Master Program
| Crdts | ECTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 500 |
Modern Techniques in Molecular Biology
An independent research project under the supervision of a faculty member, through which students gain experience in advanced molecular biology techniques.
|
3 | 14 |
| BIO 501 |
Advanced Molecular Biology
Advanced topics related to chromatin organisation, role of chromatin modelling during gene expression and regulation, messenger RNA transport, translation mechanisms (cap-dependent / independent, structure of ribosome and tRNA, special emphasis on transcriptional and translational checkpoints, ribosome shunting, RNA silencing and messenger RNA decay mechanisms.
|
3 | 7 |
| BIO 511 |
Advanced Genetics
Methodologies used in molecular genetics; physical and genetics mapping, identification of genes, DNA sequencing techniques, studying the transcriptome and the proteome, genome replication, gene mutations, recombination mechanisms, DNA repair and molecular pathology.
|
3 | 7 |
| BIO 579 |
Graduate Seminar
Widening of students' perspectives and awareness of topics of interest to molecular biologists through seminars offered by faculty, guest speakers and graduate students.
|
0 | 2 |
Total: 9 |
Total: 30 |
| Crdts | ECTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 520 |
Laboratory Projects in Biology
Introduction to biological research through an independent, original project under the supervision of a faculty member, in order to provide hands-on experience with the advanced techniques of molecular biology.
|
3 | 9 |
| BIO xxx | Biology Elective | 3 | 7 |
| BIO xxx | Biology Elective | 3 | 7 |
| XXX xxx | Complementary Elective | 3 | 7 |
Total: 12 |
Total: 30 |
| Crdts | ECTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 690 | M.S. Thesis | 0 | 60 |
Total: 0 |
Total: 60 |
| Crdts | ECTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 690 | M.S. Thesis | 0 | 60 |
Total: 0 |
Total: 60 |
