Cell Biology 4. Gene Structure and Function 5. Logic and Critical Analysis 6. Graduate Research Seminar Students are expected to complete four quarters of electives before graduation. Students are expected to perform at a level corresponding to a B average.
Students rotate through three laboratories during the first year.
Such rotations familiarize students with ongoing research in the Programs and provide a mechanism for selection of the thesis sponsor. Following each rotation, a written report is submitted by the student. For the written exam, the student prepares a written research proposal on a topic selected by the student and approved by the ACE Committee. The written proposal is reviewed by the ACE committee and returned to the student with a written critique. The oral exam tests the student's ability to respond to the comments in the critique, as well as the student's general knowledge.