Core Curriculum

Examinations 

Courses Required for Plan A M.S. Degree

Course No. Title Credits
BC 565 Advanced Cell Biology 4
CM/NB 502 Techniques in Molecular & Cellular Biology 2
CM 601 or CM 666 Ethical Conduct of Science 1-3
BC 563 Molecular Genetics 4
CM 792 Cell and Molecular Biology Seminar 2
CM 793 Graduate Seminar 1
CM 699 Thesis Research Variable
Electives At least 4 credits in regular graduate level courses Variable
Total number of credits: 30

Courses Required for the Ph.D. Degree

Course No. Title Credits
BC 565 Advanced Cell Biology 4
CM/NB 502 Techniques in Molecular & Cellular Biology 2
CM 601 or CM 666 Ethical Conduct of Science 1-3
BC 563 Molecular Genetics 4
CM 792 Cell and Molecular Biology Seminar 4
CM 793 Graduate Seminar 3
CM 799 Dissertation Variable
Electives At least 5 credits in regular graduate level courses Variable
Total number of credits: 72

Any variations from these course requirements must be approved by the Academic Committee and the student’s Graduate Committee. Requests for course substitutions or omissions must be submitted to the Program Director.

It is the responsibility of each graduate student to know and meet all requirements of the Graduate School. These are listed in the Colorado State University Graduate and Professional Bulletin.