Bachelor of Science in Genetics and Genomic Sciences
The UAB Undergraduate Program in Genetics and Genomic Sciences (GGS) is designed to nurture a new generation of scientists equipped for a career in genetics research. Genetics and genomic sciences is a rapidly advancing field offering opportunities in academics, government research, medicine, biotechnology and other health-related sciences. This program is an interdisciplinary major in partnership with the Department of Genetics in the School of Medicine and the Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences and taught by experts across campus.
The program's mission is to provide students with strong educational and research experiences to prepare them for a career in genetics and genomics-related health sciences and research. Opportunities to develop skills in leadership, teaching, research and scholarship are also available.
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Undergraduate Genetics Courses
Click here for a course listing of Genetics courses offered at the undergraduate level.
Below is a listing of clsses offered during the next semester.
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Summer 2024
Summer 2024
GGSC 380: UG Research-Genetics/Genomics
CRN: 46306
Min CR: 1
Max CR: 3
Schedule Type: Undergraduate Research
Instructor: Wioletta Czaja (P)Description
Research project for non-GGS Honors students under the supervision of a faculty sponsor. May be repeated for a total of 9 semester credit hours in a 2 or 3 semester period.
GGSC 390: UG Research-Genetics/Genomics
CRN: 46307
Min CR: 1
Max CR: 3
Schedule Type: Undergraduate Research
Instructor: Wioletta Czaja (P)Description
Research project for GGS Honors students under the supervision of a faculty sponsor. May be repeated for a total of 9 semester credit hours in a 2 or 3 semester period.
GGSC 492: UG Res Sem-Genetics/Genomics
CRN: 45705
Min CR: 3
Schedule Type: Capstone Course Seminar
Instructor: Wioletta Czaja (P)Description
Elective course for non-GGS Honors students who perform at least two semesters of GGSC 380. Over the course of the semester, students will learn how to develop and complete a paper or thesis on their research work while working closely with a supervising faculty member. In addition, the course will prepare them to present their research findings in a seminar format. Through these activities, students will develop effective skills in both written and oral scientific communication. Students will present a formal seminar on their research at the end of the course. This course can be taken the first semester following the completion of the research project, or alternatively can be taken concurrently with Undergraduate Research in Genetics and Genomic Sciences (GGSC 380) during the student’s final semester of supervised research. Designated a Capstone course (GGS majors).
GGSC 493: Hon Res Sem-Genetics/Genomics
CRN: 45142
Min CR: 3
Schedule Type: Lecture Capstone Course
Instructor: Wioletta Czaja (P)Description
All GGS Honors students are required to take this weekly course. Over the course of the semester, students will learn how to develop and complete a paper or thesis on their research work while working closely with a supervising faculty member. In addition, the course will prepare them to present their research findings in a seminar format. Through these activities, students will develop effective skills in both written and oral scientific communication. Students will present a formal seminar on their research at the end of the course. This course can be taken the first semester following the completion of the research project, or alternatively can be taken concurrently with Honors Research in Genetics and Genomic Sciences (GGSC 390) during the student’s final semester of supervised research. Can be taken as a Capstone course (GGS majors).
GGSC 499: Hon Res Sem-Genetics/Genomics
CRN: 48269
Min CR: 0
Schedule Type: Independent Study Online
Instructor: Wioletta Czaja (P)Description
This 0-credit hour course includes two self-paced components: One career counseling recorded video and data collection from students via CV submission and an automated exit inerview for documenting learning essentials of GGSC students towards GGSC program evaluation. Students will register for GGSC 499 during their last semester as a requirement for graduation with GGSC major. The GGSC program director(s) will be the faculty instructor(s) with assistance from the GGSC program manager and student advisor.
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