Programs

Ph.D. Program
Course Requirements - Core and Electives (29 units)

  1. Core Courses (19 units)
    • GGG 201A, Advanced Genetic Analysis (5 units)
    • GGG 201B, Comparative and Functional Genomics (5 units)
    • GGG 201C, Molecular Genetics (4 units)
    • GGG 201D, Quantitative and Population Genetics (5 units)
    • GGG 291, History of Genetics (2 units)
    • GGG 296, Science Professionalism and Integrity (2 units)
  2. Additional requirements to be approved by the graduate academic adviser:
    • GGG 290A, Graduate Student Conference in Genetics (1 unit, S/U). Students will be required to enroll in this course for one quarter during each of the first four years of their degree program.
    • An additional one-unit seminar:
      • GGG 290, Evolutionary, Developmental & Population Genetics
      GGG 292, Genomics & Epigenetics
      GGG 293, Animal Genetics
      GGG 294, Human Genetics
      GGG 295, Molecular Genetics
      GGG 296, Plant Genetics
    • Two elective courses, at least one at the graduate level, to provide depth in the general area of proposed dissertation research. These courses must be taken for a letter grade.
    • At least one additional elective graduate level course to encourage diversity in educational experience.
  3. Research units
    • GGG 205, Molecular Genetics Laboratory (5 units, S/U). Laboratory rotation course.
    • GGG 299, Research

Ph.D. Program: Typical Time Line and Sequence of Events

Year One Fall Winter Spring
GGG 201A, Advanced Genetic Analysis GGG201D, Quantitative & Population Genetics GGG 201C, Molecular Genetic Mechanisms of Disease
GGG 205, Rotations GGG 205, Rotations GGG 299, Research
GGG 291, Seminar in History of Genetics GGG seminar (290 series) or Elective GGG seminar (290 series) or Elective
 
Year Two Fall Winter Spring
GGG 201B, Genomics Elective Elective
GGG 296, Scientific Professionalism and Integrity GGG seminar (290 series) GGG seminar (290 series)
GGG 299 GGG 299 GGG 299
 
Year Three Fall (Qualifying Examination) Winter (Qualifying Examination) Spring (advancement to PhD candidacy)
GGG 299 GGG 299 GGG 299
GGG seminar (290A) GGG seminar (290A) GGG seminar (290A)
 
Year Four-Six Dissertation Research and Completion
Year Four: One quarter of GGG 290A (student seminar)

M.S. Program
Two options for an M.S. degree are offered. Plan I (Thesis option) is best suited for students who want to perform original research. Plan II (Course option) is best suited for students who would like more coursework than research units to gain current knowledge of genetics for positions in education, policy, journalism, etc.

Plan I (Thesis option). This plan requires at least 30 units of graduate and upper division courses (the 100 and 200 series only). At least 12 of the 30 units must be graduate level courses. In addition, student will submit a thesis based on original research.

Plan I: Course Requirements - Core and Electives (30 units)

  1. Core Courses (18 units)
    • GGG201A - Advanced Genetic Analysis (5 units)
    • GGG296 - Scientific Professionalism & Integrity (2 units, S/U grading)
    • Group seminar - GGG 290, 292, 293, 294, 295 or 297 (1 unit) - in one of the following:
      • Evolutionary, Developmental & Population Genetics
      • Genomics & Epigenetics
      • Animal Genetics
      • Human Genetics
      • Molecular Genetics
      • Plant Genetics
    • at least two of:
      • GGG201B Comparative and Functional Genomics (5 units)
      • GGG201C Molecular Genetic Mechanisms of Disease (4 units)
      • GGG201D Transmission, Population and Quantitative Genetics (5 units)
    • GGG 290A, Graduate Student Conference in Genetics (1 unit, S/U). Students will be required to enroll in this course for one quarter at least once during their degree program.
  2. Additional electives and research (12 units)
    At least 18 of the 30 unit requirement must be fulfilled by regular courses (and not 299/research units); 15 units must be in genetics-related courses, as approved by the Graduate Advisor.

Plan II Course Requirements - Core and Electives

  1. Core Courses (18 units). Same requirements as Plan I
  2. Additional electives and research (18 units)
    At least 27 of the 36 unit requirement must be fulfilled by regular courses (and not 299/research units); 21 units must be in genetics-related courses, as approved by the Graduate Advisor.

M.S. Program: Typical Time Line and Sequence of Events

Year One Fall Winter Spring
GGG 201A, Advanced Genetic Analysis GGG201D, Quantitative & Population Genetics* GGG 201C, Molecular Genetic Mechanisms of Disease*
GGG 296 Professionalism & Science Integrity GGG seminar (290 series) or Elective GGG seminar (290 series) or Elective
GGG 299 GGG 299 GGG 299
 
Year Two Fall Winter (advancement to candidacy) Spring
GGG 201B Genomics* Elective Elective
GGG seminar (290 series) or Elective GGG seminar (290 series) or Elective GGG seminar (290 series) or Elective
GGG 299 GGG 299 GGG 299
 
Year Three Comprehensive Exam Passed/Thesis Submitted
*MS students must take two of these three core courses; some take all three

For a more detailed description of the Genetics Graduate Group Ph.D. and M.S. Degree Requirements click here: http://gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/programs/degReq/2012_GGEN.pdf

For a more detailed description of courses offered through the Genetics Graduate Group click here: http://biosci3.ucdavis.edu/GradGroups/GGG/Programs/courses.aspx

For a more list of possible electives with Genetics components click here: http://biosci3.ucdavis.edu/GradGroups/GGG/Programs/Electiveslist-rev8-11.pdf

For a more detailed description of academic advising in the Genetics Graduate Group click here: http://biosci3.ucdavis.edu/GradGroups/GGG/Programs/Advising.aspx

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