Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Neurosciences Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies Program

Program Overview

The Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Neurosciences (MCIN) program at CSU is a 1-year, Ph.D. student admission and rotation program that prepares students for research careers in neuroscience. Students complete core courses and three laboratory rotations before transferring to a participating degree-granting department to complete their Ph.D. requirements under a faculty mentor. The program has been named one of CSU's Programs of Research and Scholarly Excellence.

Program Outline

Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Neurosciences Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies Program: Detailed Extraction

Degree Overview:

The Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Neurosciences (MCIN) program is a 1-year graduate Ph.D. student admission and rotation program. During this year, students take core courses and complete three laboratory rotations. At the end of the program, they select a faculty mentor and transfer to a participating degree-granting department to complete their Ph.D. requirements.

Participating Degree-Granting Departments:

• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Biology
• Biomedical Sciences
• Chemical and Biological Engineering
• Computer Science
• Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences
• Health and Exercise Science
• Human Development and Family Studies
• Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology
• Occupational Therapy
• Psychology

Program Recognition:

The MCIN program has been named one of CSU's Programs of Research and Scholarly Excellence.

Outline:

Program Structure:

• Year 1:
• Core courses
• Three laboratory rotations
• Year 2 onwards:
• Transfer to a participating degree-granting department
• Completion of Ph.D. requirements under a faculty mentor

Course Schedule:

• Fall and Spring semesters:
• NB 500/BMS 502: Readings in Cellular Neurobiology (1 credit)
• Select one course from the following:
• BMS 500: Mammalian Physiology I (2-4 credits)
• NB 501: Cellular and Molecular Neurophysiology (3 credits)
• NB 505/BMS 505: Neuronal Circuits, Systems and Behavior (3 credits)
• NB 586: Practicum-Techniques in Neuroscience II (1 credit)
• NB 793: Neuroscience Seminar (1 credit)
• NB 795: Independent Study (variable credits)
• PSY 652: Methods of Research in Psychology I (4 credits)
• Select a minimum of 10 credits from the following:
• BC 563: Molecular Genetics (3 credits)
• BC 565: Molecular Regulation of Cell Function (3 credits)
• BMS 545: Neuroanatomy (3 credits)
• NB 503/BMS 503: Developmental Neurobiology (3 credits)
• PSY 600B: Advanced Psychology: Cognitive Neuroscience (3 credits)
• Select one from the following:
• NB 796A: Group Study: Ion Channels (1 credit)
• NB 796B: Group Study: Neuronal Growth and Regeneration (1 credit)
• NB 796C/BMS 796A: Group Study: Topics in Neuroscience (1 credit)
• NB 796D: Group Study: Seizures and Epilepsy (1 credit)
• Effective Fall 2021: The course list provided is effective from Fall 2021.