Cell Biology 4. Gene Structure and Function 5. Logic and Critical Analysis 6. 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 Program 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.