Curriculum
| Course Name | Course No. | Credits |
|---|---|---|
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YEAR 1 |
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Fall Quarter |
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Structure & Function of Biological Molecules |
CON 661 |
3 |
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Genetic Mechanisms |
CON 662 |
3 |
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Practice & Ethics of Science |
CON 650 |
2 |
|
Research Rotation |
CON 601 |
6 |
|
PMCB Literature Club |
CON 605 |
2 |
|
Winter Quarter |
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Bioregulation |
CON 663 |
3 |
|
Molecular Cell Biology |
CON 664 |
3 |
|
Research Rotation |
CON 601 |
6 |
|
PMCB Literature Club |
CON 664 |
2 |
|
Spring Quarter |
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Principles of Chemical Biology |
CON 669 |
3 |
|
Organ Systems |
CON 667 |
3 |
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Research Rotation |
CON 601 |
6 |
|
PH2 Literature Club |
PHPH 606 |
2 |
|
Summer Quarter |
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PMCB Comprehensive Exam |
CON 608A |
8 |
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Research Rotation (optional) |
PHPH 601 |
8 |
|
YEAR 2 |
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Fall Quarter |
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Pharmacokinetics |
PHPH 617 |
2 |
|
PHPH Seminar Series & Colloquia |
PHPH 607 |
1 |
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Research |
PHPH 601 |
8 |
|
Winter Quarter |
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Receptor Pharmacology |
PHPH 618 |
2 |
|
PHPH Seminar Series & Colloquia |
PHPH 607 |
1 |
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Research |
PHPH 601 |
8 |
|
Spring Quarter |
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Elective (student's choice) |
|
2+ |
|
PHPH Seminar Series & Colloquia |
PHPH 607 |
1 |
|
Research |
PHPH 601 |
8 |
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Summer Quarter |
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PMCB Qualifying Exam |
CON 608B |
8 |
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Research |
PHPH 601 |
8 |
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YEAR 3 and BEYOND |
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Thesis Research & Departmental Requirements |
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Recommended Electives: Advanced Organic Synthesis, PHPH 630, 4 credits; Molecular Biophysics & Experimental Bioinformatics, CON 668, 3 credits; Analytical Instrumentation, new course taught with Dept. of Chemistry, Portland State University, 3 credits.
