Fall Semester:
- MCDB 680: Advances in Plant Molecular Biology
The study of basic processes in plant growth and development to provide a foundation for addressing critical agricultural needs in response to a changing climate. Topics include the latest breakthroughs in plant sciences with emphasis on molecular, cellular, and developmental biology; biotic and abiotic plant interactions; development, genomics, proteomics, epigenetics, and chemical biology in the context of plant biology; and the current societal debates about agrobiotechnology. This course is offered every other year. PMB students will enroll as either first year or second year.
- MCDB/CBIO/GEN 900: Research Skills and Ethics I
This course consists of a weekly seminar that covers ethics, writing, and research methods in cellular and molecular biology as well as student presentations (“rotation talks”) of their work during their three laboratory rotations.
Spring Semester:
- MCDB/CBIO/GEN 901: Research Skills and Ethics II
This course consists of a weekly seminar that covers ethics, writing, and research methods in cellular and molecular biology as well as student presentations (“rotation talks”) of their work during their three laboratory rotations.
- Two additional graduate level courses; consult with PMB track advisors as to choices.
Professional Ethics and Responsible Conduct in Research
Professional Ethics and Responsible Conduct in Research (RCR) training is intended to establish a basis of understanding among graduate students concerning their rights and obligations as scholars and researchers, as noted below.
Additional information on Plant Molecular Biology can be found at: http://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/plantmolbio/