| Course |
Title & Description |
Hours |
| BIOM 5000 |
Research and Thesis
Research in biomedical sciences for M.S. degree.
- 1-6 credits, maximum 6
- lab 1-6*
- prerequisite: consent of major advisor
- offered Fall, Spring, Summer every year
|
1-6 |
| BIOM 5013 |
Biomedical Statistics
Fundamentals of biostatistics including parametric and non-parametric statistical methods with applications to biomedical research, clinical epidemiology and clinical medicine.
- prerequisite: graduate standing
- offered Fall even years
|
3 |
| BIOM 5020 |
Biomedical Sciences Seminar
Literature and research problems in biomedical sciences.
- maximum 2 for M.S. and 4 Ph.D.
- prerequisite: graduate standing
- offered Fall, Spring every year
|
1 |
| BIOM 5117 |
Gross and Developmental Anatomy
General and specific concepts of regional morphology through didactic presentations and laboratory dissections. Emphasis on the range of normal for the various organ systems, their interrelationships and development. Application of anatomical knowledge in clinical situations.
- lab 3*
- prerequisite: graduate standing in biomedical sciences program
- offered Fall every year
|
7 |
| BIOM 5124 |
Histology
Normal microscopic tissue architecture. Lecture and laboratory presentation for the histologic concepts of the basic tissues and organ systems. Basis for pathological and physiological principles.
- lab 2*
- prerequisite: graduate standing
- offered Fall every year
|
4 |
| BIOM 5134 |
Neuroanatomy
Study of the structure and intergrative function of the central nervous system. Laboratory sessions on head and brain dissection and special demonstrations. The relation of basic principles with osteopathic medicine and neurology in clinical correlation sessions.
- lab
1*
- prerequisite: graduate standing in the biomedical
sciences program
- offered Spring every year
|
4 |
| BIOM 5215 |
Medical Biochemistry
Broad survey of the chemical classes and metabolic processes that are consistent with the normal functions of these processes in human metabolism to provide a foundation for understanding the chemistry of disease states when discussed in the second-year program.
- prerequisite: graduate standing
- offered Fall every year
|
5 |
| BIOM 5316 |
Medical Microbiology and Immunology
Similarities and differences among pathogenic microorganisms. Characteristics, pathogenesis and control of medically important microorganisms and disorders of the immune system. Laboratory exercises on the basic serological and microbiological procedures used in the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
- lab 1*
- prerequisite: 5215
- offered Spring every year
|
6 |
| BIOM 5415 |
General Pathology I
The reaction of the body to diseases and the description and identification of basic disease processes in terms of morphology, physiology and chemistry. Major processes such as cell injury, cell death, healing, neoplasia, inflammation, and diseases of development and aging. Basic disease processes and ability to recognize and describe basic disease processes from gross and microscopic specimens.
- prerequisite: graduate standing
- offered Fall every year
|
5 |
| BIOM 5425 |
General
Pathology II
Continuation of General Pathology I.
- prerequisite:
graduate standing
- Spring every year
|
5 |
| BIOM 5513 |
Pharmacology
I
General principles of drug action, drugs acting on the
autonomic nervous system, and drugs used in treating
infectious diseases and cancer. The mode of action,
pharmacogenetics, physiologic effects, therapeutic indications,
and adverse reactions to these drugs.
- prerequisite:
5215, 5616
- offered Fall every year
|
3 |
| BIOM 5523 |
Pharmacology
II
Continuation of Pharmacology I
- prerequisite:
5513
- offered Spring every year
|
3 |
| BIOM 5616 |
Medical
Physiology
The integration of structure and function of the human body with a functional analysis of the organ systems. Comprehension of the physiologic principles and control mechanisms that maintain homeostasis. Discussion of all systems of the body, and analysis of various interrelationships. The fundamental dynamic view of physiology upon which subsequent clinical learning is dependent. Problem-solving techniques utilized to develop and examine student understanding.
- prerequisite:
5215
- offered Spring every year
|
6 |
| BIOM 6000 | Research
and Dissertation
Research in biomedical sciences for Ph.D. degree.
- 1-15
credits, maximum 15
- lab 1-15*
- prerequisite: consent
of major advisor
- offered Fall, Spring, Summer every year
|
1-15 |
| BIOM 6010 | Topics
in Biomedical Sciences
Tutorials in areas of biomedical sciences not addressed
in other courses.
- prerequisite:
consent of instructor
- offered Fall, Spring, Summer every year
|
1-3 |
| BIOM 6013 |
Educational Methods in the Biomedical Sciences
Prerequisite: graduate standing. Introduces graduate students to a full range of faculty roles and responsibilities related to instructional methods used at the health sciences center. |
3 |
| BIOM 6023 |
Research Methods and Design
Introduction to concepts of research design, methodology, sampling techniques, internal and external validity and the scientific method.
- prerequisite: graduate standing
- offered Fall odd years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6113 | Human
Embryology
Formation of the fetus from conception through development
of the organs and organ systems with discussions of
congenital malformations.
- lab
1*
- prerequisite: 5117
- offered Spring odd years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6124 | Advanced
Histology
Histochemical techniques used in the identification
of cells or tissues based on the localization of cell
organelles or cell products using electron microscopy,
immunofluorescence, cryosectioning, and immunoperoxidase
labeling.
- lab 2*
- prerequisite: 5124
- offered Spring even years
|
4 |
| |
|
3 |
| BIOM 6143 |
Biomedical Electron Microscopy
A course designed to familiarize the graduate student
with the theory and application of transmission and
scanning electron microscopy in a biomedical setting.
- lab
2*
- prerequisite: graduate standing
- offered Summer every year
|
3 |
| BIOM 6163 |
Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology
Current aspects of cellular and molecular neurobiology, including cell biology of neurons and glia, communication between neurons and the molecular and cellular aspects of brain development and placticity.
- prerequisite: 5215, 5616
- offered Spring even years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6175 |
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Cell biology, including cellular macromolecules, energetics, metabolism, regulation, organization and function of cellular organelles, flow of genetic information and the regulation of selected cell activities.
- prerequisite: approval of course coordinator
- offered Spring odd years
|
5 |
| BIOM 6183 |
Cellular and Molecular Biology of Pain
A graduate course designed to provide an understanding of the cellular and molecular events that occur in the initiation and transmission of nociceptive (painful) sensory signaling.
- prerequisite: 5616 or 5134
- offered Fall even years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6193 |
Paleomammalogy
The study of mammalian paleobiolgoy through seminars and field work. Field trips are required.
- lab 1*
- prerequisite: consent of instructor
- offered Spring odd years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6214 |
Advanced
Topics in Medical Biochemistry
Chemical basis of protein, carbohydrate, lipid, nucleic
acid, steroid and porphyrin structure, function and
metabolism as related to health and disease.
- prerequisite:
5125 or concurrent enrollment
- offered Spring even years
|
4 |
| BIOM 6233 |
Enzyme
Analysis
Characteristics, separation, detection, assays,
kinetics, mechanisms of catalysis, inhibition or inactivation,
and clinical applications of enzyme analysis.
- lab
1*
- prerequisite: 6214
- offered Spring odd years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6243 |
Human
Nutrition
Role of vitamins and minerals in maintaining normal
metabolism, role of nutrients in providing athletic
and immune system performance, and pathophysiology associated
with nutrient deficits and nutrient excesses. Role of
drugs in inducing cancer and increasing nutrient requirements.
- lab
1*
- prerequisite: 5215
- offered Spring every year
|
3 |
| BIOM 6263 | Techniques
in Molecular Biology
Transformation of bacterial and mammalian cells. Purification of nucleic acids. Cloning of DNA fragments. Labeling of nucleic acids with non-radioactive probes. Analysis of DNA and RNA by electrophoresis and hybridization. DNA sequencing design, synthesis and use of oligonucleotides. Site-directed mutagenesis. Detection of rare nucleic acids by the polymerase chain reaction and expression of proteins.
- lab
2*
- prerequisite: 5215, 5316, instructor's permission
- offered Spring even years
|
|
| BIOM 6313 | Diagnostic
Parasitology
Animal parasites of humans with a focus on the laboratory
identification of the medically important protozoan
and helminthic diseases.
- lab
1*
- prerequisite: 5316
- offered Fall odd years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6323 | Diagnostic
Virology
Viruses causing disease in humans with emphasis on the
laboratory diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of viral
diseases.
- lab
2*
- prerequisite: 5215, 5316
- offered Fall even years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6333 | Immunology
An introduction to medical immunology.
- prerequisite:
5215, instructors permission
- offered Fall odd years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6343 | Microbial
Physiology
The chemical composition, growth and metabolism of prokaryotic
organisms including regulation and control of metabolic
pathways with emphasis on metabolism unique to microbes.
- lab
1*
- prerequisite: 5215, 5316
- offered Spring even years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6353 | Molecular
Virology
A course to familiarize students with the fundamental molecular biology of the virus life cycle using one virus as a model to examine: penetration, gene regulation, replication, assembly and egress, as well as host immunological response and epidemiology.
- lab
1*
- prerequisite: 5215, 5316, instructor's permission
- offered Fall odd years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6363 |
Immunobiology of Infectious Disease
Graduate course to provide an understanding of cellular and molecular events that occur during initiation of immune response to main causes of human pathogens.
|
3 |
| BIOM 6413 | Graduate
General Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Introduction to the structural and functional abnormalities
at the tissue level that manifest as disease states
in organ systems, with emphasis on a pathophysiologic
approach to etiology and pathogenesis of disease.
- lab
1*
- prerequisite: graduate standing
|
3 |
| BIOM 6513 | Neuropharmacology
The pharmacology of agents affecting central nervous
system (CNS) function, the interaction of drugs with
receptors, and the action of endogenous neuromodulators
at CNS sites of action.
- prerequisite:
5513, 5523
- offered Fall odd years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6523 | Cardiovascular
Physiology and Pharmacology
Physiologic and pharmacologic mechanisms of cardiac
and vascular smooth muscle function and control at the
molecular, cellular, tissue and organ system levels.
- prerequisite:
5513, 5523
- offered Spring even years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6533 | Principles
of Drug Action
The molecular basis of drug uptake, distribution, physiologic
action, and elimination from the body including pharmacogenetics,
drug allergy, drug resistance, drug tolerance and physical
dependence, and chemical mutagenesis, carcinogenesis,
and teratogenesis.
- prerequisite:
5513, 5523
- offered Fall even years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6543 |
Neurochemical Toxicology
Prerequisite: 5215, 5616. The fundamental aspects of neurochemistry and neurotoxicology using both cellular and molecular approaches in neurotoxicology will be emphasized using the effects of exogenous toxins such as heavy metals, pesticides, solvents and drugs of abuse and their role in the pathogenesis of neurological toxicity.
Biomed 6583 Neuroinflammation
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Inflammation is an integral component of many neuropathologic conditions including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, infection, HIV-associated dementia, stroke and trauma. This is a graduate level course designed to provide a better understanding of inflammation in the central nervous system. Discussion of current and experimental pharmacologic strategies designed to modulate neuroinflammation. Insights wil be attained through critical evaluation and study of scientific literature. Educational modalities will include assigned readings, lecture/discussion, and preparation of summary/critique papers, an oral presentation and a final exam.
|
3 |
| BIOM 6613 |
Environmental
Physiology
Environmental parameters, including barometric pressure,
temperature, light, gravity, noise and crowding, having
an impact on homeostatic mechanisms in the normal human
with special emphasis on acute and chronic adaptations
in response to changes in environmental parameters.
- prerequisite:
5616
- offered Fall odd years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6643 | Neurophysiology
Fundamental concepts of the motor and sensory components
of the nervous system with emphasis on integrative mechanisms.
- prerequisite:
5616
- offered Fall even years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6653 |
Graduate Seminar in Signal Transduction
A cellular and sub-cellular seminar course with an emphasis on signal transduction.
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