Cell Biology (Ph.D.)
Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
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Thesis
A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANAT 690D1 | Cell and Developmental Biology. | 3 |
Cell and Developmental Biology. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Current developments in molecular cell biology and developmental biology will be presented by course coordinators and staff from primary papers in the scientific literature. These will be researched and critiqued by students through oral and written presentations. Two term papers are required for students taking the course. | ||
| ANAT 690D2 | Cell and Developmental Biology. | 3 |
Cell and Developmental Biology. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. See ANAT 690D1 for course description. | ||
| ANAT 695 | Seminars in Cell Biology 1. | 3 |
Seminars in Cell Biology 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Weekly assignments based on seminars attended will be graded by the supervisor. A grade of P or F will be assigned. | ||
| ANAT 696 | Seminars in Cell Biology 2. | 3 |
Seminars in Cell Biology 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Weekly assignments based on seminars attended will be graded by the supervisor. A grade of P or F will be assigned. | ||
| ANAT 697 | Seminars in Cell Biology 3. | 3 |
Seminars in Cell Biology 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Weekly assignments based on seminars attended will be graded by the supervisor. A grade of P or F will be assigned. | ||
| ANAT 701 | Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination. | 0 |
Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Compulsory comprehensive examination to evaluate the students' ability to carry out, present, discuss and defend research in their field of scientific interest. | ||