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Program Requirements
Thesis
A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
Required Courses
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ANAT 690D1 Cell and Developmental Biology (3 credits)
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : Current developments in molecular cell biology and developmental biology will be presented by course coordinators and staff from primary papers in the scientific literature. These will be researched and critiqued by students through oral and written presentations. Two term papers are required for students taking the course.
Terms: Fall 2023
Instructors: Bechstedt, Susanne; Autexier, Chantal; Lamarche, Nathalie; Reinhardt, Dieter; Ortega, Joaquin; Zeytuni, Natalie; Guo, Shuaiqi (Fall)
Students must register for both ANAT 690D1 and ANAT 690D2
No credit will be given for this course unless both ANAT 690D1 and ANAT 690D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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ANAT 690D2 Cell and Developmental Biology (3 credits)
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : See ANAT 690D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2024
Instructors: Bechstedt, Susanne; Kennedy, Timothy E; Presley, John; Stifani, Stefano; Bui, Khanh Huy; Strauss, MIke; Guo, Shuaiqi (Winter)
Prerequisite: ANAT 690D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both ANAT 690D1 and ANAT 690D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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ANAT 695 Seminars in Cell Biology 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : Weekly assignments based on seminars attended will be graded by the supervisor. A grade of P or F will be assigned.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Restriction: Restricted to Masters and PhD students in Cell Biology
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ANAT 696 Seminars in Cell Biology 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : Weekly assignments based on seminars attended will be graded by the supervisor. A grade of P or F will be assigned.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Prerequisite: ANAT 695
Restriction: Restricted to Graduate students in Cell Biology
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ANAT 697 Seminars in Cell Biology 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : Weekly assignments based on seminars attended will be graded by the supervisor. A grade of P or F will be assigned.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.
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ANAT 701 Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : Compulsory comprehensive examination to evaluate the students' ability to carry out, present, discuss and defend research in their field of scientific interest.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Summer 2024
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.