The Practicum in Computational Biology (CB) entails a research practicum project to be completed under the guidance of a faculty committee. This committee will be comprised of your major professor, a member of the CB Executive Committee (CBEC), and at least one other Professor of your choice. At least one committee faculty member must qualify to the CBEC as a Computational Biologist. The student will need to complete at least two semesters of research, and upon completion of your work you'll seek final approval from your committee through a written and oral defense.

The student is responsible to:

• Identify a major professor for your research in consultation with either TBA or Dr. Peter Beerli
• Assemble a committee of (typically tenure-track) faculty members.
• Maintain a weekly web-based progress report of research activities.
• Complete a written document based on your research.
• Defend your practicum orally before your committee.

The Advisor of the student will be responsible to:

• Advise students with their research, but also with course electives in their track and career paths
• Advise students on setting up committees
• Read and discuss weekly progress reports with student

The Committee of the student will be responsible to:

• Meet at least once early in the project to advise
• Read written and attend oral practicum defense.

The CBEC Program will be responsible for:

• Advise students on setting up committees
• Attend oral defenses
• Track proposal submission
• Track practicum submission