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BIOL 8240 Professional Skills for the Life Sciences I
Fall 2026

Introduces professional skills to first-year graduate students in the life sciences. This includes personal skills such as research management, ethics training and career awareness. Skills for communicating in science include …

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3.75
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BIOL 8260 Writing in Science: creating grant and research proposals
Fall 2026

Developing skill in communicating scientific principles and writing compelling research proposals is essential for successful graduate training in the biological sciences. This seminar and workshop course will focus on how …

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3.86
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BIOL 8300 Integrative Studies of the Phenotype
Fall 2026

This course will explore case studies of research on phenotypes that emphasize the insights and advances gained by bringing a multilevel integrative approach to a target question. Students will learn …

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3.78
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BIOL 8310 Career Design for Life Sciences
Fall 2026

This course uses a student-centered approach to explore the diverse careers available to life science PhD students. Students will identify their skills and experiences that match with professional opportunities, and …

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3.61
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BIOL 8999 Non-Topical Research
Fall 2026

For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.

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BIOL 9910 Rotation Research
Fall 2026

An exposure to the working techniques and interactions of the modern Biological Laboratory. Required of all first-year biology graduate students.

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3.95
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BIOL 9995 Topical Research in Biology
Fall 2026

Independent research with a member of the Biology faculty in preparation for thesis or dissertation research.

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3.90
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BIOL 9998 Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research
Fall 2026

For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.

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BIOL 9999 Non-Topical Research
Fall 2026

For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.

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1.30
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