Department: School of Graduate Studies in Health Sciences (School)

Code Name Description
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.
ANAT 701 Fundamental Micro and Devel Anatomy A study of the microscopic structure and function of cells, tissues and organs.
ANAT 703 Seminar Writing Biomedical Research Papr 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.
ANAT 711 Gross Anatomy A study of the human body utilizing dissection.
ANAT 712 Physiology for Clinical Anatomists The course involves the study of human physiology with special emphasis on cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, nervous, endocrine, and respiratory systems as well as acid base balance. Prerequisite: ANAT 711
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.
ANAT 715 Neurobiology A study of the human nervous system
ANAT 716 Developmental Anatomy A study of the embryonic development of the human body.
ANAT 717 Clinical Anatomy Research Rotations Research experience with 1-3 members of the Clinical Anatomy faculty.
ANAT 722 Methods in Educational Research 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.
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 const...
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...
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 c...
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-...
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.
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.
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,...
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.
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.
ANAT 750 Thesis Research Proposal An advanced course in which master's students prepare a research proposal for their thesis research project.
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
ANAT 790 Thesis and Thesis Research No Description Set
ANAT 798 Dissertation and Dissertation Research No Description Set
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...
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 au...
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...
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 a...
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 interpretati...
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...
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, integratin...
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 ex...
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, as...
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 l...
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 reha...
AUD 714 Integrative Audiology Case management approaches for hearing and balance disorders. Students will learn how to effectively incorporate interdisciplinary patient management.
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.
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 u...
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...
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.
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.
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 object...
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 Ameri...
AUD 732 Telehealth in Audiology & Rural Pop. Introduction to the theory and practice of hearing evaluation and management and their interpretation using telehealth approaches.
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 incl...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 d...
AUD 760 Review of Clinical Skills Review of adult and pediatric audiological evaluation and management.
AUD 761 Current Issues Student-driven case and topic discussion.
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.
BIOCH 799 Thesis and Thesis Research No Description Set
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.
BMS 701 Fundamentals of Materials Science 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 sol...
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 so...
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,...
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, s...
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 topic...
BMS 703 Experimental Methods in Materials Scienc An introduction to the variety of equipment used to evaluate the structure and properties of materials and tissue response to biomaterials. SEM techniques, EDS, EBSD & WDS, mechanical testing equipment, thermal analysis equipment, light microscopy, h...
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,...
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 micros...
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 c...
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 ap...
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 man...
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,...
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 a...
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 e...
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 instru...
BMS 713 Introduction to Electron Microscopy After participation in this course, a student should be able to understand the theories and mechanics ofelectron microscopy, prepare specimens for EM observation, align the column and observe specimens with the EM, and produce high quality EM photomi...
BMS 714 Histopreparative Tech for Biomat Resrch A study of the methods for the preparation of tissues for histological analysis. Among the topics to be presented are techniques for the preparation of bone, teeth, soft tissue, and organ tissue for research data analysis. Included will be special fi...
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...
BMS 720 Fundamentals of Wear and Tribology A study of the basic mechanisms of wear and their relationships to the mechanical properties of the materials in contact. Theoretical models of wear and lubrication processes will be presented, and the uses and pitfalls of the models will be discuss...
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 to...
BMS 722 Pathology of Implants A study of histological sections of implants in various parts of the body and the interpretation of biological response to these materials. Students will also learn of any systemic aspect of the biological response and understand the watershed nature...
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 w...
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.
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...
BMS 726 The Chemistry of Biological Materials The chemistry and structure of proteins and other important molecules of the living system. Attention will be given to the methods and role of engineered biological materials in the fabrication of implants.
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 fo...
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 re...
BMS 729 Medical Device Development This advanced graduate-level course provides comprehensive training in the successful research, conceptualization, development, and manufacturing of medical devices. This course covers the following topics: introduction to medical device development;...
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, in...
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 me...
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...
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 lectu...
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 fie...
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, nuc...
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 topi...
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.
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.
BMS 798 Dissertation and Dissertation Research No Description Set
BMS 799 Thesis and Thesis Research No Description Set
CHS 701 Biostatistics General introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics: techniques and principles for describing data, designing research, a nalyzing data and principles of statistical analysis. This course covers basic statistical methods such as relative r...
CHS 702 Biostatistical Modeling This course expands on topics covered in the first modeling course. This class also covers other topics such as survival analysis and factor analysis and addresses problems that arise during research including dissertation research.
CHS 703 Clinical Decision Making This course expands on topics covered in the first modeling course. This class also covers other topics such as survival analysis and factor analysis and addresses problems that arise during research including dissertation research. Prerequisite: Per...
CHS 704 Research Methods I This course is a survey of qualitative, quantitative and clinical research methodology including techniques and procedures for research design, data collection, data analysis, and data presentation. Prerequisites: CHS 601/70l Biostatistics or Permiss...
CHS 705 Research Methods II A continuation of CHS 704 Research Methods I. The main focus of this course is to provide practical exposure to hypothesis or question driven research, literature reviews, tools needed to write a dissertation proposal, and organization of the researc...
CHS 706 Philosophy of Science A survey of general research design principles and methods related to health services research; philosophy of science method, language of research, evaluation of existing scientific literature, empirical research methodologies, experimental approache...
CHS 709 Qualitative Research Designs An examination of qualitative designs most applicable to the study of health care. The course focuses on essential aspects of qualitative research designs, including identification of researchable questions, subject protection, interviewing and trans...
CHS 711 Basic Human Neurobiology Neurological basis of central nervous system function with emphasis on motor performance.
CHS 716 Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics The course is designed as a general overview of new and developing advanced laboratory techniques. The major areas are: advanced chr omatography (GC and HPLC), immunology techniques (ELISA, Western Blot), nucleic acid and amplification protocols (PCR...
CHS 717 Directed Research The objective of this course is provide the students with specific research skills not available in track required courses. This course may cover any area of interest to the student(s). It is intended for students in post qualifying? exam phase? and...
CHS 719 Anatomical Basis of Human Movement An integrated lecture and laboratory approach to regional study of the gross anatomical structure and functions of the human body with emphasis on the study of the musculoskeletal, nervous and cardiovascular systems.
CHS 720 Essentials of Pathophysiology An introduction in the physiology and biological manifestations of diseases. Topics to be covered will include organ dynamics, infla mmation, healing and repair, immunity, and neoplasia.
CHS 721 Advanced Pathophysiology This course is designed to study how alterations in structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) disrupt the human body as a whole. Emphasis will be placed on how the human body uses its adaptive powers to maintain steady state.. Prerequisite: CHS 7...
CHS 722 Problems in Pathophysiology A course designed to acquaint students with field-oriented problems in pathophysiology. . Prerequisite: CHS 720 Essentials of Pathophysiology
CHS 723 Pathophysiological Phenomena A focused review of specific pathophysiological phenomena (e.g. pain, inflammation, wound healing) and evaluative criteria used to answer research questions. Students present and evaluate current research on selected topics. Required for the biologic...
CHS 724 Pharmacological Considerations in Health An overview of the reactions of the body to medications introduced under selected conditions encountered by health practitioners
CHS 724-2 Pharmacological Considerations in Hth Pr A continuation of CHS 724-1 Pharmacological Considerations in Health Practice.
CHS 725 Basic Biomedical Microbiology Emphasis and content to be arranged.
CHS 726 Health Care Prof in Underserved Areas This course provides an in depth analysis of health care management, delivery and recruitment of practitioners for rural and underserved communities. The focus will be on issues unique to Mississippi in the areas of economics, policy decision, practi...
CHS 728 Histopathology A study of the microscopic and functional changes in selected tissues and organ systems due to injuries and/or diseases, incorporating a review of the normal structure and functions of eukaryotic cells, the four basic tissues and the relevant organ s...
CHS 729 Health Systems Phenomena A focused review of specific health systems phenomena and evaluative criteria used to answer research questions. Students present and evaluate current research on selected topics. . Prerequisite: CHS 701 and CHS 720
CHS 730 Critical Thinking in Health Sciences This course emphasizes concepts of critical thinking and problem solving skills as they apply to students in health sciences. Students will review material that will facilitate problem solving in a health care environment.
CHS 740 Biomedical Ethics and Health Law in CHS An introduction to morality, ethics, and the law. Principles of biomedical ethics and health law resources are used to analyze current problems and dilemmas arising between patients and the health care system. Promotion of quality of health care, pat...
CHS 741 Medical Sociology This course will examine how socio-cultural and demographic factors influence utilization of health care resources. Specifically, this course will deal with ethical issues surrounding access and care; barriers to quality care; and variations in defin...
CHS 750 Health Systems Management Designed to provide an analysis of the health care delivery system including organizational, delivery, financing, and integrative aspects among the various delivery/policy sectors. Major concepts and topics will include managerial, social, behavioral...
CHS 761 Topics in Health Informatics Health informatics topics, including the electronic health record, clinical information systems, healthcare policy analysis and development, technology and data standards, health information exchange and consumer health informatics. Course includes e...
CHS 762 Data Exchange & Manipulation in Hlth Sys A study of database and systems through which to accomplish the exchange of data between computer systems. Course will focus on the process of data extraction, format, and manipulation for the upload, download, and transfer of data between heterogene...
CHS 763 Alternative and Complementary Therapies This course will answers questions about kinds of alternative and complementary therapies, alternative healthcare providers, efficacy of various treatments, legalities and economics involved, and different cultural systems of healthcare.
CHS 764 Biostatistical Comp Applic in Hlth Care This is a three hour lecture/lab course, which introduces the use of biostatistical computer packages available within the academic/clinical settings. The course covers the theory of biostatistical software package such as SPSS, SAS, MINITAB, and EXC...
CHS 765 Decision Support Systems Design and development of decision support systems, with emphasis on use of knowledge management applications and decision analysis techniques. Design of artificial intelligence systems will be addressed. Online discussion and submission of assignmen...
CHS 767 Clinical Vocabu & Classification Systems Addresses standardized clinical terminology, medical vocabulary standards, data mapping and natural language processing. Course covers classifications used for statistical reporting, as well as terminologies required for interoperability standards. O...
CHS 775 Health Care Disparity This class will examine issues related to disparity in healthcare. Topics in this class will focus on disparity issues ranging from access to care, to quality of care, to differential health outcomes and treatment of vulnerable populations at both na...
CHS 776 Rural Health Care This class will focus on the special needs rural healthcare providers face in providing care. Specific topics will focus on the use of technology (e.g., telehealth and telemedicine), recruitment of healthcare professionals, service delivery models, a...
CHS 780 Special Topics Treatment of specific subjects not dealt with fully in other courses. This course may cover any area of interest tot he student(s) and at least one faculty member.
CHS 781 Special Problems This course offers special laboratory research projects on specific problems in clinical health sciences for advanced students. The didactic portion of the course will emphasize central concepts in the research area.
CHS 782 Seminar This course is designed to provide the students with skills in how to survey the literature in areas of biomedical, biological, and outcomes research. Students are expected to select recent publications and be able to show mastery in presentation.
CHS 790 Thesis Research Proposal An advanced course in which masters degree students prepare a research proposal for their thesis research project.
CHS 791 Dissertation Research Proposal An advanced course in which doctoral students prepare a research proposal for their dissertation research project.
CHS 798 Dissertation and Dissertation Research No Description Set
CHS 799 Thesis and Thesis Research No Description Set
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 pro...
CMB 702 Molecular Biology Molecular Biology 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,...
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. Usi...
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...
CMB 705 Molecular Structure & 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...
CMB 706 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 met...
CMB 707 Biotechnology Today 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 funda...
CMB 708 Genetics, Development & 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...
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 pr...
CMB 711 Molecular Enzymology A study of the kinetics, mechanism of action, metabolic regulation and chemistry of enzymes.
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.
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.
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 r...
CMB 720 Seminar A course in which the student prepares and presents a research seminar on a topic of contemporary interest.
CMB 730 Special Topics Treatment of specific subjects not dealt with fully in other courses.
CMB 731 Special Topics II Treatment of specific subjects not dealt with fully in other courses
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.
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.
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.
CMB 743 Cellular Biochemistry I No Description Set
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 geneti...
CMB 760 Biochemistry Research Thesis research project under supervision of Thesis Advisor
CMB 798 Dissertation and Dissertation Research Dissertation and dissertation research.
CMB CMB 717 Methods in Cell and Molecular Biology The course focuses on applications of analytical biochemistry in clinical and laboratory settings. Students will be introduced to current methods used in the study of cells including instrumental analysis, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopic, chroma...
CMB CMB 718 Professional Skills for Graduate Students and Responsible Conduct of Research Students will work through assignments created for developing professional skills that are needed in graduate education. These assignments will include developing job search portfolio, writing and publishing a professional paper, developing an oral p...
CMB cmb 719 Biochemistry and Cell and Biology Comprehensive Exam Review Biochemistry and Cell Biology Comprehensive Exam Review is designed to prepare students for the comprehensive exam by requiring the student to organize and reflect on the variety of concepts that have been learned through the courses of the MS degree...
DHA 700 Leadership Strategies in Health Entities An exploration of leadership strategies that generate value, competitive advantage, and growth in health entities. Students will be exposed to core concepts, analytical techniques, and frameworks.
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 si...
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 te...
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...
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. S...
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 G...
ID 704 An Introduction to Animal Research The use of animals as research tools, including characteristics of commonly used species, anesthesia and surgical techniques.
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 profess...
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.
ID 707 Seminar: Theories & Methods in Med Hist Historiography of the history of medicine. Use of archives, primary sources, supervised research project.
ID 708 Topics in the History of Medicine Topics vary. Emphasis on mid-18th century to the present.
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.
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.
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 dise...
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 bioinfor...
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,...
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 as...
ID 716 Teaching Practicum The practicum enables student teachers to acquire beginning competencies for teaching in higher education in a classroom setting.
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 con...
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...
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 th...
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 f...
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 therap...
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 prev...
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 inte...
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,...
ID 737 Research in Biomedical Sciences An interdisciplinary course designed to acquaint students with ongoing research programs and research methodologies in the Biomedical Sciences.
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, a...
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...
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.
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.
ID 768 Essential Anatomy An introduction to human anatomy taught through lectures, classroom activities and the study of cadaveric specimens.
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, paire...
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 theore...
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.
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 amni...
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 t...
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 progr...
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 instruc...
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
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 postgraduat...
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.
MFM 613 Mfm Research Methods & Projects III Closely directed supervision of research projects that is limited to OBGYN fellows enrolled in the maternal-fetal medicine fellowship program.
MFM 700 Clinical & Basic Research Methods & Prjc Research Methods
MFM 710 Fundamental Research Tools Methods A course designed to introduce Maternal Fetal Medicine fellows to contemporary methods in Molecular biology research.
MFM 717 Medical Genetics Medical genetics.
MFM 799 Thesis and Thesis Research Thesis and thesis research.
MICRO 701 Foundational Concepts in 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. Particip...
MICRO 702 Molecular and Cellular Virology The students will learn fundamentals of viral replication and pathogenesis with emphasis on pertinent aspects of molecular biology.
MICRO 703 Seminar in Microbiology & Immunology Graduate students will prepare, present and attend weekly seminars.
MICRO 704 Research in Microbiology & Immunology Students participate in an on-going research project under the direction of a graduate faculty member.
MICRO 707 Laboratory Rotation in Microbiology & Immunology 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 semeste...
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.
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.
MICRO 725 Bacterial Structure and Function A study of bacterial physiology, anatomy and regulatory mechanisms.
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.
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.
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,...
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 no...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MICRO 798 Dissertation and Dissertation Research No Description Set
MICRO 799 Thesis and Thesis Research No Description Set
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 \hand...
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 ass...
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.
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 t...
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.
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.
MSCI 723 Survey Design and Methodology This course provides an introduction to the essential statistical methods of sample survey design and analysis.
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 e...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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 th...
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.
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.
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 theoretica...
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 theoretica...
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.
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.
MSCI 790 Grant and Scientific Writing An introduction to scientific writing.
MSCI 791 Capstone Project Thesis and thesis research.
N 613 Foundations of Nurse Educator Role and Teaching Methods This role support course encourages the educator student to use critical thinking, creativity, and research outcomes to develop expertise in the design and delivery of instructional strategies. Learning theories, as well as other selected principles...
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-pharmacologic...
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-...
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-...
NBS 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-...
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) Neuroanat...
NSCI 702 Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience Introductory consideration of the cell biology of neurons including ion channels, signal transduction (neurotransmitters, receptors, subcellular messenger systems), synthesis and transport of elements critical to neuronal function. Includes a detail...
NSCI 703 Neurophysiology Electrical properties of neurons. Ion homeostasis, membrane potentials, action potentials and synaptic potentials. Voltage-gated ion channels and signal coding.
NSCI 704 Developmental Neuroscience Anatomical, biochemical and physiological development of the nervous system. Comparative vertebrate CNS development.
NSCI 705 Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience Covers the assembly of neurons into functional circuits and, ultimately, behavioral response. Will consider ganglionic function, simple organisms such as Aplysia and complex behavioral response (motor function, homeostasis, sexual and maternal behavi...
NSCI 706 Pharmacological Neuroscience Drug actions at neuronal targets. Blood-brain barrier and special pharmacokinetics of centrally acting drugs. Pharmacotherapy of CNS and neurological disorders.
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 pres...
NSCI 710 Experimental Design and Biostatistics 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...
NSCI 711 Dissertation Background Literature Tutor This is a guided literature review intended for students to prepare an in-depth critical analysis of background literature relevant to their planned dissertation.
NSCI 719 Critical Thinking & Analysis in Neurosci No Description Set
NSCI 720 Neuroscience Journal Club A review of significant issues in neuroscience including literature review and discussion of recent data and news.
NSCI 721 Scientific Writing in Neuroscience I: Abstracts and Manuscripts 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.
NSCI 722 Scientific Writing in Neuroscience II: Grant Proposals 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.
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...
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 differ...
NSCI 798 Dissertation Research in Neuroscience Advanced dissertation research work leading up to the final preparation of dissertation and oral defense.
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, discuss...
PATH 720 General Pathologic Concepts Focused readings and discussion on the foundational concepts of modern pathology.
PATH 721 General Pathology Concepts of disease. This course extends over 2 semesters. The entire course must be completed to receive credit.
PATH 724 Autopsy Pathology Techniques, interpretation and clinical correlation under close supervision of staff. Prerequisite: 721
PATH 725 Surglcal Pathology Frozen section diagnosis, description of gross specimens, and interpretation of microscopic sections. Prerequisite: 721.
PATH 726 Cytopathology Preparation of specimens, interpretation of smears, and attendance at cytology conferences and lectures. Prerequisite: 721.
PATH 727 Immunofluorescence Microscopy Orientation of fluorescence microscopy, preparation and interpretation of histologic sections. Prerequisite: 721.
PATH 728 Neuropathology Review of autopsy and surgical material from neurology-neurosurgery. A three month in depth tutorial experience in diagnostic neuropathology. Prerequisite: 721.
PATH 730 Electron Microscopy Basic technique of electron microscopy, and interpretation of biologic ultrastructure. Prerequisite: Anatomy 713 or its equivalent
PATH 731 Research in Pathology Laboratory rotations and pre-dissertation research. Research activities performed under faculty guidance.
PATH 732A Principles of Immunology Current concepts and experimental techniques of cellular and humoral immune phenomena in vivo and in vitro immunogenicity and immunologic unresponsiveness; immunoglobulin-mediated and cell-mediated types of hypersensitivity; mechanisms of immunologic...
PATH 732B Principles of Immunology Current concepts and experimental techniques of cellular and humoral immune phenomena in vivo and in vitro immunogenicity and immunologic unresponsiveness; immunoglobulin-mediated and cell-mediated types of hypersensitivity; mechanisms of immunologic...
PATH 733 Problems in Immunology Advanced studies and research techniques in immunology. Prerequisite: 732 or equivalent. May be repeated for credit.
PATH 734 Immunology Seminar Current research topics in immunology
PATH 735 Comparative Immunology The ontogeny and phylogeny of immunity from a broad point of view. Prerequisite: 732 or equivalent.
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
PATH 737 History of Immunology Personalities and events in the development of immunology as a biological science.Prerequisite: 732 or equivalents
PATH 738 Transplantation and Tumor Immunology Cellular and humoral immune responses which follow transplantation of normal and neoplastic tissues and cells in hosts of disparate origin. Prerequisite: 732 or equivalent.
PATH 739 Immunopathology Principles of disease processes which have an immunological etiology or pathogenesis. Prerequisite: 732 or equivalent.
PATH 740 Cellular and Molecular Immunopathology Immunologic aspects of cell and tissue changes in: hetero-, iso-, and autoimmune phenomena, neoplasia; immunodeficiency diseases affecting stem cells, B or T Lymphocytes; and immediate (immunoglobulin-mediated) and delayed (cell-mediated) hyper-sensi...
PATH 741 Immunohematology Blood group antigens and antibodies; their role in hemolytic disease and transfusion incompatibility reactions.
PATH 742 Clinical Immunology Clinical aspects of immunological disease processes. Prerequisite: 732, 739, 741 or equivalents.
PATH 743 Pathology Seminar Current research topics in experimental pathology.
PATH 744 History of Pathology Tutorial instruction and assigned readings on medical investigators who established the scientific basis of disease and their contributions. Prerequisite: PATH 721 or equivalent.
PATH 745 Translational Immunology Examination of the burgeoning field in which findings in basic and clinical immunologic research are translated more quickly and efficiently into medical practice than previously.
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
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, an...
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.
PATH 798 Dissertation and Dissertation Research No Description Set
PATH 799 Thesis and Thesis Research No Description Set
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, partic...
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 ar...
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...
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, the...
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.
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.
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 th...
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.
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.
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.
PHARM 784 Circulatory Pharmacology This course involves a study of normal circulatory mechanisms and functions and how various drugs and toxic substances modify them.
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 usin...
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 role...
PHARM 790 Special Topics in Pharmclgy & Toxicology This course may cover any area of interest to at least one student and one faculty member.
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...
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] t...
PHARM 798 Dissertation and Dissertation Research Design and performance of research leading to a Ph.D.
PHARM 799 Thesis and Thesis Research No Description Set
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.
PHN 701-1 Seminar (Journal Club) No Description Set
PHN 701-2 Seminar (Journal Club) No Description Set
PHN 701-3 Seminar (Journal Club) No Description Set
PHN 702 Pathophysiological Phenomena A focused study of specific nursing phenomena in pathophysiological nursing care. Students present and evaluate current research on selected topics.
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.
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.
PHN 705B Writing Proposals These two preparatory courses for the PhD comprehensive examination examine development of the problem statement through analyses of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
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.
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.
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,...
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.
PHN 710 Research Practicum Allows the student to focus on individual area of study which supports the development of the dissertation proposal.
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.
PHN 712 Introduction to Grant Writing Examines the essential components of a funding/grant proposal and identifies sources of funding. Graduate studednt will identify potential private or government funding sources appropriate for their research interests.
PHN 713 Laboratory Methods Focuses on methods of data collection and analysis in the biological/physiological lab setting.
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.
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 b...
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.
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.
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. Emp...
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 deduct...
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 p...
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.
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...
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 al...
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...
PHN 780 Special Topics Elective course to provide the student with additional study to support research topic development.
PHN 780-1 Special Topics 1 No Description Set
PHN 780-2 Special Topics 2 No Description Set
PHN 780-3 Special Topics 3 No Description Set
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 descibe the problem and research question(s), the background and significance, and the research design.
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 publish a first authored publication in a pee...
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.
PHYSIO 702 Physiological Concepts A course designed to provide initial exposure to laboratory research and study of literature in various areas of physiology.
PHYSIO 704 Molecular Physiology A course designed to teach how state of the art approaches in molecular biology can be applied to cardiovascular and renal physiology. This course is structured as a laboratory format with some reading and lecture.
PHYSIO 705 Seminar Graduate students will prepare, present and attend weekly seminars.
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 patho...
PHYSIO 707 Research in Physiology A course designed to provide hands-on exposure to laboratory research prior to selection of a dissertation project.
PHYSIO 715 Endocrinology A course covering the historical, biochemical and physiological aspects of the endocrine system
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.
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 f...
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
PHYSIO 798 Dissertation and Dissertation Research Dissertation and dissertation research.
PHYSIO 799 Thesis and Thesis Research No Description Set
PM 717 Medical Genetics No Description Set
PM 740 Statistical Methods in Research I An introduction to basic experimental statistics. Application of statistical techniques such as estimation and confidence limits, tests of significance, correlation and regression, sampling, analysis of variance and covariance to experimental data. F...
PM 741 Statistical Methods in Research II A continuation of 740.
PM 760 Computer Software for Health Sciences A survey of the computing resources available to biomedical researchers, including personal computer software with an emphasis on using the SAS software system. Data entry, manipulation, summary statistics, graphs, regression, analysis of variance a...
PM 767 Introduction to Epidemiology No Description Set
PM 771 Clinical Research Skills (Theory) Practical research skills for clinical investigators including grant application, instrument development, project management, data m anagement, data analysis and the communication of research results.
PM 788 Field Training in Epidemiology Students work individually with a preceptor on supervised field research and skills development.
PM 798 Dissertation and Dissertation Research No Description Set
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...