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This page hosts a summary of the required coursework, a tentative schedule, and various forms you will need throughout your Masters program.
This page hosts a summary of the required coursework, a tentative schedule, and various forms you will need throughout your Masters program.
There are two paths to a Master’s degree: M.S. Plan I (Thesis) and Plan II (Comprehensive Exam). The normative time to completion for a M.S. degree for either program is two years.
There are two paths to a Master’s degree: M.S. Plan I (Thesis) and Plan II (Comprehensive Exam). The normative time to completion for a M.S. degree for either program is two years.
Plan I (Thesis option). In addition to core courses and electives, research for the Master's thesis is to be carried out under the supervision of a faculty member of the program and must represent an original contribution to knowledge in the field. In addition, students will submit a thesis for approval by the examining committee.
Plan II (Exam option). In addition to core courses and electives, comprehensive final examination in the major subject is required of each candidate. In addition, students will submit a 10-page scientific paper for approval by the examining committee.
Regardless of what plan a student might choose to take to achieve their degree, all MS students are highly recommended to identify a major professor to sponsor GGG 299 units in the first quarter and full year of study. MS students can delay the decision of Plan I/II until the end of the first year. You will also have periodic meetings with you academic advisor and major advisor to make sure that you are on track.
At the bottom of the page you will find information about advising/Guidance Committee meetings, which are common to both plans. As always be sure to consult the IGG web site for detailed requirements!
Course Requirements
Course Requirements
Core Courses (19 units)
GGG 201A, Advanced Genetic Analysis (5 units)
GGG 201B, Comparative and Functional Genomics(5 units)
GGG 201D, Population and Quantitative Genetics(5 units)
GGG 291, History of Genetics (2 units)
GGG 296, Science Professionalism and Integrity (2 units)
GGG 290A, Graduate Student Conference in Genetics (1 unit, S/U)
An additional seminar (1 unit)
GGG 290, Evolutionary, Developmental & Population Genetics
GGG 292, Genomics & Epigenetics
GGG 293, Animal Genetics
GGG 294, Human Genetics
GGG 295, Molecular Genetics
GGG 296, Plant Genetics
PLAN I ADDITIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Electives (11 units): Additional electives to be chosen in consultation with GGG advisor depending on emphasis of study and/or to strengthen any areas that may be deficient. At least 18 of the 30 unit requirement must be fulfilled by regular courses (and not 299/research units); 15 units must be in genetics-related courses, as approved by the Graduate Advisor.
At least 30 quarter units must be taken in residence at UC Davis; at least 12 of the 30 units must be in graduate level courses.
PLAN II ADDITIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Electives (12 units): At least 27 of the 36 unit requirement must be fulfilled by regular courses (and not 299/research units); 21 units must be in genetics-related courses, as approved by the Graduate Advisor.
Research (6 units): At least 6 units of Laboratory Rotations (GGG 205) or Group Study (GGG 298) or research (GGG 299) are required. A written report of 10 pages or longer following the style of either a review or research paper in a scientific journal in the field must be submitted to and approved by the comprehensive exam committee.
At least 36 quarter units must be taken in residence at UC Davis; at least 27 of the 36 units must be in regular courses (and not 299/research units)
Additional Notes
Required courses, elective courses, GGG Seminars, and any courses related to GGG must be taken for a grade (not S/U; with the exception of GGG 299 and the student conference GGG 290A).
Although not required, it is STRONGLY recommended that students take GGG 205 their first quarter (or two) in residence. Enrolling in GGG 299 units after finding a Major Professor is also STRONGLY recommended.
You must receive a B- or better in the required GGG courses and maintain an overall B average. If you receive a B- or lower in a required course you must repeat it.
If you are a full time student you need to enroll in 12 units every quarter. Once you stop taking classes, enroll in 12 units of 299 research units (you do not have to register for the summer). Don't let your registration lapse as you will be administratively dropped from the program and you will have to reapply!
Per UC regulations students cannot enroll in more than 12 units of graduate level courses (200) or more than 16 units of combined undergraduate and graduate level (100, 200, 300) courses per quarter.
You are responsible for arranging regular meetings with your advisor and/or guidance committee. If you are having problems at any time, see your academic advisor first. The GGG program coordinator can also help you with administrative matters.
Advancement to Candidacy
Advancement to Candidacy
A official application for Candidacy for the Degree of Master Science in Integrative Genetics and Genomics after 50% or more course units are completed and at least one quarter before completing all degree requirements; this is typically in the 3rd-4th quarter.
Plan I - Thesis Requirements
Plan I - Thesis Requirements
Committee: The thesis committee is appointed after the student submits an Application for Candidacy. This consists of a Chair (the major professor/Faculty Mentor of the candidate) and two other members, at least one of which must be a member of Genetics Graduate Group.
Instructions on preparation of the thesis and a schedule of dates for filing the thesis in final form are available from Graduate Studies; the dates are also printed in the UC Davis General Catalog and in the Class Schedule and Registration Guide (all online) each quarter. A student must have a GPA of 3.0 for the M.S. degree to be awarded.
Plan II - Comprehensive Exam Requirements
Plan II - Comprehensive Exam Requirements
Comprehensive exam committee: The comprehensive exam committee is appointed after the student submits an application to candidacy to the M.S. degree. It consists of a Chair (the student's faculty mentor) and two additional members, one of whom must also be a member of the GGG. Suggestions for the membership of the examination committee may be made by the guiding committee, but the Advising Committee of the GGG will have final responsibility for selecting the committee. The comprehensive examination committee is appointed after the student submits an Application for Candidacy to the M.S. degree, Plan II, no later than the 5th quarter in residence. It is recommended that students advance to candidacy at the end of the third quarter and can submit this form whenever more than 50% of course units are completed.
Exam: The comprehensive oral exam will cover general genetics included in the coursework completed by the student. In addition to the oral exam, Plan II students will submit a 10-page scientific paper for approval by the examination committee. The subject of the paper will be by mutual agreement of the Chair of the examining committee and the student.
The Exam committee's unanimous vote is required to pass a student on the exam. If a student does not pass the exam, the committee may recommend that the student be reexamined one more time, but only if the Graduate Advisor concurs with the committee. The second exam must take place within one quarter of the first exam. The format of the second exam is the same as that of the first exam and may include the submission of an amended version of the report. The examination may not be repeated more than once. A student who does not pass on the second attempt is subject to disqualification from further graduate work in the program.
Guidance Committee Meetings
Guidance Committee Meetings
Each student has two official faculty mentors recognized by the Office of Graduate Studies: (1) an academic advisor and (2) a major professor (also known as the dissertation adviser or thesis adviser). The academic advisor is nominated by the Integrative Genetics and Genomics Graduate Group based on research interests and your application and is appointed by Graduate Studies. You may change your adviser after consultation with the Master Academic Advisor.
Each student has two official faculty mentors recognized by the Office of Graduate Studies: (1) an academic adviser and (2) a major professor (also known as the faculty mentor, research advisor or PI). Others can serve as mentors as well.
You should meet with your academic advisor to plan coursework and to:
ensure that required coursework is taken
obtain periodic review of progress
help navigate University bureaucracy
discuss any difficulties or problems affecting your academic progress
approve/sign forms and petitions (e.g. late drop/PELP/Advancement to Candidacy/ progress reports)
get career advice
Online Graduate Student Progress Assessments. These should be filled out in consultation with your Major Professor and your Advisor by late May. Ideally you will have had your Dissertation Committee meeting before you submit the report.
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