| Course |
Title & Description |
Hours |
| BIOM 5000 |
Research and Thesis
Research in biomedical sciences for M.S. degree.
- Section numbers required.
|
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.
- Coordinator: Dr. Anne Weil
- Prerequisite: REMS 5953 or equivalent introductory course in statistics
- Offered: Spring odd years
|
3 |
| BIOM 5020 |
Biomedical Sciences Seminar
- Students are required to attend 16 seminars and present a seminar.
- Coordinator: Dr. Al Rouch (Fall), Dr. Bruce Benjamin (Spring)
- 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.
- Coordinator: Dr. Kent Smith
- 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.
- Coordinator: Dr. William Meek
- Offered: Fall every year
|
4 |
| BIOM 5134 |
Neuroanatomy
Study of the structure and integrative 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. Includes 1 hr lab.
- Coordinator: Dr. Ken Miller and Dr. Doris Patneau
- 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.
- Coordinator: Dr. Martin Banschbach
- 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. Includes 1 hr lab.
- Coordinator: Dr. Earl Blewett
- Prerequisite: BIOM 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.
- Coordinator: Dr. Karlis Sloka
- Offered: Fall every year
|
5 |
| BIOM 5425 |
General
Pathology II
Continuation of General Pathology I.
- Coordinator: Dr. Karlis Sloka
- Offered: 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.
- Coordinator: Dr. Randy Wymore
- Prerequisite BIOM 5215, BIOM 5616
- Offered: Fall every year
|
3 |
| BIOM 5523 |
Pharmacology
II
Continuation of Pharmacology I
- Coordinator: Dr. Randy Wymore
- Prerequisite: BIOM 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.
- Coordinator: Dr. Warren Finn
- Prerequisite: BIOM 5215
- Offered: Spring every year
|
6 |
| BIOM 6000 | Research
and Dissertation
Research in biomedical sciences for Ph.D. degree.
- 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.
- Requires consent of instructor.
- Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer every year
|
1-3 |
| 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. Includes 2 hr lab.
- Coordinator: Dr. William Meek
- Prerequisite: BIOM 5124
- Offered: Spring even years
|
4 |
| 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. Includes 2 hr lab.
- Coordinator: Dr. William Meek
- 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 plasticity.
- Coordinator: Dr. Doris Patneau
- Prerequisite: BIOM 5215, BIOM 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.
- Coordinator: Dr. Doris Patneau
- Prerequisite: BIOM 5215
- Offered: Fall every year
|
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.
- Coordinator: Dr. Ken Miller
- Prerequisite: BIOM 5616, BIOM 5134
- Offered: Fall even years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6193 |
Paleomammalogy
The study of mammalian paleobiology through seminars and field work. Field trips are required. Includes 1 hr lab.
- Coordinator: Dr. Kent Smith
- 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.
- Coordinator: Dr. Chuck Sanny
- Prerequisite: BIOM 5125
- 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. Includes 1 hr lab.
- Coordinator: Dr. Chuck Sanny
- Prerequisite: BIOM 5215
- 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. Includes 1 hr lab.
- Coordinator: Dr. Martin Banschbach
- Prerequisite: BIOM 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. Includes 2 hr lab.
- Coordinator: Dr. Earl Blewett
- Prerequisite: BIOM 5215
- Offered: Spring even years
|
|
| BIOM 6323 | Diagnostic
Virology
Viruses causing disease in humans with emphasis on the laboratory diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of viral diseases. Includes 2 hr lab.
- Coordinator: Dr. Earl Blewett
- Prerequisite: BIOM 5215,
- Recommended: BIOM 5316
- Offered: Fall odd years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6333 | Immunology
An introduction to medical immunology at the graduate level.
- Coordinator: Dr. Joseph Price
- Prerequisite: BIOM 5215
- Recommended: BIOM 5316
- Permission of the instructor is required
- Offered: Fall
|
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. Includes 1 hr lab.
- Coordinator: Dr. Stan Conrad
- Prerequisite: BIOM 5215, BIOM 5316
- Offered: Fall 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. This is an on-line course.
- Coordinator: Dr. Earl Blewett
- Prerequisite: BIOM 5215, BIOM 5316
- 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.
- Coordinator: Dr. Rashmi Kaul
- Prerequisite: BIOM 5215, BIOM 5316
- Offered: Spring odd years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6413 | Graduate
General Pathology
An introduction for biomedical researchers to disease processes, from etiologies to cell and tissue responses that manifest as diseases.
- Coordinator: Dr. Joseph Price
- Prerequisite: BIOM 5215
- Recommended: BIOM 5616, BIOM 5316
- Permission of the instructor is required
- Offered: Fall
|
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.
- Coordinator: Dr. Benjamin
- Prerequisite: BIOM 5513, BIOM 5523
- Offered: Spring even years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6543 |
Neurochemical Toxicology
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.
- Coordinator: Dr. David Wallace
- Prerequisite: BIOM 5215, BIOM 5616
- Offered: Fall even years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6583 |
Neuroinflammation
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 will 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.
- Coordinator: Dr. Randall Davis
- 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.
- Coordinator: Dr. Warren Finn
- Prerequisite: BIOM 5516
- Offered: Fall even years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6662 |
Research Ethics and Survival Skills for Biomedical Sciences
A basic framework for scientific conduct and practice. Focuses on ethical issues scientists face as part of the scientific community and on ‘survival skills’ that are critical for a career in science.
- Coordinator: Dr. Kath Curtis
- Offered: Fall every year
|
2 |
| BIOM 6663 |
Neuroethology
Central control of animal behavior with an emphasis on neuroanatomical, neuroendocrine, and neurochemical influences on social interactions.
- Coordinator: Dr. Tom Curtis
- Offered: Fall odd years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6673 |
Genomics
Course covers basic concepts of genomics with numerous exercises using web-based tools. Course begins with a review of related molecular biology issues gained in BIOM 6175 and then reviews the historical developments that led to the era of genomics. Discussion issues include cloning, DNA sequencing, genetic and physical mapping, the human genomic project among others. Students are required to conduct individual research projects. The goal is for the students to apply various tools in genomics to their biomedical science research.
- Prerequisite: BIOM 6175
- Coordinator: Dr. Al Rouch
- Offered: Spring odd years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6683 |
Receptors I
Introductory course in the molecular structure and function of biological receptors.
- Coordinator: Dr. Gregory Sawyer
- Prerequisites: BIOM 6175, BIOM 5215
- Offered: Spring odd years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6693 |
Receptors II
This course is a continuation of Receptors I, and is intended to provide an in-depth review of the various receptor families and the molecular pharmacology of signal transduction mechanisms in cells. The format of the course includes lectures on various receptors and their signaling mechanisms, journal clubs, and student presentations. Exceptions to prerequisites may be granted by course coordinator.
- Coordinator: Dr. Craig Stevens
- Prerequisites: BIOM 6683, BIOM 6175, BIOM 5215, BIOM 5513 & 5523
- Offered: Fall odd years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6705 |
Advanced Gross Anatomy
An applied study of normal gross structure, topographic relationships, diagnostic images, and clinical correlations.
- Coordinator: Dr. Kent Smith
- Prerequisite: BIOM 5117
- Offered: Spring odd years
|
5 |
| BIOM 6713 |
Applications of GIS in Evolutionary Biology
The course introduces students to the applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Evolutionary Biology. The course will emphasize applications of GIS in methods associated with vertebrate paleontology (e.g., tooth morphology and mapping). The lecture portion will introduce students to the appropriate literature and provide discussions on evolutionary theories and uses of GIS to test such theories, while the laboratory portion will provide hands-on exercises with GIS software (e.g., IDRISI, ArcView).
- Coordinator: Dr. Smith
- Offered: Spring even years
|
3 |
| BIOM 6723 |
Field Methods in Vertebrate Paleontology
The course introduces students to techniques and tools necessary to conduct field work in vertebrate paleontology. The primary techniques will include mapping, prospecting and collecting both micro-and macrofossil vertebrate remains. Processing of rock matrix with microvertebrates will be emphasized, but preparation of macrofossil remains for transportation to the research laboratory will be taught. Expeditions to selected field localities are required and will include extended overnight primitive camping and physical activities. The lecture portion is offered in the spring semester for one credit hour and the laboratory portion is offered in the summer semester and is worth two credit hours. Students must enroll and successfully complete the one hour spring portion of the course to participate in the summer part of the course.
- Course includes field trip.
- Coordinator: Dr. Kent Smith
- Offered: Summer every year
|
3 |
