Biology
Faculty
Greg Molecular L. Harris, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology (Molecular Biology Institute Director) Alex B. Burgin, Jr., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology (Molecular Biology Institute Associate Director) Michael F. Allen, Ph.D., Professor of Biology Carol A. Barnett, Ph.D., Professor of Biology Sanford I. Bernstein, Ph.D., Professor of Biology Richard L. Bizzoco, Ph.D., Professor of Biology Michael J. Breindl, Ph.D., Professor of Biology (Graduate Adviser) A. Stephen Dahms, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry Roger A. Davis, Ph.D., Professor of Biology Terrence G. Frey, Ph.D., Professor of Biology Christopher C. Glembotski, Ph.D., Professor of Biology Barbara B. Hemmingsen, Ph.D., Professor of Biology Gerald G. Johnson, Ph.D., Professor of Biology Kenneth D. Johnson, Ph.D., Professor of Biology Skaidrite Krisans, Ph.D., Professor of Biology Robert P. Metzger, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry Paul J. Paolini, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Biology Jacques Perrault, Ph.D., Professor of Biology David L. Rayle, Ph.D., Professor of Biology Roger A. Sabbadini, Ph.D., Professor of Biology (Graduate Adviser) William E. Stumph, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry (Graduate Adviser) Constantine Tsoukas, Ph.D., Professor of Biology Judith W. Zyskind, Ph.D., Professor of Biology Kathleen L. McGuire, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology Joseph A. Adams, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry P.J.E. (Jenny) Quintana, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Public Health Anca Mara Segall, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology
Admission to Graduate Study
Candidates for admission may come from a variety of disciplines in the biological and physical sciences. Ultimately, the research programs of individuals wishing to pursue master's degree work in molecular biology will be carried out under the supervision of MBI members. In addition to the general requirements for admission to the University with classified graduate standing as described in Part Two of this bulletin, a student must satisfy the following admission requirements before being recommended for admission. 1. Possess a bachelor's degree with a major in a biological or physical science equivalent to that offered at San Diego State University. 2. Have a grade point average of 2.75 or better in work taken for the baccalaureate degree. 3. Meet biology departmental expectations on the GRE General Test. 4. Have a score in the 60th percentile or better on the GRE Subject test in biology or biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology. Subject examinations in other natural science disciplines will be considered. 5. Supply two letters of reference that describe the applicant's potential for graduate work. Students who do not meet all of the above requirements for admission may be admitted with conditionally classified graduate standing upon the recommendation of the MBI faculty. Students so admitted will be advised as to the nature of their deficiency and the time allowed to achieve full classified graduate standing.
Advancement to Candidacy
All students must satisfy the general requirements for advancement to candidacy, including the foreign language requirement for the master of arts degree, as stated in Part Two of this bulletin. Satisfactory progress on the thesis research will be prerequisite to obtaining departmental approval for advancement.
Adjunct Faculty
Robert A. Bohrer, J.D., LL.M., Professor of Law, California Western School of Law
Specific Requirements for the Master of Arts or Master of Science Degree
(Major Code: 04161) In addition to meeting the requirements for classified graduate standing and the basic requirements for the master's degree as described in Part Two of this bulletin, the student must complete a graduate program of 30 units of 500-level and above courses selected, with the approval of the MBI graduate adviser, from the courses listed below. At least 15 of units the courses selected must be in 600- and 700-numbered courses including 799A, Thesis. The student must complete at least three units of Molecular Biology 601 and six units of Molecular Biology 610. With the approval of the graduate adviser of molecular biology, a student may substitute for Molecular Biology 610 another 600 or 700 numbered course. A final oral examination on the thesis will be administered by the thesis committee.
General Information
The Molecular Biology Institute (MBI) administers the Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees in biology with an emphasis in molecular biology. The MBI is currently composed of members from the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and the Graduate School of Public Health, and is designed to serve these departments in the coordination, support, and enhancement of research and training in the molecular biological sciences. Graduate teaching associateships in biology and chemistry are available to qualified students. Application blanks and additional information may be obtained from the graduate coordinator of biology.
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Molecular Biology
Courses Acceptable for the Emphasis in Molecular Biology
UPPER DIVISION COURSES Biology 549. Microbial Genetics and Physiology (3) 551. Recombinant DNA (3) 551L. Recombinant DNA Laboratory (2) 554. Molecular Virology (2) 555. Principles of Electron Microscopy (1) 556. Scanning Electron Microscopy Laboratory (2) 557. Transmission Electron Microscopy Laboratory (3) 561. Radiation Biology (3) 563. Plant Physiology (3) 569. Molecular Pharmacology (3) 570. Neurobiology (3) 575. Molecular Basis of Heart Disease (3) 577. Embryology (4) 584. Medical Microbiology (2) 585. Cellular and Molecular Immunology (3) 590. Physiology of Human Systems (4) 592. Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory (2) 595. Computers in Biomedical Research (3) 596. Special Topics in Biology (1-3) 597A. Univariate Statistical Methods in Biology (3) 597B. Multivariate Statistical Methods in Biology (3) 598. Computational Biology (3) Chemistry 510. Advanced Physical Chemistry (3) 550. Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis (2) 560A-560B. General Biochemistry (3-3) 567. Biochemistry Laboratory (3) 596. Advanced Special Topics in Chemistry (1-3) GRADUATE COURSES Biology Seminar (2-3) Signal Transduction (3) Advanced Topics in Virology (...