PhD Programs

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Ph.D. Programs: NB Requirements

Core Courses (8 hours)
Electives (8 hours)
Topics/Concepts/Seminar (10 hours)
Introduction to Graduate Studies (6 hours)
Proficiency in Biochemistry
Biology Research - Bio 8800 or 9999 (60 hours)
General PhD Requirements

Core Courses (8 hours)

Course Number	Course Description
BIO 8010	Neurobiology I. Cellular Neurobiology
BIO 8020	Neurobiology II. Integrative Neurobiology

Electives (8 hours) To be selected from

Course Number	Course Description
BIO 6074	Developmental Biology
BIO 6094	Developmental Neurobiology
BIO 6114	Neurobiology III
BIO 6116	Primate Behavior
BIO 6180	Neurobiology Laboratory
BIO 6240	Endocrinology
BIO 6246	Advanced Animal Physiology
BIO 6248	Cell Physiology
BIO 6500	Human Genetics
BIO 6564	Advanced Genetics
BIO 6696	Laboratory in Molecular Biological Techniques
BIO 6744	Biostatistics
BIO 8040	Functional Human Neuroanatomy
BIO 8060	Behavioral Neuroscience
BIO 8220	Molecular Cell Biology
BIO 8278	Molecular Immunology
BIO 8610	Physiology and Genetics of Prokaryotes
BIO 8620	Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics
BIO 8910	Topics in Biology (requires prior approval)
CHEM 6610	Advanced biochemistry
PSYCH 6130	Sensation and Perception
BIO 6241	Hormones and Behavior

Topics/Concepts/Seminar (10 hours)

Course Number	Course Description
BIO 8110	Concepts in Neurobiology**
BIO 8700	Seminar
BIO 8950	Topics in Behavior and Neurobiology**
BIO 8960	Topics in Cell Physiology and Biochemistry
BIO 8970	Topics in Molecular Biological Sciences

**At least 6 hours of discipline-specific Topics and/or Concepts courses must be taken.

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.