For detailed schedule information through spring, 2010 follow the link below.
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Course Requirements
First year graduate students in the Program typically take:
Course work is typically completed by the end of the student's second year as most graduate courses are offered in alternate years, however, the final course for some students may be in year three. (Note: the curriculum is tailored to the diverse interests of students in neuroscience training; requirements are flexible).
For MD/PhDs: Neural Science (M6106) replaces W4005/6. The cognate course requirement is waived, and only one laboratory rotation is required. After matriculating in the program, MD/PhDs will take Experimental Approaches in the Neural Sciences and two advanced seminars in Neurobiology and Behavior.
Laboratory rotations
Students in the program typically complete three laboratory rotations (Research in Neurobiology: Neurobiology and Behavior G9040). For MD/PhD students the expectation is at least one rotation.
Course Schedule
Please click here to view the schedule for 2008-2010 (PDF)
First year graduate students in the Program typically take:
- Experimental Approaches in the Neural Sciences (Fall: Neurobiology and Behavior G4900)
- Responsible Conduct of Neuroscience Research/Policy (Spring: Neurobiology and Behavior G6001)
- Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology (Fall: Biological Sciences W4004), and Developmental and Systems Neuroscience (Spring: Biological Sciences W4005),
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Eukaryotes I (Fall: Biochemisty G6300), and/ or an appropriate course in mathematics).
- The neuroanatomy portion of the Neural Science course (Spring: Anatomy and Physiology M5105)
- Two advanced seminars in Neurobiology and Behavior (see below)
- One course in a cognate area of the natural sciences.
- Second and Third year students - Participation in Student-run Journal Club (one mandatory presentation per year) (Fall, Spring semesters, Neurobiology and Behavior G4990)
Course work is typically completed by the end of the student's second year as most graduate courses are offered in alternate years, however, the final course for some students may be in year three. (Note: the curriculum is tailored to the diverse interests of students in neuroscience training; requirements are flexible).
For MD/PhDs: Neural Science (M6106) replaces W4005/6. The cognate course requirement is waived, and only one laboratory rotation is required. After matriculating in the program, MD/PhDs will take Experimental Approaches in the Neural Sciences and two advanced seminars in Neurobiology and Behavior.
Laboratory rotations
Students in the program typically complete three laboratory rotations (Research in Neurobiology: Neurobiology and Behavior G9040). For MD/PhD students the expectation is at least one rotation.
Course Schedule
Please click here to view the schedule for 2008-2010 (PDF)
