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SCI - Sciences

SCI 597 Special Studies in Science

Primarily for graduate students. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

SCI 710 Biomolecular Structure and Function-Proteins and Nucleic Acids

Advanced study of the structure and function of proteins and nucleic acids, enzymatic mechanisms, and techniques used to research these topics. Prerequisite: Admission to the Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology M.S. or Ph.D. program.

Credits
4(4-0)

SCI 720 Advances in Cell/Molecular Biology and Genetics

Advanced concepts in Cell/Molecular Biology and Genetics are explored, including topics at the forefront of current research. Prerequisite: Admission to the Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology M.S. or Ph.D. program.

Credits
4(4-0)

SCI 730 Seminar

A formal, public oral presentation of Plan A (thesis) research. Required of students receiving the MAT in Integrated Science on the Plan A option. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Approval of the Interdisciplinary Science Education Council chair.

Credits
1(1-0)

SCI 731 Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Colloquium

Development of effective methods in professional scientific communication. May be repeated up to 2 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology M.S. or Ph.D. program.

Credits
1-2(Spec)

SCI 740 Research Ethics and Responsible Conduct of Research

Basic training in research ethics and the responsible conduct of research. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Admission to the Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology M.S. or Ph.D. program, the Biology M.S. program, the Chemistry M.S. program, or the Neuroscience M.S. or Ph.D. program.

Credits
1(1-0)

SCI 750 Directed Research in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology

Directed research supervised by a BMCB faculty member. May be repeated for a total of 30 credits.

Credits
1-30(Spec)

SCI 770 Careers in Biomedical Sciences

Development of professional skills and an exploration of M.S. and Ph.D. careers in the biological, biochemical, and biomedical sciences. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Admission to the Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology M.S. or Ph.D. program, the Biology M.S. program, the Chemistry M.S. program, or the Neuroscience M.S. or Ph.D. program.

Credits
1(1-0)

SCI 790 Research in Science Education

Provides students with an experience in research techniques for science education. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Admission to the MAT in Integrated Science and approval of the Interdisciplinary Science Education Council chair.

Credits
2-4(Spec)

SCI 791 Special Topics in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology

Various advanced topics in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology. May be repeated for a total of 9 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology M.S. or Ph.D. program.

Credits
1-9(Spec)

SCI 798 Thesis

Thesis committee approved research towards a Plan A thesis. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Approval of the Interdisciplinary Science Education Council chair.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

SCI 799 Master’s Thesis

Research resulting in a written master’s thesis. May be repeated for a total of 9 credit hours. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: SCI 710, 720.

Credits
1-9(Spec)

SCI 899 Doctoral Dissertation

Completion of the doctoral dissertation. May be repeated for a total of 12 credit hours. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor; successful completion of qualifying exam.

Credits
1-12(Spec)