Reproductive Biology Certificate Program for Graduate Students Overview The Professional Reproductive Biology Certificate consists of a series of 12 credit hours to be taken during the course of the student’s graduate degree program and is granted by the Washington State University Graduate School. The certificate is facilitated and coordinated by the Interdisciplinary Center for Reproductive Biology at WSU. Additionally, all courses required for official recording of the certificate are currently being taught by Center for Reproductive Biology members within the various units on the WSU campus. The reproductive biology certificate provides students with a skill and knowledge base in the area of reproductive biology, including but not limited to molecular aspects of reproduction, bioethics and reproductive physiology that is useful for the advancement of their professional careers. The certificate provides recognition for students in the field of reproductive biology that would otherwise be unavailable through departmental degree options. The reproductive biology certificate is therefore, specifically designed to augment the graduate programs of students across various degree programs at WSU. The certificate will be issued upon satisfactory completion of course requirements. Classes are offered through a variety of colleges and departments at WSU providing a rich and integrative skill-set in reproduction from various disciplinary perspectives. The rigor and quality of the programs is intended for those serious about, and preferably, professionally oriented to reproductive biology to enhance both industrial or academic career plans. For additional information on the program and information on applying please contact the Center for Reproductive Biology at crb@wsu.edu or 335-2473. Requirements Credit Hours: 12 credit hours will be required to obtain the certificate in reproductive biology. 1) Required to take a minimum of one of these two courses • MBioS 528 “Molecular and Cellular Reproduction” (3 credits) • AS 550 “Advanced Reproduction” (4 credits) 2) Required Courses • AS 582/MBIOS 582 – “Seminar in Reproductive Biology” taken as S/F grading for a total of 4 semesters at 1 credit per semester. Students interested in a presenting a seminar through the CRB workshop series for a letter grade (A-F) may enroll in AS 540.2 “Seminar in Animal Physiology”. Contact Course Director Dr. Derek McLean with questions. • WSU - Phil 530, Bioethics, 1 credit, Fall- Course Directors, Dr. Daniel Holbrook 3) Elective Courses, any of the following courses • WSU/UI – UI AVS 526, WSU – AS 550: Advanced Reproduction Spring (even years) – Course Director, Dr. Derek McLean • WSU/UI – MBioS528, AS558, UI Biol 559 - Molecular and Cellular Reproduction – Spring (odd years) - Course Director, Dr. Michael K. Skinner • UI-Biol 558, Reproductive Biology of Fishes, Spring (odd Years) – Course Director, Dr. James Nagler • WSU/UI – WSU-Biol 551, UI Zool 511: Comparative Vertebrate Reproduction Spring 2005 – Course Director, Dr. Joseph G. Cloud • WSU AS 454, Artificial Insemination and Pregnancy Detection, Fall – Course Director – Mr. David de Avila. • WSU/UI AS452/AVS413, Physiology of Lactation. Spring (Even Years) – Course Director – Dr. Mark McGuire • UI CORS 206, Human Reproduction: Science, Ethics and the Law, Spring (Odd Years) – Course Director, Dr. Joseph G. Cloud • UI/WSU WSU AS551, UI AVS 551 – Endocrine Physiology Course Director, Dr. B. Dan Rodgers • WSU/UI – WSU AS350/351, UI AVS452 - Reproduction in Farm Animals & Physiology of Reproduction, Spring/Fall – Course Directors - Dr. Derek McLean (WSU) and Dr. Tracy Davis (UofI) • WSU – PT 572, MBioS 523, UI FTS 572 - Fundamentals of Oncology (Cell cycle, cachexia, invasion and metastasis, chemoprevention). Fall (even years) – Course Director, Dr. Gary Meadows • WSU – AS 451- Endocrine Physiology. Spring – Course Director, Dr. B. Dan Rodgers. • WSU – Biol 559- Hormones, Brain and Behavior. Fall (even years) – Course Director, Dr. Schwabl GPA requirement: Cummulative GPA may not fall below a 3.0. Benefits • Develop expertise in reproductive biology (including molecular aspects of reproduction, bioethics and reproductive physiology) • Obtain official recognition of your expertise in reproductive biology. • Facilitate your career advancement. • Enhance your marketability in either industry or academia.   How to Apply Grad School Certificate Application for Currently Enrolled Students Grad School Deadlines Grad School Certificate Procedures For Entering Students - Please Apply Directly to the Graduate School      Admissions/Financial Aid    Courses    Graduate Programs
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