Graduate Program in Biotechnology
Program Coursework (b)
B) M.S. in Biotechnology with an Emphasis in Stem Cell Biology
Sample Program
The curriculum includes the following: (1), three courses focusing on different aspects of stem cells (ethical issues, clinical applications, basic biology), (2), a graduate-level stem cell laboratory course taught in the core facility, and (3), one year of directed research within an established stem cell research laboratory at UCI.
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First Year |
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| Mol Bio 204, 4 units "Protein Structure & Function" MWF, 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. |
Mol Bio 203, 4 units "Structure & Biosynthesis of Nucleic Acids" MWF, 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. |
MMG 230, 4 units |
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| Mol Bio 250L (lab), 8
units "Recombinant DNA Techniques" TTh 1:00 - 4:50 p.m. |
Mol Bio 251L (lab), 8
units "Protein Isolation & Characterization" TTh 1:00 - 4:50 p.m. |
Mol Bio 221L (lab), 4
units "Advanced Immunology Laboratory" M 1:00 - 4:50 p.m. |
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| Mol Bio 250, 2 units "Recombinant DNA Theory" MW, as scheduled |
Mol Bio 251, 2 units "Protein Isolation Theory" MW, as scheduled. |
Dev Cell ??? (lab),
4 units TBA |
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Second Year |
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| Mol Bio 200, 8-12 units Independent research in a laboratory utilizing stem cells Time to be arranged |
Mol Bio 200, 8-12 units Independent research in a laboratory utilizing stem cells Time to be arranged |
Mol Bio 200, 8-12 units Independent research in a laboratory utilizing stem cells Time to be arranged |
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| Dev Cell 245 4 units "Stem Cell Biology" MWF, 4:00 - 4:50 p.m. |
Dev Cell 203B 4 units "Clinical Aspects of Stem Cells" TBA |
Elective (4-unit elective from approved list or as approved by the Director) | |
