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N&B Ph.D. RequirementsIntroductionThe goal of the Graduate Program in Neurobiology & Behavior is to produce the best Neuroscientists possible. The breath of our faculty allow us to provide interdisciplinary training from many points of view, including neuroanatomy, biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, pharmacology, computional modeling and behavior. A graduate of our program will therefore be equipped to pursue a variety of career paths. To download the entire Ph.D. requirements document click here: [PDF] CurriculumDuring the first year, students are required to take a series of six graduate level courses that provide exposure to core principles of neuroscience. NEUBEH 501, 502, 503 & 504 cover topics in cellular neurophysiology, cellular and molecular neurobiology, developmental neurobiology, neuroanatomy, neuropharmacology, systems neuroscience, cognition and behavior. NEUBEH 532 is a discussion course focusing on quantitative methods and modeling. NEUBEH 559 introduces students to a wide variety of neurological and psychiatric diseases. All students are expected to attend the Program seminar series (NEUBEH 510) throughout their graduate careers. First and second-year students are required to participate in a seminar-linked journal club (NEUBEH 527) with student presentations. Students receive credit for this course during their first two years, but are encouraged to attend throughout the remainder of their graduate careers. During the first year, students are required to complete three one-quarter laboratory rotations (NEUBEH 526). At the end of each rotation, students submit an abstract and deliver a short oral presentation describing their work. The rotation advisor will provide a written evaluation of the student’s performance. Students should contact the Program Office at the beginning of each quarter with the name of their rotation advisor. All students in the Program are expected to attend the quarterly rotation talks. Students typically complement their coursework with electives in areas of interest. Students must complete electives totaling at least 10 credits. These do not have to be graded credits. Single credit courses that represent lab meetings, departmental journal clubs, etc., do not fulfill the elective requirement. Entering graduate students will in general not be allowed to take elective courses in their first year, but may do so under special circumstances (e.g., a course is not offered every year) with prior approval by the Program Directors. More senior students should consult with their advisor to determine an appropriate curriculum of elective courses. The Program’s Core Elective Course List provides an up-to-date listing of elective courses that do not require prior Program Director approval for credit. In addition, students may petition the Directors to receive credit for courses that are not part of the core list, but are deemed important for the student’s dissertation project. Director approval for any elective not on the list is required before the student enrolls in the course. Students may also petition for credit for courses taken at other institutions while enrolled in the program, such as summer courses at Cold Spring Harbor or Woods Hole. Electives may be taken for a grade or on a pass/fail basis. Required Graduate Student CoursesIt is the responsibility of the student to meet the following minimum graduate school requirements. Most are met by the program requirements but they should be considered when selecting your elective courses. NEUBEH 501: Introduction to Neurobiology: Molecular & Cellular Neurobiology. (3) (Offered: A) Carlson
NEUBEH 502: Introduction to Neurobiology: Sensory & Motor Systems. (3) (Offered: W) Sherk
NEUBEH 503: Cognitive and Integrative Neuroscience (3) (Offered: Sp) Phillips
NEUBEH 504: Biophysics of Nerve, Muscle, and Synapse (3) (Offered: A) Sullivan, Zagotta
NEUBEH 510: Seminar in Neurobiology (0.5) (Offered: A, W, Sp)
NEUBEH 515: Teaching Practicum (1.0-3.0) (Offered: A, W, Sp, S) NEUBEH 526: Introduction to Laboratory Research in Neurobiology & Behavior (4) (Offered: A, W, Sp, S)
NEUBEH 527: Current Topics in Neurobiology & Behavior (1) (Offered: A, W, Sp) Sullivan Presentations by students on current scientific literature; complements the topics in the seminar series. (This course is concurrent with NEUBEH 510, alt weeks) Required for all first and second year students. NEUBEH 532: Discussion in Cell Signaling and Molecular Physiology. (2) (Offered: A) Rieke
NEUBEH 559: Neurobiology of Disease (3) (Offered: S) Garden
NEUBEH 600: Neurobiology & Behavior Research/Independent Study. (Variable-max 10 cr.) (Offered: A, W, Sp, S)
NEUBEH 800: Doctoral Dissertation (Variable-max 10 cr.) (Offered: A, W, Sp, S)
Graduate School Minimum RequirementsIt is the responsibility of the student to meet the following minimum graduate school requirements. Most are met by the program requirements but they should be considered when selecting your elective courses.
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