MEDI 5245 - Module 4: Cellular and Systems Disease States: Endocrine/GI Systems
Prerequisites: Phase I.
The Cellular and Systems Disease States Module is a year long series of systems-based modules that is a microcosm of the Medical College of Georgia in its multifaceted approach to patient care. Armed with an in-depth understanding of normal human anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry from Phase 1 studies, students will begin learning the new language of disease. The vocabulary is expressed in words that describe the causes, consequences, and treatment of organ system dysfunction. All components of organ system derangements are taught from a molecular biologic point of view to assist students in developing in-depth understanding of disease mechanisms, before their transition to clerkship year of Phase 3.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 12 Other Contact Hours: 1
This module is designed to provide students with an overview of the clinical, pathological and treatment aspects of psychiatric and neurological diseases.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 9 Lecture Hours: 5 Other Contact Hours: 6
Program Restrictions: MD_MEDD-Medicine Campus Restrictions: Athens campus
The Phase 2 curriculum follows an integrated approach to the teaching of cellular and systems disease states. This Module continues the systematic approach to systems and transitions into the musculoskeletal and integumentary system. As such, this Module builds upon the basic principles and factual knowledge about the development and manifestations of human disease covered so far. Clinical lectures and basic science lectures have been coordinated to highlight the relationships between the scientific basis of disease and the practice of clinical medicine.
Medical students are expected to master a foundation of clinical knowledge with integration of basic sciences and the translation of that knowledge to the clinical setting.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
Credit Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 12 Other Contact Hours: 4
College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Level Restrictions: Professional Semester
MEDI 5330 - Essentials of Clinical Medicine 3 Part 1
The course is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes to perform successfully in the clinical setting.
MEDI 5331 - Essentials of Clinical Medicine 3 Part 2
The course is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes to perform successfully in the clinical setting.
MEDI 5430 - Essentials of Clinical Medicine 4 Part 1
The course is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes to perform successfully in the clinical setting.
MEDI 5431 - Essentials of Clinical Medicine 4 Part 2
The course is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes to perform successfully in the clinical setting.
MEDR 5151 - Module: Organ System Based: Gross Anatomy Component Remediation
This is the remediation to Organ System Based Module Gross Anatomy Component.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
Credit Hours: 1 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Major Restrictions: Medicine Program Restrictions: MD_MEDD-Medicine Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Professional Semester Class Restrictions: Professional Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Medicine
MEDR 5152 - Module: Organ System Based: Histology Component Remediation
This is the remediation for Organ System Based Module Histology Component.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
Credit Hours: 1 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Major Restrictions: Medicine, Medicine Program Restrictions: MD_MEDD-Medicine Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Professional Semester Class Restrictions: Professional Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Medicine
Prerequisite: Completion of 1st year biomedical sciences graduate core curriculum.
Strategies of communication at various levels of biological organization. Covers intracellular communication, communication between cells in multi-cellular organisms, and interactions between organisms in a group or ecosystem. Focuses on emergent properties of complex systems.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Prerequisite: Completion of 1st year biomedical sciences graduate core curriculum.
This course covers a variety of current topics centered on specific human diseases with a molecular aspect to diagnosis or treatment. Clinical case presentations form the starting point for an interactive discussion of the interface between basic research and clinical medicine. The course emphasizes acquisition of skills in interpreting cutting-edge primary scientific literature, and synthesizing this knowledge with real-world patient care.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Prerequisite: Completion of 1st year biomedical sciences graduate core curriculum, and be in good standing in one of the biomedical sciences PhD programs. Total class enrollment will be limited to 10 students and preference will be given to students in the neurobiologically oriented graduate program.
This course will cover current topics in neurobiology including developmental neurobiology, intracellular and intercellular communication, neurodegeneration and other diseases of the nervous system. The course will emphasize an understanding of the neurochemical and molecular mechanisms under normal conditions and leading to dysfunction. The course will focus on developing a critical understanding of the current scientific literature in neurobiology and preparing the students for careers in neurobiological research.
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
MOLM 8130 - Advanced Topics in Molecular and Cellular Immunology
Prerequisite: Completion of 1st year biomedical sciences graduate core curriculum. Also open to medical students with interests in basic immunology.
This course will cover current topics in immunology including tolerance, thymocytes development, lymphocyte activation, immunological memory, cell adhesion and cell cycle control. The course will emphasize an understanding of the molecular mechanisms of immune responses and will focus on gaining a critical understanding of the on gaining a critical understanding of the current scientific literature in immunology.
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
This course requires permanent assignment to a specific lab with a faculty advisor and a defined research project. The student works under the mentorship of his/her faculty thesis advisor to define, develop, and carry out the basic study of a research problem of interest to both student and advisor. This course is designed to develop the experience, understanding, and skills to conduct and assess original, independent research in biomedical science. This course is typically taken more than one time and culminates in the final semester in the preparation and defense of a MS thesis.
MOLM 9010 - Advanced Seminar in Molecular Medicine
Prerequisite: Completion of 1st year biomedical sciences graduate core curriculum.
Seminar-style course covers a single, current topic in Molecular Medicine.
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Prerequisites: Entry into the Molecular Medicine graduate program. Required course for all Molecular Medicine students each fall semester until completion of the dissertation defense.
This course will provide training in critical evaluation of basic biomedical research. Students will be expected to attend seminars given by both internal and external speakers to provide written summaries of some of the topics presented. This course is offered in the fall semester.
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Prerequisites: Entry into the Molecular Medicine graduate program. Required course for all Molecular Medicine students each spring semester until completion of the dissertation defense.
This course will provide training in critical evaluation of basic biomedical research. Students will be expected to attend seminars given by both internal and external speakers and to provide written summaries of some of the topics presented. This course is offered in the spring semester.
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
This course will provide 1) In-depth discussion of current topics in Molecular Medicine; 2) The opportunity to critically evaluate and present current papers; 3) Discussion of current techniques in the field; and 4) Faculty mentoring of students in career skills (e.g. searching for postdoc positions, job interviews, balancing family and science). Each week the discussion will focus on a current scientific paper, classic techniques paper, or opinion paper, depending on the goal described above. Each senior student (third year plus) will select and present a paper to the class. Presentations will be followed by a class discussion. Feedback on student performance will be provided by the faculty mentor assigned to the topic. Discussions of current techniques and career skills will be led by faculty experts. This course will enhance students’ ability to analyze and present scientific literature.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1
Program Restrictions: DPHIL_MOLM-Molecular Medicine
Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate program.
This course is a laboratory rotation course that allows students to spend time during their first year in a faculty member’s lab and prior to completion of the second qualifying examination.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Credit Hours: 1 TO 12 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Major Restrictions: Molecular Medicine Program Restrictions: DPHIL_MOLM-Molecular Medicine Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Prerequisites: Permanent assignment to a specific lab with a major advisor and a defined research project.
After successful completion of the second qualifying examination, the student works closely with his/her major advisor on an in-depth study of a research problem of interest to both student and advisor. This course culminates in the preparation of a PhD dissertation.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Credit Hours: 1 TO 12 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Major Restrictions: Molecular Medicine Program Restrictions: DPHIL_MOLM-Molecular Medicine Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
A guided study of topics in music education through independent research projects or in-depth study in a classroom setting. May be repeated for credit, or may be taken for graduate credit (MUSI 5490). Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3410, MUSI 4410, MUSI 4420.
A functional course in the techniques involved in teaching general music to students in the elementary and middle school grades. Techniques addressed will include the Orff approach, Kodaly method, Dalcroze Eurythmics and eclectic design. May be taken for graduate credit and additional coursework will be required. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1102; MUSI 1212
MUSI 6411 - Conducting and Methods of Secondary Instruments
Developmental experiences in the gestural, pedagogical, administrative skills, and knowledge of literature needed for successful teaching of instrumental music in grades 6-12. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Offered fall. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3560.
MUSI 6412 - Conduction and Methods of Secondary Choral
Conducting and Methods is a study of the skills necessary for secondary choral teaching. Among the areas to be examined are score preparation, gestural skills, artistic judgment, teaching problems and strategies (e.g., learning theories, classroom management, discipline, etc.), and rehearsal methodology. Further matters such as cultural, historical and linguistic contexts, teaching philosophy and administrative tasks will be considered. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Offered spring. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3560.
A guided study of topics in music education through independent research projects or in-depth study in a classroom setting. May be repeated for credit, or may be taken for graduate credit (MUSI 5490). Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3410, MUSI 4410, MUSI 4420.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester, Post Baccalaureate, Post Graduate
A functional course for the music educator in the techniques involved in playing and teaching trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba. Emphasis on development of fundamental skills and teaching techniques through hands-on experience with each of these instruments. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1102; MUSI 1212.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: MUSI1102 >= D and MUSI1212 >= D
Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0
Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester, Post Baccalaureate, Post Graduate
A functional course for the music educator in the techniques involved in playing and teaching flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon and saxophone. Emphasis on development of fundamental skills and teaching techniques through hands-on experience with each of these instruments. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1102; MUSI 1212.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: MUSI1102 >= D and MUSI1212 >= D
Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0
Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester, Post Baccalaureate, Post Graduate
A functional course for the music educator in the techniques involved in playing and teaching violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, and the instruction of string players of all levels within mixed ensembles. Emphasis on the development of fundamental skills and teaching techniques through hands-on experience with each of the string instruments. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1102; MUSI 1212.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: MUSI1102 >= D and MUSI1212 >= D
Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0
Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester, Post Baccalaureate, Post Graduate
A functional course for the music educator in the techniques involved in playing and teaching snare drum, mallet percussion, timpani and auxiliary instruments. Emphasis on development of fundamental skills through hands-on experience with each of the percussion instruments. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1102; MUSI 1212.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: MUSI1102 >= D and MUSI1212 >= D
Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0
Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester, Post Baccalaureate, Post Graduate
Developmental experiences in the pedagogical and administrative skills, and knowledge of literature needed for successful teaching of marching band in secondary schools. Emphasis on teaching marching fundamentals and drill design. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1102; MUSI 1212.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: MUSI1102 >= D and MUSI1212 >= D
Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0
Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester, Post Baccalaureate, Post Graduate
Vocal Methods is a functional course in basic vocal pedagogy for the future music educator. It includes an entry-level study of vocal anatomy and physiology and vocal technique, working with student voices, the differences between adolescent/teen female and male voices, and the changing voice. Further consideration is given to reasonable expectations for such voices, and criteria for selection of vocal music for ensembles. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1102; MUSI 1212.
The study of principles and application of English diction in singing through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet, spoken language drill, and study and recitation of representative song literature. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Offered on alternate years.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0
Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester, Post Baccalaureate, Post Graduate
The study of principles and application of Italian diction in singing through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet, spoken language drill, and study and recitation of representative song literature. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Offered on alternate years.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0
Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester, Post Baccalaureate, Post Graduate
The study of principles and application of German diction in singing through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet, spoken language drill, and study and recitation of representative song literature. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Offered on alternate years. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3511; MUSI 3512.
The study of principles and application of French diction in singing through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet, spoken language drill, and study and recitation of representative song literature. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Offered on alternate years. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3511; MUSI 3512.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: MUSI3511 >= C and MUSI3512 >= C
Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0
Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester, Post Baccalaureate, Post Graduate
This course will introduce its participants to the ideals and components of Orff Schulwerk. Ideals and components that will be addressed include Carl Orff’s philosophy for music education, pedagogical aspects of the Schulwerk, the conceptual framework of the approach and the experiential aspects of the design. May be taken for graduate credit; additional coursework will be required. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1102; MUSI 1212.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: MUSI1102 >= C and MUSI1212 >= C
Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0
Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester, Post Baccalaureate, Post Graduate
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Phase II
This four week clerkship provides an introduction to general neurological problems through direct supervised patient management. The acquisition of basic skills in history taking and physical diagnosis of neurological patients are stressed. Emphasis is placed on the ability to assimilate historical information and physical findings to diagnose an existing neurological lesion. The recognition and management of neurological lesion. The recognition and management of neurological emergencies is included.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 8 Other Contact Hours: 40
Prerequisite: NEUR 5000
This is a patient care elective. The student will have primary care responsibility for a block of neurological inpatients. The student will participate in rounds and conferences and will assist with the diagnostic procedures involving his/her patients. The student will be expected to participate in the on-call rotation with other house staff.
NEUR 5002 - Acting Internship in Adult Neurology at VA Hospital
Prerequisite: NEUR 5000
This is a patient care elective. The student will have primary care responsibility for a block of neurological inpatients. The student will participate in rounds and conferences and will assist with the diagnostic procedures involving his/her patients. The student will be expected to participate in the on-call rotation with other house staff.
NEUR 5003 - Neurology Consult and Clinics Externship
Prerequisite: NEUR 5000
This elective is designed to provide an introduction into decision making in Neurology. The student will attend Adult Neurology Clinics and participate in the direct evaluation of patients. There is ample opportunity to examine and evaluate patients with a wide range of neurological problems. A close working relationship with the neurology attending faculty will allow maximal learning potential.