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2019-2020 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Biology
  

  • BIOL 4120 - Community Field Ecology (4 Credit Hours)


    The study of the ecological world from the community perspective. The student will gain an understanding of the patterns and processes that shape a biological community along with large-scale community phenomena and the factors that influence interactions among species.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (BIOL3000 >= C or BIOL3100 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Biology Lab Fee
    Fee Amount
    40
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • BIOL 4150 - Evolutionary Biology (4 Credit Hours)


    This course is a study of the factors effecting change in the genetic composition of organisms.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (BIOL1108 >= C or BIOL1108 >= K or BIOL1108H >= C or BIO102 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Biology Lab Fee
    Fee Amount
    40
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • BIOL 4420 - Herpetology (4 Credit Hours)


    An examination of amphibians and reptiles with emphasis on their structural and functional characteristics, geographical distribution, relation to the environment, behavior, speciation, and man’s interaction with them.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: BIOL3100 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Biology Lab Fee
    Fee Amount
    40
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • BIOL 4430 - Ornithology (4 Credit Hours)


    A study of taxonomy, ecology, morphology, physiology, behavior and field identification of birds.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: BIOL3100 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Biology Lab Fee
    Fee Amount
    40
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • BIOL 4500 - Ichthyology (4 Credit Hours)


    A treatment of the organ systems, life histories and taxonomic aspects of fishes of southeastern U.S.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: BIOL3100 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Biology Lab Fee
    Fee Amount
    40
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • BIOL 4540 - Marine Ecology (4 Credit Hours)


    The study of the ecological world from the marine perspective. The student will gain an understanding of the patterns and processes that shape marine communities and ecosystems along with the factors that influence interactions among species in the marine environment.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (BIOL3000 >= C or BIOL3100 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Biology Lab Fee
    Fee Amount
    40
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • BIOL 4630 - Reproductive Physiology (4 Credit Hours)


    An investigation of the physiological processes involved with the mammalian and non-mammalian reproductive systems. Topics addressed include embryological development and function of the reproductive system, conception and parturition.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (BIOL1108 >= C or BIOL1108 >= K or BIOL1108H >= C) and CHEM1212 >= C and CHEM1212L >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Biology Lab Fee
    Fee Amount
    40
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • BIOL 4650 - Endocrinology (4 Credit Hours)


    A systematic survey of the mammalian and non-mammalian endocrine systems including properties of hormones, methods of study, and regulation of physiological functions. For Biology majors, this course must be passed with a C or better.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (BIOL1108 >= C or BIOL1108 >= K or BIOL1108H >= C) and CHEM1212 >= C and CHEM1212L >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Biology Lab Fee
    Fee Amount
    40
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • BIOL 4680 - Pathophysiology (3 Credit Hours)


    Pathophysiology’s focus is on pathological conditions encountered in clinical practice across the life span of patients. Emphasis is placed on the regulatory and compensatory mechanisms, signs and symptoms, appropriate diagnostic studies, as well as global concept of treatment as they relate to commonly occurring diseases.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (BIOL1108 >= C or BIOL1108 >= K or BIOL1108H >= C) and CHEM1212 >= C and CHEM1212L >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • BIOL 4700 - Advanced Cell Biology (3 Credit Hours)


    This course will pursue a detailed study of membrane trafficking, the cytoskelton, intracelluar communication, gene expression and cellular differentiation, the cell cycle, and apoptosis. How these processes are regulated at the molecular level will be emphasized.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: BIOL3400 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • BIOL 4720 - Principles of Pharmacology (3 Credit Hours)


    This course will examine the basic principles of drug action including receptor theory, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics. The basic physiology and pathophysiology of several organ systems will be examined, and the mechanisms of action of the most commonly used drugs to treat these conditions will be studied.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (BIOL1108 >= C or BIOL1108 >= K or BIOL1108H >= C) and CHEM1212 >= C and CHEM1212L >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • BIOL 4730 - Immunology (3 Credit Hours)


    Immunology is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of human immune responses. Topics covered include the cells and tissues of the innate and acquired immune systems, recognition of antigen by B & T lymphocytes, development of mature lymphocyte receptors & antibody repertoires, lymphocyte activation and specificity, cell-mediated and humoral immune responses and the immune system in health and disease.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (BIOL3200 >= C or BIOL3400 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • BIOL 4740 - Molecular Pathogenesis (4 Credit Hours)


    This course will be an examination at the molecular level of how bacteria cause disease. Topics include the immune system, sensing and responding to the environment, regulation and function of virulence factors, and antibiotics.Completion of BIOL3500 is strongly recommended.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (BIOL3200 >= C or BIOL3400 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Biology Lab Fee
    Fee Amount
    40
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • BIOL 4750 - Developmental Biology (4 Credit Hours)


    This course will focus on the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying animal development. Additionally, the course will provide students with basic experimental methods and laboratory models used in developmental biology research.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (BIOL3200 >= C or BIOL3400 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Biology Lab Fee
    Fee Amount
    40
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • BIOL 4780 - Molecular Carcinogenesis (3 Credit Hours)


    A variable content course intended to meet the needs and interests of graduate students in selected areas of biology.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (BIOL3200 >= C or BIOL3400 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • BIOL 4950 - Selected Topics (1 TO 10 Credit Hours)


    Designed to treat areas of biology not in the normal curriculum. These courses may include Animal Behavior, Economic Botany, Introduction to Toxicology, Introductory Araneology, Neurobiology, Phycology, Plant Physiology, Principles of Human Physiology, Techniques in Biology and Wildlife and Fisheries Techniques.


    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 10

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (BIOL1108 >= C or BIOL1108 >= K or BIOL1108H >= C)
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Biology Lab Fee
    Fee Amount
    40
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • BIOL 4990 - Undergraduate Research (1 TO 10 Credit Hours)


    An introduction to research problems. Only a single instance of the course taken for 3 or 4 hours may be counted as an elective course in the major. Additional instances of the course taken for 1, 2, 3, or 4 hours may count as upper division electives. Normally offered each semester.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 TO 10

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (BIOL1108 >= C or BIOL1108 >= K or BIOL1108H >= C)
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Biology Lab Fee
    Fee Amount
    40
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • BIOL 6680 - Pathophysiology (3 Credit Hours)


    Pathophysiology’s focus is on pathological conditions encountered in clinical practice across the life span of patients. Emphasis is placed on the regulatory and compensatory mechanisms, signs and symptoms, appropriate diagnostic studies, as well as global concept of treatment as they relate to commonly occurring diseases. Students enrolled for graduate credit will be required to review scientific literature and case studies related to the course topics.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Degree Restrictions: Master of Science
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • BIOL 6683 - Pathophysiology - Advanced Topics (1 Credit Hour)


    This course is intended for graduate students who have completed an appropriate pathophysiology course as an undergraduate. This course reviews scientific literature and case studies in pathophysiology.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: BIOL4680 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Degree Restrictions: Master of Science
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • BIOL 6720 - Principles of Pharmacology (3 Credit Hours)


    This course will examine the basic principles of drug action including receptor theory, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. The basic physiology and pathophysiology of several organ systems will be examined, and the mechanisms of action of the most commonly used drugs to treat these conditions will be studied. Students enrolled for graduate credit will be required to review scientific literature and case studies related to course topics.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Science
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • BIOL 6723 - Pathophysiology - Advanced Topics (1 Credit Hour)


    This course is intended for graduate students who have completed an appropriate pharmacology course as an undergraduate. This course reviews scientific literature and case studies in pharmacology.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: BIOL4720 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Degree Restrictions: Master of Science
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • BIOL 6780 - Molecular Carcinogenesis (3 Credit Hours)


    This course will explore the cellular and molecular mechanisms of cancer development by examining the mechanisms of growth regulation of normal vs. neoplastic cells. It will include an examination of the mechanisms that are responsible for maintaining DNA fidelity, signal transduction in cell cycle regulation and apoptosis.Students enrolled for graduate credit will be required to review scientific literature and case studies related to the course topics.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Degree Restrictions: Master of Science
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • BIOL 6783 - Molecular Carcinogenesis - Advanced Topics (1 Credit Hour)


    This course is intended for graduate students who have completed an appropriate carcinogenesis course as an undergraduate. This course reviews scientific literature and case studies in carcinogenesis.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: BIOL4780 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Degree Restrictions: Master of Science
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • BIOL 6950 - Selected Topics (1 TO 4 Credit Hours)


    A variable content course intended to meet the needs and interests of graduate students in selected areas of biology. In selected areas of biology we will remove the forty dollar lab fee.


    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 4

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 98
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Biology Lab Fee
    Fee Amount
    40
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • BIOL 6990 - Biological Research (1 TO 4 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to provide 1-4 hours of academic credit for graduate students engaged in research activities in the Department of Biology. Prerequisite(s): Graduate status and permission of instructor.


    Lab Hours: 1 TO 4

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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Biomedical Bioclinical Seminar
  

  • BMBS 5201 - Bioclinical Seminar I (2 Credit Hours)


    Clinical case histories and reports appropriate to the basic science courses currently or previously taught and correlated to the students’ level of clinical expertise will be provided to the class. One group will present a case study to the rest of the class, followed by a class discussion/Q/A session. Both basic and clinical science faculty moderators will be present for the entire seminar.


    Lecture Hours: 28

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


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  • BMBS 5302 - Bioclinical Seminar II (2 Credit Hours)


    This is primarily a literature-based course and students should utilize credible search engines (e.g., PubMed) to prepare for each case. In addition, they can utilize their textbooks and notes in courses completed prior to this course.


    Lecture Hours: 28

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


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  • BMBS 5403 - Bioclinical Seminar III (1 Credit Hour)


    Clinical case histories and reports appropriate to the biomedical and clinical science courses currently or previously taught, and correlated to the students’ level of clinical expertise, will be provided to the class. One group will present a case study to the rest of the class, followed by a class discussion session. Faculty moderators will be present for the entire seminar.


    Lecture Hours: 18

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


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  • BMBS 5504 - Bioclinical Seminar IV (3 Credit Hours)


    Clinical case histories and reports appropriate to the biomedical and clinical science courses currently or previously taught, and correlated to the students’ level of clinical expertise, will be provided to the class. One group will present a case study to the rest of the class, followed by a class discussion session. Faculty moderators will be present for the entire seminar.


    Lecture Hours: 40

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


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  • BMBS 5605 - Bioclinical Seminar V (4 Credit Hours)


    Clinical case histories and reports appropriate to the biomedical and clinical science courses currently or previously taught, and correlated to the students’ level of clinical expertise, will be provided to the class. One group will present a case study to the rest of the class, followed by a class discussion session. Faculty moderators will be present for the entire seminar.


    Lecture Hours: 66

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


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  • BMBS 5706 - Bioclinical Seminar VI (2 Credit Hours)


    Clinical case histories and reports appropriate to the biomedical and clinical science courses currently or previously taught, and correlated to the students’ level of clinical expertise, will be provided to the class. One group will present a case study to the rest of the class, followed by a class discussion session. Faculty moderators will be present for the entire seminar.


    Other Contact Hours: 24

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


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  • BMBS 5807 - Bioclinical Seminar VII (2 Credit Hours)


    Clinical case histories and reports appropriate to the biomedical and clinical science courses currently or previously taught, and correlated to the students’ level of clinical expertise, will be provided to the class. One group will present a case study to the rest of the class, followed by a class discussion session. Faculty moderators will be present for the entire seminar.


    Lecture Hours: 24

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


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Biomedical Cranio Complex
  

  • BMCC 5201 - Craniofacial Complex (10 Credit Hours)


    The course provides students with the foundation and up-to-date knowledge of the development and functional anatomy of the craniofacial complex. The course of craniofacial complex also presents anatomical basis of common clinical problems that affect the craniofacial complex, prenatal and postnatal insults to the development of human craniofacial complex and how these lead to abnormalities that require treatment. In addition, the course describes the basics of advanced imaging in the form of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), explain important challenging concepts in dental radiography, and provides students with anatomical basis of interpretation of normal and pathological radiological features. Lectures correlate the development and anatomy of the craniofacial complex to clinical problems, and also tie the regional approach of laboratory anatomy to systemic physiological anatomy. Students dissect the head region and the superficial and deep structures of the neck region. Models and movies of prosected materials supplement the cadaver dissection.


    Lecture Hours: 153

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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Biomedical Cardiovascular
  

  • BMCR 5301 - Cardiovascular & Renal Systems (5 Credit Hours)


    This course emphasizes the anatomical organization and pathological disorders of Cardiovascular and Renal systems. Dissection, models and movies of prospected material are used to study the human body on a systemic basis. Pathologic disorders, congenital anomalies and neoplastic entities, are presented. Clinicopathologic correlations along with case-based scenarios are emphasized. For this purpose, some clinical problems will be provided for discussion in the lecture room. Students are encouraged to read the clinical case and try to answer the questions before they attend the lecture.


    Lecture Hours: 74

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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Biomedical Dental & Medical
  

  • BMDM 5601 - Frontiers in Dental/Medical Science I (1 Credit Hour)


    Cutting edge topics of relevance to dentistry and medicine will be highlighted through presentation of recent basic, translational and clinical research. Each session will be followed by a discussion of the topic and its impact on dental practice.


    Lecture Hours: 22

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • BMDM 5702 - Frontiers in Dental/Medical Science II (1 Credit Hour)


    Cutting edge topics of relevance to dentistry and medicine will be highlighted through presentation of recent basic, translational and clinical research. Each session will be followed by a discussion of the topic and its impact on dental practice.


    Lecture Hours: 21

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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Biomedical Endocrine
  

  • BMEN 5201 - Endocrine System (3 Credit Hours)


    This is a course designed to present the endocrine system to dental students covering the histology, gross anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology of the system, with special emphasis on concepts and principles related to dental practice. While the course discusses the endocrine system to provide dental students with integrated knowledge of the functional systems of the human body, it also covers specific topics unique to dental practice such as, pregnancy gingivitis, dental complications of diabetes and the relationship between calcium homeostasis and alveolar bone loss.


    Lecture Hours: 56

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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Biomedical Foundations
  

  • BMFN 5101 - Biomedical Foundations I (4 Credit Hours)


    Cutting edge topics of relevance to dentistry and medicine will be highlighted through presentation of recent basic, translational and clinical research. Each session will be followed by a discussion of the topic and its impact on dental practice.


    Lecture Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • BMFN 5102 - Biomedical Foundations II (4 Credit Hours)


    This course presents lectures on microbiology and immunology including microbial physiology, metabolism, genetics, Pharmacology and mechanisms of pathogenesis and basic principles of immunology and immunological responses. Further, current materials presented in this course will provide information concerning the fundamental processes of the oral micro flora and the underlying principles of host defense which are critical to the students in dental medicine and dentistry in general.


    Lecture Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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Biomedical Gastro & Hepato
  

  • BMGH 5301 - Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Systems (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to present the histology, gross anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology of the gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary system to dental students, with special emphasis on relevance to dental practice.


    Lecture Hours: 40

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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Biomedical Hematopoietic
  

  • BMHS 5401 - Hematopoietic System (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is a comprehensive study of the hematopoietic system, including the development, structure and function of the hematopoietic system cells and tissues, and the associated abnormalities. Students will learn about the roles of bone marrow, thymus, spleen and liver in the production and function of blood cells, as well as the clotting system. The use of blood transfusions, tissue transplantation and laboratory methods for measuring hematopoietic system functions is presented. These topics are followed by discussion of clinically important disorders of blood cells, hemostasis, and hematopoietic organs, including deficiencies and neoplasias, and the pharmacologic management of conditions pertaining to this system. In order to enhance understanding of the system and the clinical implications of abnormalities for dental patients, students will apply didactic information in case-based seminars that emphasize oral and maxillofacial manifestations. The Bioclinical seminar (BMBS 5413) will be also be used for analysis of cases relevant to the topics covered in BMHS 5401.


    Lecture Hours: 38

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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Biomedical Host Defenses
  

  • BMHD 5101 - Host Defense, Pathogenesis & Management of Infection (5 Credit Hours)


    This course presents lectures on microbiology, immunology and pharmacology. Mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis, clinical features and diagnosis of bacterial, viral, rickettsial, and mycotic infections, particularly those that present with oral manifestations are discussed, along with host immunological responses and infection control. The students will be provided with a working understanding of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics of antimicrobials as applied to dental practice.


    Lecture Hours: 5

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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Biomedical Musculoskeletal
  

  • BMMS 5301 - Integumentary & Musculoskeletal Systems I (2 Credit Hours)


    The course provides students with the basis of knowledge related to the anatomical organization, physiology and pathology of the skin and musculo-skeletal system. This course provides lectures, laboratories and clinical conferences on the histology, anatomy and pathology of the skin and musculo-skeletal system with highlighting the Physiology related to this system. This course provides dental students with an integrated knowledge of the functional systems with a special emphasis placed on concepts and principles specifically related to dental practice. In addition, the course include Lectures correlate the anatomy and pathology of the musculo-skeletal system to clinical problems, and also tie the regional approach of laboratory anatomy to systemic physiological anatomy. Students dissect the back region, axilla and upper extremities. Models, movies and X-rays of prosected materials supplement the cadaver dissection. Scope: Anatomy, histology, physiology and pathology related to skin and musculo-skeletal system.


    Lecture Hours: 24

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • BMMS 5402 - Integumentary & Musculoskeletal Systems II (2 Credit Hours)


    The course provides students with the basis of knowledge related to the anatomical organization, physiology and pathology of the skin and musculo-skeletal system. This course provides lectures, laboratories and clinical conferences on the histology, anatomy and pathology of the skin and musculo-skeletal system with highlighting the Physiology related to this system. This course provides dental students with an integrated knowledge of the functional systems with a special emphasis placed on concepts and principles specifically related to dental practice. In addition, the course include Lectures correlate the anatomy and pathology of the musculo-skeletal system to clinical problems, and also tie the regional approach of laboratory anatomy to systemic physiological anatomy. Students dissect the back region, axilla and upper extremities. Models, movies and X-rays of prosected materials supplement the cadaver dissection. Scope: Anatomy, histology, physiology and pathology related to skin and musculo-skeletal system.


    Lecture Hours: 28

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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Biomedical Nerv Sys & Neur
  

  • BMNN 5101 - Nervous System & Neuroscience I (4 Credit Hours)


    This course presents the basic structure and function of the nervous system through lectures and laboratories. This is an integrated course aimed at the study of the structure and function of the Nervous System. It will include selected subjects from Neuroembryology, Neurocytology, Neurophysiology, Neuropathology, Neurology and Neuropharmacology.


    Lecture Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • BMNN 5102 - Nervous System & Neuroscience II (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is dedicated to central nervous system (CNS) pharmacology. It includes discussion of pharmacological properties of medications that are indicated for the management of pain and anxiety in dentistry and prescription writing exercises for such medications. Further, pharmacological management of chronic orofacial pain disorders will be discussed. In addition, pharmacological properties of medications that are used for treatment of seizure disorders, depression and psychiatric disorders as well as treatment of Parkinsonism will be covered in this course. Other topics includes drug abuse, CNS stimulants and pharmacological properties of general anesthetic agents.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.

Biomedical Nutrition
  

  • BMNT 5101 - Nutrition and Community Health (5 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to provide all entering first year dental students with the introduction and overview of basic concepts in health promotion and community health. In this course, current USDA nutrition guidelines are discussed, various aspects of nutritional ounseling with patients are addressed. Major nutritional problems encountered in the clinical practice of dentistry are discussed. A philosophy of wellness emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention as an integral component of dental practice. A total of 28 ours of lectures, seminar and community service activities are provided so the at students will gain the necessary knowledge and skill regarding the philosophy, modalities, rationale and evaluation of oral health promotion and disease prevention activities in community and public health.


    Lecture Hours: 5

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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Biomedical Oral Microenviron
  

  • BMOM 5101 - Introduction to the Oral Microenvironment (5 Credit Hours)


    In this module, the student will learn the microscopic structure of mineralized tissues of the oral cavity and how the structure reflects on the oral micro-environment.


    Lecture Hours: 5

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.

Biomedical Respiratory
  

  • BMRS 5301 - Respiratory System (3 Credit Hours)


    In this module, the student will learn the essential histology, gross anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology of the respiratory system with special emphasis placed on dental relevance.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.

Biomedical Science
  

  • BIOM 8011 - Responsible Conduct of Research (1 Credit Hour)


    Course will provide an overview, via lecture and discussion, of critical issues related to the responsible conduct of research. In addition, it will fulfill the requirements established by the Office of Research Integrity and the Public Health Service for ensuring that PHS-supported researchers are provided adequate instruction in conducting responsible research and ensuring integrity of the research record.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • BIOM 8012 - Scientific Communications (1 Credit Hour)


    Course focuses on writing and presentations skills needed for a career in biomedical sciences. It provides basic instruction in writing abstracts, curriculum vitae, and grant applications as well as how to organize and give oral scientific presentations. Also covered are basic aspects related to teaching skills needed in the biomedical classroom and laboratory.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • BIOM 8021 - Biochemistry and Gene Regulation (5 Credit Hours)


    One semester course includes metabolism: enzyme structure, kinetics and mechanisms: RNA, DNA, and protein biogenesis: DNA repair and recombination; cell cycle control, cancer genetics. Classroom time includes lectures, discussion, and demonstrations using traditional and alternative teaching methods.


    Lecture Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • BIOM 8022 - Molecular Cell Biology (5 Credit Hours)


    One semester course focuses on the study of the cell as the fundamental structural and functional unit of which all living organisms are constructed. Cell biology serves as a bridge between molecular biology, basic biochemistry, physiology, and morphology at the gross anatomical level and is increasingly a principal area of focus for biomedical research. In this course, the properties of cells are analyzed initially by viewing the structural organization, functional interactions, and biogenesis of cellular components with particular emphasis on understanding of processes involved in regulating the specific composition and interactions of cellular organelles. This understanding forms a basis for the subsequent consideration of cell-cell interactions at the cellular and the tissue level.


    Lecture Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • BIOM 8030 - Experimental Therapeutics (2 Credit Hours)


    Analysis of concepts and methods used in the discovery and validation of biomedical therapeutics.


    Lecture Hours: 25 Other Contact Hours: 5

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (COGS8021 or BIOM8021 and COGS8022 or BIOM8021)
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • BIOM 8033 - Integrated Systems Biology (6 Credit Hours)


    One semester course includes basic anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology of all the organ systems. Special topics also covered include integrated biosystems and feedback, physiological genomics, modern drug discovery, and hot research topics. Classroom time includes lectures, discussion, and demonstrations using traditional and alternative teaching methods.


    Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • BIOM 8040 - Introduction to Faculty Research (2 Credit Hours)


    An introduction to all research topics currently being conducted by biomedical sciences graduate faculty.


    Other Contact Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • BIOM 8050 - Introduction to Research I (2 Credit Hours)


    Individualized instruction in research or core laboratories. Students should master at least one laboratory technique and become familiar with the various activities of the laboratories.


    Lab Hours: 10

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • BIOM 8060 - Introduction to Research II (4 Credit Hours)


    Individualized instruction in two research or core laboratories. For each laboratory, students should master at least one laboratory technique and become familiar with the various activities of the laboratory. Students will spend half of the semester in each laboratory.


    Lab Hours: 10

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Prerequisites: (COGS8050 >= C or BIOM8050 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • BIOM 8080 - Neuroscience I (4 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisites: For PhD students: Satisfactory completion of SGS 8022 Molecular Cell Biology is required. For MD/PhD students: Satisfactory completion of first two years of medical school is required. Neuroscience I will cover the cell and molecular biology of neurons and synapses, motor systems, somatosensory, vision, audition, chemical senses, tastes and olfaction, glia and neuroimmunology, regulatory, autonomic and neuroendocrine systems.


    Lecture Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (COGS8022 >= C or BIOM8022 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • BIOM 8090 - Fundamentals of Genomic Medicine (2 Credit Hours)


    This course will provide a theoretical framework for understanding the fundamental concepts of mammalian genetics, functional genomics and bioinformatics as well as advanced technical and biological tools used in today’s biomedical research environment. The course will provide lectures on a wide range of classical and modern topics such as classical genetics, linkage analysis, genetic mapping, positional cloning, genomics, and bioinformatics. The focus of the course will be to understand the experimental identification of genes responsible for disease and modern applications of genomics to understanding biological processes as well as their impact on modern medicine.


    Lecture Hours: 30

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (COGS8021 or BIOM8021 and COGS8022 or BIOM8022)
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • BIOM 8120 - Cardiovascular Physiology and Pharmacology (3 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the first year biomedical sciences core curriculum, or permission of the course director. Integrative study of the cardiovascular system and how drugs are used to treat cardiovascular disease. Cardiac, vascular and renal physiology will be studied in detail, and also will be integrated into an overall scheme for control of the circulation. The use of drugs as cardiovascular research tools also will be interwoven into this approach.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • BIOM 8130 - Scientific Grant Writing (1 Credit Hour)


    Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the first year biomedical sciences core curriculum, or permission of the course director. Practical course on grant writing. Specific steps in writing a grant application, from the hypothesis and specific steps through the final product, are presented and discussed as the student writes an application that will be submitted to a granting agency.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • BIOM 8215 - Fundamentals of Oncology I (2 Credit Hours)


    Covers fundamental aspects of cancer biology with emphasis on the etiology, natural history, epidemiology of cancer, host-tumor relationships, immunobiology and principles of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.


    Lecture Hours: 25 Other Contact Hours: 5

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (COGS8021 or BIOM8021 and COGS8022 or BIOM8021)
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • BIOM 8230 - Biology of Proteins in Disease (2 Credit Hours)


    Advanced study of protein function in cell biology and how this relates to the pathogenesis of disease.


    Lecture Hours: 25 Other Contact Hours: 5

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (COGS8021 or BIOM8021 and COGS8022 or BIOM8022 or SGSS8021 and SGSS8022)
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • BIOM 8240 - Introduction to Immunology and Infectious Disease (2 Credit Hours)


    Basic instruction on fundamentals of immunology, microbiology, and virology.


    Lecture Hours: 25 Other Contact Hours: 5

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (COGS8021 or BIOM8021 and COGS8022 or BIOM8022)
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • BIOM 9210 - Investigation of a Problem (1 TO 12 Credit Hours)


    The student works with individual faculty members on a specific investigative research problem. This provides an introduction to analytical techniques and the scientific method in action. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the first two semesters of the biomedical sciences core curriculum or permission of the course director.


    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DPHIL_UNDCL-Biomedical Sciences Undeclared Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study


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  • BIOM 9500 - Current Topics in Translational Medicine Research (1 Credit Hour)


    Instruction on how to evaluate reports in the current translational medicine literature.


    Other Contact Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


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  • GRAD 8011 - Responsible Conduct of Research (1 Credit Hour)


    Course will provide an overview, via lecture and discussion, of critical issues related to the responsible conduct of research. In addition, it will fulfill the requirements established by the Office of Research Integrity and the Public Health Service for ensuring that PHS-supported researchers are provided adequate instruction in conducting responsible research and ensuring integrity of the research record.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • GRAD 8012 - Scientific Communications (1 Credit Hour)


    Course focuses on writing and presentations skills needed for a career in biomedical sciences. It provides basic instruction in writing abstracts, curriculum vitae, and grant applications as well as how to organize and give oral scientific presentations. Also covered are basic aspects related to teaching skills needed in the biomedical classroom and laboratory.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • GRAD 8021 - Biochemistry and Gene Regulation (5 Credit Hours)


    One semester course includes metabolism: enzyme structure, kinetics and mechanisms: RNA, DNA, and protein biogenesis: DNA repair and recombination; cell cycle control, cancer genetics. Classroom time includes lectures, discussion, and demonstrations using traditional and alternative teaching methods.


    Lecture Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • GRAD 8022 - Molecular Cell Biology (5 Credit Hours)


    One semester course focuses on the study of the cell as the fundamental structural and functional unit of which all living organisms are constructed. Cell biology serves as a bridge between molecular biology, basic biochemistry, physiology, and morphology at the gross anatomical level and is increasingly a principal area of focus for biomedical research. In this course, the properties of cells are analyzed initially by viewing the structural organization, functional interactions, and biogenesis of cellular components with particular emphasis on understanding of processes involved in regulating the specific composition and interactions of cellular organelles. This understanding forms a basis for the subsequent consideration of cell-cell interactions at the cellular and the tissue level.


    Lecture Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • GRAD 8030 - Experimental Therapuetics (2 Credit Hours)


    Analysis of concepts and methods used in the discovery and validation of biomedical therapeutics.


    Lecture Hours: 25 Other Contact Hours: 5

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • GRAD 8033 - Integrated Systems Biomedics (6 Credit Hours)


    One semester course includes basic anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology of all the organ systems. Special topics also covered include integrated biosystems and feedback, physiological genomics, modern drug discovery, and hot research topics. Classroom time includes lectures, discussion, and demonstrations using traditional and alternative teaching methods.


    Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • GRAD 8040 - Introduction to Faculty Research (2 Credit Hours)


    An introduction to all research topics currently being conducted by biomedical sciences graduate faculty.


    Other Contact Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • GRAD 8050 - Introduction to Research I (2 Credit Hours)


    Individualized instruction in research or core laboratories. Students should master at least one laboratory technique and become familiar with the various activities of the laboratories.


    Lab Hours: 10

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • GRAD 8060 - Introduction to Research II (4 Credit Hours)


    Individualized instruction in research or core laboratories. Students should master at least one laboratory technique and become familiar with the various activities of the laboratories.


    Lab Hours: 10

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Prerequisites: GRAD8050 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • GRAD 8080 - Neuroscience I (4 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisites: For PhD students: Satisfactory completion of GRAD 8022 Molecular Cell Biology is required. For MD/PhD students: Satisfactory completion of first two years of medical school is required. Neuroscience I will cover the cell and molecular biology of neurons and synapses, motor systems, somatosensory, vision, audition, chemical senses, tastes and olfaction, glia and neuroimmunology, regulatory, autonomic and neuroendocrine systems.


    Lecture Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: GRAD8022 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • GRAD 8090 - Fundamentals of Genomic Medicine (2 Credit Hours)


    This course will provide a theoretical framework for understanding the fundamental concepts of mammalian genetics, functional genomics and bioinformatics as well as advanced technical and biological tools used in today’s biomedical research environment. The course will provide lectures on a wide range of classical and modern topics such as classical genetics, linkage analysis, genetic mapping, positional cloning, genomics, and bioinformatics. The focus of the course will be to understand the experimental identification of genes responsible for disease and modern applications of genomics to understanding biological processes as well as their impact on modern medicine


    Lecture Hours: 30

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: GRAD8012 >= C and GRAD8022 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • GRAD 8120 - Cardiovascular Physiology and Pharmacology (3 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the first year biomedical sciences core curriculum, or permission of the course director. Integrative study of the cardiovascular system and how drugs are used to treat cardiovascular disease. Cardiac, vascular and renal physiology will be studied in detail, and also will be integrated into an overall scheme for control of the circulation. The use of drugs as cardiovascular research tools also will be interwoven into this approach.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • GRAD 8130 - Scientific Grant Writing (1 Credit Hour)


    Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the first year biomedical sciences core curriculum, or permission of the course director. Practical course on grant writing. Specific steps in writing a grant application, from the hypothesis and specific steps through the final product, are presented and discussed as the student writes an application that will be submitted to a granting agency.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • GRAD 8210 - Fundamentals of Oncology I (4 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the first year biomedical sciences core curriculum, or permission of the course director. As the first semester of a two-semester course sequence, this course covers fundamental aspects of cancer biology with emphasis on the etiology of cancer, natural history of neoplasia, epidemiology of human malignancies, host-tumor relationships, immunobiology and principles of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • GRAD 8215 - Fundamentals of Oncology I (2 Credit Hours)


    Covers fundamental aspects of cancer biology with emphasis on the etiology, natural history, epidemiology of cancer, host-tumor relationships, immunobiology and principles of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.


    Lecture Hours: 25 Other Contact Hours: 5

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: GRAD8021 >= C and GRAD8022 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • GRAD 8230 - Biology of Proteins in Disease (2 Credit Hours)


    Advanced study of protein function in cell biology and how this relates to the pathogenesis of disease.


    Lecture Hours: 25

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: GRAD8021 >= C and GRAD8022 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • GRAD 8240 - Introduction to Immunology and Infectious Disease (2 Credit Hours)


    Basic instruction on fundamentals of immunology, microbiology, and virology.


    Lecture Hours: 25 Other Contact Hours: 5

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: GRAD8021 >= C and GRAD8022 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • GRAD 9210 - Investigation of a Problem (1 TO 12 Credit Hours)


    The student works with individual faculty members on a specific investigative research problem. This provides an introduction to analytical techniques and the scientific method in action. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the first two semesters of the biomedical sciences core curriculum or permission of the course director.


    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DPHIL_UNDCL-Biomedical Sciences Undeclared Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.

Business Administration
  

  • BUSA 1105 - Introduction to Business and Professional Skills (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed as an introduction to business for first and second year business and non-business students to learn about different business functions, career opportunities, and successful business people and organizations. Major concepts include the competitive business environment, business ethics, business communication, leadership and teamwork skills, and an overview of functional business areas and their related career opportunities. This course will also address professional development topics such as internships, study abroad, ethics and social responsibility. Students will be introduced to the business school faculty, curricula requirements, and professional development opportunities. Guest lecturers for each academic discipline and related industries will contribute to the course and student participation in campus/community activities may be required.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • BUSA 4200 - International Business (3 Credit Hours)


    This course covers all aspects of international business including, but not limited to international politics, culture, economics, finance, technology, marketing, ethical decision-making, strategic planning and management, and human resource development in a global environment.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (MGMT3500 >= C or BUS363 >= C or MGT363 >= C) and (MKTG3700 >= C or MKT353 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • BUSA 4950 - Selected Topics (3 Credit Hours)


    A course and/or directed study of a major issue, practice, or problem in the area of business administration. Content to be decided based on needs and professional objectives of students and the experience and availability of faculty. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • BUSA 4960 - Undergraduate Internship (3 Credit Hours)


    An internship is a service learning experience based on an institution or agency, emphasizing the completion of a specific task and the acquisition of specific knowledge and skills under the supervision of the university and the cooperating institution or agency. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Hull College of Business.


    Other Contact Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum


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  • BUSA 4990 - Undergraduate Research (1 TO 3 Credit Hours)


    Faculty supervised research on a business topic of interest to the student or faculty supervisor. Research agreement must be made between students and faculty member prior to enrolling in the course. A minimum of three hours of work per week for each semester hour of credit.


    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 3
    Schedule Type: Independent Study


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  • BUSA 5000 - Analytical Tools for Executive Decision Making (5 Credit Hours)


    This course introduces a number of quantitative models and tools that are commonly used for managerial decision making. The emphasis of this course is on the applications of these quantitative models and tools to business problems arising in diverse industries and functional areas including operations, finance, and marketing. The course will introduce subject matter in macro and micro-economic theory, finance, accounting information, and statistical inference as it relates to executive level decision making.


    Lecture Hours: 5

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: MBA Program Restrictions: 1MBA-Master of Bus. Administration
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • BUSA 5001 - Executive Management Foundations (4 Credit Hours)


    This course examines business from the perspective of an executive management team. The emphasis will be on planning, leading, organizing, and controlling in order to effectively manage organizations in a dynamic environment. The legal, ethical, competitive, and market forces in which firms operate also will be examined. The operational use of strategic decision making will be introduced in the context of strategic and tactical marketing, management, and production decision making.


    Lecture Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: MBA Program Restrictions: 1MBA-Master of Bus. Administration
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • BUSA 6950 - Current Issues in Business Administration (3 Credit Hours)


    A variable content course individually designed to meet the needs, interests, and professional objectives of students in the MBA Program.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Major Restrictions: MBA Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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Business Ethics Foundations
  

  • BEFD 5101 - Business Ethics Foundations I (3 Credit Hours)


    Being able to draw on a range of resources including professional codes, regulatory law, business principles, and ethical theories is essential to development professional behaviors. These resources will pertain to academic environment, patient care, practice management, and research. Each of the Business and Ethics Foundations courses will give students tools to guide judgment and action for complex, novel, ethically arguable, divisive, or of public concern. Specific topics for Business and Ethics Foundations I will focus on American College of Dentists Core Values, Ethics Principles, and ethical decision making exercises as well as wellness and resiliency. These concepts will be delivered through the use of online and live presentations, as well as assignments such as reading assignments, games, polls, surveys and discussions.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • BEFD 5202 - Business Ethics Foundations II (1 Credit Hour)


    Being able to draw on a range of resources including professional codes, regulatory law, business principles, and ethical theories is essential to development professional behaviors. These resources will pertain to academic environment, patient care, practice management, and research. Each of the Business and Ethics Foundations courses will give students tools to guide judgment and action for complex, novel, ethically arguable, divisive, or of public concern. Specific topics for Business and Ethics Foundations II will introduce business concepts such as budgeting, finance, scheduling, and retirement planning and will continue on leadership development. These concepts will be delivered through the use of online and live presentations, as well as assignments such as reading assignments, games, polls, surveys and discussions.


    Lecture Hours: 22

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • BEFD 5303 - Business Ethics Foundations III (1 Credit Hour)


    Being able to draw on a range of resources including professional codes, regulatory law, business principles, and ethical theories is essential to development professional behaviors. These resources will pertain to academic environment, patient care, practice management, and research. Each of the Business and Ethics Foundations courses will give students tools to guide judgment and action for complex, novel, ethically arguable, divisive, or of public concern. Specific topics for Business and Ethics Foundations III will focus on business, ethical, and leadership concepts. These concepts will be delivered through the use of online and live presentations, as well as assignments such as reading assignments, games, polls, surveys and discussions.


    Lecture Hours: 20

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • BEFD 5504 - Business Ethics Foundations IV (1 Credit Hour)


    Being able to draw on a range of resources including professional codes, regulatory law, business principles, and ethical theories is essential to development professional behaviors. These resources will pertain to academic environment, patient care, practice management, and research. Each of the Business and Ethics Foundations courses will give students tools to guide judgment and action for complex, novel, ethically arguable, divisive, or of public concern. Specific topics for Business and Ethics Foundations IV will focus on development of leadership skill and practice management. These concepts will be delivered through the use of online and live presentations, as well as assignments such as reading assignments, games, polls, surveys and discussions.


    Lecture Hours: 20

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • BEFD 5605 - Business Ethics Foundations V (3 Credit Hours)


    Being able to draw on a range of resources including professional codes, regulatory law, business principles, and ethical theories is essential to development professional behaviors. These resources will pertain to academic environment, patient care, practice management, and research. Each of the Business and Ethics Foundations courses will give students tools to guide judgment and action for complex, novel, ethically arguable, divisive, or of public concern. Specific topics for Business and Ethics Foundations V will focus on development of leadership skills and practice management. These concepts will be delivered through the use of online and live presentations, as well as assignments such as reading assignments, games, polls, surveys and discussions.


    Lecture Hours: 43

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • BEFD 5706 - Business Ethics Foundations VI (1 Credit Hour)


    Being able to draw on a range of resources including professional codes, regulatory law, business principles, and ethical theories is essential to development professional behaviors. These resources will pertain to academic environment, patient care, practice management, and research. Each of the Business and Ethics Foundations courses will give students tools to guide judgment and action for complex, novel, ethically arguable, divisive, or of public concern. Specific topics will focus on applying leadership skills and practice management as well as presentations of the Capstone projects. These concepts will be delivered through the use of online and live presentations, as well as assignments such as reading assignments, games, polls, surveys and discussions.


    Lecture Hours: 17

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • BEFD 5807 - Business Ethics Foundations VI (1 Credit Hour)


    Being able to draw on a range of resources including professional codes, regulatory law, business principles, and ethical theories is essential to development professional behaviors. These resources will pertain to academic environment, patient care, practice management, and research. Each of the Business and Ethics Foundations courses will give students tools to guide judgment and action for complex, novel, ethically arguable, divisive, or of public concern. Specific topics for Business and Ethics Foundations VI will focus on applying leadership skills and practice management as well as presentations of the Capstone projects. These concepts will be delivered through the use of online and live presentations, as well as assignments such as reading assignments, games, polls, surveys and discussions.


    Lecture Hours: 17

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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