS on or after August 2003; the fall and spring semesters are required for students who enter GSBS on or after August 2006.
AND EITHER - GS040073
Developmental Biology
OR
- GS040133
Cancer Cell Signaling
OR
- GS030013 Structure and Function of Biological Macromolecules
Note: This Program has modified GSBS area course requirements that are satisfied by the above courses.
ELECTIVES
In addition, formal courses from the following list will be recommended to students based on their individual needs.
- GS000620 Literature Survey
- GS040013 Cell Biology
- GS040782 Topics in Extracellular Matrix
- GS110023 Molecular and Cellular Approaches to Human Genetics
- GS120072 Developmental Anatomy
Before graduation, Genes & Development students are also required to participate in at least five seminar courses, journal clubs, departmental activities and/or other groups that require them to make an oral presentation. Some recommended courses include:
- GS040731 Seminar in Developmental Biology
- GS040801 Current Topics in Genes and Development (can be repeated)
- GS110631 Current Topics in Human and Molecular Genetics
- GS040721 Seminar in Tumor Suppressor Genes
- GS040761 Current Topics in Oncogene Research
- GS040771 Current Topics in Tumor Progression
- GS040791 Topics in Programmed Cell Death
