600 Biochemical, Cellular and Molecular Foundations of Biomedical Science (6 hrs.)
A study of the structure and metabolism of biological compounds, the molecular biology of the cell and the interactions of cell components. (PR: One year of Biology and Organic Chemistry plus consent of instructor)
630 Neuroscience (5 hrs.) II
A study of the structure and function of the nervous system. (PR: Consent of instructor)
631 Neuroscience and Developmental Biology Literature Review (1 hr.)
A seminar course where published articles in the fields of neuroscience and developemental biology will be presented by students and faculty.
632 Neuroscience Research Techniques (3 hrs.)
Class participants will be exposed to state-of-the-art neuroscience research techniques while in the laboratories of the neuroscience faculty. (PR: Consent of instructor)
641 Molecular Developmental Biology
An in-depth discussion of current literature in developmental biology with emphasis on early embryo development, morphogenesis, lineage determination and regulation of developmental processes.
651 Cancer Biology
This is an advanced graduate course on the core principles underlying the initiation, progression, treatment and prevention of cancer, based on the most current literature in the field.
660 and 661 Communication Skills for Biomedical Sciences (1 hr.)
Biomedical Sciences graduate students are trained to plan, prepare, and deliver effective scientific presentations.
665 Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity, Diabetes Research Colloquium (1 hr.) CR/NC
A seminar-style series that will focus on recent advances in topics related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity.
670 Basic Methods in Molecular Cloning (2 hrs.) II.
A course designed to expose students to basic molecular cloning techniques, such as genomic library construction, preparation of plasmid DNA, subcloning, nucleic acid hybridization and DNA sequencing. (PR: Undergraduate biology or chemistry majors, or graduate student status in one of the biomedical sciences, or third year medical student with consent of instructor.)
679 Special Problems (1-3 hrs.) I, II, S. CR/NC
An intensive study of a selected topic or problem. Emphasis is placed on independent study. (PR: Consent of graduate advisor)
680 Seminar (1 hr.)
A seminar designed to teach students how to prepare and deliver different types of scientific presentations. Students must enroll every semester in the BMS Program. A minimum of four (4) hours required for M.S. students. (PR: BMS student and consent of instructor) A minimum of six (6) hours required for Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D students. (PR: BMS student and consent of instructor)
681 Thesis (1-6 hrs.) I, II, S. CR/NC
685 Introduction to Research (1-6 hrs.) I, II, S. CR/NC
Directed research activities requiring a completed prospectus for an advanced research project, a written report, or a research thesis. A minimum of three (3) hours required for all Master of Science candidates. (PR: Consent of advisor)
882 Research (1-15 hrs.) I, II, S. CR/NC