Courses

Introduces methodology and techniques used in biological research. Designed as a tutorial between a few students and one faculty member. Students are expected to read original research papers, discuss findings, and to plan and execute experiments in selected areas. Open only to MCDB graduate students. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to MCDB graduate students only.

Study of recent publications in transcription and RNA processing fields. Students present and discuss recent publications. Goals are that the student will improve critical analysis of data and will learn techniques relevant to the field. Students will keep up-to-date with current literature, will lead discussions of topic of interest, and will learn good presentation skills. Prereq., MCDB 5210, 5230 or instructor consent.

Cell cycle regulation is a major biological issue relevant to a number of disease states, including cancer. Surveys the current literature in the cell cycle field. Students present current publications; class participation in discussion is expected. Prereqs., MCDB 5210 and 5230.

Students present and discuss current research papers in the areas of developmental biology and cell signaling. Goals are to improve skills in critical evaluation and presentation of research results as well as to keep up with current literature. Students must present and lead discussions of at least one paper; all students are expected to read papers n advance. Prereq., instructor consent.

Present and receive feedback on your in-progress microbiology research. Learn about and discuss research at CU that is microbiological but outside of your specialty. Participate in journal clubs on microbial physiology. May be repeated up to 3 total credit hours.

Acquaints students with various topics not normally covered in the curriculum. Offered intermittently or upon student demand, and often presented by visiting professors. May be repeated up to 4 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Reviews and evaluates recent scientific literature in the field of RNA chemistry and biology, including topics in structure, catalysis, bioinformatic approaches, and control of gene expression. Primarily for graduate level presentation of special topics by students and research staff. May be repeated up to 5 total credit hours. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent. Same as CHEM 6621.

Students seeking a master's degree should consult a departmental advisor. Plan I or Plan II is offered.

Instructor consent and independent study contract required. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours.

Designed for graduate students to give oral presentations on their thesis research, field questions, respond to critiques, and present background information. May be repeated up to 3 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

All doctoral students must register for not fewer than 30 hours of dissertation credit as part of the requirements for the degree. For a detailed discussion of doctoral dissertation credit, refer to the Graduate School section. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.