Jun 16, 2024

2016-2017 Augusta University Graduate and Professional Catalog

2016-2017 Augusta University Graduate and Professional Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Dermatology
	DERM 5002 - Dermatology Off Campus Externship Prerequisite: MED 5001 Off campus electives may be arranged, with prior approval of the faculty. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Other Contact Hours: 40 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DERM 5003 - Advanced Dermatology Prerequisites: MED 5001 This elective is for students who plan to enter into dermatology residency training. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 40 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DERM 5004 - Dermatologic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology Prerequisites: MED 5001 A one month clerkship experience in dermatologic surgery clinics (including Mohs Micrographis Surgery and Laser Surgery). A set of required reading in cutaneous oncology will be provided. Students will participate in all dermatology teaching conferences. The student will gain histologic experience in cutaneous tumors through participating in the Mohs surgery clinics. Supervision will be provided by our Director of Dermatologic Surgery, Dr. Christopher Peterson. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	DERM 5005 - Off-Campus Dermatology Must be a residential student assigned to the SW Regional Campus and approved by Dr. William Guest. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 7 Other Contact Hours: 40 Program Restrictions: MD_MEDD-Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	RDER 5000 - Dermatology Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 27 Lecture Hours: 6 Other Contact Hours: 40 College Restrictions: Residents Major Restrictions: Internal Medicine Residency, Medicine Residency Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Biomedical Science
	COGS 8011 - Responsible Conduct of Research Prerequisites: Acceptance into the School of Graduate Studies. 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. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit 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 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COGS 8012 - Scientific Communications Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Graduate Studies. 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. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit 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 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COGS 8021 - Biochemistry and Gene Regulation Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Graduate Studies. 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. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 2 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COGS 8022 - Molecular Cell Biology Prerequisites: Acceptance into the School of Graduate Studies. 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. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 2 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COGS 8030 - Experimental Therapeutics Analysis of concepts and methods used in the discovery and validation of biomedical therapeutics. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COGS8021 and COGS8022 Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 25 Other Contact Hours: 5 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COGS 8033 - Integrated Systems Biology Prerequisites: Acceptance into the School of Graduate Studies. 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. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 2 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COGS 8040 - Introduction to Faculty Research Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Graduate Studies PhD program. An introduction to all research topics currently being conducted by biomedical sciences graduate faculty. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 4 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COGS 8050 - Introduction to Research I Prerequisites: Acceptance into the School of Graduate Studies Ph.D. program. 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. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 10 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COGS 8060 - Introduction to Research II 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. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Prerequisites: COGS8050 >= C Credit Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 10 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COGS 8080 - Neuroscience I 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. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COGS8022 >= C Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COGS 8090 - Fundamentals of Genomic Medicine 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 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COGS8021 and COGS8022 Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 30 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COGS 8120 - Cardiovascular Physiology and Pharmacology 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. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COGS 8130 - Scientific Grant Writing 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. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit 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 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COGS 8210 - Fundamentals of Oncology I 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. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COGS 8215 - Fundamentals of Oncology I 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. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COGS8021 and COGS8022 Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 25 Other Contact Hours: 5 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COGS 8230 - Biology of Proteins in Disease Advanced study of protein function in cell biology and how this relates to the pathogenesis of disease. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (COGS8021 and COGS8022) or (SGSS8021 and SGSS8022) Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 25 Other Contact Hours: 5 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COGS 8240 - Introduction to Immunology and Infectious Disease Basic instruction on fundamentals of immunology, microbiology, and virology. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COGS8021 and COGS8022 Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 25 Other Contact Hours: 5 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COGS 9210 - Investigation of a Problem 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 Credit Hours: 1 TO 12 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 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COGS 9500 - Current Topics in Translational Medicine Research Instruction on how to evaluate reports in the current translational medicine literature. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 1 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GRAD 8011 - Responsible Conduct of Research Prerequisites: Acceptance into the School of Graduate Studies. 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. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit 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 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GRAD 8012 - Scientific Communications Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Graduate Studies. 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. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit 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 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GRAD 8021 - Biochemistry and Gene Regulation Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Graduate Studies. 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. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 2 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GRAD 8022 - Molecular Cell Biology Prerequisites: Acceptance into the School of Graduate Studies. 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. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 2 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GRAD 8030 - Experimental Therapuetics Analysis of concepts and methods used in the discovery and validation of biomedical therapeutics. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 25 Other Contact Hours: 5 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GRAD 8033 - Integrated Systems Biomedics Prerequisites: Acceptance into the School of Graduate Studies. 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. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 2 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GRAD 8040 - Introduction to Faculty Research Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Graduate Studies PhD program. An introduction to all research topics currently being conducted by biomedical sciences graduate faculty. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 4 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GRAD 8050 - Introduction to Research I Prerequisites: Acceptance into the School of Graduate Studies Ph.D. program. 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. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 10 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GRAD 8060 - Introduction to Research II Prerequisites: Acceptance into the School of Graduate Studies Ph.D. program. 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. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Prerequisites: GRAD8050 >= C Credit Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 10 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GRAD 8080 - Neuroscience I 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. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: GRAD8022 >= C Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GRAD 8090 - Fundamentals of Genomic Medicine 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 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: GRAD8012 >= C and GRAD8022 >= C Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 30 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GRAD 8120 - Cardiovascular Physiology and Pharmacology 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. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GRAD 8130 - Scientific Grant Writing 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. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit 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 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GRAD 8210 - Fundamentals of Oncology I 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. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GRAD 8215 - Fundamentals of Oncology I 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. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: GRAD8021 >= C and GRAD8022 >= C Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 25 Other Contact Hours: 5 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GRAD 8230 - Biology of Proteins in Disease Advanced study of protein function in cell biology and how this relates to the pathogenesis of disease. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: GRAD8021 >= C and GRAD8022 >= C Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 25 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GRAD 8240 - Introduction to Immunology and Infectious Disease Basic instruction on fundamentals of immunology, microbiology, and virology. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: GRAD8021 >= C and GRAD8022 >= C Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 25 Other Contact Hours: 5 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GRAD 9210 - Investigation of a Problem 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 Credit Hours: 1 TO 12 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 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	GRAD 9500 - Current Topics in Translational Medical Literature Instruction on how to evaluate reports in the current translational medicine literature. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 1 Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SGSS 8012 - Scientific Communication This course will provide training in effective scientific communication intended for peers, scientists in other fields, and public audiences. A central focus of the class will be on effective communication methods, both verbal and visual. Experience will be gained in developing presentations, publications, and providing peer review. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 1 Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SGSS 8040 - Introduction to Faculty Research A survey course that introduces students to current research activities in the college. Wach week, a different research faculty member describes his/her research program. Students will then work in one of the faculty labs, gaining experience with the methodologies practiced in that lab. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Business Administration
	BUSA 5000 - Analytical Tools for Executive Decision Making 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. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 5 Major Restrictions: MBA Program Restrictions: 1MBA-Master of Bus. Administration Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	BUSA 5001 - Executive Management Foundations 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. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Major Restrictions: MBA Program Restrictions: 1MBA-Master of Bus. Administration Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	BUSA 6950 - Current Issues in Business Administration A variable content course individually designed to meet the needs, interests, and professional objectives of students in the MBA Program. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Major Restrictions: MBA Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Cardiology
	RCAR 5000 - Cardiology Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 27 Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 40 Other Contact Hours: 15 College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	RCAR 5001 - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 27 Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 40 Other Contact Hours: 15 College Restrictions: Residents Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Chemistry
	CHEM 6950 - Selected Topics A variable content course intended to meet the needs and interests of graduate students in selected areas of chemistry. Prerequisitie(s): Permission of instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 TO 4 Lecture Hours: 1 TO 4 Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Clinical Complete Dentures
	CDCL 5001 - Complete Dentures This course extends the previously taught didactic and laboratory procedures to the clinic. A complete maxillary and mandibular denture is fabricated for an edentulous patient with major emphasis on correlating for the patient’s biological milieu with the clinical aspects of complete prosthodontics. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Clinical Science
	CLSC 6220 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science Practice Course prerequisites: MHS Program Enrollment. Provides and introduction to the clinical laboratory science profession. The course will also cover safety; blood collection; ethics; microscopy; quality assurance and quality control; and basic lab math. Also includes the study of the diagnostic value of urine using chemical analysis and microscopic examination, with related laboratory exercises. The student will be expected to perform advanced practice competencies in related content areas. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science, MHS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 6440 - Clinical Microbiology Course Prerequisite: MHS program enrollment An in-depth study of the clinically relevant infectious agents (bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses) encountered in the clinical microbiology laboratory. Special emphasis will be placed on the infectious disease process, identification procedures, and epidemiological significance of these infectious agents. The student 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: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 6445 - Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Emphasis on procedures and techniques used to isolate and identify clinically important infectious agents, including bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. The student 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: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Co-Requisites: CLSC6440 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 6640 - Clinical Biochemistry Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry, MHS program enrollment. Course provides theoretical knowledge of the principles of analytical techniques and methodologies used in the clinical chemistry laboratories. Emphasizes biochemical aspects, clinical correlation and significance with respect to cellular processes. The student 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: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 6645 - Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory Provides students with practical experience of various methodologies used in the clinical chemistry and immunology laboratories in the analysis of blood and other body fluids. Such methodologies include spectrophotometric analysis, electrophoresis, immunoassays, and chromatography. The student 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: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Co-Requisites: CLSC6640 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 6740 - Clinical Immunohematology Prerequisites: Successful completion of CLSC 6640 and CLSC 6645. Application of basic immunological concepts to the study of red cell antigens and antibodies in relation to compatibility testing for transfusion of blood products. Include discussions on Blood Bank organizations and regulations, genetic inheritance of blood groups, special techniques, AIHA, HDN, blood components, donors and blood collection, quality control, serological testing of blood products, and future trends in Blood Banking. The student 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 Prerequisites: CLSC6640 and CLSC6645 Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science, MHS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 6745 - Clinical Immunohematology Laboratory Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in CLSC 6740. Laboratories include red cell antigens and antibodies in relation to compatibility testing for transfusion of blood products, special techniques. AIHA, HDN, blood components, donors and blood collection, quality control, and serological testing of blood. 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: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Co-Requisites: CLSC6740 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 6840 - Clinical Hematology Study of blood cell derivation, maturation, physiology, and function with emphasis on normal and abnormal blood and bone marrow morphology. Correlation of hematological and hemostasis tests with other clinical findings in the diagnosis of various blood dycrasias and hemostatic disorders are discussed and emphasized with case study materials. Includes the study of body fluids. The student will be expected to perform critical evaluations of clinical cases and/or scientific papers and additional advanced practice competencies in related content area. Course prerequisites: Successful completion of CLSC 6640 and CLSC 6645 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 6845 - Clinical Hematology Laboratory Laboratory experiences are conducted in hematology and hemostasis. Tests results are correlated with other clinical findings in the diagnosis of various blood dyscrasias and hemostatic disorders. Includes the study of body fluids with related laboratory exercises. The student 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: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Co-Requisites: CLSC6840 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 7280 - Clinical Venipuncture Internship The student will demonstrate competencies in venipuncture in the clinical setting. 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 Prerequisites: CLSC6220 Credit Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 30 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 7480 - Clinical Microbiology Internship Practical application of clinical microbiology techniques including areas of quality assurance, safety practices, data interpretation, instrumentation, library research, professional behavior, and management practices. 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 Prerequisites: CLSC6440 and CLSC6445 Credit Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 160 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science, MHS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 7540 - Clinical Immunology Study of cells and organs of immune system, humoral response, and cell-mediated immunity as well as immunopathologies of hypersensitivity and autoimmunity. Application to transplantation and tumor immunology. 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. Course prerequisite: Successful completion of CLSC 6640 and CLSC 6645 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: CLSC6640 and CLSC6645 Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science, MHS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 7680 - Clinical Biochemistry/Immunology Internship Provides students practical experience of working in the clinical chemistry and immunology laboratories under the supervision of a medical technologist: specimen processing, analysis and reporting of patient test results. The students will be expected to perform critical evaluations of clinical cases and/or scientific papers and additional advanced practice competiencies in related content area. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: CLSC6640 and CLSC6645 Credit Hours: 5 Other Contact Hours: 240 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science, MHS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 7780 - Clinical Immunohematology Internship Clinical course puts theory to continued practice performing tests on patient specimens and reporting results, completing cross matches, preparing components for issue, identifying multiple antibodies, processing blood components, and interviewing and drawing donors. 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 Prerequisites: CLSC6740 and CLSC6745 Credit Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 160 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science, MHS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 7880 - Clinical Hematology Internship Practical application in techniques utilized in a clinical hematology, fluids, and hemostasis laboratory, also including quality assurance issues, problem solving skills, phlebotomy, and relative management issues. 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 Prerequisites: CLSC6840 and CLSC6845 Credit Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 160 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science, MHS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 7903 - Clinical Laboratory Science Review A comprehensive review of the clinical laboratory sciences profession. The student will be expected to perform critical evaluations of clinical cases, critical evaluations of scientific papers, or additional advanced practice competencies in related content area. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 7940 - Clinical Molecular Methods This course starts with a historical overview of some breakthrough discoveries that contributed to the establishment of molecular diagnostics. It focuses on molecular testing terminology and nucleic acids’ qualities that are important in designing molecular procedures. The course covers applications of molecular testing by focusing on nucleic acids’ target and signal amplification techniques currently approved by the FDA for infectious disease testing, including blood donor screening. The course also focuses on molecular testing in cancer, pharmacogenomics, and high-throughput technologies. 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. Course prerequisite: Successful completion of CLSC 6640 and CLSC 6645 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: CLSC6640 and CLSC6645 Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science, MHS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 7945 - Clinical Molecular Methods Laboratory Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CLSC 7940. This course provides students with practical experience of various techniques used in the molecular biology laboratory with emphasis on nucleic acid isolation procedures, quantifications, PCR and gel electrophoresis. The focus is on quality control measures unique for the molecular laboratory and prescribed by the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute. The goal is to develop manual and analytical skills which will prepare the students for molecular analysis on clinical samples. 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: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Co-Requisites: CLSC7940 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science, MHS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CLSC 7990 - Clinical Molecular Methods Internship This course is an internship in a research and/or clinical environment where students further master their manual and analytical skills by performing molecular assays specific to the internship location with emphasis on understanding the underlying biochemical processes. The main focus is targeted on infectious disease testing of patients and/or blood donors, as well as cancer diagnosis and monitoring. 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 Prerequisites: CLSC7940 and CLSC7945 Credit Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 320 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSCLS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science, MHS_CLS-Clinical Laboratory Science Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Communication
	COMC 6100 - Communications for Managers The course emphasizes informative oral, written, and electronic media communication theory and skills for effective private and public sector managers. Students will have the opportunity to learn the basics of good letter and memo writing, as well as news releases, media interviews, graphics and crisis management. To be taken within the first two semesters of enrollment. Prerequisite(s): Graduate (MBA) student status and MGMT 3500. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: MGMT3500 >= C or MGT363 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Major Restrictions: MBA, Management Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Community Oral Health Promo
	COHP 5001 - Community Oral Health Promotion 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. A philosophy of wellness emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention as an integral component of dental practice. Twelve hours of lecture as well as 2 hours of seminar and 2 hours of community service activities are provided so that 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. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 1 Program Restrictions: DMD_DENT-Dentistry Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Complete Dentures
	CDPR 5001 - Preclinical Completed Dentures Lecture and laboratory sessions on the philosophy and technique in the fabrication of complete dentures are presented. Material includes, oral examinations, preliminary and final impressions, maxillomandibular records, denture tooth selection, factors and philosophies of denture occlusion, setting teeth in a non-balanced and a balanced lingualized occlusion, verifying maxillomandibular records, denture processing, correction of processing errors, completion and insertion of complete dentures and effective cusp angles. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 TO 6 Lecture Hours: 0 TO 1 Lab Hours: 0 TO TO College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Comprehensive Care
	CMPC 5701 - Comprehensive Care The course is designed to equip the student with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver comprehensive care and be competent in all aspects of general dentistry. It is intended to allow the student the opportunity to complete the needed experiences in order to challenge competency examinations which assess the ability o the student to make independent clinical decisions. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Continuing Progress Courses Credit Hours: 5 TO 19 Other Contact Hours: 28 Major Restrictions: Advanced Standing DMD Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CMPC 5702 - Comprehensive Care The course is designed to equip the student with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver comprehensive care and be competent in all aspects of general dentistry. It is intended to allow the student the opportunity to complete the needed experiences in order to challenge competency examinations which assess the ability o the student to make independent clinical decisions. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 15 Other Contact Hours: 30 Major Restrictions: Advanced Standing DMD Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CMPC 5901 - Comprehensive Care The course is designed to equip the student with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver comprehensive care and be competent in all aspects of general dentistry. It is intended to allow the student the opportunity to complete the needed experiences in order to challenge competency examinations which assess the ability o the student to make independent clinical decisions. Grade Mode: Normal, Continuing Progress Courses, Audit Credit Hours: 5 TO 17 Other Contact Hours: 21 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	CMPC 5902 - Comprehensive Care The course is designed to equip the student with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver comprehensive care and be competent in all aspects of general dentistry. It is intended to allow the student the opportunity to complete the needed experiences in order to challenge competency examinations which assess the ability o the student to make independent clinical decisions. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 13 Other Contact Hours: 20 College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMC 5701 - Comprehensive Care The course is designed to equip the student with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver comprehensive care and be competent in all aspects of general dentistry. It is intended to allow the student the opportunity to complete the needed experiences in order to challenge competency examinations which assess the ability o the student to make independent clinical decisions. Grade Mode: Satisfactory, Continuing Progress Courses Major Restrictions: Advanced Standing DMD Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMC 5901 - Comprehensive Care The course is designed to equip the student with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver comprehensive care and be competent in all aspects of general dentistry. It is intended to allow the student the opportunity to complete the needed experiences in order to challenge competency examinations which assess the ability o the student to make independent clinical decisions. Grade Mode: Normal College Restrictions: Dental Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COMC 5902 - Comprehensive Care The course is designed to equip the student with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver comprehensive care and be competent in all aspects of general dentistry. It is intended to allow the student the opportunity to complete the needed experiences in order to challenge competency examinations which assess the ability o the student to make independent clinical decisions. Grade Mode: Normal College Restrictions: Dental Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Computer Science
	CSCI 6950 - Selected Topics A variable content course intended to meet the needs and interests of graduate students in selected areas of computer science. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department Chair and Instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 TO 3 Lecture Hours: 1 TO 3 Major Restrictions: Info Security Management Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Counseling
	COUN 6620 - Human Growth and Development for Counselors The course is designed to broaden understanding of human growth and development across the life span with emphasis on the interwoven domains of development (physical, cognitive, social, and emotional) and the contextual factors influencing each. Theoretical, practical, and research perspectives will be examined as they apply to the profession of counseling. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Major Restrictions: Counselor Education-EDS, Counselor Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Education Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COUN 6630 - Professional Orientation and Ethics This course is an introduction to the role, responsibilities, identity, and functions of the professional counselor. It will also provide basic legal and ethical information for issues involving school and community counselors. Resources will be provided to assist students in processing and confronting a variety of professional and ethical issues that do not have specific or clear solutions. Ideas will be exchanged to help clarify individual positions on many current issues that must be met by counselors. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Major Restrictions: Counselor Education-EDS, Counselor Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COUN 6660 - Communication Skills in Counseling A didactic and experiential study of the core dimensions of counseling practice that include verbal and non-verbal skills aimed at establishing an empathic relationship that facilitates the client’s exploration of developmental problems and assists the client’s transition to awareness and initiating steps toward cognitive/behavioral change. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Major Restrictions: Counselor Education-EDS, Counselor Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COUN 6670 - Group Counseling In this course, students will explore the fundamentals of group process and dynamics with an emphasis on group work in school and clinical mental health settings. The topics covered will include group theory, stages of development, ethics, methods, and group leadership. Practical approaches to group work with young people will also be addressed. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 3 Program Restrictions: 1MED-COUNSEL-MED-Counselor Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COUN 6680 - Theories and Techniques of Counseling An introduction to the theoretical approaches to counseling and their practical applications in a variety of clinical settings. Students will examine the effects of different counselor roles and values, ethical and legal considerations, and professional organizations. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Major Restrictions: Counselor Education-EDS, Counselor Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COUN 6700 - Couples and Family Counseling An introduction to the principles of family systems theory and their applications in family therapy practice. Included are family life cycle development, stages of relationships, premarital assessment, marriage enrichment, intervention strategies, divorce adjustment, and issues such as codependency, single-parent families, and child, spouse, and elderly abuse. Specific techniques for conducting marriage and family therapy will be presented along with considerations of current issues and ethical practices. Students completing the course at the 7700 level will complete additional assignments. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Major Restrictions: Counselor Education-EDS, Counselor Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COUN 6720 - Career Development Theories and Practice This course will provide student counselors with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct career counseling aimed at providing clients insight and direction related to their vocational goals. Students will examine theories of career development, sources of occupational and educational information, life-style and career decision-making processes, assessment instruments and program development. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Major Restrictions: Counselor Education-EDS, Counselor Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COUN 6760 - Diversity Sensitivity in Counseling This course is designed to introduce the counselor trainee to the many aspects of counseling which are important to specific considerations for persons of a race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, or physical disability different from her or his own race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, or physical disability. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Major Restrictions: Counselor Education-EDS, Counselor Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COUN 6770 - Crisis Intervention Counseling This course is designed to prepare students to respond effectively in critical situations, and to help counsel clients who are experiencing crisis events in their lives. Students will learn that crises interventions are founded on theory and be able to apply that theory to crisis intervention techniques. Special attention will be paid to counseling approaches for use with circumstantial and developmental life crisis. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Major Restrictions: Counselor Education-EDS, Counselor Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COUN 6780 - School Counseling The course will provide an introduction to current concepts relative to the school counseling profession. Practical application of concepts within the diverse range of school environments will be covered. Structuring and implementation of a feasible, comprehensive school counseling program will be emphasized. Students completing this course at the 7780 level will complete additional course requirements. Prerequisite(s): COUN 6630 and COUN 6660, or permission of the instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COUN6630 >= C and COUN6660 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Major Restrictions: Counselor Education-EDS, Counselor Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COUN 6790 - Clinical Mental Health Counseling The practice of clinical mental health counseling will be discussed as well as the most current issues and practices for community work in the 21st century. Special emphasis will be placed on the practice of diversity, ethics, and the role of the counselor as a change agent and advocate. This course will include planning and implementing productive clinical mental health counseling programs, providing students with a basic understanding of the role of the clinical mental health counselor services offered by community agencies and information regarding the settings in which they are offered. Students completing this course at the 7790 level will complete additional course requirements. Prerequisite(s): COUN 6630 and COUN 6660. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COUN6630 >= C and COUN6660 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Major Restrictions: Counselor Education-EDS, Counselor Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COUN 6800 - Assessment, Diagnosis and Intervention This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop a knowledge base regarding the nomenclature and criteria imperative in the analysis and diagnosis of mental disorders. The student will also have an opportunity to become acquainted with treatment suggestions and crises intervention techniques. Students completing this course at the 7800 level will complete additional course requirements. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Major Restrictions: Counselor Education-EDS, Counselor Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COUN 6820 - Administration and Consultation for School Counselors This is a didactic/experiential course providing beginning counselors with the knowledge necessary to: 1) develop and administer a comprehensive counseling program in school or community settings, and 2) develop the skills necessary to function as a consultant in psycho-educational and organizational settings. Prerequisite(s): COUN 6780/7780. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COUN6780 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Major Restrictions: Counselor Education-EDS, Counselor Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COUN 6840 - Introduction to Addictions Counseling This course is specifically designed to function as a specialty course in the graduate counselor training program. The course experience provides an overview of the strategies, methods, and knowledge necessary for the effective identification and treatment of a broad range of addictive behaviors. The course will examine the biological, psychological, sociological, and behavioral components of addiction. As such, the course will focus on such issues as drug effects, assessment and diagnosis, counseling interventions, effects on family functioning and family interventions, relapse prevention, change maintenance strategies, primary prevention programming, and the related research. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Major Restrictions: Counselor Education-EDS, Counselor Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COUN 6850 - Treatment Planning in Clinical Mental Health Counseling This course is advanced study in theoretical techniques and interventions in counseling. Experiential in nature, the course will help students integrate diagnostic, case conceptualization and treatment planning skills, and review empirically-supported treatments and best practices for measuring client outcomes in a managed care context. Prerequisite(s): COUN 6680, COUN 6800. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COUN6680 >= C and COUN6800 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Major Restrictions: Counselor Education-EDS, Counselor Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COUN 6860 - Counseling Children and Adolescents This course has been specifically designed for graduate students specializing in the school counseling track and for those students in the community counseling specialty who hold a professional interest in working extensively with children and adolescents in a variety of community practice settings. The course is designed to address both theoretical and practice aspects of counseling children. The course will synthesize concepts from research and practice and will involve students in current methods for helping children and adolescents with specific developmental, social, or behavioral problems. Special issues relative to counseling exceptional children, as well as children attempting to contend with divorce, death, abuse, satanic cults, homelessness, alcoholism, and AIDS will also be addressed. Students completing this course at the 7860 level will complete additional course requirements. Prerequisite(s): COUN 6620. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COUN6620 >= C and COUN6630 >= C and COUN6660 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Major Restrictions: Counselor Education-EDS, Counselor Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COUN 6870 - Gender Issues in Counseling This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop a knowledge base regarding the theories and research about gender and sex-role socialization. Biological, cognitive, psychological, and emotional differences between males and females are explored. Gender-related problems, situations, and other counseling concerns are addressed (i.e., domestic violence, single-parent families, mid-life crises). Students apply concepts and constructs to develop gender-appropriate treatment plans and implement gender-sensitive therapeutic techniques and skills. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Major Restrictions: Counselor Education-EDS, Counselor Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	COUN 6880 - Practicum in School Counseling This course is designed to function as the student’s first clinical skills-building experience with particular emphasis on helping each student develop his/her therapeutic skills with a range of client presenting concerns in a school setting. Students are required to complete a supervised clinical experience that totals a minimum of 150 clock hours. Prerequisite(s): COUN 6630, COUN 6660 and COUN 6680. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: COUN6630 >= C and COUN6660 >= C and COUN6680 >= C and PSYC6147 >= C Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Major Restrictions: Counselor Education-EDS, Counselor Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Fee Detail Code Description Counselor Ed Clinical/Intern Fee Amount 200 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.

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Course Descriptions

DERM 5002 - Dermatology Off Campus Externship

DERM 5003 - Advanced Dermatology

DERM 5004 - Dermatologic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology

DERM 5005 - Off-Campus Dermatology

RDER 5000 - Dermatology

COGS 8011 - Responsible Conduct of Research

COGS 8012 - Scientific Communications

COGS 8021 - Biochemistry and Gene Regulation

COGS 8022 - Molecular Cell Biology

COGS 8030 - Experimental Therapeutics

COGS 8033 - Integrated Systems Biology

COGS 8040 - Introduction to Faculty Research

COGS 8050 - Introduction to Research I

COGS 8060 - Introduction to Research II

COGS 8080 - Neuroscience I

COGS 8090 - Fundamentals of Genomic Medicine

COGS 8120 - Cardiovascular Physiology and Pharmacology

COGS 8130 - Scientific Grant Writing

COGS 8210 - Fundamentals of Oncology I

COGS 8215 - Fundamentals of Oncology I

COGS 8230 - Biology of Proteins in Disease

COGS 8240 - Introduction to Immunology and Infectious Disease

COGS 9210 - Investigation of a Problem

COGS 9500 - Current Topics in Translational Medicine Research

GRAD 8011 - Responsible Conduct of Research

GRAD 8012 - Scientific Communications

GRAD 8021 - Biochemistry and Gene Regulation

GRAD 8022 - Molecular Cell Biology

GRAD 8030 - Experimental Therapuetics

GRAD 8033 - Integrated Systems Biomedics

GRAD 8040 - Introduction to Faculty Research

GRAD 8050 - Introduction to Research I

GRAD 8060 - Introduction to Research II

GRAD 8080 - Neuroscience I

GRAD 8090 - Fundamentals of Genomic Medicine

GRAD 8120 - Cardiovascular Physiology and Pharmacology

GRAD 8130 - Scientific Grant Writing

GRAD 8210 - Fundamentals of Oncology I

GRAD 8215 - Fundamentals of Oncology I

GRAD 8230 - Biology of Proteins in Disease

GRAD 8240 - Introduction to Immunology and Infectious Disease

GRAD 9210 - Investigation of a Problem

GRAD 9500 - Current Topics in Translational Medical Literature

SGSS 8012 - Scientific Communication

SGSS 8040 - Introduction to Faculty Research

BUSA 5000 - Analytical Tools for Executive Decision Making

BUSA 5001 - Executive Management Foundations

BUSA 6950 - Current Issues in Business Administration

RCAR 5000 - Cardiology

RCAR 5001 - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

CHEM 6950 - Selected Topics

CDCL 5001 - Complete Dentures

CLSC 6220 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science Practice

CLSC 6440 - Clinical Microbiology

CLSC 6445 - Clinical Microbiology Laboratory

CLSC 6640 - Clinical Biochemistry

CLSC 6645 - Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory

CLSC 6740 - Clinical Immunohematology

CLSC 6745 - Clinical Immunohematology Laboratory

CLSC 6840 - Clinical Hematology

CLSC 6845 - Clinical Hematology Laboratory

CLSC 7280 - Clinical Venipuncture Internship

CLSC 7480 - Clinical Microbiology Internship

CLSC 7540 - Clinical Immunology

CLSC 7680 - Clinical Biochemistry/Immunology Internship

CLSC 7780 - Clinical Immunohematology Internship

CLSC 7880 - Clinical Hematology Internship

CLSC 7903 - Clinical Laboratory Science Review

CLSC 7940 - Clinical Molecular Methods

CLSC 7945 - Clinical Molecular Methods Laboratory

CLSC 7990 - Clinical Molecular Methods Internship

COMC 6100 - Communications for Managers

COHP 5001 - Community Oral Health Promotion

CDPR 5001 - Preclinical Completed Dentures

CMPC 5701 - Comprehensive Care

CMPC 5702 - Comprehensive Care

CMPC 5901 - Comprehensive Care

CMPC 5902 - Comprehensive Care

COMC 5701 - Comprehensive Care