Graduate Bulletin
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1996-1997
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Molecular Biology
Jacques Perrault, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
(Molecular Biology Institute Director)
Judith W. Zyskind, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
(MBI 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
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
Carol Beuchat, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology
Greg L. Harris, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology
(Graduate Adviser)
Joseph A. Adams, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Kathleen L. McGuire, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology
Anca Mara Segall, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology
(Graduate Adviser)
Robert A. Bohrer, J.D., LL.M., Professor of Law, California Western School of Law
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 and Chemistry 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.
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 (Advanced) 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.
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.
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 units of the courses selected must be in 600- and 700-numbered courses including 799A, Thesis or Project. 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.
549. Microbial Genetics and Physiology (3)
550. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Molecular Biology (4)
551. Recombinant DNA (3)
551L. Recombinant DNA Laboratory (2)
554. Molecular Virology (2)
561. Radiation Biology (3)
563. Plant Physiology (3)
566. Plant Molecular Biology (2)
567. Molecular Endocrinology (3)
569. Molecular Pharmacology (3)
570. Neurobiology (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)
593. Scanning Electron Microscopy (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)
510. Advanced Physical Chemistry (3)
550. Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis (2)
560A-560B. General Biochemistry (3-3)
567. Biochemistry Laboratory (2)
596. Advanced Special Topics in Chemistry (1-3)
600. Seminar (2-3)
648. Seminar in Immunology (2-3)
694. Advanced Topics in Virology (1-4)
696. Advanced Topics in Biology (1-3)
750. Molecular Biophysics (3)
797. Research (1-3) Cr/NC/SP
798. Special Study (1-3) Cr/NC/SP
711. Chemical Thermodynamics (3)
712. Chemical Kinetics (3)
751. Separations Science (3)
760. Advanced Topics in Biochemistry (1-3)
762. Enzymology (2)
763. Cellular Regulation (2)
764. Membrane Biochemistry (3)
790. Seminar (1-3)
791. Research Seminar (1)
792. Bibliography (1)
797. Research (1-3) Cr/NC/SP
798. Special Study (1-3) Cr/NC/SP
600. Seminar in Molecular Biology (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Evaluation of current literature in molecular biology. May be repeated with new content. Maximum credit six units applicable to a master's degree.
601. Colloquium in Molecular Biology
Research (1) Cr/NC/SP
Recent research advances in selected areas of modern molecular biology presented by faculty of the Molecular Biology Institute and established outside investigators. May be repeated with new content. Open only to students admitted to the molecular biology program or by permission of the graduate adviser for molecular biology. Maximum credit six units, three of which are applicable to a master's degree.
610. Advanced Topics in Molecular and Cell Biology (1-4)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in a life or physical science.
Intensive study in specific areas of molecular and cell biology. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit six units applicable to a master's degree.
