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| Course Listing and Title | Description | Hours | Delivery Modes | Instructional Formats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANAT 700 Fundamentals of Gross Anatomy | A study of the human body with an emphasis on the head, neck and trunk. This course incorporates lectures and a dissection laboratory. Although listed as a Spring Semester course, a component is taught at the start of the Fall Semester. | 9 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ANAT 701 Fundamental Micro and Devel Anatomy | A study of the microscopic structure and function of cells, tissues and organs. | 6 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ANAT 703 Seminar Writing Biomedical Research Paper | Basic elements of writing, such as sentence structure, and the traditional sections of the biomedical research paper (Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion) are taught through the use of examples and exercises. | 1 - 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ANAT 711 Gross Anatomy | A study of the human body utilizing dissection. | 6 - 12 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ANAT 713 Histology and Cell Biology | A study of the structure and function of cells, tissues and organs. This 6 credit course runs through Fall and Spring Semesters, and students must register for 3 credit hours in each semester to obtain credit. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ANAT 715 Neurobiology | A study of the human nervous system | 4 - 6 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ANAT 716 Developmental Anatomy | A study of the embryonic development of the human body. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ANAT 717 Clinical Anatomy Research Rotations | Research experience with 1-3 members of the Clinical Anatomy faculty. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ANAT 722 Topics in Contemporary Anatomy | A seminar course in which students will take turns presenting the contents of assigned scientific papers or other readings dealing with research in anatomy or related topics. | 1 - 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ANAT 730 Teaching Practicum in Gross Anatomy | Advanced students will: 1) develop skills required to teach gross anatomy to professional and graduate students in a laboratory venue and 2) solidify his or her command of the subject. As part of the course, students will gain experience in the construction and administration of written and laboratory exams. Prerequisite: Anatomy 700 or 711 or equivalent. | 6 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ANAT 731 Teaching Practicum in Histology and Cell | Advanced students will 1) develop skills required to teach histology and cell biology to professional and graduate students in both a laboratory and lecture venue and 2) solidify his or her command of the subject. As part of the course, students will gain experience in the construction and administration of written and laboratory exams. Prerequisite: Anatomy 701 or 713 or equivalent. This 3 credit course runs through Fall and Spring Semesters, but students register for all 3 credits in the Fall Semester | 1 - 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ANAT 733 Teaching Practicum in Neurobiology | This course provides the advanced student with a mechanism for (1) developing the skills necessary to teach neurobiology to professional and graduate students and (2) solidifying his or her knowledge of neurobiology. Students receive instruction in current educational approaches, and engage in interactive learning activities with students enrolled in ANAT 615/715. Students in ANAT 733 gain experience in guiding group discussions, and obtain training in content delivery in a laboratory setting. The course will prepare students to play a critical role in enabling professional students to bridge the foundations in basic science to the health-related professions. Prerequisite: Anatomy 715 or equivalent. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ANAT 734 Teaching Practicum in Graduate Anatomy | This course is an opportunity for senior students in the PhD program in Clinical Anatomy to obtain experience in teaching in a graduate-school environment. Experience will be obtained in two courses taught in the MS in Biomedical Science Program: ID-767 Fundamental Histology & Cell Biology and ID-768 Essentials of Anatomy. Students in this course will obtain experience and training in lecturing to this audience, and in running laboratory and small-group sessions. Students will also assist in creating and conducting interactive small group sessions using virtual slide technology. | 2 | In-Person | Internship |
| ANAT 740 Readings in Contemporary Anatomy | A program of reading or reading and research assigned by a faculty advisor according to specific interests of the student. A written report of the work may be required of the student during or at the end of the semester. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ANAT 742 Learning in the Health Sciences | A seminar course intended to introduce students to education and basics of learning theory with particular emphasis on health sciences education. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ANAT 743 Pedagogy in the Health Sciences | This course will be an introduction into pedagogical theory and skills. Students will focus on developing their own ideas about teaching, including formulating and working on a teaching philosophy, observing and interviewing current faculty members, and developing a sample lesson plan. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ANAT 744 Health Sciences Curriculum Development | A seminar course intended to extend the work done in Skills Development in Clinical Anatomy I, focusing on curricular development of a full course and/or program. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ANAT 745 Clinical Anatomy Research Project | In consultation with their mentor and the Program Director, the student will participate in a research/scholarship project focused in an area of clinical anatomy or anatomical education. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Laboratory |
| ANAT 750 Thesis Research Proposal | An advanced course in which master's students prepare a research proposal for their thesis research project. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Thesis |
| ANAT 760 Dissertation Research Proposal | An advanced course in which doctoral students will either prepare for their qualifying exams or prepare for and defend a research proposal for their dissertation research project | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Thesis |
| ANAT 790 Thesis and Thesis Research | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Thesis | |
| ANAT 798 Dissertation and Dissertation Research | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Thesis | |
| AUD 700 Hearing Sciences 1 | Introduction to the physics of sound (i.e. acoustics) and the relationship to physiological response (i.e. psychoacoustics) in normal and compromised hearing. Course provides a basic overview of acoustics (e.g. frequency, magnitude, phase) including speech and music and psychophysics of sound (e.g. pitch, loudness) including masking. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 701 Hearing Sciences II | Advanced topics in acoustics and psychoacoustics including signal processing, instrumentation, and calibration. Course builds on HS I by expanding on topics of signal detection and incorporating hands-on techniques to produce, measure, and analyze audio signals. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 704 A&P of Hearing & Balance Mechanisms I | A systems overview of the peripheral and central auditory and vestibular pathway anatomy and physiology in normal and impaired populations. Course introduces auditory-vestibular system and hearing theory. Additional overview of head and neck anatomy and physiology and integration with other organ systems is provided. | 4 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 705 A&P of Hearing & Balance Mechanisms II | Molecular physiology and genetics of the peripheral and central auditory and vestibular pathways in normal and impaired populations. Course introduces basic concepts of biochemistry and genetics of normal and abnormal cellular response and specific application to the auditory-vestibular system. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 706 Evaluation of Audiology I | Introduction to the theory and practice of hearing evaluation with emphasis on routine clinical screening and diagnostic audiometric techniques (e.g. case history, otoscopy, pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry, and masking) and their interpretation. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 707 Evaluation in Audiology II | Advanced topics in the evaluation of the balance system. This course will cover the administration and interpretations of the advanced clinical assessment procedures (e.g. rotational testing, vestibular evoked myogenic potentials, video head impulse test, and computerized dynamic Posturography). This course will provide emphasis on overall case management from the patient interview to recommendations and report writing. Consideration of special populations, e.g. children will be discussed. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 708 Evaluation of Audiology III | Introduction to objective evaluation of peripheral and central hearing function with emphasis on routine clinical and screening techniques. This advanced diagnostics course will integrate material from EA I and II considering case history, integrating audiologic results, and clinical decision-making. This course will expand to include physiologic tests of auditory and related functions including: auditory evoked potentials, electrocochleography, auditory brainstem response testing, and intra-operative monitoring procedures. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 710 Management of Audiology I | A study of hearing handicap and its management in adults, including characteristics of hearing aids, hearing aid performance measurements, earmold acoustics, and cerumen management. Emphasis is on the foundations of clinical management. Laboratory exercises will supplement this course. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 711 Managament of Audiology II | This course will provide information and strategies for the habilitation/rehabilitation of individuals with hearing loss, with emphasis on the adult population. Specifically, the student will gain knowledge about the effects of hearing impairment, assessment issues, and habilitation/rehabilitation appropriate strategies. These include non-hearing aid prosthetic intervention (assistive listening devices, cochlear implants), perceptual intervention (speechreading and auditory training), communication management, and counseling technique. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 712 Management of Audiology III | A study of the process of hearing aid provision for children and adults, including theoretical bases and practical implementations with contemporary hearing aids. Emphasis is on the principles of evidence-based practice, with applications in recent literature concerning effectiveness of amplification-based approaches to audiological rehabilitation. Laboratory exercises will supplement this course. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 713 Management of Audiology IV | This course will provide familiarization on auditory implantable devices for pediatric and adult populations with an emphasis on cochlear implant technology. Candidacy, surgical considerations, signal processing strategies, fitting protocols and rehabilitation will be discussed in detail. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 714 Integrative Audiology | Case management approaches for hearing and balance disorders. Students will learn how to effectively incorporate interdisciplinary patient management. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 715 Professional Issues in Audiology | A study of healthcare and business models that impact audiology practice, including professional issues, service reimbursement for audiology, updates on billing and coding, licensure, certification, and practice management. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 716 Evaluation & Management of Balance I | This course will provide a review of normal vestibular system anatomy and physiology including oculomotor tests. This course will emphasize bedside assessment procedures and administration and interpretations of VNG and clinic assessment procedures used with patients with balance. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 717 Evaluation & Management of Balance II | Advanced topics in the evaluation of the balance system. This course will cover administration and interpretations of the advanced clinical assessment procedures (e.g. rotational testing, vestibular evoked myogenic potentials, video head impulse test, and computerized dynamic Posturography). This course will provide emphasis on overall case management from the patient interview to recommendations and report writing. Consideration of special populations, e.g. children will be discussed. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 718 Eval. & Mgmt of Central Aud. Deficits | Topics in central auditory processing, tinnitus, sound sensitivity, and cognition. This course will consider central auditory deficits, approaches for evaluation, and management considerations. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 720 Pathology of the Ear | This course will systematically review etiologies, diseases, and disorders that can cause hearing loss. Practical information will be provided about evaluation (differential diagnostics) and appropriate referral and management. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 730 Special Population: Peds & Ed Audiology | This advanced course will explore the detection, assessment and management of hearing loss in infants and children. Content will include behavioral test methods such as visual reinforcement audiometry and conditioned play audiometry as well as objective test methods such as otoacoustic emissions, tympanometry, and auditory brainstem response testing as applied to pediatric populations. This course will also include an overview of the application of these test results to the management of children with hearing loss with hearing aids and implantable devices in educational academic settings. Special considerations such as FM systems, assistive devices, classroom accommodations, and coordinate of services will be discussed. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 731 Cultural Competency | The target audience for this course will be audiology students or other professionals, who serve patients whose primary mode of communication is American Sign Language. This course will provide an introduction to Deaf culture and conversational American Sign Language. Students will learn basic grammar and structure of ASL, including skills building in fingerspelling and numbers. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 732 Telehealth in Audiology & Rural Pop. | Introduction to the theory and practice of hearing evaluation and management and their interpretation using telehealth approaches. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 733 Hearing Conversation | The effects of noise and chemical will be discussed with emphasis on occupational regulation and hearing conservation program components. Noise measurements and legal implications will be discussed. Hearing conservation in special groups will be included (e.g. musicians). Fitting and verification of hearing protection devices will be included. Students will receive CAOHC certification at the end of the course. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 742 Summer Practicum | Clinical practicum to achieve required hours in areas of audiological and vestibular evaluation and management. This course includes attendance at weekly case conferences where clinical case studies will be presented. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 750 Clinical Practicum & Conference I | Clinical practicum to achieve required hours in areas of audiological and vestibular evaluation and management. This course includes attendance at weekly case conferences where clinical case studies will be presented. | 2 | In-Person | Internship |
| AUD 751 Clinical Practicum & Conference II | Clinical practicum to achieve required hours in areas of audiological and vestibular evaluation and management. This course includes attendance at weekly case conferences where clinical case studies will be presented. | 2 | In-Person | Internship |
| AUD 752 Clinical Practicum & Conference III | Clinical practicum to achieve required hours in areas of audiological and vestibular evaluation and management. This course includes attendance at weekly case conferences where clinical case studies will be presented. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 753 Clinical Practicum & Conference IV | Clinical practicum to achieve required hours in areas of audiological and vestibular evaluation and management. This course includes attendance at weekly case conferences where clinical case studies will be presented. | 2 | In-Person | Internship |
| AUD 754 Clinical Practicum & Conference V | Clinical practicum to achieve required hours in areas of audiological and vestibular evaluation and management. This course includes attendance at weekly case conferences where clinical case studies will be presented. | 3 | In-Person | Internship |
| AUD 755 Clinical Practicum & Conference VI | Clinical practicum to achieve required hours in areas of audiological and vestibular evaluation and management. This course includes attendance at weekly case conferences where clinical case studies will be presented. | 3 | In-Person | Internship |
| AUD 757 Audiology Externship | Full-time, applied, and supervised practicum for graduate students in residence, encompassing the broad scope of diagnostic and rehabilitative audiological clinical practice. The externship will include a monthly current issues/topic distance-based discussion. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| AUD 760 Review of Clinical Skills | Review of adult and pediatric audiological evaluation and management. | 1 - 19 | In-Person Online | Lecture |
| AUD 761 Current Issues | Student-driven case and topic discussion. | 1 - 11 | In-Person Online | Lecture |
| AUD 790 Research Capstone | This is a two-part course for helping students develop and perform a research capstone study. The first part will focus on research design and IRB/IACUC process. The second part will focus on data collection and analysis. | 1 - 11 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 700 Biomedical Sciences Journal Club | A review of significant findings in biomedical sciences research through presentation and/or discussion of critical review of a peer-reviewed journal article. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 701A Fundamentals of Materials Science A | An introduction to the fundamental concepts of bonding, crystalline structure, crystal defects and short range order as they relate to polymers, metals and ceramics. Nucleation and growth, equilibrium and non-equilibrium phase transformations and solidification on non- crystalline systems will be discussed. This will be followed by discussion of the mechanical properties of materials (fatigue, creep, elastic and plastic behavior, stress relaxation, etc.) and their relationship to structure. Alloy theory and other strengthening mechanisms, including composite theory, will be dealt with at an introductory level. The thermodynamics and kinetics of surfaces undergoing oxidation and aqueous corrosion will be discussed. Prerequisite: BMS 708 or consent of instructor. (3 Semester hours Fall) | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 701B Fundamentals of Materials Science B | This course is a continuation of topics covered in BMS 701A. An introduction to the fundamental concepts of bonding, crystalline structure, crystal defects and short range order as they relate to polymers, metals and ceramics. Nucleation and growth, equilibrium and non-equilibrium phase transformations and solidification on non- crystalline systems will be discussed. This will be followed by discussion of the mechanical properties of materials (fatigue, creep,elastic and plastic behavior, stress relaxation, etc.) and their relationship to structure. Alloy theory and other strengthening mechanisms, including composite theory, will be dealt with at an introductory level. The thermodynamics and kinetics of surfaces undergoing oxidation and aqueous corrosion will be discussed. Prerequisite: BMS 701A, BMS 708, or consent of instructor. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 702A Fundamentals of Biomaterials A | This course that will deal with metals, ceramics and polymers used for dental and medical applications. The physical, mechanical and biological interactions of these materials will be topics for discussion. The history of materials use in medicine, some of the pitfalls encountered and the current state of the art will be presented in detail. Tissue engineered medical products and guided tissue regeneration will also be covered. There will be an introduction to the methods used to assess the appropriateness of materials for use in contact with living tissues. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 702B Fundamentals of Biomaterials B | This course is a continuation of topics covered in BMS 702A. This course that will deal with metals, ceramics and polymers used for dental and medical applications. The physical, mechanical and biological interactions of these materials will be topics for discussion. The history of materials use in medicine, some of the pitfalls encountered and the current state of the art will be presented in detail. Tissue engineered medical products and guided tissue regeneration will also be covered. There will be an introduction to the methods used to assess the appropriateness of materials for use in contact with living tissues. Prerequisite: B.M.S. 702A or Consent of Instructor. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 703A Experimental Methods in Mat. Sci. A | An introductory theory and laboratory course designed to acquaint students with the variety of equipment used to evaluate the structure and properties of materials. Scanning electron microscopy, mechanical testing, thermal analysis, light microscopy, x-ray scattering and other chemical and physical characterization techniques will be covered. The course will include both didactic and laboratory exercises and will meet an average of once per week for two semesters. The course will be taught simultaneously with BMS 701A and will involve the concurrent hands-on synthesis, processing, and characterization of materials and determination of the properties being taught in that course. | 1 | In-Person | Combination |
| BMS 703B Experimental Methods in Mat. Sci. B | This course is a continuation of topics covered in BMS 703A. An introductory theory and laboratory course designed to acquaint students with the variety of equipment used to evaluate the structure and properties of materials. Scanning electron microscopy, mechanical testing, thermal analysis, light microscopy, x-ray scattering and other chemical and physical characterization techniques will be covered. The course will include both didactic and laboratory exercises and will meet an average of once per week for two semesters. The course will be taught simultaneously with BMS 701B and will involve the concurrent hands-on synthesis, processing, and characterization of materials and determination of the properties being taught in that course. Prerequisite: BMS 703A or consent of instructor. | 1 | In-Person | Combination |
| BMS 704 Crystallography and X-Ray Diffraction | Principles of crystallography, including point groups, space groups, stereographic projections and reciprocal lattice. Topics in x-ray diffraction, with special emphasis on application of x- ray diffraction techniques to materials analysis, will be covered during lecture and laboratory. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 705 Materials Thermodynamics | A graduate level course dealing with the principles of energetic equilibrium as applied to materials science. Materials thermodynamics provides a foundation for many other materials science courses. The first part of this course will introduce the apparatus of thermodynamics through classical steam engine calculations. The second part will apply that apparatus to predict the behavior of chemical solutions and mixtures. The following topics will be covered: the first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics; state functions and process variables; criteria for equilibrium; enthalpy of mixing; free energy basis for unary and binary phase diagrams; capillarity and surface energy; electrochemistry. This course will involve intensive application of algebra and differential and integral calculus. Prerequisite: BMS 701A/B and BMS 708 or Consent of Instructor. | 4 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 708 Mathematics for Materials Study | This introduction for students who have a biological science background or who have not taken didactic study for some time. This course provides or refreshes the mathematical foundation necessary to study engineering. BMS708 is a prerequisite for many courses in the Biomedical Materials Science program. This course covers the following topics: orientation to MathCAD software, precision and accuracy, vector algebra, matrix algebra, complex/imaginary numbers, polar coordinates, trigonometry, differential calculus with emphasis on applications (curve sketching, design optimization, related rates, propagation of error, successive approximations, curvilinear motion), integral calculus with emphasis on applications (calculation of irregular areas, volumes, centroids, and moments of inertia; function approximation using Taylor series; spectrum analysis using Fourier series), and a brief introduction to differential equations. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 709 Advanced Mathematics for Materials Study | This advanced graduate level course provides the mathematical foundation necessary to study engineering. This course covers the following topics: imaginary and complex numbers, matrix algebra, differential calculus applications (design optimization, finding irrational roots, related rates, propagation of error), integral calculus (irregular volumes, centroids, and moments of inertia), first order differential equations (decay, diffusion, cooling), second order differential equations (atomic vibrations, inertial damping), and inhomogeneous differential equations (NMR, FTIR, viscoelasticity). | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 710 Fundamentals of Polymer Science | An in-depth course in polymer chemistry and physics. Areas to be covered include polymerization mechanisms, methods of polymer analysis, mechanics of amorphous and crystalline polymers (including time- dependent mechanical behavior), thermodynamics and kinetics of polymercrystallization, and thermal and optical behavior of polymers. Prerequisite: BMS 701A/B or consent of instructor. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 711 Fundamentals of Ceramics | This graduate level course provides advanced information on ceramic compositions, processing methods, material properties, and applications. The topics will mirror those already covered in BMS 701, but they will be covered in greater depth and with emphasis on practical examples, commercially available products, and quantitative prediction of material properties. Prerequisite: BMS 701 A/B or consent of instructor. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 712 Fundamentals of Metals | An advanced study of the principles governing the properties of metals. Principles of structure and their relationship to mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical and surface properties will be discussed. Prerequisite: BMS 701A/B or consent of instructor. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 713 Introduction to Electron Microscopy | After participation in this course, a student should be able to understand the theories and mechanics of electron microscopy, prepare specimens for EM observation, align the column and observe specimens with the EM, and produce high quality EM photomicrographs. The use of the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) will be included. The theory and practical aspects of performing compositional analysis and mapping using the energy dispersive and wavelength dispersive x-ray spectrometers will be covered. At completion of the course, the student should be able to use the integrated SEM/EDS/EBSD system to qualitatively determine composition, as well as understand the use of calibration to produce quantitative results. Use of the system for digital image acquisition and elemental mapping will be covered. The student will learn appropriate methods for preparing samples for observation in the SEM, and learn to recognize artifacts of sample preparation. The student will select a project for analysis and prepare a portfolio of photomicrographs and/or analyses demonstrating proficiency with either microscope, and with the integrated analytical equipment, as appropriate to the project chosen. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 718 Statistics for Materials Study | This graduate level course is for students who already have a firm foundation of the mathematics used in engineering and who may or may not have an engineering background. This course provides the foundation of statistical design and analysis needed to work efficiently as a biomaterials researcher. This course covers the following topics: descriptive statistics, rules of probability, types of research variable, statistical distributions, sampling methods, estimation and confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, experimental design, hierarchy of evidence-based medicine, regression analysis, accelerated lifetime testing, Monte Carlo simulation, screening of experimental factors, design optimization, quality assurance methods, and materials selection using Ashby charts. | 3 | In-Person | Combination |
| BMS 721 Polymer Processing | Methods used to fabricate polymer biomaterials will be presented and the parameters important to each method, the equipment and control mechanisms will be discussed with the advantages and disadvantages of the different methods compared. Among the topics to be included are injection molding, extrusion, machining, reactive injection molding and pultrusion. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 723 Degradation Mechanisms in Materials | The various mechanisms of environmentally induced material degradation (e.g., oxidation and hydrolysis) for the three major classes of materials (metals, polymers, ceramics). The course will focus on the unique aspects of the biological environment which can alter conventional degradation mechanisms. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 724 Electrochem & Corrosion of Implant Mat | A detailed description of the electrochemical kinetic and thermodynamic processes that govern corrosion. Particular attention will be given to the metals and alloys systems used in current implant devices. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 725 Environmntlly Assstd Fract of Implnt Mat | A study of one of the principal failure mechanisms of metallic implants - environmentally assisted fracture (EAF). EAF includes the mechanisms of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) and corrosion fatigue (CF). The synergistic interaction of stress and corrosion will be discussed with particular attention to implant alloy systems. The role of EAF in the failure of other material systems (e.g., polymers) will also be discussed. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 727 Surface Science | A study of the basic elements of surface characterization and the various physio-chemical phenomena that govern their properties. The theories of surface interactions with the biological environment will be discussed. Also covered, will be methods for altering surface properties. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 728 Failure Analysis of Medical Implants | This is an advanced graduate level course in which students will learn the protocol and will begin practicing the practical skills necessary to analyze failures of medical implants and prostheses following in vitro testing or clinical use. A brief review of structure, mechanical and electrochemical properties of materials used for biomedical applications will be provided. Methods used to determine appropriate material characteristics, such as grain structure, secondary phases, pores, inclusions, and mechanical and corrosion properties will be covered. Failures of metallic, polymeric, and ceramic materials will be analyzed with emphasis on methods for specimen cleaning and preservation, visual inspection, documentation, and optical and electron microscopy techniques. Prerequisite: BMS 701A/B and BMS 702A/B or Consent of Instructor. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 730 Grant Writing and Management | An introduction to acquiring and managing extramural funding for sponsored projects with emphasis on NIH research grants. The following topics will be covered: searching for sponsors, including an overview of NIH funding mechanisms; grant writing, including development of specific aims and hypothesis, writing a literature review, presenting preliminary data, describing methods and timelines, and making a budget; the submission and review process; revising unsuccessful applications; starting a new laboratory; and submitting progress reports and competing continuations. Students will write and revise a grant application during this course. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 737 Research in Biomedical Sciences | This course is to acquaint students with ongoing research programs and research methodologies in the Biomedical Sciences so they can choose appropriate mentor for their dissertation mentor and/or begin their training under the guidance of a chosen mentor. Only students enrolled in the Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences degree program are allowed to enroll in this course prior to them earning the Ph.D. candidacy status. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Laboratory |
| BMS 740 Advanced Gene Therapy- Image Guidance | The course is designed to learn the science of gene therapy beyond the basics. This course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career with the focus of integrating gene therapy with radiologic science. We urge to continue exploring gene therapy uses in translational research, its important trends in medical research, and the current advances in gene therapy in radiology. Gene Therapy is a promising field in the battle against cancer, genetic disorders, and many other diseases. There are a growing number of successful trials in the field; however, much work is needed to make for more safe and effective uses of this treatment approach. | 3 - 6 | In-Person Online | Lecture |
| BMS 741 Imaging Anatomy | Imaging Anatomy is a complete and comprehensive study of the human body through the eyes of a Radiologist, with emphasis on structural organization, relationships and functional correlates of the body. Reading material will be supplemented with lectures to explain hard-to-understand topics, clinical correlations to show the value of anatomy to diagnostic medicine, and student-centered learning exercises designed to integrate all the course information. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 742 Introduction to Gene Therapy Techniques | Introduction to Gene Therapy Techniques is a course designed to learn the science of gene therapy, its uses in translational research, its important trends in medical research, and the current advances in gene therapy. Gene therapy is a promising field in the battle against cancer, genetic disorders, and many other diseases. There are a growing number of successful trials in the field; however, much work is needed to make for more safe and effective uses of this treatment approach. | 3 | Online | Lecture |
| BMS 743 Medical Imaging Physics | A practical introduction to key physical principles as applied to medical imaging and radiation therapy. Topics covered will include: imaging metrics, ionizing radiation and radiation safety, radioactivity, radiation therapy, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging. | 3 - 6 | In-Person Online | Lecture |
| BMS 744 Teaching Medical Professionals | A practical course to introduce and hone communicating and teaching skills to the student. The student will gain valuable interactions with various medical departments to further understand radiology's role in different departments. Presentation topics will include: Chest x-rays, trauma scans, emergency CT interpretations, ionizing radiation and radiation safety, radiation therapy, musculoskeletal and magnetic resonance imaging. | 1 - 6 | Online | Lecture |
| BMS 750 Special Topics in Biomedical Mat Sci | Treatment of specific subjects not dealt with fully in other courses. This course may cover any area of interest to the student(s) and at least one faculty member. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture |
| BMS 797 Research Proposal in Biomedical Sciences | An advanced course in which doctoral students prepare and defend a research grant proposal concerning the topic of their dissertation research. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Laboratory |
| BMS 798 Dissertation and Dissertation Research | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Thesis | |
| CMB 701 Basic Biochemistry in Healthcare | Introductory course in biochemistry including chemistry of amino acids and proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids; enzymology; metabolism and metabolic regulation; membrane structure and function; physical biochemistry; cellular energy production; hormonal control mechanisms; differentiation; molecular genetics; and protein synthesis. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| CMB 702 Cellular Biochemistry | Cellular Biochemistry is an online, asynchronous course with an emphasis on the structure, metabolism, and biochemical function of major macromolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids). Bioenergetics, enzyme kinetics, cell signaling, and regulation are studied at the molecular level. Emphasis is placed on cellular and physiological applications of biochemistry. | 6 | Online | Lecture |
| CMB 703 Metabolic Enzymology | The online course offers a study of the functional and structural characteristics of metabolic pathway enzymes at the molecular level exploring fundamental protein chemistry that is relevant to understanding enzyme function within those pathways. Using molecular graphics software, students will examine high-resolution structures of enzymes and explore changes in structure that occur with classical enzyme mechanisms. Analysis of pre-steady state and steady-state enzymes activity, as well as enzyme inhibition, will be important aspects of the course. | 2 | Online | Lecture |
| CMB 704 Fundamental Biochemistry | This course that presents a broad survey of biochemistry that is suitable for students whose major area of study is outside the disc ipline. Topics include the chemistry of amino acids and proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids; enzymology; metabolism and metabolic regulation; membrane structure and function; oxidative phosphorylation; hormonal control mechanisms; molecular biology and protein synthesis as well as aspects of oral biology and dental biochemistry | 6 | In-Person | Lecture |
| CMB 705 Bioch I:Molecular Struc. & Cell Function | A fundamental study in biochemistry that covers the chemistry, biosynthesis, and utilization of amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. Other basic biochemical topics will be protein structure, membrane structure and function, cell organization and function, and cellular tissues structures and function. Students will also develop problem solving and analytical skills that are more generally applicable to the life sciences. | 4 | Online | Lecture |
| CMB 706 Biochemistry II: Enzymology and Cellular Metabolism | A continuation of Biochemistry I. Topics include thermodynamics, pH and acid-base chemistry, metabolism and metabolic regulation including glycolysis, TCA cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation. Tissue-specific metabolism studies will include liver metabolism, muscle metabolism, hormonal action and blood clotting. Students will also explore how alteration of these metabolic pathways relates to the development and progression of some human diseases. | 4 | Online | Lecture |
| CMB 707 Biochemistry III: Forensic Biotechnology | The project-based course will include studies in DNA fingerprinting, PCR, CRISPR, bioinformatics, and western blot techniques; all important biotechnology techniques used currently in forensic sciences. The course is designed to give students a fundamental understanding of techniques covered as well as working knowledge through the use of some virtual labs. Students will also learn how these techniques can be applied towards new challenges in the biotechnology industry. Projects will include integrating knowledge and skills in the examination, analysis, interpretation and reporting of evidence. Students will also develop problem solving and analytical skills that are more generally applicable to the life sciences. Further, students will develop writing and presentation skills necessary for the biotechnology work force. | 3 | Online | Lecture |
| CMB 708 Biochemistry IV: Gen, Develop, & Disease | This project-based component will include studies in DNA repair mechanisms, the basis of selected genetic diseases and pedigree development, study of DNA mutation and cancer and treatment options for DNA-based diseases. Students will also explore how alteration of certain metabolic pathways relates to the development and progression of some human diseases. These projects will include the examination of regulations and ethics surrounding treatment and prevention of genetic diseases. Further, students will develop research, writing, and presentation skills necessary for the work force. | 3 | Online | Lecture |
| CMB 710 Biochemistry | Comprehensive course in biochemistry including chemistry of amino acids and proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids; enzymology; metabolism and metabolic regulation; membrane structure and function; physical biochemistry; cellular energy production; hormonal control mechanisms; differentiation; molecular genetics; and protein synthesis. This course extends over two quarters and the entire course must be completed to receive credit | 10 | In-Person | Lecture |
| CMB 711 Molecular Enzymology | A study of the kinetics, mechanism of action, metabolic regulation and chemistry of enzymes. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| CMB 714 Journal Club | A course in which the student prepares and presents a research seminar on a topic of contemporary interest. When not presenting, students will be reading and analyzing peer presentations on selected topics. | 1 | Online | Seminar |
| CMB 715 Molecular Biophysics | An introduction to methods in physical biochemistry: a problem solving approach including ligand binding, spectroscopy, fluorescence, circular dichroism, centrifugation, light scattering, electrophoresis, and separation techniques. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| CMB 716 Biochemical Thermodynamics | Introduction to biochemical thermodynamics and biochemical kinetics in metabolic pathways. Subjects covered will provide the student with the tools and understanding to solve basic problems involving biochemical systems at equilibrium and determine rates of simple biochemical reactions. | 2 | Online | Lecture |
| CMB 720 Seminar | A course in which the student prepares and presents a research seminar on a topic of contemporary interest. | 1 - 4 | In-Person | Lecture |
| CMB 730 Special Topics | Treatment of specific subjects not dealt with fully in other courses. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture |
| CMB 731 Special Topics II | Treatment of specific subjects not dealt with fully in other courses | 1 - 15 | In-Person | Lecture |
| CMB 740 Cell and Molecular Biology Methods | Primarily a laboratory course having the objective of introducing the student to various basic procedures and techniques which are tools of biochemical research. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| CMB 741 Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology Methods | An advanced laboratory course in which the student is involved in advanced procedures and techniques which are tools of biochemical research. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Laboratory |
| CMB 742 Research Tools in Molecular Biology | A course designed to introduce students to contemporary methods in Molecular Biology including cloning, mutagenesis, transgenic animals, Genomics, Proteomics, and gene expression. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| CMB 743 Cellular Biochemistry I | 4 | In-Person | Lecture | |
| CMB 744 Cell and Molecular Biochemistry | Cellular Biochemistry will cover the structure and function of eukaryotic cells. Topics covered include: gene expression and its regulation, cell cycle, organelle function, signal transduction, intracellular transport, bioenergetics, and model genetic systems. | 6 | In-Person | Lecture |
| CMB 760 Biochemistry Research | Thesis research project under supervision of Thesis Advisor | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Laboratory |
| CMB 798 Dissertation and Dissertation Research | Dissertation and dissertation research. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Thesis |
| DNP 720 Biostatistics I | This course is designed to introduce the application of statistical methods to health sciences. Content includes descriptive statistics, some basic probability concepts, distribution, central limit theorem, hypothesis testing, and power and sample size calculation. Techniques of t-test, ANOVA, linear regression and correlation analysis will be taught along with in-class exercises using SPSS and other predictive analytics software. | 3 | Blended | Lecture |
| DNP 721 Biostatistics II | This course is designed to concentrate on more advanced methods of statistical analysis including regression diagnostics and canonical correlation, logistic regression, factor analysis, path analysis, and structural equation modeling. The analysis technique will be taught along with in-class exercises using SPSS. It is assumed that students have taken Biostatistics I and have basic skills of using SPSS. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 630 Health Care Quality Improvement | This course equips health professions students (medicine, nursing, health administration) with the ability and confidence to contribute to continual improvement in health care. Through seminar and field experiences, students will learn the philosophy, knowledge and skills of continuous improvement, teamwork and interdisciplinary work, and apply these to improve patient-centered health care quality. This online course is delivered utilizing synchronous and asynchronous distance learning modalities. | 3 | Online | Lecture |
| ID 700 Ethics in Research | This course explores issues related to ethics in healthcare research conducted in a variety of settings. Principles of philosophy of science and select ethical theories are applied as a framework for critical ethical issues in healthcare research. Synchronous and asynchronous instruction. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 701 Introduction to Geographic Information S | This course introduces students to fundamental concepts and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Special emphasis is given in the areas of healthcare and epidemiology. This course combines an overview of the general principles of GIS and analytical use of spatial information technology applicable for healthcare professionals. This is the first course of a series on geospatial information technology to be offered as an interdisciplinary graduate course at UMMC. | 3 - 4 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 704 An Introduction to Animal Research | The use of animals as research tools, including characteristics of commonly used species, anesthesia and surgical techniques. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 705 History of Medicine from Antiquity-1700 | This course introduces the student to the history of medicine in Europe from Greco-Egyptian antiquity to the association of post-mortem pathology with disease and the clinical movement of early 19th century Paris. Beginning with the earliest professionalization of healing, we will follow developments in the perception of health and disease, the elaboration of medical theory, the rise of university medicine and the professionalization of the M.D., social responses to disease and unusual mortalities, and the beginnings of public attempts to deal with the sick and contain epidemics. Students will study not only what medical historians believe actually happened in the past, but also how contemporaries understood health and disease. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 706 History of Medicine From 1700 to 2000 | This course is the second quarter of the introductory survey of the social and intellectual history of medicine. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 707 Seminar: Theories & Methods in Med Hist | Historiography of the history of medicine. Use of archives, primary sources, supervised research project. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 708 Topics in the History of Medicine | Topics vary. Emphasis on mid-18th century to the present. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 709 Responsible Conduct in Research | An interactive lecture course designed to provide an understanding of ethics in scientific research and the basic skills important for both oral and written scientific communication. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 710 Research Tools in Molecular Biology | A course designed to introduce students to contemporary methods in molecular biology including cloning, mutagenesis, transgenic animals, genomics, proteomics, and gene expression. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 712 Medical Genetics | A course designed to review classical, population, and molecular genetics, and introduce concepts and examples of four main types of genetic disorders: chromosome abnormalities, single-gene disorders, multifunctional disorders, and mitochondrial diseases. | 3 | Online | Lecture |
| ID 713 Bioinformatics & Genomics | This multidisciplinary and interdepartmental course is designed to provide students in the School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences, and other related programs at UMMC, with sound training and knowledge in the use and application of bioinformatics tools and genomics recourses to analysis, visualization and interpretation of high-throughput omics, genotype, proteomics, sequence, methylation and other biological data on cancer and other complex human diseases. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 714 Professional Skills | A course designed for early to late graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to acquire skills needed to be successful in a scientific work environment, with special emphasis on oral and written communication skills, grantsmanship, career choices, laboratory management, and academic teaching skills. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 715 Teaching in Higher Education | A course designed to provide practical and theoretical foundations for teaching in higher education. The course will offer experiences to explore and develop skills that promote learning as well as apply strategies for effective course design and assessment. The intended audience is graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 716 Teaching Practicum | The practicum enables student teachers to acquire beginning competencies for teaching in higher education in a classroom setting. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Internship |
| ID 717 Special Topics Biostat, Bioinfo, & Epi | Special Topics in Biostatistics, Bioinformatics & Epidemiology: This course is intended to meet the special needs of individual students. Students who wish to learn more about a particular topic can select from the list of available topics and\or contact the Center of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics with their mentor to request a new topic. The structure of individual course modules is decided upon by the module's instructor. | 1 - 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 718 Health Policy and the Healthcare System | Provides students the opportunity to analyze health policies and economic issues as they relate to healthcare delivery systems. The complex arrangements and interactions among governmental, private-not- for-profit, and for profit systems are explored within a context that includes economic, legal, and socio-political and public perspectives. Synchronous and asynchronous instruction. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 719 Introduction to the Science and Theory o | An interdisciplinary graduate-level course that addreses population- based approaches to community health improvement. Using problem-based learning, the course covers predominant theories to describe, explain, or predict human behavior to address the social and behavioral determinants of health and promote behavior change at the population level. Case studies for analysis are contemporary public health issues. Opportunities include working with a public health mentor and exposure to current efforts of local, state, and national figures. Synchronous and asynchronous instruction. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 720 Grant Writing and Management | This graduate level course provides an introduction to acquiring and managing extramural funding for sponsored projects with emphasis on NIH research grants. The following topics will be covered: searching for sponsors, including an overview of NIH funding mechanisms; grant writing, including development of specific aims and hypothesis, writing a literature review, presenting preliminary data, describing methods and timelines, and making a budget; the submission and review process; revising unsuccessful applications; starting a new laboratory; and submitting progress reports and competing continuations. Students will write and revise a grant application during this course. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 721 Molecular Oncology | The course will provide an in depth presentation of cancer biology topics including initiation, progression, metastasis, genetic instability, DNA damage response, cell cycle control, oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, cancer immunology, and therapeutic approaches. | 4 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 725 Environmental Health | This course offers a general introduction to environmental health form global to local, addressing fundamental topics and current issues. This course covers core topics that prepare students to comprehend environimental health issues leading to prevention and management of the major environmental health problems. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 727 Prof Develop for Biomedical Careers | This course will expose students to current biomedical research from a variety of disciplines in a didactic and discussion forum. Emphasis will be placed on current technologies and areas of research, how these areas address issues of biomedical interest, and how basic research is translated into clinical practice. Lecture and seminar presentations by students and medical center faculty. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 730 Health Care Quality Improvement | This course equips health professions students (medicine, nursing, health administration) with the ability and confidence to contribute to continual improvement in health care. Through seminar and field experiences students will learn the philosophy, knowledge and skills of continuous improvement, teamwork, and interdisciplinary work, and apply these to improve patient-centered health care quality. (75 clinical hours) | 3 | Online | Lecture |
| ID 737 Research in Biomedical Sciences | An interdisciplinary course designed to acquaint students with ongoing research programs and research methodologies in the Biomedical Sciences. | 1 - 6 | In-Person | Laboratory |
| ID 740 Statistical Methods in Research 1 | This course is an introduction to basic statistical methods for research and is designed to enable students to develop their data analysis and interpretation skills. Students will learn about experimental design, estimation, and hypothesis testing, and how to apply statistical techniques such as point and interval estimation, tests of statistical significance, correlation, linear and non-linear regression, ANOVA, and longitudinal data (repeated measures) analysis. The emphasis will be on applied rather than theoretical statistics, and on understanding and interpreting the results of statistical analyses. Data sets will be analyzed using the statistical package STATA. This is a "hands-on" class in the computer lab. data sets will be analyzed under the supervision of instructors. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 741 Statistical Methods in Research II | A continuation of Statistical Methods in Research I, this course introduces the student to more complicated methods than those discussed in the first course. Datasets will be analyzed using the statistical package STATA throughout the course sequence. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 759 Geo Info Sys in Healthcare & Epidemlgy | This course combines an overview of the general principles of GIS and analytical use of spatial information technology applicable for healthcare professionals. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 767 Fundamental Histology and Cell Biology | An integrated, system-based study of the microscopic structure and function of the human body. An introduction to histology and cell biology as it relates to medical science. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 768 Essential Anatomy | An introduction to human anatomy taught through lectures, classroom activities and the study of cadaveric specimens. | 3 | In-Person | Combination |
| ID 770 Evidenced Based Clinical Research I | General introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical methods designed for students in the biomedical health science. The course will cover the basic statistical procedures including one sample t-test, two independent samples t-test, paired t-test, correlation and regression methods. Little exposure to experimental designs and their application in the medical field will be addressed as well. Methods of reliability and validity of screening tests will be discussed in this course. The students will be exposed to SPSS statistical software to learn how to analyze and interpret the results. Emphasis will be given to the applied nature of the course. Examples will be given to evaluate the quality of the clinical literature based on what the student learned in this course. | 2 - 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| ID 777A Biomedical Sciences-Thesis Proposal | This course is designed to instruct students in the writing of a MS Thesis. It will involve development of a research proposal phase in which the student maps out a research plan, and, presents it to his/her committee. The proposal forms the theoretical basis for the research phase of the MS degree program. | 3 | In-Person | Thesis |
| ID 777B Biomedical Sciences Thesis | This course is designed to instruct students in the writing of a MS Thesis. It will involve the writing of a masters thesis in which the student describes and discusses the research performed in the course of their graduate studies. | 3 | In-Person | Thesis |
| MFM 606 Antenatal Diagnos-Fetal Ther & Sem MFM I | This is a supervised course with extensive instruction in the utilization of basic and advanced targeted sonography for the evaluation of fetal and maternal pregnancy disorders. Included is an introduction to basic invasive fetal evaluation via amniocentesis, chorion villus sampling, placental biopsy, and percutaneous umbilical blood sampling. Limited to M.D. postgraduates who have completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology and are presently fellows in the maternal-fetal medicine fellowship training program. A weekly tutorial/seminar is conducted on topics in maternal-fetal medicine. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MFM 607 Antenatal Diagno-Fetal Ther & Sem MFM II | This is an advanced course of continuing supervised instruction in advanced obstetric ultrasound. Enrollment is limited to MFM fellows as are all courses in this program. It includes seminar/tutorial systematically reviewing one half of the major topical areas in maternal-fetal ultrasound. A weekly tutorial/seminar is conducted on topics in maternal-fetal medicine. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MFM 608 Antenatal Diagn-Fetal Ther & Sem MFM III | This is a continuation of the two other antenatal diagnosis courses with other topics in maternal-fetal medicine discussed over a 3 year curriculum. The same limitation of enrollment to fellows currently in the maternal-fetal medicine training program is applied to this and all courses in this degree program. Supervised instruction with expansion of expertise and knowledge into all fetal organ systems and fetal therapy via intrauterine transfusion or drug therapy is addressed. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MFM 609 Antenatal Diagno-Fetal Ther & Sem MFM IV | The fourth course in this series continues seamlessly with the other three in the series, limited to MFM fellows in our postgraduate program. Major topical areas in maternal-fetal ultrasound are considered with continuing supervised clinical instruction. A weekly tutorial/seminar is conducted on topics in maternal-fetal medicine (3 year curriculum to topics and readings). | 5 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MFM 610 Thesis Work & Seminar in Mat Fet Med V | Closely directed supervision of thesis research project and weekly participation in MFM seminar series that is part of the three-year curriculum in the subspecialty. Limited to MFM fellows enrolled in our postgraduate program | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Thesis |
| MFM 611 Thesis Work & Seminar in Mat-Fetal Med V | Closely directed supervision of thesis research project and possibly other with weekly participation in the MFM seminar tutorial series that is part of the three-year curriculum in the subspecialty. Limited to MFM fellows enrolled in our postgraduate program. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Thesis |
| MFM 612 Mfm Research Methods & Projects II | This is a continuation of MFM611 which is a prerequisite with enrollment likewise limited to fellow enrolled in the maternal-fetal medicine training program. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MFM 613 Mfm Research Methods & Projects III | Closely directed supervision of research projects that is limited to OB-GYN fellows enrolled in the maternal-fetal medicine fellowship program. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MFM 700 Clinical & Basic Research Methods & Prjc | Research Methods | 3 | In-Person | Laboratory |
| MFM 710 Fundamental Research Tools Methods | A course designed to introduce Maternal Fetal Medicine fellows to contemporary methods in Molecular biology research. | 3 | In-Person | Laboratory |
| MFM 717 Medical Genetics | Medical genetics. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MFM 799 Thesis and Thesis Research | Thesis and thesis research. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Thesis |
| MICRO 701 Medical Microbiology and Immunology | The fundamentals of microbial physiology, genetics and immunology are presented with important bacterial, viral, parasitic and mycotic infections discussed from the standpoint of etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis and laboratory diagnosis. Participation in laboratory exercises and small group sessions is required. | 6 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MICRO 702 Molecular and Cellular Virology | The students will learn fundamentals of viral replication and pathogenesis with emphasis on pertinent aspects of molecular biology. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MICRO 703 Seminar in Microbiology & Immunology | Graduate students will prepare, present and attend weekly seminars. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MICRO 704 Research in Microbiology & Immunology | Students participate in an on-going research project under the direction of a graduate faculty member. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Laboratory |
| MICRO 707 Microbiology & Immunology Lab Rotation | This course is designed to acquaint the student with ongoing research and research methodologies within the department. to accomplish this, the student will actively take part in ongoing research projects in one or two laboratories during the semester. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Laboratory |
| MICRO 708 Preparation-Instruction in Microbiology | The student will participate in the preparation of microbiological cultures and assist faculty in the teaching of the medical microbiology laboratory course. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MICRO 715 Microbiology & Immunology Special Topics | The course is designed to meet the special needs of individual students. Students who wish to learn more about a particular topic can arrange this course by discussing their need with their mentor. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MICRO 725 Bacterial Structure and Function | A study of bacterial physiology, anatomy and regulatory mechanisms. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MICRO 733 Exp. Immunochemistry & Immunobiology | Theoretical and experimental applications of immunochemistry and immunobiology with major emphasis on in vivo and in vitro techniques used in investigating various aspects of humoral and cell-mediated immune responses. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MICRO 734 Advanced Immunology | An advanced course in which students discuss and critically review new research findings in various aspects of human and comparative immunology.Prerequisites: MICRO 701, MICRO 733. | 1 - 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MICRO 735 Advanced Virology | An advanced course in which students study, discuss and critically review new research findings, concepts and laboratory techniques in the areas of viral biochemistry, molecular biology, tumor virology and medical virology. Prerequisites: MICRO 701, BIOCH 710 and MICRO 702. | 1 - 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MICRO 741 Fundamental Microbiology & Immunology | Basic concepts in microbiology and immunology are presented and correlated with disease processes having a bacterial, viral, mycotic or parasitic etiology. The relevance of microbial pathogens in general medicine is discussed. NOTE: This course is not offered to microbiology and immunology graduate students. | 6 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MICRO 747 Advanced Bacteriology | This course will offer small group sessions that address the mechanisms of infection and host defense. Prerequisite: MICRO 701 and MICRO 725. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MICRO 750 Proposal in Microbiology & Immunology | An advanced course in which doctoral students prepare and defend a research grant proposal focused on their dissertation research. | 1 - 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MICRO 760 Medical Virology | This course is a section of the larger MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY course (MICRO 701). Students OUTSIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY interested in virology may register for this course after contacting the course director. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MICRO 761 Medical Immunology | This course is a section of the larger MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY course (MICRO 701). Students OUTSIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY interested in Immunology may register for this course after contacting the course director. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MICRO 762 Medical Bacteriology | This course is a section of the larger MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY course (MICRO 701). Students OUTSIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY interested in bacteriology may register for this course after contacting the course director. | 6 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MICRO 763 Medical Parasitology/Mycology | This course is a section of the larger MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY course (MICRO 701). Students OUTSIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY interested in parasitology/mycology may register for this course after contacting the course director. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MICRO 798 Dissertation and Dissertation Research | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Thesis | |
| MICRO 799 Thesis and Thesis Research | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Thesis | |
| MSCI 710 Epidemiology I | This course will introduce principles and methods of epidemiologic investigation. It will introduce different types of study designs, including randomized trials, case-control and cohort studies, risk estimation and causal inferences. This is a \hands-on\ class, with laboratory problems providing experience in epidemiologic methods and inferences. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MSCI 711 Epidemiology II | This course will present and illustrate key methods used in epidemiologic research at an intermediate level. Topics will include causal inference in epidemiology, additional study designs, measures of disease frequency and association, methods to assess and handle confounding and bias, and analysis and statistical modeling in epidemiologic studies. Course prerequisites: MSCI 710, ID 740. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MSCI 713 GIS in Healthcare and Epidemiology | This course combines an overview of the general principles of geographic information systems and analytical use of spatial information technology applicable in the areas of healthcare and epidemiology. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MSCI 720 Bench to Curbside: Principles of Collabo | The course is designed to provide a through grounding in concepts and practice of collaborative research. The translational research team includes basic scientists, clinicians, and population scientists. Effective interactions are not intuitive as the communication methodologies between various disciplines are typically distinct. Therefore, this course will present the perspectives of the fundamental research programs to show how translational sciences bridges them in a most effective fashion. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MSCI 721 Biomarkers, Bioimaging, and Bioinformati | A survey course that provides the theoretical background for developing, validating and utilizing biomarkers and bioimagining techniques. Prerequisites: ID 740B. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MSCI 722 Principles of Translational Research | This course will provide an overview of developing a translational research project and how to translate basic research findings into medical practice and meaningful health outcomes. Prerequisites: ID 740B. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MSCI 730 Perspectives in Multidisciplinary Clinic | This multidisciplinary course will introduce students to scientific methods used for clinical translational research. The course will stress the importance of multidisciplinary approaches to solving clinical questions and will incorporate multiple examples of research discoveries that were advanced through multidisciplinary collaborations. This course will emphasize a variety of research study designs and approaches that involve quantitative research methods to study clinically relevant research questions and problems. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MSCI 731 Fundamentals of Population Health | This course will provides students with training in the language, theories, concepts, methods, measurement, analysis, and implementation of population health. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MSCI 732 Clinical Trial Applications | This course is an overview of all components necessary to develop and implement a clinical trial. Prerequisites: ID740B, ID741, MSCI722, ID709. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MSCI 733 Social and Behavioral Sciences Theories | The content and materials in this course provides a structured overview of social and behavioral science theories and their applications relevant to population and public health research and practice. The course is designed to introduced the concepts fundamental to the understanding of multi-level factors that influence human health behaviors. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MSCI 740 Applications of Drugs and Devices in Clinical Research | This course will explain the regulatory processes for drug and device development and include applications for utilizing experimental drugs and devices in clinical research. | 1 | In-Person Online | Lecture |
| MSCI 741 Mechanics of Ethical and Regulatory Issu | This course is designed to introduce students to the ethical and regulatory issues critical in the conduct of clinical research. Students will gain an understanding of the regulations and good clinical practice guidelines that govern research with the underlying goal being the acquisition of skills used by researchers to design and conduct quality research. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MSCI 742 Introduction to Comparative Effectivenes | This course will provide the basic framework to learn about comparative effectiveness research and will include discussion on both clinical and health policy outcomes. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MSCI 750 Disease Prevention and Population Health | Clinical preventive services offer tremendous opportunity to improve quality of life and save lives. This course will introduce and utilize evidence-based and science-based preventive services. | 3 | In-Person Online | Lecture |
| MSCI 751 Data Management for Clinical Research | This course is designed to teach students how to manage databases for research, including: problems and solutions of data management, database design, table linkage, and confidentiality issues and data security. The curriculum will balance theoretical guidelines with the use of practical tools designed to assist in planning and conducting research. Real-world research examples, problem-solving exercises, and hands-on training will ensure students are comfortable with all concepts. | 2 | In-Person Online | Lecture |
| MSCI 753 Electronic Health Records Foundation for Clinical Research | This course is designed to teach students how to manage databases for research, including: problems and solutions of data management, database design, table linkage, and confidentiality issues and data security. The curriculum will balance theoretical guidelines with the use of practical tools designed to assist in planning and conducting research. Real-world research examples, problem-solving exercises, and hands-on training will ensure students are comfortable with all concepts | 2 | In-Person Online | Lecture |
| MSCI 754 Social, Clinical, and Behavioral Determinants of Health | Core concepts of social and behavioral determinants and how they influence the health of individuals, communities and populations will be covered. | 3 | In-Person Online | Lecture |
| MSCI 755 Special Topics in Clinical Investigtation | This course is designed to introduce and teach students the fundamental hands on concepts of clinical or translational research. Each module will be presented by an expert and a clinical and/or translational investigator team. | 1 | In-Person Online | Lecture |
| MSCI 790 Grant and Scientific Writing | An introduction to scientific writing. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| MSCI 791 Capstone Project | Thesis and thesis research. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Thesis |
| NBS 701 Foundations of Psychiatry | This four-part course provides comprehensive foundational knowledge in clinical psychiatry including human development, assessment, diagnosis, diagnostic criteria, etiology, neurobiology, associated features, and pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for all recognized psychiatric disorders, psychiatric specialties, psychiatric practice in special settings, psychiatric research methods, and legal and ethical principles. | 1 - 11 | In-Person | Lecture |
| NBS 705 Psychotherapy and Behavioral Therapy | This course provides an in-depth foundation in evidence-based psychotherapy for common psychiatric disorders. Topics covered include the history, research support, methods and skills for therapeutic interviewing, supportive psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, and couples and family psychotherapy. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| NBS NBS Psychotherapy and Behavioral Therapy | This course provides an in-depth foundation in evidence-based psychotherapy for common psychiatric disorders. Topics covered include the history, research support, methods and skills for therapeutics interviewing, supportive psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, and couples and family psychotherapy. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| NSCI 701 Foundations of Neuroscience | This course includes both didactic and primary literature-based content to provide a thorough overview of neuroscience over two semesters. It systematically covers neuroscience in an integrated fashion covering the following main topics: 1) Neuroanatomy and Cellular Neurobiology; 2) Molecular/ Structural Biology of Ion Channels, Electrophysiology, Neural Potentials; 3) The Synapse; 4) Motor Systems; 5)Sensory Systems; 6) Developmental Neurobiology; 7) Regulatory Systems; 8) Neural Networks and Connectomics; 9) Neuropharmacology; 10) Neurobiology of Brain Disorders. The course includes at least three labs for the dissection of the human brain and also presents lectures dedicated to modern neuroscience techniques/procedures. | 6 - 7 | In-Person | Combination |
| NSCI 708 Special Topics in Neuroscience | A small group faculty-led discussion course on selected topics in neuroscience. Course topics are offered each Summer semester by groups of faculty. Primary literature is discussed in Journal Club-like format. The final grade is based on student presentation. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture |
| NSCI 710 Tutorials in Neuroscience | Tutorials cover specialized topics in neuroscience in depth, in a small group setting. Courses consist of intensive, directed reading and discussion and is intended to provide students with the opportunity to study specialized topics in neuroscience with faculty experts in that area. The objective for this course in this academic year is to study experimental design, scientific rigor, and use of biostatistical methods in neuroscience. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture |
| NSCI 720 Neuroscience Journal Club | A review of significant issues in neuroscience including literature review and discussion of recent data and news. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| NSCI 721 A Scientific Writing in Neuroscience | An introduction to scientific writing. Content of NSCI 721A includes preparation of abstracts for scientific meetings, presentations at meetings, and preparation of a scientific manuscript for publication. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| NSCI 721 B Scientific Writing in Neuroscience (B) | An introduction to scientific writing. Content in NSCI 721 B builds on what was learned in NSCI 721A to include the preparation of an NIH-style grant proposal for extramural funding. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| NSCI 790 Neuroscience Laboratory Survey | A survey of up to six active research laboratories in the Program in Neuroscience. The goal of these rotations is to expose the students to the breadth of research occurring in the Program in Neuroscience. Additionally, exposure to the approaches and culture of multiple laboratories allows for the student to make an informed choice when selecting a dissertation mentor and advisory committee members. | 3 | In-Person | Combination |
| NSCI 791 Senior Laboratory Rotations | These are intensive laboratory rotations intended for students to begin research in their planned dissertation laboratories. Thus, all three rotations can be within the same laboratory. However, rotations may also be conducted in up to three different laboratories, depending on the student's training needs and interests. | 6 - 9 | In-Person | Laboratory |
| NSCI 798 Dissertation Research in Neuroscience | Advanced dissertation research work leading up to the final preparation of dissertation and oral defense. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Thesis |
| PATH 700 Pathology Journal Club | A review of significant findings in pathology through discussion of the current peer-reviewed literature spanning general and systems pathology, as well as the medical practice of anatomic and clinical pathology. Review of current literature, discussion, and oral presentation. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PATH 721 General Pathology | Concepts of disease. This course extends over 2 semesters. The entire course must be completed to receive credit. | 8 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PATH 724 Autopsy Pathology | Techniques, interpretation and clinical correlation under close supervision of staff. Prerequisite: 721 | 1 - 15 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PATH 725 Surglcal Pathology | Frozen section diagnosis, description of gross specimens, and interpretation of microscopic sections. Prerequisite: 721. | 1 - 15 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PATH 726 Cytopathology | Preparation of specimens, interpretation of smears, and attendance at cytology conferences and lectures. Prerequisite: 721. | 1 - 15 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PATH 731 Research in Pathology | Laboratory rotations and pre-dissertation research. Research activities performed under faculty guidance. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PATH 736 Immunogenetics | The major histocompatibility complex (MHC), generation of diversity in antibody synthesis, genetics of normal and pathological immunoglobulins, genetic antigenic variation in microorganisms and animals | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PATH 741 Immunohematology | Blood group antigens and antibodies; their role in hemolytic disease and transfusion incompatibility reactions. | 1 - 15 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PATH 743 Pathology Seminar | Current research topics in experimental pathology. | 1 - 15 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PATH 746 Hematopathology | An introduction to basic principles of hematopathology including interpretation of complete blood counts, peripheral blood smears, histologic preparations, and flow cytometry in order to arrive at a specific hematologic diagnosis | 3 - 15 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PATH 747 Clinical Practice in Laboratory Medicine | Clinical Practice in Laboratory Medicine consists of areas of special topics and many include any of the core rotations (surgical pathology, autopsy, transfusion medicine, hematopathology, and cytopathology) or clinical chemistry, immunopathology, and microbiology. | 3 - 15 | In-Person | Clinical |
| PATH 748 Problems in Cancer Biology | This course will give a broad overview of the common signaling pathways involved in cancer while encompassing the updates in the field of molecular therapies. | 1 - 6 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PATH 798 Dissertation and Dissertation Research | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Thesis | |
| PHARM 701 Seminar | Students are required to (1) attend presentations by others (both faculty and students) participating in the course and (2) make an oral presentation related to their own research or an assigned topic. For students in the pharmacology program, participation in pharmacology journal club is a requirement of this course. Pharmacology students must also participate in seminar during the spring semester as a requirement for PHARM 702. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHARM 702 Recent Advance-Pharmacology & Toxicology | This course comprises reading, informal presentation and discussion of topics in pharmacology, toxicology and related disciplines from the current scientific literature. Critical evaluation of experimental design, data analysis and interpretation are emphasized. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHARM 703 Orientation to Pharmacological Research | This course will introduce students to principles of laboratory research and good laboratory practice. The student will participate in discussions with each graduate faculty in the department concerning current research interests and ongoing research projects. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHARM 722 Pharmacology and Therapeutics | Students are introduced to the principles underlying the use of pharmacological agents in medical practice. Concepts related to drug distribution, drug-receptor interaction and drug metabolism are considered. in addition, the mechanism of action, therapeutic effects, adverse side-effects and common clinical applications of various drugs and drug classes are presented through a combination of lectures and clinical correlations. | 6 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHARM 723 Mechanisms of Drug Action | This course is offered in concert with Pharmacology and Therapeutics (PH722) and comprises assigned readings and discussions. Selected aspects of pharmacology are presented with emphasis on the mechanisms of drug action. | 4 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHARM 724 Experimental Design and Methods | This is an overview of current methods in pharmacological research critical to the understanding of the literature and current research. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHARM 726 Fundamental Pharmacology | A basic pharmacology course in which principles underlying the actions of drugs are presented, including pharmacokinetics, drug-receptor interactions, and drug metabolism. in addition, mechanisms of action, therapeutic effects, adverse effects and therapeutic indications are noted for major classes of drugs and for commonly used drugs within each class | 6 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHARM 780 Cns Pharmacology | Drug actions at neuronal targets, the blood-brain barrier and special pharmacokinetics of centrally acting drugs, and the pharmacotherapy of the CNS and neurological disorders are among the topics covered. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHARM 781 Molecular Toxicology | This is a reading and discussion-based class. The molecular mechanisms of several toxicant classes is covered. Emphasis is placed on the effects of xenobiotics on cellular processes, including biochemical reactions and signaling pathways. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHARM 782 Drug Abuse | This course describes drugs that are abused, biological aspects of abuse, patterns of abuse, and theories of drug tolerance and dependence. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHARM 784 Circulatory Pharmacology | This course involves a study of normal circulatory mechanisms and functions and how various drugs and toxic substances modify them. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHARM 785 Principles of Modern Drug Design | This course addresses the basic principles of the modern drug discovery and validation process, with emphasis on applications in cancer therapy. The course begins with the identification and characterization of disease-specific molecular targets using genetic and biochemical techniques. The second section describes the selection of lead drugs through high-throughput screening assays, combinatorial chemistry, and computer-assisted rational drug design. The final section covers preclinical and clinical trials and the potential use of database analysis to ensure that the drugs are safe and effective, and that the chosen therapeutic regimen will yield the best outcome for any given patient. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHARM 786 Pharmacology of Synaptic Transmission | The course focuses on the mechanisms of synaptic transmission in autonomic ganglia and at peripheral neuroeffector junctions. Emphasis is placed on the pre-and post-synaptic processes regulating neurotransmitter at these peripheral synapses. The roles of synaptic proteins, and classical and non-classical transmitters are explored in detail. As time permits, clinical examples of the effects of failures in peripheral synaptic transmission are presented. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHARM 790 Special Topics in Pharmclgy & Toxicology | This course may cover any area of interest to at least one student and one faculty member. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHARM 791 Scientific Communication in Pharmacology | An introduction to scientific writing that includes preparation of abstracts for scientific meetings, presentations at meetings, and a grant proposal for extramural funding in the NIH style. The goal for the latter is to prepare students to write and submit a predoctoral fellowship application to the NIH or a private foundation. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHARM 792 Research in Pharmacology and Toxicology | Students perform research in the laboratory of a faculty member. Students are required make a 20-30 presentation concerning the rotation [including the general premise, experimental approach and results; the latter two may be actual or anticipated] to the general departmental faculty at the completion of the rotation. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHARM 798 Dissertation and Dissertation Research | Design and performance of research leading to a Ph.D. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHARM 799 Thesis and Thesis Research | 1 - 15 | In-Person | Thesis | |
| PHN 701 Seminar (Journal Club) | Serves as a forum for nursing scholars to both enhance and affirm individual scholarly activities. Includes opportunities for individual students to present a variety of research articles and proposals. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHN 701-1 Seminar (Journal Club) | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture | |
| PHN 701-2 Seminar (Journal Club) | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture | |
| PHN 701-3 Seminar (Journal Club) | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture | |
| PHN 702 Pathophysiological Phenomena | A focused study of specific nursing phenomena in pathophysiological nursing care. Students present and evaluate current research on selected topics. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHN 703 Nursing Science | This course provides a foundation for the content of nursing science - both core knowledge and emerging areas of investigation. Core competencies of the PhD-prepared nurse scientist are introduced. | 2 | In-Person Online | Lecture |
| PHN 705 Writing Proposals | Preparatory course for the PhD comprehensive examination that examines development of the problem statement through analyses of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies under the guidance of a faculty mentor. | 4 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHN 706 Philosophy of Science | Focuses on the development of science in the Western world. The nature of what constitutes science and ways of knowing and thinking as they relate to the development of science will be addressed. Emphasis is placed on the process of analysis. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHN 707 Phenomena in Nursing Research | This course is a focused review of specific nursing phenomena (e.g., caring, coping, clinical outcomes). Students present and evaluate current research on selected topics. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHN 708 Quantitative Research Designs | This course examines quantitative designs most applicable to the discipline of nursing. The course emphasizes the practice issues related to the conceptual, empirical and analytical components of research plans as they are influenced by sample size, setting, number and time of measurements. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHN 709 Qualitative Research Designs | Examines the qualitative research designs most applicable to the discipline of nursing. Issues and critical analysis of traditional and emerging designs are discussed. Emphasizes the practice of qualitative research. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHN 710 Research Practicum | Allows the student to focus on individual area of study which supports the development of the dissertation proposal. | 1 - 6 | In-Person | Internship |
| PHN 711 Data Collection and Analysis | Focuses on methods of data collection and analysis. Selected data collection methods will be examined. Selected analyses for various data sets will be studied and the graduate student will carry out an analysis of data sets. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHN 712 Introduction to Grant Writing | The course focuses on the essential elements of grant writing and the identification of appropriate funding sources. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHN 713 Laboratory Methods | Focuses on methods of data collection and analysis in the biological/physiological lab setting. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHN 714 Theory Construction and Testing | This course focuses on the analysis of existing theories as the basis for synthesis, construction, and testing of middle range theory for expanding the scientific base of the discipline of nursing. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHN 715 Survey Design and Analysis | This course is designed to prepare students with the skills to conduct survey research and analyze survey data. It includes sampling design, post-survey data processing, and complex survey data analysis using SPSS Complex Samples. The course will be taught along with in-class labs using ongoing surveys as the case studies. It is assumed that students have taken Biostatistics I and have basic skills of using SPSS. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHN 716 Basic Science Laboratory Techniques | This survey course allows students to have hands-on experience with a variety of laboratory techniques. Objective, quantitative measures applicable to nursing research will be explored. | 2 | In-Person | Laboratory |
| PHN 717 Directed Research | Allows the student, under faculty direction, to focus on areas of study in specific areas of research. Supports the student's efforts to clarify individual research focus. | 1 - 4 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHN 720 Methods and Analysis I | First of three courses covering the range of research methods and analytical techniques in nursing science. This course provides an overview of the possible approaches and explores qualitative designs most applicable to the discipline of nursing. Emphasis will be placed on the practice of qualitative or inductive data collection methods and analyses. | 3 | In-Person Online | Lecture |
| PHN 721 Methods and Analysis II | Second of three courses covering the range of research methods and analytical techniques in nursing science. This course explores quantitative designs most applicable to the discipline of nursing. Emphasis is on the practice of quantitative or deductive data collection methods and analyses. Specific attention to practice issues of sample size, setting, number and time of measurements, and their influences on the conceptual, empirical, and analytical components of research plans. | 3 | In-Person Online | Lecture |
| PHN 722 Methods and Analysis III | Last of three courses covering the range of research methods and analytical techniques in nursing science. This course explores mixed methods and emerging research designs most applicable to the discipline of nursing. Emphasis will be placed on the practice of data management, advanced analyses, and dissemination of nursing science. | 2 | In-Person Online | Lecture |
| PHN 733 Research Design & Methods for Adv Nurse | (Online and Hybrid) Focuses on understanding research designs and methods as they impact research utilization. Students will explore issues related to data collection, sampling, statistical versus clinical significance and outcomes evaluation. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHN 737 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology | (Hybrid) This course provides an understanding of human physiological and pathophysiological processes. A human body systems approach is used applying concepts in biochemistry and cell biology as they influence health and illness. Topics include Cell Biology, Cancer Immunity and Inflammation, Genetics and the Integumentary, Musculoskeletal, Reproductive, Pulmonary, Renal, Cardiovascular, Endocrine, Gastrointestinal and Nervous Systems. (Theory) | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHN 766 Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics | (Onine) This course provides a foundation and clinical application of pharmacotherapeutic interventions commonly prescribed for healthy and ill individuals across the life span. Emphasis is placed on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles along with integration of the use of these products including variations for selected special populations specific to the clinical track of study and client characteristics. This online course is delivered utilizing synchronous and asynchronous distance learning modalities. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHN 777 Advanced Health Assessment | This course focuses on the theoretical basis of performing a physical assessment on the individual throughout the life span. Students will acquire advanced knowledge and skills necessary to perform physical assessments. The emphasis is on mastering interviewing, history taking, and advanced physical assessment skills. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHN 780 Special Topics | Elective course to provide the student with additional study to support research topic development. | 1 - 4 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHN 780-1 Special Topics 1 | 1 - 4 | In-Person | Lecture | |
| PHN 780-2 Special Topics 2 | 1 - 4 | In-Person | Lecture | |
| PHN 780-3 Special Topics 3 | 1 - 4 | In-Person | Lecture | |
| PHN 791 Dissertation Research Proposal | In consultation with their mentors and advisory committees, students will write and successfully defend a PhD dissertation proposal in which they desrcibe the problem and research question(s), the background and significance, and the research design. | 1 - 3 | In-Person | Thesis |
| PHN 798 Dissertation and Dissertation Research | In consultation with their mentors and advisory committees, students will write a PhD dissertation in which they describe the findings and importance of their research project. Additionally, students will prepare a manuscript for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. | 1 - 6 | In-Person | Thesis |
| PHYSIO 701 Medical Physiology | A course providing an in depth study of the functions of the body with special emphasis on the relationships of the different organs to each other. | 12 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHYSIO 702 Physiological Concepts | A course designed to provide initial exposure to laboratory research and study of literature in various areas of physiology. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHYSIO 705 Seminar | Graduate students will prepare, present and attend weekly seminars. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHYSIO 706 Inflammation Mechanisms in Physiology and Pathophysiology | This course will cover fundamental topics on the immune system and inflammation including and function of inflammatory cells, innate vs mechanisms of acquired immunity, integration of immune responses, current research topics on inflammation in pathophysiology, and common techniques used to investigate immune function. | 1 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHYSIO 707 Research in Physiology | A course designed to provide hands-on exposure to laboratory research prior to selection of a dissertation project. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Laboratory |
| PHYSIO 715 Endocrinology | A course covering the historical, biochemical and physiological aspects of the endocrine system | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHYSIO 717 Circulatory Physiology | A reading and conference course that emphasizes regulation of cardiac output, body fluid volumes and arterial pressures, local tissue blood flow, along with the role of neural and hormonal systems in cardiovascular control. | 7 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHYSIO 725 Fundamental Physiology | A fundamental course designed to provide students with knowledge of the basic functions of the cells, tissues, organs and organ systems, and how they interrelate to accomplish the many and diverse functions of the human body. The course is intended for students whom physiology is not their primary area of study. Also listed as Dent 625 | 7 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHYSIO 727 Physio Applications of Molecular Biology | A course designed to introduce students to the physiological application of molecular biology approaches such as real-time PCR, Western Blot, in vivo gene transfer & knockdown, transgenic rodent production, and in vitro and in vivo imaging | 3 | In-Person | Combination |
| PHYSIO 728 Scientific Communications in Physiology | Scientific Communications is designed to provide students with basic tools needed for writing scientific research papers and grant proposals, and for giving effective PowerPoint presentations. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHYSIO 731 Renal and Body Fluid Physiology | A seminar course that includes critical study of research methods, comparative renal physiology and literature on classical and cont emporary principles of renal physiology and pathophysiology. | 7 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHYSIO 734 Pathophysiology | This course will integrate clinical and basic sciences and will include brief case presentations and discussion of the molecular and physiological basis of common human diseases. | 2 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHYSIO 735 Special Topics | The course will consist of any combination of lecture, one-on-one (or group) discussion, student presentation and/or written assignments on various areas of physiology. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHYSIO 744 Simulation of Physiological Mechanisms | Introduction to the mathematical analysis of physiological phenomena. Topics include ordinary differential equations, numerical methods for solving differential equations, elements of digital computer programming in high-level languages, and the use of simulation packages and appropriate demonstrations. Students are required to develop a mathematical model and present it to departmental faculty. | 3 | In-Person | Lecture |
| PHYSIO 798 Dissertation and Dissertation Research | Dissertation and dissertation research. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Thesis |
| PHYSIO 799 Thesis and Thesis Research | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Thesis | |
| PPP 790 Special Topics | This course provides a forum for review of graduate-level study skills, time-ma nagement, and interpersonal academic interactions for students in the Professio nal Portal Program who are interested in progressing to professional training i n medicine or dentistry. Group discussions, individual guidance and presentati ons from expert guest lecturers are featured elements of this course. | 1 - 9 | In-Person | Independent Study |