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Methods and techniques for installing, configuring, providing enterprise infrastructure, and securing server systems and networks. Intended to provide technology managers with hands-on ‘active learning’ with key technologies, but with a focus on illuminating common vectors of technology compromise and methods for preventing, detecting, and correcting compromised systems.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Major Restrictions: Info Security Management, MBA Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
AIST 6410 - Data Management: Databases, Informatics, Data Science
Exposes students to concepts and techniques of managing databases (relational and ‘no SQL’), informatics (processing data for storage and retrieval), and data science (processes and systems to extract knowledge or insights from data)
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Major Restrictions: Info Security Management, MBA Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
Provides, along with AIST 6515, a foundation in security of information systems as articulated by (ISC)2 in its Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) common body of knowledge. The two course sequence is also a preparation the internationally recognized CISSP certification exam.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Major Restrictions: Info Security Management, MBA Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
Provides, along with AIST 6510, a foundation in security of information systems as articulated by (ISC)2 in its Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) common body of knowledge. The two course sequence is also a preparation the internationally recognized CISSP certification exam.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: AIST6510 >= C
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Major Restrictions: Info Security Management, MBA Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
The application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and evidence-based practice to specific pathophysiological conditions - includes nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation. Case studies and simulation will be used to integrate and apply to clinical nutrition.
This is a case‑oriented course designed to teach the effective use of accounting systems and accounting data in organizational planning, control and decision making. The focus is on how to use measurement and management systems for value creation in a business organization.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Major Restrictions: MBA Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
This course consists of analyzing cases on actual companies to provide the student with an in-depth analysis of managerialcost concepts and techniques required for developing, analyzing, and interpreting information for organizational planning and control. Each student will have to prepare a paper comparing the cost structure of two companies from the same industry selected by the instructor. Students who have successfully completed ACCT 4322 may not take this course for credit.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Major Restrictions: MBA Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
This course presents an overview of federal tax law for corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts, with an emphasis on tax research. The course also includes a corporate tax return project. Students who have successfully completed ACCT 4332 may not take this course for credit.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Major Restrictions: MBA Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
The emphasis of this course is on the application of accounting theory to business combinations and international operations. Partnership accounting will also be examined. This course also includes a term project on accounting for international operations. Students who have successfully completed ACCT 4370 may not take this course for credit.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Major Restrictions: MBA Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
ACCT 6380 - Governmental and Institutional Accounting
The emphasis of this course is on accounting for state and local governments. The accounting requirements and processes for hospitals, universities, and other not-for-profit organizations are also examined. This course also includes a paper comparing not-for-profit organizations within the same industry. Students who have successfully completed ACCT 4380 may not take this course for credit.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Major Restrictions: MBA Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
Identification of a research project including the literature evaluation and review of current evidence in the profession. Resources to conduct a course of scholarly investigation is initiated. Examination of findings and the significance for practice is included.
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate MHS program.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2
College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science, MHSMD_MDOS-Medical Dosimetry, MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
Investigation of qualitative, quantitative, and applied statistical methods for clinical and professional studies or projects. Application of evidence based research and completion of HAC proposals and approval processes. Emphasis is placed on ethical and procedural requirements for responsible research/scholarship.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 2nd semester MHS courses or permission from the Chair.
Development of a scholarly research process including the HAC approvals.
Engagement in an active scholarly pursuit. Research methods and applications are included.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 3rd semester MHS coursework; or permission of Chair.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
Credit Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4
Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy
Assists healthcare practitioners in applying the body of knowledge related to adult learning to settings in which they will be teaching and practicing. Helps students analyze theories of adult learning, learning needs, goals, strategies and evaluation plans suitable for the adult learner.
Prerequisites: Admission to Physician Assistant Program or permission of instructor
Basic concepts in human physiology will be presented in lecture and case study format.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy, MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant
This course will present an overview of topics concerning healthcare delivery in the United States and internationally with a primary focus on the evolution of the U.S. healthcare system.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2
College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences
CAHS 7120 - Interprofessional Education and Practice I
This course will introduce the practice of interprofessional collaborative process (IP) based on the “Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice”. These core competencies include: collaboration, communication, values and ethics in an IP setting. Outcomes include increasing knowledge, skills/behaviors and clarifying attitudes and beliefs.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 2
CAHS 7125 - Interprofessional Education and Practice II
This course will continue the discussion on interprofessional collaborative practice with a focus on developing the skills and behaviors related to team collaboration, communication, and ethical decision-making to maximize patient care outcomes.
Students will apply research design and research methodologies and the statistical procedures used to complete a research project. Students will have a hands-on experience in using software such as SPSS to analyze and interpret data and improve research writing skills.
Prerequisite: MHS program enrollment
Introduction to current critical issues impacting allied health science; the role of the allied health professional within the healthcare system and its relationship to other healthcare disciplines. The students will be expected to perform critical evaluations of clinical cases and/or scientific papers and additional advanced practice competencies in related content area.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1
College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science, MHSMD_MDOS-Medical Dosimetry Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
Completion of scholarly work that includes the application of research that affects practice and the provision of occupational therapy services.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the 4th semester MHS courses or permission of the chair.
Grade Mode: Normal
Credit Hours: 3 TO 6 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 TO TO
College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science, MHSMD_MDOS-Medical Dosimetry, MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester
A study of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and applied neuroscience principles in the promotion of health and wellness and the recovery of illness and/or injury.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of 1st semester MHS courses or permission from the chair.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy
This course is designed to allow students to gain knowledge and skills in an area of special interest. Students will propose clearly defined individual personal learning objectives and learning activities to achieve those objectives which will be approved by their PhD mentor.
CAHS 8012 - Scientific Communication and Commercialization
This course will develop important, concentration specific competencies: (1) communication and interpersonal skills, (2) understand and describe how science produces valuable results for public health and society in general, and (3) understand the basics of patenting and assessing the commercial potential of scientific discoveries.
This course will introduce the research process to entry level PhD students. This encludes exploring the essentials of research from philosophical foundations, to framing the problem and conducting a literature review. Finally numerous study design types and analysis will be covered to provide a foundation for the students future research experiences in the program.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 2
This course is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge related to their area of proposed research that falls outside the current graduate course offerings. This course may be repeated if the topics and objectives are different.
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. It forms the basis or continuation of learning regarding a topic central to the student’s focus within the program.
The student works closely with his/her faculty thesis/dissertation 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, Audit
College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Prerequisites: Graduate admission to MHS; permission of instructor/chair.
Investigation of qualitative, quantitative, and applied statistical methods for clinical and professional studies or projects. Application of evidenced based research and completion of HAC proposals and approval processes. Emphasis is placed on ethical and procedural requirements for responsible research/scholarship.
Prerequisites: Graduate admission to the MHS in OT degree program; permission of Chair or instructor
Successful completion of fourth semester coursework.
Develops the student’s teaching skills in classroom and clinical setting. The overall goal is to enhance the impact the graduate student has on his/her students in attitudes, skills and content knowledge. The student is expected to use content from previous courses such as: curriculum development and measurement and evaluation.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 1 TO 4 Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
To provide the student an opportunity to learn
fundamental methods and experimental design in
research related to cellular biology and anatomy. The
research activities shall have direct relevance to the
clinical interests of the student.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
Credit Hours: 7 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
Goal: To provide an anatomy teaching opportunity for senior medical students who are interested in anatomy, anatomically intensive fields of medicine, and/or academic medicine.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 16
ANAT 5005 - Clinical Anatomy and Teaching Skills Elective
Students will:
1. review and expand anatomical knowledge relevant to a chosen field through dissection and independent study
2. confidently teach regional gross anatomy
3. explain the anatomical basis of common clinical findings and clinical practice
4. implement sound pedagogical practices when teaching trainees and communicating with colleagues, including: content expertise, organization, non-verbal communication, providing feedback, and fostering active learning
5. Model professionalism by working together as a team
Essentials of Education is designed for students interested in teaching and assisting in summer courses or those interested in academic medicine. Students will learn from workshop style practical activities and interactions with each other. Topics include how to organize handouts and lectures, recognize and respond to various learning styles, produce coherent lectures for presentation, how to give feedback, and prepare quality exam questions.
In this age of the “hollywood-ized” forensic dramas, this course has been designed to give students a true look at the ever-growing realm of forensic medicine. Participants will trace the path of typical forensic death investigations through the various forensic disciplines that aid in the death investigation. Ultimately, students will obtain a clear picture of the team effort of forensic death investigation and victim identification.
The elective is intended for medical students who want additional in-depth information about current questions in biomedicine. Topics for discussion are linked to current first- and second-year curricula and place an emphasis on review of primary literature and underlying experimental evidence.
Prerequisite: Admission to PA Program
Course Description:
Study of the Anatomy of the Human Body as applicable to Clinical Practice. Lectures, Laboratory and demonstration materials are directed studies.
An in-depth study of the central and peripheral nervous system as related to functional and clinical neurology. Lectures are based on 18 units of the nervous system as covered in the course textbook. Laboratories consist of the study of the surface anatomy of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system. Internal structures of the brain and spinal cord are studied in coronal, sagittal and axial sections, as well as x-rays, CT-scans and MRI series. The second half of the laboratory is devoted to special dissections of nuclei, tracts and other internal structures of the brain and spinal cord.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 6
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester
Introduction to specialized areas of the macroscopic structures of the human body through the use of lectures, laboratory dissection, and demonstrations.
Prerequisite: successful completion of 2nd semester MHS course work or permission of instructor/Chair.
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the first year biomedical sciences core curriculum, or permission of the course director.
This introductory course covers the fundamentals of the visual system including
anatomy and development of the eye, biochemistry, cell biology and physiology of vision, general and ocular pharmacology, immunology and overview of pathology of the eye. This course is team-taught by MCG Vision Discovery Institute faculty.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
This course will offer students an opportunity to familiarize themselves with recent discoveries in vision research and ophthalmic disease. The forums for interaction and learning include: formal journal clubs, ophthalmology grand rounds, the Vision Discovery Institute (VDI) seminar series, and VDI monthly group meetings. The course will include interactive discussions of recently published vision science papers and current research being pursued by the enrolled students. Students will develop their skills in reading the vision research literature critically and in effective presentations of scientific and clinical information. This course is team-taught by MCG Vision Discovery Institute faculty.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Prerequisite: Cell Biology, Biochemistry and/or Gross Anatomy, or permission of the course director.
The microscopic anatomy and development of all human organ systems as well as the cellular biology of various tissues and organs are taught in detail. In addition, early human development and systemic development will be considered in detail. Cellular Biology, as it relates to anatomic structure, will be presented.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester
This course will cover current topics of advanced research in visual information processing. It will focus on a thematic area of research, including, but not limited to neurological deficits in vision, visual prosthesis, 3-D vision, color vision, developemental disorders of vision, commercial aspects of vision, etc. Students will read relevant literature critically and present to fellow students under faculty guidance.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DPHIL_UNDCL-Biomedical Sciences Undeclared Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
This course will cover current progress in all aspects of advanced vision research, including but not limited to, various aspects of eye development, ocular function in healthy vision, ocular disorders, dysfunction and therapies, neurological aspects of vision and visual dysfunction, rehavilitative treatments for low vision, visual prostheses, commercial and societal aspects of vision, etc. Students will read literature relevant to each upcoming seminar in both of the following two monthly seminar series of the Culver VDI: (i) the Culver VDI Group Meeting series and (ii) Culver VDI Distinguished External Speaker Seminar series, and interact with the speaker during the seminar presentation.
ANAT 8080 - Cellular Mechanisms in Development and Disease
This seminar course presents selected topics in the mechanisms underlying development of multi-cellular organisms. Correlations between developmental cell biology and disease/injury responses will be discussed by students and instructors using relevant journal articles.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 2
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
This course will expose graduate students int he department to cutting edge research topics in the field of Cellular Biology. There will be two student-led lectures and discussions each month on a current and/or fundamental topic in cellualr biology including a background discussion on the topic, a discussion of the major research findingd and a discussion of the main conclusions of he paper. This course will help students develop their skills in reading reasearch literature critically and preparing a comprehensive discussion of the paper to their colleagues.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1
Campus Restrictions: Main campus 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.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
Credit Hours: 1 TO 12 Lab Hours: 1 TO TO
Program Restrictions: MS_CLBA-Cellular Biology & Anatomy
ANAT 9010 - Seminar in Cellular Biology and Anatomy
Forum for MCG faculty, visiting faculty, and graduate students to present their research.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
ANAT 9020 - Seminar in Cellular Biology and Anatomy
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Prerequisite: Admission in a graduate program.
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.
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: Cellular Biology & Anatomy Program Restrictions: DPHIL_CLBA-Cellular Biology & Anatomy Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Prerequisite: Permanent assignment to a specific lab with a faculty advisor and a defined research project.
The student works closely with his faculty thesis/dissertation 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 or MS thesis.
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Major Restrictions: Cellular Biology & Anatomy Program Restrictions: DPHIL_CLBA-Cellular Biology & Anatomy Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Prerequisite: ANES 5011 + Acceptance by Chairman of Department of Anesthesiology
The Department of Anesthesiology has an ongoing program in research. This area is available for student participation, depending on the student’s background, and interests, as well as projects that are then current in the department. The student will attend all teaching seminars and conferences. (Dr. Boedeker)
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 7 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
Prerequisite: None
Closely supervised clinical experience in the management of acute and chronic pain. The experience will take place within the structure of the MCG Multidisciplinary Pain Center and the inpatient wards of the Medical College of Georgia Hospital and will include diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain and the treatment of modalities for acute pain. The student will attend all scheduled teaching seminars and conferences. (Dr. Martin and Dr. Finnegan)
Prerequisite: None
The first three weeks of the rotation will focus on respiratory pathophysiology as related to the patients problems and on the appropriate treatment. Specifically the first week involves oxygen, jet nebulizer and chest physiology. The second and third week focus on mechanical ventilation. The last week is reserved for BLS and ACLS certification. (Ms. Pam Rosema, M.H.S.A., R.R.T.)
Prerequisite: Core Curriculum
Goals: To educate and expose students to the general medical principles and management of critically ill surgical patients in the Intensive Care Unit environment.
Objectives: Upon completion of the rotation, the student will have a better understanding of: 1. How to comprehend, apply and evaluate clinical information pertinent to the management of the critically ill. 2. Technical proficiency and skills required to monitor and treat the clinically ill. 3. Professional attitude and behavior needed to properly function in an ICU environment.
Activities: 1. Daily clinical rounds to evaluate clinical conditions, laboratory and radiologic information and psychosocial needs. 2. Education presentations. 3. Participation in procedural interventions.
Assessment: 1. Periodic evaluations of clinical proficiency, technical skills and professional behavior. 2. Comprehensive written examinations.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 40
Must be a SW Regional Campus student
Clinical experience in Anesthesiology at an off campus hospital introducing student to the basic principles of anesthesiology; critical care medicine or pain management and development of basic knowledge for the perioperative management of the patient.
Students will learn about the complex field of Anesthesiology which encompasses fields of medicine and surgery using applied physiology, pharmacology, anatomy and patho-physiology.
ANES 5086 - Elective in Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Students will gain exposure to the field of anesthesiology through visits and shadowing in main operating room, preop holding, post anesthesia care unit, pediatric operating room, OB, critical care, and pain clinic, as well as have some hands on skills labs for intubation and IV placement and two simulation sessions with a high fidelity sim mannequin.
This course examines the origins and cultures of native peoples of the U.S. and Canada as well as the challenges that Native Americans have faced due to contact and continued interactions with Euro-Americans. Historical processes including population decline, culture change, and federal Indian policy will be considered along with modern cultural issues that affect the tribes today. Students will also be exposed to Native critiques of academic treatements of their cultures and hsitories. Prerequisites(s): ANTH 1102 or ANTH 2011 or HIST 2111 or permission of instructor.
This course will introduce students to the theories and methods used by modern archaeologists to investigate and understand the past. Prehistoric and historic examples will be used to illustrate how archaeologists use artifacts and other data to interpret the past. Students will be encouraged to think critically about the use of archaeological data and the interpretations of the past it produces. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1102 or ANTH 2011 or permission of instructor.
This course will provide students with a background in human evolution from the biological and cultural standpoints by tracing behavior patterns we consider uniquely human back to non-human primates and our prehuman ancestors. The course will also consider how evolution still operates in modern human populations. Topics will include primatology, the human family tree, human variation and adaptation, and applied methods. Prerequistie(s): ANTH 1102 or permission of instructor.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester
This course examines the theories about the origins of religions and how religious belief shapes and is shaped by human behavior and thought. The course will examine basic concepts such as ritual, myth, and symbolism through consideration of a wide range of religious practices and beliefs. Case studies may address topics such as shamanism, cults, withchcraft, magic, healing, and the social power of religion. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1102 or ANTH 2011 or permission of instructor.
This course examines the processes through which identities are culturally constructed and experienced. The focus is on key ideas and theoretical debates surrounding race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, and class through a cross-cultural perspective. These identities intersect with each other and with other identities such as religious, educational, parental, etc. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1102 or ANTH 2011 or permission of the instructor.
A variable content, variable credit course intended to meet the needs of students minoring in anthropology. Offered by special arrangement. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1102 or ANTH 2011 or permission of instructor.
This course will provide students with the knowledge to be competent in the application of the fundamental principles of behavioral sciences as they pertain to patient-centered approaches for promoting, improving and maintaining oral health. Students will be able to manage a diverse patient population and have the interpersonal and communications skills to function successfully in a multicultural work environment.
BCMB 5002 - Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
To provide the student an opportunity to train in basic
research with direct relevance to the clinical interests of
the student.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 7 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Covers the chemistry and reactions of the constituents of living matter, metabolism and control mechanisms at levels of biological organization from subcellular to organism. Emphasis on medical application.
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
BCMB 8201 - Current Topics and Techniques in Molecular Biology
Elective course for advanced graduate students (2nd year and up) across departments. Students will solve current problems in molecular biology using the various techniques.
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.
BCMB 8310 - Advanced Topics in Microbiology and Infectious Disease I
Prerequisites: SGSS8021 and SGSS8022 or approval from course director.
This is a highly focused course designed to provide students with in-depth discussions of pathogenic bacteria and associated diseases. The emphasis of the course will be on the molecular mechanisms underlying the virulence of medically important bacterial pathogens. Class time will consist of student-led lectures and discussions, facilitated by Microbiology faculty. Students will present comprehensive backgrounds of the topics of discussion, followed by critical evaluation of scientific papers taken from recent primary literature. This course will provide students both with comprehensive knowledge of bacterial pathogenesis and increased experience with reading, presenting, and critically analyzing scientific literature.
BCMB 8320 - Advanced Topics in Microbiology and Infectious Disease II
Prerequisites: SGSS8021 and SGSS8022 or approval from course director.
This is a highly focused course designed to provide students with in-depth discussions of pathogenic bacteria and associated diseases. The emphasis of the course will be on the molecular mechanisms underlying the virulence of medically important bacterial pathogens. Class time will consist of student-led lectures and discussions, facilitated by Microbiology faculty. Students will present comprehensive backgrounds of the topics of discussion, followed by critical evaluation of scientific papers taken from recent primary literature. This course will provide students both with comprehensive knowledge of bacterial pathogenesis and increased experience with reading, presenting, and critically analyzing scientific literature.
*Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Biomedical Sciences core curriculum*
This course will provide graduate students in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program with the essential skills needed to give an effective oral presentation of academic material. Instructors will both discuss and demonstrate critical issues relevant to giving seminar or lecture. The course will provide students with multiple opportunities to practice their learned presentation skills to a large audience. By peer-review of course presentations, students will be able to develop critical analysis skills as well as receive constructive feedback on their own work. On successful completion of this course, students will be experienced orators, and will be able to present their research or teaching material in a confident and effective manner.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 1
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
BCMB 9010 - Seminar in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research presentations by the university’s faculty, students and visiting research scientists.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 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: Admission in a graduate program.
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.
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Major Restrictions: Biochemistry and Cancer Biol, Biochemistry & Molecular Biol Program Restrictions: DPHIL_BCMB-Biochemistry & Molecular Bio 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 faculty advisor and a defined research project.
The student works closely with his faculty thesis/dissertation 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 or MS thesis.
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Major Restrictions: Biochemistry and Cancer Biol, Biochemistry & Molecular Biol Program Restrictions: DPHIL_BCMB-Biochemistry & Molecular Bio Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
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. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1108K with a C or better or permission of instructor.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 1 TO 4 Lecture Hours: 1 TO 4
Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching
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.
One month clerkship experience on the Dermatology service. Students will see inpatients and outpatients at the MCG Hospital and Clinics and also outpatients at Dermatology clinics at Fort Gordon and VA Hospitals. Students participate in Dermatopathology Conferences, Journal Clubs, and Basic Science Seminars. Supervision will be provided by the full time staff and clinical faculty of the Section of Dermatology and the Dermatology house staff.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 40