Student Handbook for the Training Program in Genetics and ...
Student Handbook for the Training Program in Genetics and ...
Student Handbook for the Training Program in Genetics and ...
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<strong>Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Program</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Genetics</strong> <strong>and</strong> Development 2012<br />
Required <strong>and</strong> Elective Courses<br />
G&D tra<strong>in</strong>ees follow a required curriculum dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> first two years of study. Elective courses<br />
may be taken <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> third or fourth year <strong>and</strong> may be required if students are funded on certa<strong>in</strong><br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g grants. Go to http://www.columbia.edu/cu/bullet<strong>in</strong>/uwb/ <strong>for</strong> a complete list<strong>in</strong>g of available<br />
courses. <strong>Genetics</strong> <strong>and</strong> Development c<strong>and</strong>idates must successfully complete <strong>the</strong> required courses<br />
listed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g table with a grade of B- or better. A cumulative GPA of B+ <strong>in</strong> required<br />
courses must be ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed to rema<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> good academic st<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g. Course requirements are<br />
usually met with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> first two years. Additional courses may be required by <strong>the</strong> tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
committee <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>dividual students depend<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>the</strong> student’s <strong>in</strong>terests <strong>and</strong> background.<br />
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