STUDENT CURRICULUM FOR MODEL PLANTS FOCUS GROUP

All students will take the core courses and other courses required of all GGG students, including GGG 291 (History of Genetics). There is a requirement for a minimum of 3 courses in addition to the core.

Two courses are to be selected from a list approved by the GMP focus group (attached) to provide training in the study of model plants, or in topics applicable to the study of model plants. One course should have a molecular genetic emphasis, and one should focus on plants as the experiment systems. In some cases, a single course can satisfy both these requirements. The student is encouraged to consider courses with computational emphases. One additional graduate level course, designed to encourage diversity in educational experience, is required. This course should be chosen in consultation with your major professor and academic adviser, and requires adviser approval. These three courses will be taken for a grade.

SEMINARS:

Students will also take the GMP focus group sponsored seminar, plus one other seminar in addition to GGG291. All students will TA a genetics course prior to advancing to candidacy and will be encouraged to enroll in GGG300.

ROTATIONS:

In-coming students will be strongly encouraged but not absolutely required to rotate through at least three labs during their first two quarters before deciding on a home lab. In addition, they will be strongly encouraged that one of these labs should be in a junior faculty's (assistant professor) lab.

QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS :

The format of the qualifying examinations will consist of a single research

proposal describing the proposed thesis research followed by an oral examination which will include each of the four areas covered by the core courses.

REVISION OF OPERATING PROCEDURES:

These operating procedures may be revised at anytime by a majority vote of the membership and subject to ratification by the GGG executive committee.

Genetics of Model Focus Group Restricted Elective Course List