PhD Programs

AEM

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AEM Requirements

Core Courses (8 hours)
Electives (8 hours)
Topics/Concepts/Seminar (10 hours)
Introduction to Graduate Studies (6 hours)
Proficiency in Biochemistry
General PhD Requirements

Core Courses (8 hours)

Course Number	Course Description
BIO 8610	Physiology and Genetics of Prokaryotes (4)
BIO 8410	Advanced Microbiology (4)

Electives (8 hours) To be selected from

Course Number	Course Description
BIO 6428	Medical Microbiology (3)
BIO 6430	Microbial Systematics and Diversity (3)
BIO 6438	Applied Microbiology (3)
BIO 6248	Cell Physiology (4)
BIO 6045	General Ecology (3)
BIO 6481	Mycology (3)
BIO 6580	Microbial Pathogenesis (4)
BIO 8620	Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics (4)
BIO 6458	Microbial Ecology and Metabolism (4)
BIO 6451	Aquatic Pollution and Toxicology (4)
BIO 6480	Principles of Toxicology (4)
BIO 6484	Laboratory Techniques in AEM (3)
CHEM 6610	Advance Biochemistry (3)

Topics/Concepts/Seminar (10 hours)

Course Number	Course Description
BIO 8700	Seminar (1)
BIO 8900	Topics in Microbiology (1)
BIO 8970	Topics in Molecular Biological Sciences (1)
BIO 8980	Topics in Applied and Environmental Microbiology (1)
BIO 8510	Concepts in Microbiology (2)

Introduction to Graduate Studies (6 hours)

Course Number	Course Description
BIO 6801	Survival in Academia (PhD exam prep)
BIO 8550	Intro to Graduate Studies (1)**
BIO 9992	Doctoral Research Proposal (1)

**To be taken during the first Fall Semester of residence.

Proficiency in Biochemistry

This can be accomplished by examination or by completion of Chem 660 and Chem 661 with a B or better. Substitution of proficiency (demonstrated by examination or by receipt of a B or better in coursework) in one or more equivalent discipline-related subjects from chemistry, physics, or psychology appropriate to the student's program of study will be considered on a case-by-case basis and requires the prior written approval of the Biology Graduate Committee.