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| Biomedical Sciences | |
| BIMS 5012 | Cell Structure and Function (5.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | A beginning graduate course in molecular cell biology examining the functional organization of eukaryotic cells and the interactions of cells with their surroundings. General and specialized forms of cell signaling are discussed, and events involved in regulating cell proliferation and differentiation are emphasized. |
| BIMS 5030 | Macromolecular Structure and Function (4.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | This integrated course provides the necessary background at the professional level for careers in a variety of biological and physical sciences. Prerequisites: Calculus, organic chemistry, physical chemistry. Some introductory knowledge assumed. |
| BIMS 5410 | Computational Methods in Diabetes and Endocrinology (4.00) |
| A focused introduction to contemporary quantitative methods applied to basic and clinical diabetes and endocrine research. Topics may include the clinical blood glucose optimization problems of diabetes, history of quantifying characteristics of T1DM and T2DM, error-grid analysis, behavioral determinants of T1DM control, risk analysis of blood glucose data, use of self-monitoring blood glucose data for evaluation of patients' glycemic control, stochastic modeling of blood glucose fluctuations, network modeling of blood glucose dynamics, and analysis of continuous monitoring data. Prerequisites: consent of advisor. Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| BIMS 5559 | New Course in Biomedical Sciences (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of biomedical sciences. Course was offered Summer 2010 | |
| BIMS 6559 | New Course in Biomedical Sciences (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of biomedical sciences. | |
| BIMS 7100 | Research Ethics (1.00) |
| Beginning in 1989, the National Institutes of Health introduced a requirement that institutions provide a program of instruction in the responsible conduct of research (NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, Volume 18, Number 45, 1989). This was later expanded to require that all fellows on NIH training grants should receive instruction in the responsible conduct of research. The requirement does not specify a particular format or curriculum. However, recommendations are made that several areas should be covered in the instruction: conflict of interest, responsible authorship, policies for handling misconduct, policies regarding the use of human and animal subjects, and data management. This course is designed to help student consider each of these areas and therein formulate an understanding of responsible conduct in research. | |
| BIMS 7559 | New Course in Biomedical Sciences (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of biomedical science. | |
| BIMS 8010 | Gene Structure, Expression and Regulation (5.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Study of the molecular biology of bacterial and eukaryotic cells, emphasizing the application of recombinant DNA for elucidation of gene structure, the mechanism of gene expression, and its regulation. Five lecture hours. |
| BIMS 8011 | General and Molecular Genetics (4.00) |
| Study of the organization, transmission, function and regulation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genes. Three lecture hours. | |
| BIMS 8012 | Chromatin Structure & Function (3.00) |
| This course is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the role that chromatin structure plays in multiple chromosomal processes. Emphasis is placed on the integration of structural, biochemical, and genetic approaches to chromatin function. Topics covered include nucleosome structure, DNA replication and nucleosome assembly, chromosome condensation, post-translational histone modifications, chromatin remodeling, gene silencing, and many others. Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| BIMS 8030 | Current Topics in Genome Sciences (1.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Each week, a UVA faculty member or guest lecturer will summarize current work in their area of research. The emphasis in these lectures will be on high-throughput genomic and bio-informatic approaches to elucidating the mechanisms of pathogenesis in human disease and disease models. |
| BIMS 8041 | Advanced Topics in Cancer (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Continuing education in cancer-related topics, focusing on four topics from the current literature. Faculty with special interest in each topic will guide students, who will be responsible for presenting and discussing the contents of selected research papers. Prerequisite: BIMS 5012 - Cell Structure and Function, MICR 8040 - Molecular Basis of Carcinogenesis. |
| BIMS 8050 | Explorations in Human Disease (1.00) |
| Explorations in Human Disease | |
| BIMS 8051 | Cell & Molecular Biology Proj (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Cell and Molecular Biology Projects. |
| BIMS 8052 | Cell & Molecular Biol Projects (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Cell and Molecular Biology Projects. | |
| BIMS 8053 | Cell & Molecular Biology Literature (1.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Other first-year course work could include genetics, physical chemistry, developmental biology, immunology, pharmacology, neurosciences, or computer sciences. Qualifying examinations include written examinations, oral research proposals, or both, depending upon the particular department. In addition to formal course work and informal laboratory research discussions, graduate students are encouraged to attend a variety of special seminars given by visiting speakers. The seminar programs provide knowledge in every area of modern biological science, and are an integral part of the general education of a research scientist. |
| BIMS 8054 | Cell and Molecular Biology Literature (1.00) |
| A continuing seminar based on papers in the current literature. Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| BIMS 8062 | Vascular Biology (3.00) |
| A broad interdisciplinary course considering the basis for vascular function from a physiological and pathophysiological perspective. Topics include basic microcirculatory function, smooth muscle and endothelial cell function and development, capillary exchange, inflammatory processes, leukocyte endothelial cell interactions, and the pathophysiology of atherogenesis. Topics such as vascular control, angiogenesis, and inflammatory responses of the cardiovascular system will be highlighted. Prerequisite: One course in mammalian physiology and one in cell biology. Course was offered Spring 2011 | |
| BIMS 8063 | Cardiovascular Research - theory, practice and methodology (1.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | A one-credit course taught by a number of members of the faculty of the Cardiovascular training grant. Faculty will rotate from semester to semester. It will be offered each semester and the aim of the course will be to establish a strong background in cardiovascular research technology and state-of-the-art research concepts. |
| BIMS 8064 | Modern Literature of Cardiovascular Research (1.00) |
| A one-credit course taught by a number of members of the faculty of the Cardiovascular training grant. Faculty will rotate from semester to semester. It will be offered each semester and the aim of the course will be to establish a strong background in cardiovascular research technology and state-of -the-art research concepts. | |
| BIMS 8066 | Cardiovascular Physiology (3.00) |
| An intense six-week course emphasizing autonomic pharmacology, and basic principles of cardiovascular function. This will be integrated into the Medical Physiology course and supplemented by weekly meetings with Cardiovascular faculty. Prerequisites are cell biology and biochemistry. | |
| BIMS 8071 | CVRC Research in Progress (1.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | CVRC Research in Progress |
| BIMS 8072 | CVRC Research in Progress (1.00) |
| CVRC Research in Progress | |
| BIMS 8082 | From Idea to Innovation: The Pathway from Basic Science Research to Product (1.00) |
| This one-credit course will teach students the basic translational research pipeline for product development, starting with a basic science finding or concept. We will cover the role of translational research in scientific discovery, discuss patenting and intellectual property protection, highlight examples of start-up companies and how they came into being, practice networking, and learn about FDA approval and manufacturing design controls. Course was offered Spring 2011 | |
| BIMS 8090 | Cell Imaging (1.00) |
| Principles of optical and electron microscopy, light absorption and emission, quantitative fluorescence imaging; in vivo imaging; image processing, FRET and FLIM, photo-bleaching and photo-activation, fluorescence correlation spectroscopy, speckle microscopy, and other new techniques for studying cell dynamics by microscopy. Includes lectures on these topics and discussions of research papers. Course was offered Fall 2010 | |
| BIMS 8091 | CVRC Seminars (1.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | CVRC Seminars |
| BIMS 8092 | CVRC Seminars (1.00) |
| CVRC Seminars | |
| BIMS 8121 | Skeletal Health and Disease (2.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | The biological structure of skeletal tissues, the role of growth factors in mesenchymal cell signaling and differentiation, tissue regeneration and genetic diseases will be presented by experts in the field. Recent publications will be assigned to participating postdoctoral fellows and senior graduate students for in depth discussion of major discoveries and technological advances in the molecular and cellular biology of skeletal tissues. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. |
| BIMS 8122 | Skeletal Health and Disease (2.00) |
| The biological structure of skeletal tissues, the role of growth factors in mesenchymal cell signaling and differentiation, tissue regeneration and genetic diseases will be presented by experts in the field. Recent publications will be assigned to participating postdoctoral fellows and senior graduate students for in depth discussion of major discoveries and technological advances in the molecular and cellular biology of skeletal tissues. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. | |
| BIMS 8131 | Topics in the Molecular Basis of Human Disease (2.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | A series of joint lectures by basic and clinical scientists that focus on the clinical context of a specific biomedical problem and the contemporary research that has resulted in major advances and treatment of the disease. Students participate in workshops on grantsmanship with coincident feedback on student's specific aims from faculty experts. |
| BIMS 8132 | Topics in the Molecular Basis of Human Disease (2.00) |
| A series of joint lectures by basic and clinical scientists that focus on the clinical context of a specific biomedical problem and the contemporary research that has resulted in major advances and treatment of the disease. Students participate in workshops on grantsmanship with coincident feedback on student's specific aims from faculty experts. | |
| BIMS 8151 | MSTP Journal Club (2.00) |
| Modern lit. in MolMed for MD/PhD trainees. Faculty select 2 rsch papers illustrating methods and avenues in molec. and cellular underpinnings of human disease. Students read and understand papers in-advance, present background and results, interpretation, and background info. from secondary sources to illustrate current understanding; preparing others for discussion. Grade is based on level of participation and understanding of materials. Course was offered Spring 2011 | |
| BIMS 8171 | M.D./Ph.D. Research in Progress Colloquium (1.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | The Research in Progress Colloquium is a series of research seminars and short talks by students in our combined M.D./Ph.D. Program. The major goals of the course are to familiarize students with key research areas of importance for training as physician scientists, and to develop the student's presentation skills. Students are required to give a minimum of one oral presentation per year to their fellow students and to selected faculty members who have expertise in the area of presentation. Students also are required to attend presentations of other students and to participate in group discussions. In addition to research presentations by students, there will also be presentations by faculty members in areas of significance for training of physician scientists. Grading (S/U) will be based on the quality of the students' presentation, as well as the extent of their participation in group discussions. |
| BIMS 8172 | MD/PhD Research in Progress Colloquium (1.00) |
| The Research in Progress Colloquium is a series of research seminars and short talks by students in our combined M.D./Ph.D. Program. The major goals of the course are to familiarize students with key research areas of importance for training as physician scientists, and to develop the student's presentation skills. Students are required to give a minimum of one oral presentation per year to their fellow students and to selected faculty members who have expertise in the area of presentation. Students also are required to attend presentations of other students and to participate in group discussions. In addition to research presentations by students, there will also be presentations by faculty members in areas of significance for training of physician scientists. Grading (S/U) will be based on the quality of the students' presentation, as well as the extent of their participation in group discussions. | |
| BIMS 8191 | Biotechnology Rsch Seminars (1.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | This weekly research-in-progress student series will be overseen by the Biotechnology Training Program Director or Co-Director. Trainees will present their research results or a related journal article on a round robin basis involving a single presenter per session. To ensure that trainees learn how to prepare research or journal presentations, a training program mentor will be scheduled to meet with a trainee one week before the presentation for rehearsals. This weekly research-in-progress student series will be overseen by the Biotechnology Training Program Director or Co-Director. Trainees will present their research results or a related journal article on a round robin basis involving a single presenter per session. To ensure that trainees learn how to prepare research or journal presentations, a training program mentor will be scheduled to meet with a trainee one week before the presentation for rehearsals. |
| BIMS 8192 | Biotechnology Research Seminars (1.00) |
| This weekly research-in-progress student series will be overseen by the Biotechnology Training Program Director or Co-Director. Trainees will present their research results or a related journal article on a round robin basis involving a single presenter per session. To ensure that trainees learn how to prepare research or journal presentations, a training program mentor will be scheduled to meet with a trainee one week before the presentation for rehearsals. This weekly research-in-progress student series will be overseen by the Biotechnology Training Program Director or Co-Director. Trainees will present their research results or a related journal article on a round robin basis involving a single presenter per session. To ensure that trainees learn how to prepare research or journal presentations, a training program mentor will be scheduled to meet with a trainee one week before the presentation for rehearsals. | |
| BIMS 8193 | Biotechnology Industrial Externship (1.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | A one to four month training experience at participating Biotechnology Training Program host companies or facilities. Students contribute to host company research projects, offer ideas and interact with company/facility officials. Student performance is graded by the hosting company official using a standardized form. Externship occurs within 2 years of entering the Biotechnology Training Program |
| BIMS 8194 | Biotechnology Industrial Externship (1.00) |
| A one to four month training experience at participating Biotechnology Training Program host companies or facilities. Students contribute to host company research projects, offer ideas and interact with company/facility officials. Student performance is graded by the hosting company official using a standardized form. Externship occurs within 2 years of entering the Biotechnology Training Program Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| BIMS 8200 | Fundamental Immunology (5.00) |
| Provides detailed coverage of topics in cellular and molecular immunology. Class will consider lymphocyte development, structure of lymphoid organs and homeostasis as well as characteristics and regulation of immune responses. Particular emphasis will be placed on experimental approaches to study the immune system. Lectures and reading provide background but focus on experimental approaches as well as discussions of the recent literature.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| BIMS 8201 | Colloquium in Immunology (1.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Students will present in rotation critical analysis of seminal and current research papers in areas of immunology. Papers will be chosen in consultation with different faculty members, who may also provide background reading and introductory material. Two conference hours per week. |
| BIMS 8202 | Colloquium In Immunology (1.00) |
| Students will present in rotation critical analysis of seminal and current research papers in areas of immunology. Papers will be chosen in consultation with different faculty members, who may also provide background reading and introductory material. Two conference hours per week. | |
| BIMS 8260 | Practical Molecular Medicine (2.00) |
| Clinician-Scientist presentations on the basic science underlying clinical disease manifestations. | |
| BIMS 8280 | Clinical Immunology and Immunopathology (3.00) |
| Lecture/presentation course designed to provide participants with an appreciation of contemporary clinical problems associated with the immune system. Students will be introduced to diseases associated with aberrant performance of the immune system, gain an understanding of the etiology, clinical presentation, and consequences of diseases, and discuss current research in disease prevention and therapy. Course was offered Fall 2010 | |
| BIMS 8300 | Medical Genetics (3.00) |
| A series of lectures and eams covering human genetics and their relevance to a variety of disease states. | |
| BIMS 8311 | Medical Pathology Part I (6.00) |
| A first semester lecture series covering the pathology of human disease. Course was offered Fall 2009 | |
| BIMS 8312 | Medical Pathology Part II (6.00) |
| The second of two semesters of lectures detailing the pathology of human disease. | |
| BIMS 8320 | Graduate Physiology (5.00) |
| A course in mammalian physiology that integrates events that occur on the cellular, tissue, and organ level to understand the vial functions of the human body. Emphasis on common cellular principles that underlie tissue organization and function, and advances to an understanding of specific functional roles carried out by each organ system. | |
| BIMS 8340 | Issues in Biodefense: Science and Policy (2.00) |
| Analysis of historical, clinical, practical, social, and political issues that have emerged as a consequence of bioterrorism. Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| BIMS 8380 | Practical Use of Statistics in Biomedical Research (2.00) |
| This course will be of variable format including: lecture, student presentations, statistical program software use, and round-table discussions. Graduate students, typically in their second year of studies after beginning their thesis research, will learn practical use of statistical methods. Students will present ~8 statistical methods that will equip them in designing their experiments, evaluating experimental outcomes, and interpreting. Prerequisite: Departemental Permission | |
| BIMS 8471 | Research Correlation in Medical Pathology (1.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Self organized journal club. |
| BIMS 8472 | Research Correlation in Medical Pathology (1.00) |
| Self organized journal group. | |
| BIMS 8559 | New Course in Biomedical Sciences (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of biomedical science. | |
| BIMS 8619 | Molecular Medicine Colloquium (1.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Course work could include genetics, physical chemistry, developmental biology, immunology, pharmacology, neurosciences or computer sciences. Colloquium programs provide knowledge in every area of modern biological science and are an integral part of the general education of a research scientist. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission. |
| BIMS 8620 | Advanced Topics and Technologies in Cell Signaling (3.00) |
| This course will use contemporary literature in the field of cell signal transduction as a foundation for student driven discussion. Particular attention will be paid to an understanding of the state-of-the-art technologies as applied to the student of cell signaling. Each class session will focus on a particular signaling pathway. Understanding of the pathway will share emphasis with critical examination of the work, with a focus on discussion of the chosen approach and comparison with possible alternatives. Prerequisites: permission of instructor Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011 | |
| BIMS 9559 | New Course in Biomedical Sciences (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of Biomedical Sciences. | |
| BIMS 9640 | Clinical Oncology for Basic and Translational Scientists (1.00) |
| This course is designed to present an overview of selected aspects of clinical cancer diagnosis and care by cancer practitioners, with a view toward developing new clinical and translational research initiatives. Selected vignettes demonstrating technologies and problems will be presented, together with a discussion of cutting edge approaches and current problems confronting clinicians, patients, and researchers. The level of presentation will be for the non-specialist in each area, addressing trainees and basic science investigators, but providing challenging thought for established clinicians. At least a third of each session will be dedicated to interaction between investigators and clinicians, with the emphasis on identifying opportunities for basic-clinical (or translational) collaboration. Prerequisite: Instructor permission | |
| BIMS 9998 | Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Preparation for Doctoral Research prior to completion of candidacy examination. Course was offered Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| BIMS 9999 | Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | For doctoral dissertation following advancement to PhD candidacy. |
| Biochemistry | |
| BIOC 5050 | Biochemistry Projects (3.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Open only to graduate students in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics. Introduces biochemical research. Students conduct two or more research projects of limited scope under the direction of staff members. |
| BIOC 5051 | Biochemistry Projects (2.00 - 9.00) |
| Open only to graduate students in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics. Introduces biochemical research. Students conduct two or more research projects of limited scope under the direction of staff members. | |
| BIOC 5080 | Computer Analysis of DNA and Protein Sequences (4.00) |
| Surveys computer methods for analyzing DNA and protein sequences. Discusses analytical methods, including DNA and protein sequence comparisons; recognition of patterns in DNA and protein sequences; finding genes; protein structure prediction; analyzing protein 3-D structure; and constructing evolutionary trees. Prerequisite: MICR 8010 or instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2011 | |
| BIOC 5559 | New Course in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of biochemistry and molecular genetics. | |
| BIOC 8130 | Colloquium (1.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Research seminars by invited guests and research personnel within the department. All biochemistry graduate students must attend. |
| BIOC 8131 | Colloquium (1.00) |
| Research seminars by invited guests and research personnel within the department. All biochemistry graduate students must attend. | |
| BIOC 8150 | Biochemical Literature (1.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | A continuing seminar based on papers in the current literature. Participation is required. |
| BIOC 8151 | Biochemical Literature (1.00) |
| A continuing seminar based on papers in the current literature. Participation is required. | |
| BIOC 8559 | New Course in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject area of biochemistry and molecular genetics. | |
| BIOC 9559 | New Course in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of biochemistry and molecular genetics. | |
| BIOC 9995 | Topical Research: Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (3.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Topical Research Course was offered Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| BIOC 9998 | Non-Topical Research: Preparation for Doctoral Research (3.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Non-Topical Research: Preparation for Doctoral Research Course was offered Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| BIOC 9999 | Non-Topical Research (3.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director. Course was offered Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| Bioethics | |
| BIOE 5100 | Clinical Ethics (3.00) |
| Explores some of the major ethical issues that arise in clinical medicine and provides an introduction to methods used in the clinical and research settings to address these issues. Discussion of how the basic principles of biomedical ethics apply in specific clinical situations and an examination of the cases that demonstrate commonly encountered dilemmas Course was offered Spring 2011 | |
| BIOE 5110 | Foundations of Bioethics (3.00) |
| Introduces the central problems and issues addressed by the field and the major concepts, methods, and ethical perspectives that bioethics brings to bear on these problems and issues. | |
| BIOE 8110 | Clinical Ethics (3.00) |
| Explores some of the major ethical issues that arise in clinical medicine and provides an introduction to methods used in the clinical and research settings to address these issues. Discussion of how the basic principles of biomedical ethics apply in specific clinical situations and an examination of the cases that demonstrate commonly encountered dilemmas. | |
| BIOE 8559 | New Course in Bioethics (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New Course in the subject of Bioethics. | |
| Biophysics | |
| BIOP 5050 | Biophysical Literature (1.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | A journal club. Students present recent research papers in biophysics and/or report on progress of their own research projects. Students learn how to effectively read, critique, and present science research progress. |
| BIOP 5060 | Molecular Physiology: From Molecular Machines to Biological Information Processing (4.00) |
| Various aspects of molecular and cellular physiology and biophysics, including structural biology, quantitative studies of molecular interactions, biomolecular spectroscopy, proteomics, membrane biophysics, electron microscopy of large complexes, and advanced optical microscopy. | |
| BIOP 5559 | New Course in Biophysics (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of biophysics. | |
| BIOP 7051 | Directed Reading (1.00 - 5.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Designed on an individual basis, students who have deficiencies in particular areas pertaining to biophysics will be advised by a faculty member to read texts in that area and will discuss the contents with the faculty mentor on a regular basis. |
| BIOP 7559 | New Course in Biophysics (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of biophysics. | |
| BIOP 8010 | Special Topics in Biophysics (1.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | A seminar series comprised of 45-minute informal talks given by students, faculty, and guest speakers. |
| BIOP 8020 | Advanced Protein Crystallography (3.00) |
| An in-depth assessment of the current methodology in macromolecular crystallography. In addition to formal lectures, a number of hands-on sessions introduce students to experimental aspects of crystallization and sample preparation, data collection, as well as selected problems in computing. The lectures cover selected aspects of crystal symmetry, diffraction theory including diffraction by helical structures and fiber diffraction, methods of data collection and structure solution, with emphasis on the contemporary approaches utilizing synchrotron radiation and exploiting anomalous scattering. Refinement and model assessment and selected papers are discussed. Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011 | |
| BIOP 8030 | Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy of Macromollecules (3.00) |
| The course focuses on the application of NMR spectroscopy to protein structure determination. Topics include classical and quantum description of NMR, density matrix theory and relaxation mechanisms, multi-dimensional homo/heteronuclear NMR, pulse sequence design, structure calculation from NMR data, molecular dynamics calculations. Two additional lectures each are devoted to solid-state NMR and EPR. Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2010 | |
| BIOP 8559 | New Course in Biophysics (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of biophysics. | |
| BIOP 9559 | New Course in Biophysics (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of biophysics. | |
| BIOP 9995 | Biophysics Research (3.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Independent study, other than non-topical research, for course credits. |
| BIOP 9998 | Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (3.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected. |
| BIOP 9999 | Non-Topical Research (3.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | For doctoral research, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director. Course was offered Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| Cell Biology | |
| CELL 5010 | Gross Anatomy and Development of the Human Body (6.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Provides a thorough understanding of the structure and development of body form and organ systems. Emphasizes the relation between structure and function and focuses on clinical applications. Includes embryology in order to present a complete picture of organs and body form from their earliest beginnings to their adult condition. |
| CELL 5020 | Gross Anatomy and Development of the Human Body (5.00) |
| Continuation of CELL 5010. | |
| CELL 5030 | Cell and Tissue Structure (6.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Presents an integrated picture of morphological, biochemical, and functional aspects of cells, tissues, and organs. Emphasizes fundamental concepts of the structure of cells and its relationship to function. The labs emphasize the morphological aspects of cells, tissues, and organs at both the light and electron microscopical levels. |
| CELL 5050 | Methods and Applications in Biotechnology (4.00) |
| Introduces a broad range of basic research techniques used in biomedical research. Emphasizes both theory of, and practical experience with, each procedure. The procedures include electron and light microscopy, tissue culture, autoradiography, immunocytochemistry, molecular separation and isolation techniques, and radio immunology. | |
| CELL 5060 | Laboratory Rotations (4.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Graduate students carry out limited research projects in two or three department research laboratories. Emphasizes designing and executing experiments. |
| CELL 5559 | New Course in Cell Biology (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of cell biology. | |
| CELL 5950 | Journal Survey in Cell & Developmental Biology (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Readings and oral presentations taken from the primary literature in Cell Biology and related fields. |
| CELL 7010 | Structure and Function of the Cell (5.00) |
| Surveys modern cell biology emphasizing the interrelationship between structure and function. Utilizes a combination of textbook readings and original literature. Emphasizes biological membranes, cell adhesion, cytoskeleton, mitosis and cell cycle, cell signaling, and cancer. | |
| CELL 7559 | New Course in Cell Biology (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of cell biology. | |
| CELL 8030 | Advanced Gross Anatomy of the Human Body (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | A laboratory demonstration/dissection course systematically reviewing the gross anatomy of the human body. Emphasizes the functional and surgical aspects of the morphology. |
| CELL 8040 | Advanced Gross Anatomy of the Human Body (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Continuation of CELL 8030. Prerequisite: CELL 5020 or equivalent. | |
| CELL 8559 | Molecular & Cellular Mechanisms of Animal Development (5.00) |
| This course will cover aspects of the mechanisms controling the development of the embryo both at the molecular and cellular levels. It will be done for graduate students (if the number is too small, postdocs would be welcome to participate too) and will be organized during the fall semester. | |
| CELL 8650 | Colloquium in Developmental Biology (2.00) |
| Discusses selected topics related to growth, cell differentiation, organogenesis, and regeneration. Includes current topics in developmental biology as a basis for normal and abnormal development. | |
| CELL 8660 | Colloquium in Cell Biology (2.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Considers selected topics on the structure of the cell and the relationship of this structure to cellular functions focusing on the ultrastructure of animal cells and the functioning of their subcellular components. The topics emphasize current advances in cell biology. |
| CELL 9030 | Research in Cell Biology (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Research in Cell Biology |
| CELL 9040 | Research in Cell Biology (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Research in Cell Biology | |
| CELL 9559 | New Course in Cell Biology (1.00 - 4.00) |
| New course in the subject of cell biology. | |
| CELL 9995 | Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (3.00 - 12.00) |
| For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected. | |
| CELL 9998 | Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research | |
| CELL 9999 | Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director. Course was offered Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| Medicine | |
| MED 6513 | Exploratory I (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | This exploratory course covers social issues in medicine. Students will recognize and analyze the interrelationships between socio-cultural environments and the occurrence, prevention and treatment of disease. Students will also identify and nurture values that characterize a professional and humanistic practice of medicine and an ethic of service. |
| MED 6601 | Cell and Tissue Structure (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Cell and Tissue Structure is integrated with Physiology into a year-long course that provides a correlated structure/function approach to cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. |
| MED 6602 | Gross Anatomy (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | The structure and function of the body. This is the basic biological course in which students learn the morphological setting upon which clinical knowledge and experience are built. In this course, anatomy is approached from gross structural and embryological perspectives. |
| MED 6605 | Medical and Molecular Genetics (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | An overview of the basic and clinical aspects of the rapidly changing field of human genetics. The course begins with the building blocks of inheritance: DNA structure, replication, transcription, and translation. Included is the area of human cytogenetics and a number of important clinical cytogenetic abnormalities. |
| MED 6606 | Biochemistry (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | This course establishes a perspective regarding the breadth of the discipline of biochemistry, while starting to recognize the importance of molecular biochemical detail. |
| MED 6608 | Neuroscience (0.00) |
| Emphasis is on the structure and function of the central nervous system. Neural disease is discussed to provide a context for understanding normal neural function and to illustrate the reasoning process that uses an understanding of functional neuroanatomy to localize neural dysfunction. | |
| MED 6610 | Physiology (0.00) |
| An integrated study of the histology and physiology of the major organ systems of the human body, including the autonomic nervous system, cardiovascular system, urinary system, respiratory system, digestive system, endocrine system, and reproductive systems. | |
| MED 6615 | Practice of Medicine I (0.00) |
| The understanding of the patient's humanity and how interaction and treatment affect patients and their family and community. Provides a format for actively learning the fundamental attitudes, skills, and knowledge required of a physician. | |
| MED 6616 | Introduction to Human Behavior (0.00) |
| Emphasis is on normal human behavior. | |
| MED 6710 | Molecular & Cellular Medicine (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | MCM initiates an integrative approach to clinical medicine that includes a guide to investigating cellular and societal dimensions of disease, foundational elements of human behavior, the doctor/patient relationship, decision sciences, and principles of biochemistry, genetics, histology, physiology, anatomy, immunology, general pathology, general pharmacology, and epidemiology. |
| MED 7530 | Exploratory II (0.00) |
| Exploratory II | |
| MED 7618 | Medical Microbiology (0.00) |
| An identification of the most likely causative agents of disease and how to appreciate differential diagnoses of infectious diseases based on symptoms, epidemiology, and laboratory tests. | |
| MED 7620 | Introduction to Psychiatric Medicine (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Mental disorders and the clinical skills necessary to diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions. |
| MED 7622 | Pathology (0.00) |
| The study of pathology beginning at the cellular and molecular level, examining the ways in which cells may be injured, adapt to injury, or die. | |
| MED 7625 | Practice of Medicine II (0.00) |
| An expansion of the student's knowledge base to include clinical information, differential diagnoses, pathophysiology, and treatment. Develops problem-solving abilities and establishes the practices of study and evaluation for use throughout a professional career. | |
| MED 7630 | Pharmacology (0.00) |
| The basic mechanisms of action of the major drug classes, the fundamentals of their therapeutic use, and the major representative drugs of each class. | |
| MED 7632 | Epidemiology (0.00) |
| A combination of the basic clinical sciences of biostatistics, clinical epidemiology, health services research, and informatics, aiming to provide a better understanding of the relationships among biologic discoveries, patient characteristics, treatment options, systems, and outcomes. | |
| MED 7718 | Clinical Performance Development I (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | CPD runs concurrently with and is integrated into MCM and Organ Systems. CPD consists primarily of clinical case studies which students solve in small group tutorials led by physicians. Students work one-to-one with physicians to develop their skills in taking medical histories and conducting physical exams with patients, standardized patients and in simulations. |
| MED 7719 | Clinical Performance Development II (0.00) |
| CPD runs concurrently with and is integrated into MCM and Organ Systems. CPD consists primarily of clinical case studies which students solve in small group tutorials led by physicians. Students work one-to-one with physicians to develop their skills in taking medical histories and conducting physical exams with patients, standardized patients and in simulations. Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011 | |
| MED 7720 | Clinical Performance Development III (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | CPD runs concurrently with and is integrated into MCM and Organ Systems. CPD consists primarily of clinical case studies which students solve in small group tutorials led by physicians. Students work one-to-one with physicians to develop their skills in taking medical histories and conducting physical exams with patients, standardized patients and in simulations. Course was offered Fall 2011 |
| MED 7729 | Integrated Organ Systems I (0.00) |
| IOS consists of Microbes: The Essentials and a series of eight integrated organ systems: Musculoskeletal; Mind, Brain and Behavior; Gastrointestinal; Cardiovascular; Pulmonary; Renal; Endocrine/Reproductive, and Hematology connecting core science (e.g., anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology) with clinical knowledge and skills ranging from physical examination to addressing cultural and social issues, including public health policy. Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011 | |
| MED 7730 | Integrated Organ Systems II (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | IOS consists of Microbes: The Essentials and a series of eight integrated organ systems: Musculoskeletal; Mind, Brain and Behavior; Gastrointestinal; Cardiovascular; Pulmonary; Renal; Endocrine/Reproductive, and Hematology connecting core science (e.g., anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology) with clinical knowledge and skills ranging from physical examination to addressing cultural and social issues, including public health policy. Course was offered Fall 2011 |
| MED 8642 | Medicine (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | As active members of the health care delivery teams in inpatient and outpatient venues, students will have appropriately supervised responsibilities for their patients. Students will obtain clinical histories, perform physical examinations, and provide initial and ongoing documention on their patients. |
| MED 8645 | Geriatric Medicine Clerkship (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Students will be paired with a primary geriatric physician mentor and be responsible for a panel of patients at a skilled nursing facility. Students will work with a variety of geriatric health professionals as part of the interdisciplinary care team. |
| MED 8646 | Obstetrics and Gynecology (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | The OB/GYN clerkship encompasses primary care women's health, normal labor and obstetric complications, benign and malignant gynecologic conditions, and basic surgical technique. |
| MED 8648 | Pediatrics (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Exposure to pediatric inpatients, ambulatory pediatric patients, children with developmental problems and/or chronic diseases such as nutritional problems, babies in the newborn nursery, acutely ill children, and one or more pediatric subspecialty outpatient clinics. |
| MED 8650 | Surgery (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | The surgery clerkship will provide medical students with an exposure to common surgical problems ahd the basic clinical decision-making skills in this patient population applicable to their future practice. The curriculum will be taught by a combination of didactic and clinical teaching. |
| MED 8651 | Peri-Operative and Acute Care Medicine Clerkship (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Focus will be placed on peri-operative medicine, pharmacology and physiology, crisis management, and cardiac resuscitation, as well as essential clinical skills including airway management, wound care, ECG and radiograph interpretation and intravenous access. |
| MED 8652 | Psychiatry (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | The fundamentals of psychiatric assessment and the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric illness, including the common medical and neurological disorders that relate to the practice of psychiatry. |
| MED 8656 | Family Medicine (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | The clinical skills, knowledge, problem-solving skills, and professional attitudes necessary to assess and care for patients in the family practice setting. |
| MED 8660 | Clinical Connections (0.00) |
| A series of topical clinical workshops. | |
| MED 8671 | Clinical Electives (0.00) |
| Clinical elective rotations for medical students. | |
| MED 8672 | Neurology (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Develops knowledge in fundamental neurological concepts. Builds competence in pertinent history-taking and examination skills to support recognition and initial management of neurological problems and emergencies. Based in small groups, students are expected to demonstrate self-directed learning. |
| MED 8673 | Clinical Medicine (0.00) |
| Clinical medicine clerkship rotations for medical students. | |
| MED 8674 | Geo Med Summer Program (6.00) |
| Cross-cultural medical experiences for medical students. | |
| MED 8675 | Summer Research (0.00) |
| Medical students participate in arranged research projects. | |
| MED 8676 | Summer Primary Care Preceptorship (0.00) |
| Medical students participate in arranged primary care experiences. | |
| MED 8677 | Introduction to Generalist Medicine (0.00) |
| Medical students participate in arranged medical experiences. | |
| MED 8678 | MSTP Summer Program (6.00) |
| Medical students participate in arranged laboratory experiences. | |
| MED 8679 | Pre-Clinical Remediation (0.00) |
| Medical students requiring remediation participate in proscribed activities. | |
| MED 8680 | MD/MBA Summer Program (0.00) |
| For medical students in the dual degree program MD/MBA. | |
| MED 8698 | Research (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Research |
| MED 8699 | Special Studies (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Special Studies |
| MED 9664 | Selectives Program I (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Students select rotations in subspeciality areas in Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics-Gynecology and Psychiatry. |
| MED 9665 | Selectives Program II (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Students select rotations in subspeciality areas in Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics-Gynecology and Psychiatry. |
| MED 9669 | Electives Program I (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | There are 13 rotations between the end of the core clerkships and graduation. Students must earn 28 elective credits, in addition to a 4-credit Advanced Clinical Elective (ACE), and DxRx: Health Care Policy (1 week) and Basic Science for Careers (3 weeks). |
| MED 9670 | Electives Program II (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | There are 13 rotations between the end of the core clerkships and graduation. Students must earn 28 elective credits, in addition to a 4-credit Advanced Clinical Elective (ACE), and DxRx: Health Care Policy (1 week) and Basic Science for Careers (3 weeks). |
| MED 9680 | DxRx: Health Care Policy (0.00) |
| This course provides an overview of the key health policy issues that will shape medical practice in the coming decades, including the financing and strucutre of health care delivery and government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, CDC policies, FDA regulations. Its goal is to challenge students to critically analyze current policy, economic and legal issues and prepare them to be leaders in the on-going debates about health care reform. | |
| MED 9682 | Basic Science for Careers (0.00) |
| The goals and objectives are: 1) Review basic science in the context of post-clerkship patient experience; 2) Relate relevant basic science to the individual student's chosen discipline (future residency), focusing on the application of basic science principles used in the daily practice of the chosen discipline. | |
| Microbiology | |
| MICR 6080 | Laboratory Workshop in Molecular and Cell Biology (1.00) |
| This 6-day course will provide a short, intensive, hands-on introduction to essential techniques in molecular and cell biology. It will comprise a mixture of lectures and experimental work in the laboratory. Students will work individually or in small groups. By the end of the course the students will have expertise in microsocpy,PCR, performing ligations and transformations, blotting, and producing recombinant proteins. Course was offered Spring 2012 | |
| MICR 8000 | Seminars in Microbiology (0.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Attendance required for all graduate students in microbiology. Topics of current research interest are presented each week by staff, students, or visiting scientists. One hour per week. |
| MICR 8001 | Seminars in Microbiology (0.00) |
| Attendance required for all graduate students in microbiology. Topics of current research interest are presented each week by staff, students, or visiting scientists. One hour per week. | |
| MICR 8005 | Continuing Colloquium in Microbiology (1.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Critical analysis of current research areas in microbiology and related fields. Central topics will be covered seriatim by the staff. Students will present in rotation their analyses of pertinent scientific literature. Two conference hours per week. |
| MICR 8006 | Continuing Colloquium in Microbiology (1.00) |
| Critical analysis of current research areas in microbiology and related fields. Central topics will be covered seriatim by the staff. Students will present in rotation their analyses of pertinent scientific literature. Two conference hours per week. | |
| MICR 8010 | Gene Structure, Expression and Regulation (5.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Studies the molecular biology of bacterial and eukaryotic cells, emphasizing the application of recombinant DNA for elucidation of gene structure, the mechanism of gene expression, and its regulation. Four lecture hours. |
| MICR 8013 | Molecular Genetics of Prokaryotes (4.00) |
| Presents the mechanism and regulation of gene expression in bacteriophages and prokaryotic organisms. Emphasizes genetic analysis of complex processes, such as sensory transduction, cell division, and global regulatory circuits. Readings from the current literature supplemented with critical discussion of classic papers in the field. Prerequisite: MICR 8010 or equivalent | |
| MICR 8020 | Microbial Pathogenesis (5.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | A comprehensive study of the morphology, taxonomy, biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, and pathogenicity of bacteria and viruses. Five lecture hours. |
| MICR 8021 | Virology (4.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Virology will provide an introduction to and detailed information about the cellular molecular biology and pathogenesis of animal viruses. Weekly classes will consist of two two-hour sessions of lectures and discussions of the primary literature. While there are no formal prerequisites, previous coursework in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry and genetics is strongly recommended. |
| MICR 8040 | Molecular Basis of Carcinogenesis (4.00) |
| Advanced presentation of the mechanisms of oncogenesis, including discussions on phenotypes of tumor cells, regulation of cell cycle, oncogenes, anti-oncogenes, RNA and DNA tumor virus, tumor progression, and metastasis. Emphasizes mechanisms of proto-oncogene activation, subversion of normal growth control, and inactivation of tumor suppressors which occur in human tumors. | |
| MICR 8200 | Fundamental Immunology (5.00) |
| Provides detailed coverage of topics in cellular and molecular immunology. Class will consider lymphocyte development, structure of lymphoid organs and homeostasis as well as characteristics and regulation of immune responses. Particular emphasis will be placed on experimental approaches to study the immune system. Lectures and reading provide background but focus on experimental approaches as well as discussions of the recent literature. Prerequisites: It is strongly recommended that the student have taken a previous immunology. Permission to take the course will only be granted after a brief meeting with course director. Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011 | |
| MICR 8203 | Current Topics in Immunology (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Provides the opportunity to conduct and in-depth, critical review of the current literature in immunology. Prerequisite: MICR 8200 or instructor permission. |
| MICR 8204 | Current Topics in Immunology (3.00) |
| Provides the opportunity to conduct and in-depth, critical review of the current literature in immunology. Prerequisite: MICR 8200 or instructor permission. | |
| MICR 8341 | Biological Threats and Public Health (1.00) |
| Biological Threats and Public Health Course was offered Spring 2012 | |
| MICR 8380 | Practical Use of Statistics in Biomedical Research (2.00) |
| This course will be of variable format including: lecture, student presentations, statistical program software use, and round-table discussions. Graduate students, typically in their second year of studies after beginning their thesis research, will learn practical use of statistical methods. Students will present ~8 statistical methods that will equip them in designing their experiments, evaluating experimental outcomes, and interpreting; Prerequisite: Instructor permission | |
| MICR 9995 | Research in Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Research in microbiological related disciplines, e.g. cancer, immunology, bacteriology, virology, infectious diseases, cell signaling, nuclear transport, host-pathogen interactions, gene expression, etc. |
| MICR 9998 | Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (3.00 - 12.00) |
| For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected. | |
| MICR 9999 | Non-Topical Research (3.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director. Course was offered Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| Pharmacology | |
| PHAR 7010 | Seminar in Pharmacology (1.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Recent developments in pharmacology are presented by outside speakers at weekly intervals to faculty, staff and students. Students may participate by meeting with the speaker during the day of the seminar. One hour weekly during both the first and second semesters. |
| PHAR 7020 | Seminar in Pharmacology (1.00) |
| Recent developments in pharmacology are presented by outside speakers at weekly intervals to faculty, staff and students. Students may participate by meeting with the speaker during the day of the seminar. One hour weekly during both the first and second semesters. | |
| PHAR 7300 | General Pharmacology (7.00) |
| A lecture course covering the major fields of pharmacology for medical students. The principal current drugs are discussed in detail as prototypes. Emphasizes mechanism of action, drug distribution and biotransformation in the body, testing new drugs in experimental animals and in the human, and adverse reactions to drugs and toxicology. | |
| PHAR 8110 | Pharmacology Literature (1.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | A continuing seminar based on papers in the current literature. Required participation by departmental faculty, fellows, and graduate students. One hour per week. |
| PHAR 8120 | Pharmacology Literature (1.00) |
| A continuing seminar based on papers in the current literature. Required participation by departmental faculty, fellows, and graduate students. One hour per week. | |
| PHAR 8130 | Tutorial in Pharmacology (1.00) |
| Students meet for one hour per week with assigned tutors and discuss, in depth, problems related to pharmacology. | |
| PHAR 8140 | Tutorial in Pharmacology (1.00) |
| Students meet for one hour per week with assigned tutors and discuss, in depth, problems related to pharmacology. | |
| PHAR 8998 | Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (3.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected. |
| PHAR 8999 | Non-Topical Research (3.00 - 12.00) |
| For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director. | |
| PHAR 9010 | Human Pharmacology (4.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Graduate Pharmacology course which provides a knowledge of systems based drug intervention. Lectures emphasize the pharmacological properties of drug classes and their use in common human diseases for graduate students. Discusses major issues associated with the use of these drugs and requires a familiarity with the assigned materials. |
| PHAR 9020 | Molecular Characterization of Drug Targets (4.00) |
| Studies the biochemical and molecular aspects of the transmembrane signaling mechanisms that are known targets for important classes of clinically useful drugs. Covers potential drug targets in diseases such as cancer. Emphasizes current knowledge of important signaling mechanisms and examples of the research leading to the design of important therapeutic agents. A seminar course that focuses on how an important drug target can be identified and exploited. | |
| PHAR 9080 | Biochemical Pharmacology (2.00) |
| Biochemical Pharmacology | |
| PHAR 9100 | Endocrine Pharmacology (2.00) |
| Endocrine Pharmacology | |
| PHAR 9500 | Special Topics in Pharmacology (3.00 - 12.00) |
| Special Topics in Pharmacology | |
| PHAR 9995 | Research (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Original research on approved problems. |
| PHAR 9998 | Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (3.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected. |
| PHAR 9999 | Non-Topical Research (3.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director. Course was offered Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| Physiology | |
| PHY 5060 | Molecular Physiology: From Molecular Machines to Biological Information Processing (4.00) |
| Various aspects of molecular and cellular physiology and biophysics, including structural biology, quantitative studies of molecular interactions, biomolecular spectroscopy, proteomics, membrane biophysics, electron microscopy of large complexes, and advanced optical microscopy. Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| PHY 7040 | General Physiology (8.00) |
| Studies selected topics in cellular physiology, including the physiology of the human cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal, and endocrine systems. Emphasizes the cellular mechanisms involved in the functions of the various organ systems, the roles of the organ systems in homeostasis, and the control of the organ systems by neural and hormonal mechanisms. Lectures, discussions, and clinical correlations. Course was offered Spring 2010 | |
| PHY 8011 | Seminar in Physiology (2.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Topics of current interest in physiology and related sciences are presented and discussed. |
| PHY 8012 | Seminar in Physiology (2.00) |
| Topics of current interest in physiology and related sciences are presented and discussed. | |
| PHY 8052 | Vascular Biology (3.00) |
| A broad interdisciplinary course considering the basis for vascular function from a physiological and pathophysiological perspective. Topics include basic microcirculatory function, smooth muscle and endothelial cell function and development, capillary exchange, inflammatory processes, leukocyte endothelial cell interactions, and the pathophysiology of atherogenesis. Prerequisite: One course in mammalian physiology and one in cell biology. | |
| PHY 8092 | Directed Readings in Physiology (1.00 - 3.00) |
| Readings in particular fields of physiology under supervision of the instructor. | |
| PHY 8093 | Directed Readings in Physiology (1.00 - 3.00) |
| Readings in particular fields of physiology under supervision of the instructor. Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011 | |
| PHY 8130 | Structure and Function of Biological Membranes (3.00) |
| A special topics course for advanced graduates that is an in-depth assessment of the structure and function of biological membranes. Includes lectures as well as directed discussions of papers from the literature. Topics include membrane and membrane protein structure, lipid protein interactions, ion channels and their regulation, and active transport and ion driven molecular motors. Emphasizes biophysical approaches in these areas with the primary literature the main source of reading. Students present a final paper that is written in the format of a grant proposal as well as an oral presentation of the proposal. Course was offered Fall 2010 | |
| PHY 8160 | Neurophysiology (4.00) |
| Selected topics in neurophysiology, emphasizing synaptic organization of the brain: how neurons convert physical stimuli into the sensations they evoke and how movement is controlled through integrative neuronal action. Explores the mechanisms of learning and memory at the neuronal and molecular levels. | |
| PHY 9995 | Research (3.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | Directed research on an approved problem in physiology. |
| PHY 9998 | Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (3.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected. Course was offered Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| PHY 9999 | Non-Topical Research (3.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2012 | For doctoral dissertation. Course was offered Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |