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Experimental Methods In Molecular Biosciences
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16:695:538 · Subject 695 · School 16 — School of Graduate Studies–New Brunswick
Fundamentals of Molecular Biosciences is a six-credit first-year graduate course introducing molecular and cellular biology, genetics, and biochemistry. The program says lecture and discussion with textbook and supplemental readings build core knowledge and critical-reasoning skills for experimental discovery.
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SIRS · 2,248 responses · 2016–2024
Fall 2026
1 open in snapshot · 2 instructors
When it meets
Busch
Checked-in sections · current seat counts are unavailable.
TWTh 10:00 AM · Busch · 1 section · 1 open
AI-generated overview
3 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
Build foundational knowledge across molecular and cellular biology.
The course description identifies genetics and biochemistry as core subject areas.
Lecture, discussion, and readings are described as ways to develop critical reasoning and identify open questions.
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1 open · Busch
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0120116 | Open | Gartenberg, Vikas Nanda | Tuesday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at MED V12; Wednesday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at MED V12; Thursday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at MED V12MED V12 | Busch |
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.36
Course quality
4.34
Response rate
38.9%
Coverage
258 offerings · 2016–2024
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikas Nanda | 8 | 4.71 | 4.44 |
| Smita Patel | 7 | 4.49 | 4.51 |
| Marc Gartenberg | 7 | 4.64 | 4.41 |
| Huaye Zhang | 7 | 4.59 | 4.31 |
| Lisa Denzin | 7 | 4.71 | 4.30 |
| Shengkan Jin | 6 | 4.27 | 4.48 |
Catalog and planning context
Credits
6
Current campuses
Busch
Current availability
1 open of 1
Catalog terms
Fall
Core codes
None listed
Loaded terms
1
No prerequisite note appears in the checked-in Rutgers catalog snapshots.
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