Course selection for PhD students
○ Students are required to complete 19 hours of course work as follows:
○ Integrative Biology, Scientific Communication and one course in statistics. These three courses    constitute the required core courses. The remainder 9 credits will be made up of elective    courses that support the students research plan.
REQUIRED CORE COURSES
		○ INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY (BSC6390)(4 Cr):
		This course presents the concepts inherent in an integrative view of biology. The focus will be on the hierarchical nature of biological phenomena and the relationship of processes that occur at different levels of biological organization going from the subcellular to biological assemblages.  The course will analyze the vertical and lateral connectivities that exist in biological systems and the emergent factors that make difficult the extrapolation of the significance of events from one level of biological hierarchy to another.
		○ SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION (ENC 6258)(3 Cr):
		Introduces students to the grant writing and publication process necessary for scientists.
		OR
		SEMINAR: BIOLOGICAL WRITING (BSC 5005)
		Survey and practice of the specialized styles and techniques required for effective writing of biological papers. A lecture and discussion course.
		○ ONE COURSE IN BIOSTATISTICS:
		A course in statistics appropriate to the area of specialization of the student. (minimum 3 credits).
		Experimental Design and Biometry(BSC 6206) (3 Cr) Statistical and Methods for Enviornmental Science (STA 6206) (3 Cr)
	OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DOCTORAL DEGREE
	○	Advanced Research in Integrative Biology (BSC 7978) prior to Candidacy.
	○	Dissertation Research Credits (BSC 7980) after attaining Candidacy
	○	Three Seminar/Journal Club Courses ≥ 3 Credits
ELECTIVES
		A minimum of three elective courses from the partial list of graduate courses relevant to the field of Integrative Biology in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. The following are courses currently being taught at FAU are examples of courses that can be used as electives.  This list is not inclusive.  The selection of elective courses to meet degree requirements will be determined by consultation between the student and the student's advisory committee:
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
	Advanced Ecology (PCB 6046)
		Provides graduate students with a background in development of ecology as a science and current ecological theory and application of ecology for ecosystems management.
	Ecological Modelling (EVR 6029)
		The course gives an overview of modeling and simulation techniques, with particular emphasis on applications in environmental science.
	Ecological Theory (PCB 6406)
		A functional approach to and a critical examination of the principles and concepts in ecosystem theory.
	Ecosystems-S. Florida (BSC 6936)
		Examine in detail the Ecosystems of South Florida, both through classroom and field activities. Ecosystem structure and function using comparisons of the historical and current landscape of South Florida and link content to the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan."
	Environmental Physiology (BSC 6936)
		This class examines how animals function and respond to their natural environments, with reflections on behavioral strategies, ecology, evolution, and physiology.  The initial part of the course looks at general adaptations to specific challenges faced by animals in different environments, the second part of the class examines how animals adapt to specific environments (e.g. desert, polar).
	Marine Ecology (PCB 6317)
		A study of the principles, concepts, and techniques of marine and estuarine ecology. Environmental factors, adaptations, habitats, communities, and applications of current ecological theory and studied. Lecture, Laboratory, and fieldwork are included.
	Symbiosis (BSC 6365)
		Introduces concepts of symbiosis and the role of such associations in the evolution, coevolution, and ecology or organisms.
MARINE BIOLOGY
	Advanced Marine Mammal Biology & Medicine (BSC 6936)
		Course provides advanced level coverage of marine mammal: biology and adaptive physiology, health assessment studies, genetics, photo-identification and monitoring, behavior research, emerging diseases, stranding and rehabilitation husbandry, necropsy procedures and terminology, medicine and conservation outreach programs (HBOI).
	Advanced Marine Microbiology and Molecular Biology/ Lab (BSC 6936)
		The MMMB laboratory is designed to give students hands-on exposure to some of the microorganisms and techniques discussed in the MMMB lecture course.Because the majority of microorganisms (0.1 - 1%) are currentlyuncultivable, the techniques (such as PCR, microscopy, colony isolation,antimicrobial assays, gene cloning, RFLP and bioinformatics) will addressthese shortfalls through hands on experiments and analysis by students inmodern microbiological and molecular laboratories (HBOI).
	Behavior of Marine Animals (PCB 6412)
		An introduction to the behavior of marine organisms in relation to their ecology and evolution. Physiology of Marine Animals (PCB 6775). A study of how marine animals function in their environment.
	Marine Animal Behavior (Behavior of Marine Animals) (PCB 6412)
		An introduction to the behavior of marine organisms in relation to their ecology and evolution.
	Marine Ecology (PCB 6317)
		A study of the principles, concepts, and techniques of marine and estuarine ecology. Environmental factors, adaptations, habitats, communities, and applications of current ecological theory and studied. Lecture, Laboratory, and fieldwork are included.
	Natural History of Fishes (ZOO 6456); Lab (6456L)
		The natural history of marine and freshwater fishes, emphasizing anatomy, functional morphology, general classification, and phylogenetic relationships, as well as biology of fishes in different habitats. Lecture, laboratory, and field study are included.
	Seminar in Ichthyology (ZOO 6459)
		A critical review of current literature dealing with fishes and fisheries. This course may be repeated for credit to a maximum of 4 credits.
MOLECULAR, CELLULAR, AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
	Advanced Cardiovascular Physiology (BSC 5931)
		A comprehensive study of cardiovascular physiology including cardiac electrophysiology, electrocardiography, cardiac mechanics, hemodynamics, microcirculation and lymphatics, peripheral circulation and control, control of cardiac output, exercise and hemorrhage.
	Advanced Immunology (PCB 6236)
		A study of the chemical and biological natures of antigens and antibodies: their preparation and reactions in vivo and in vitro, their applications in basic science and therapy, and the immunochemical and experimental methods involved with tagged or free immunologic products.
	Biochemistry of the Gene (BCH 5415)
		A detailed study of selected topics in molecular biology, including DNA replication, gene regulation, transcription and RNA processing, and techniques of genetic engineering.
	Bioinformatics (BSC 6458)
		A practical approach to accessing nucleic/protein databases, management of databases, identification of genes, and electronic expression profiling.
	Brain Diseases: Mechanism and Therapy (BMS 6736)
		Discussion of the molecular and cellular basis of brain diseases and of the current status of therapeutic intervention for those diseases.
	Case Based Problems in Clinical Medicine (currently PCB 6930)
		Use of clinical cases to teach human integrated biology.
	Cell Physiology of the Heart (currently PCB 6930)
		Analysis of physiological functions of heart cells.
	Computational Neuroscience I (ISC 6460)
		Covers the basics of computational neurosciences and introduces many research topics of both biological and artificial neural networks.
	Computational Neuroscience II (ISC 6461)
		This course is organized as lecture and project. It is for graduate students who have taken Computaional Neuroscience I or equivalent. the topics will change every years so students can take it more than once.
	Developmental Biology Seminar (BSC 6936)
		Integration of cellular and molecular biology with research will involve seminars on various research projects, Critique of journal articles and seminar on specific signaling pathways.
	Developmental Neurobiology (PSB 5515)
		In-depth coverage of the principles and recent advances in the development of the brain and nervous system, including nerve cell migration, axon outgrowth, specificity, plasticity, neurotrophism, nerve cell death, and the influence of experience on the nervous system.
	Environmental Physiology (BSC 6936)
		This class examines how animals function and respond to their natural environments, with reflections on behavioral strategies, ecology, evolution, and physiology.  The initial part of the course looks at general adaptations to specific challenges faced by animals in different environments, the second part of the class examines how animals adapt to specific environments (e.g. desert, polar).
	Journal Club - Molecular Biology (BSC 6956)
		A practical approach to learning how to discuss scientific literature in molecular biology in a journal club format.
	Methods in Complex Systems (ISC 6450)
		Classical statistical analysis and inference of systems and how those statistical methods analysis procedures differ for nonlinear complex systems. topics include fractals, chaos, neural networks, and self-organizing critical systems.
	Molecular Basis of Disease and Theraphy
	This course will explore the molecular basis of selected viral pathogens, genetic diseases and cancer through a series of lectures from the instructor and presentation by faculty members in the College of Science, Biomedical Science, Scripps Florida and the private industry. Novel technologies aimed at the development of therapeutics will be discussed together with the activity of modern biotechnologies in drug development. Journal Reviews and group discussions will integrate the lectures. Students will be expected to attend lectures, participate in discussions, and give an oral presentation related to the topics discussed during the course.
	Molecular Biology of Cardiovascular Systems & Cardiac disease (currently PCB 6930)
		This course will introduce the principal aspects of cadiovascular responses to mechanical, hormonal and ischemic stress and examine the implications for future therapies of cell fate decisions including cell cycle processes and apoptosis.
	Neuroscience 1 (PSB 6345)
		In-depth coverage of the principles of neural science, including nerve cell biology, membrane biophysics, neurotransmission, and functional neuroanatomy.
	Neuroscience 2 (PSB 6346)
		Prerequisite: PSB 6345 or permission of instructor. In-depth coverage of the principles of neural science, including functional neuroanatomy, sensory processes, neural development and higher brain function such as learning and memory.
	Principles of Neuroscience  (PSB 6037)
		A survey of principles of neuroscience as they relate to behavior.  Topics include morphology and connectivity of neural cells, biological potentials, gross structure of the central and peripheral nervous system, and sensory, motor, and higher-order integrative functions.
	Protein Misfolding and Disease: (PCB 6933)
		In this course we will discuss a range of diseases that result from misfolding in relation to their structural bases, molecular pathology, implications for normal folding, possible treatments and roles in non-Mendelian inheritance.
	Reproductive Endocrinology (PCB 6804)
		Study the anatomy, histology, biochemistry and physiology of the human reproductive system, with an emphasis in reproductive endocrinology. This course is taught in a case-base manner. A student seminar is required at the end of the course.
	RNA Biology and Diseases (PCB 6525)
		Course provides advanced-level training in molecular biology of RNA. Topics covered include principles of RNA structure, function, and metabolism; methodologies for studying RNA; diseases related to RNA deficiencies; and applications of RNA technologies in research and clinical development.
OTHERS
	History of Experimental Biology (BSC 6162)
		An overview of the development of the physiological sciences from Mesopotamia to the present day.
	Seminar in Hypoxic Stress (BSC 6936)
		In this class we will be looking at the effects of oxygen and hypoxia on living organisms, from the molecular level to populations and the environment.  We begin with a review of oxygen-dependent physiology and the catastrophe of the absence of oxygen.  Students then present papers in a journal club style format on their area of interest related to hypoxia.  Guest lecturers will also present topics of interest in their field of speciality.