Graduate College Courses
AHS
AHS 5153 Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice 3 hrs.
This course prepares students to use the scientific literature to make sound, evidence-based patient management decisions. The course focuses on skills needed to understand and apply the scientific literature.
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AHS 5161 Seminar in Radiation Sciences 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission May be repeated; maximum credit 2 hours. This intra-disciplinary core course will cover current issues related to practical problems occurring in clinical and research work in Radiation Sciences. It will include topics on professional education, professional practice and research.
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Lecture

AHS 5275 Neurobiology 5 hrs.
A study of basic anatomical and physiological principles of the nervous system to include, action potentials, resting membrane potentials, synaptic transmission, neurotransmitters, sensory systems, motor systems, coordination, pain mechanisms, apoptosis, neuronal regeneration, neural plasticity and clinical applications.
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AHS 5930 Research Techniques 3-6 hrs.
Permission. Students without prior research experience participate in research with faculty and/or advanced doctoral students.
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Discussion

AHS 5950 Practicum in Medical Dosimetry 1-4 hrs.
Prerequisite: Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 9 hours. Practicum for Medical Dosimetry is a clinical education course in which the student will participate in treatment planning, quality assurance and medical physics activities.
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Practicum

AHS 5980 Research for Master's Thesis 2-4 hrs.
Permission. Students conduct original research with the guidance and supervision of faculty.
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Independent Study

AHS 5990 Special Studies 1-4 hrs.
Prerequisites: None Students pursue small short-term research experiences or participate in a new course that has been submitted to the graduate council. Under extenuating circumstances, this course may substitute for a regular required course.
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Independent Study

AHS 6113 Ethics: Choices and Challenges 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. Interdisciplinary Allied Health course will present historical and philosophical foundation of ethics. Moral, social, and cultural basis of ethics will be examined, given choices and challenges in society and health care. Case examples will offer interdisciplinary choices and challenges.
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Discussion

AHS 6133 Application of Evidence Based Practice 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Evidence Based Practice or Permission. Students conduct analysis of practice in a variety of Allied Health settings and present their findings and literature based recommendations. Students will complete a grant application addressing outcomes results.
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Independent Study
Clinical

AHS 6153 Teaching, Learning, and Technology 3 hrs.
This course will provide an educational experience to assist the student in understanding and applying related theory to the effective design, development, and delivery of instruction in a variety of learning environments. This course will use lecture, discussion, and web-based modules for instructional delivery.
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Lecture

AHS 6173 Qualitative Research 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. This course surveys the design and application of qualitative research. Topics include purposes and traditions; designs; process of data collection, analysis, and interpretation; integrity and trustworthiness; and issues of ethics. Students present a qualitative research project of limited scope and submit and present a qualitative research proposal of interest.
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AHS 6193 Behavioral Approach to Motor Learning 3 hrs.
Behavioral, cognitive, and motor components of novel and skilled movement will be discussed. The contribution of memory, problem solving, attention, and motivation to motor learning will be explored. Specific applications will be made to the presence of mental illness, mental retardation, and dementia.
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Lecture

AHS 6233 Leadership in Allied Health Education 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. A lecture and discussion course that focuses on the tools, methodologies, and strategies required to be an effective faculty member in Allied Health learning environments.
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AHS 6333 Grant Writing Health Profession 3 hrs.
This course will cover identification of sources of funding, development of a grant application, and regulations and procedures of the University and funding sources. Students will develop a grant proposal during the course.
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Lecture

AHS 6413 Research Methods 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: A basic research methods class and permission of the instructor. This course is for students in allied health professions who have completed a basic research methods course. It focuses on conceptual frameworks, research design, data collection, data analysis, and dissemination. The emphasis is on quantitative methods, with an overview of qualitative methods. Students design a research project during the course.
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Lecture

AHS 6950 Practicum in Allied Health Sciences 2-6 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. Doctoral students participate in a psychomotor activity that advances their knowledge or experience in a relevant manner. The practicum may focus on, but is not limited to, teaching, other leadership activities, problem solving, research, and elements of clinical practice.
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Practicum

AHS 6960 Directed Readings 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 6 hours. Provide students with opportunity for independent study in subject areas beyond the program's regular curriculum. Involves literature reviews or in-depth reading in a specific topic.
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Independent Study

AHS 6970 Seminar in Allied Health Sciences 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 4 hours. Interdisciplinary Allied Health core course will cover current issues in Allied Health professional education, professional practice, research and health care delivery systems.
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Discussion

AHS 6980 Research for Doctoral Dissertation 2-9 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 30 hours. Students conduct original research.
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Independent Study

AHS 6990 Special Studies 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. Doctoral students pursue small short-term research experiences of participate in a new course that has been submitted to the graduate council. Under extenuating circumstances, this course may substitute for a regular required course.
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Independent Study

BIOC
BIOC 5104 Biochemistry 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: None A survey of biochemistry for students in the health related professions covering the structure and function biomolecules (proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates), metabolism, molecular genetics, membrane organization, transmembrane signaling, and additional topics of specific interest.
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BIOC 5173 Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to Program or Permission Cross Listed: NS 3173 This course is an introduction to topics in organic chemistry and biochemistry that relate to the study of nutrition. Major topics include functional groups, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and molecular biology. A major emphasis is given to metabolic pathways in energy production. Graduate Students will be required to write a research paper and all quizzes will count for credit during the course.
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BIOC 5224 Principles of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory Methods 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. Introductory laboratory course stressing techniques, instrumentation, and experimental design used for Biochemical and Molecular Biological research.
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BIOC 5970 Graduate Student Seminar 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. Discussion of recent advances in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Presentations by graduate students.
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Discussion

BIOC 5980 Research Master's Thesis 2-6 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. May be repeated; maximum credit 30 hours. Research Master's Thesis.
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Laboratory

BIOC 6210 Physical Biochemistry of Macromolecules 2-4 hrs.
Prerequisite: By Permission of Course Director. This advanced course will approach the structure and function of biological macromolecules from a multidisciplinary perspective encompassing structure determination to physical characterization of inter- and intra-molecular interactions. (Fall II)
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BIOC 6220 Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory 1-4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission by Instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit 10 hours. Advanced experimental design and techniques in several current areas of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Students rotate through the laboratories of selected faculty members.
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Laboratory

BIOC 6221 Journal Club in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 8 hours. Discussion and assessment of papers in the scientific literature related to Biochemistry and Molecular, Cell-Structural Biology.
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Discussion

BIOC 6223 Cell Biology 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BIOC 5218 or Permission. This course is designed to explore the latest aspects of Cell Biology including nuclear structure and motility and chemiosmosis, membrane structure and function, cell-cell interactions, virus-host interactions and cell transformation. Cross Listed: MI
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BIOC 6234 Biochemical Genetics and Molecular Biology 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. This course examines the connections between traditional mendelian inheritance and modern molecular genetics, covering genome structure and function, gene regulation, DNA replication, translation, molecular neurobiology, and molecular approaches to carcinogenesis. (spring semester)
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BIOC 6321 Molecular Structure and Dynamics 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS Core Curriculum or permission of Instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit 5 hours. Current aspects of macromolecular structure and function.
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BIOC 6341 Molecular Signaling and Regulation 1 hrs.
Crosslisted: PHYO 6341 and CELL 6341 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Topics. Prerequisite: GPIBS Core Curriculum or permission of Instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. Current understanding of the biochemistry and molecular biology of regulation at the gene, cell, and organism level.
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BIOC 6502 Advanced Topics In Human Molecular Genetics 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: BIOC 5233, 5243, 6223, 6243; or Permissions of Coordinator. May be repeated; maximum credit 4 hours. Current topics in the area of the molecular biology and genetics of human diseases, including molecular approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Lectures by resident and visiting faculty; group discussions of current literature. As the content changes with each offering, may be repeated up to a maximum credit of four hours.
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Discussion

BIOC 6960 Research Project 1-8 hrs.
Prerequisite: By Permission of the Department. May be repeated; maximum credit 64 hours. Introduction to independent research.
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Laboratory

BIOC 6970 Biotechnology 2-4 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 4 hours. Biotechnology will: (a) provide information on current and future scientific developments; (b) review current regulation of biotechnology and applications as well as; (c) provide exposure to legal, business, and ethical issues generated by biotechnology. The discussion-based class will utilize participation and a student-designed project as learning tools.
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Discussion

BIOC 6980 Research Doctor's Disseration 1-16 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 16 hours. Research for Doctor's Dissertation.
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Laboratory
Independent Study

BIOC 6990 Special Problems in Biochemistry 1-5 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 15 hours. Selected Biochemical topics on which rapid progress has been made during recent years.
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Laboratory
Independent Study

BMSC
BMSC 5001 Integrity in Scientific Research 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. This course will focus on the issues important to maintaining integrity in scientific endeavors. Topics to be discussed include ethical decision making, data collection and analysis, intellectual property, competitive pressures, technology transfer, authorship practices and human and animal studies.
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Lecture

BMSC 5002 Principles and Practice of Clinical and Translational Research 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: None This course serves as an introduction to experimental design and research methods in Clinical Investigation and will provide the student with the information and skills necessary to design and conduct a clinical research project.
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BMSC 5011 Experimental Design and Applied Statistics 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Complete one year of biomedical graduate education. A graduate-level course in experimental design for the biological sciences. The course will focus on generation of hypothesis, design of properly controlled experiments, and analysis of experimental data. Students will determine proper sample size, categorization of experimental groups, and statistical tests to test hypotheses.
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BMSC 5021 Methods in Biomedical Research 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to GPIBS program or permission. A graduate level course that surveys a broad range of the most basic and most widely used techniques, protocols, assays, and technologies used in biomedical research. Students will learn the scientific jargon, basic biology, and theories associated with each technique so that students can perform and understand common research methods.
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BMSC 5031 Laboratory Animal Use and Concepts 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to the GPIBS program or permission. A graduate level course intended to prepare students to conduct animal research during their graduate studies. Students will receive a foundation in laboratory animal science as well as an introduction to animal handling techniques. Mouse models commonly used in biomedical research will be emphasized.
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Laboratory

BMSC 5102 Fundamentals of Scientific Writing 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: None Basic elements of writing are taught including keys to effective writing and organization of the writing task. Spelling, grammar, punctuation, organization, and aspects of written language and supporting materials such as a dictionary and thesaurus are reviewed. Simple exercises address dissertations and theses, abstracts, journals, and grants. (F, Sp, Su I, II, III, IV)
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BMSC 5103 Interdisciplinary Leadership Issues I: Disabilities Services 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing and permission of the instructor. Interdisciplinary course providing the foundation components of family centered services, cultural competence, interdisciplinary teaming and inclusive practices as they relate to interdisciplinary service provisions for children with or at risk for disabilities and their families, child family advocacy, research development and data issues.
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BMSC 5113 Interdisciplinary Leadership Issues II: Disabilities Advocacy 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and Permission of the instructor. Interdisciplinary course with focus on and development of interdisciplinary leadership issues including child-family advocacy service delivery systems, systems change, policy development and analysis, with or at risk for disabilities and their families, child-family legislation, ethics and funding. Based on the foundation components of family-centered services, cultural competency and inclusive practices.
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BMSC 5202 Foundations in Biomedicine I 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admissions to Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program. This is the Fall semester flagship course of the Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP). It employs a literature- and discussion-based approach to introduce the fundamentals of cell and molecular biology. It highlights widely used methodology critical to biomedical research in the context of important questions in biomedicine.
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BMSC 5221 Interdisciplinary First Year Journal Club 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admissions into GPIBS/Permission of Instructor. A course designed to acquaint students with critical assessment skills needed to interpret the scientific literature and present it to a peer group.
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Discussion

BMSC 5300 Interdisciplinary Special Topics 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. This course is being created in order to meet a need that occasionally arises to quickly create a course for an upcoming semester or to pilot and fine tune a course before formally submitting a final syllabus and the requisite paperwork or for a one time offering. The course will be house in the Graduate College for proper supervision. The course may be repeated but the topic must change.
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Discussion

BMSC 5302 Foundations in Biomedicine II 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admissions to Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program. This is the Spring semester flagship course of the Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP). It employs a literature- and discussion-based approach to introduce the biology of disease. It highlights widely used methodology critical to biomedical research in the context of important questions in biomedicine. (Sp I)
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BMSC 6011 Integrity in Scientific Research II 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: BMSC 5001 or equivalent The course will serve as a refresher course for advanced graduate students (ie., 4+years in program) and incoming postdoctoral fellows on the topic of the responsible conduct of research. The course will underscore the importance of responsible research and the nuances of scientific integrity in research and seven other topics including social responsibility.
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BMSC 6012 Molecular Systems I 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to GPIBS or permission of the Course Directors. The focus of this course is the structure/function relationship of proteins and nucleic acids as well as the mechanisms controlling gene expression. (F I)
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BMSC 6042 Entrepreneurship for Science and Technology 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: None Entrepreneurship for Science and Technology provides an introduction to entrepreneurship for science and technology perspective. The course will cover innovation, prototyping, competition, customer discovery, business model, networking, funding, and legal concerns including patents and intellectual property. The course format includes weekly lectures, founder speakers, presentations, and hands-on activities. (F I, II, III, IV)
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BMSC 6052 Cellular Systems II 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to GPIBS or permission of the Course Directors. The focus of this course is on cellular underpinnings surrounding cancer, development, tissue homeostasis, immunity and microbial pathogenesis. (F I)
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BMSC 6100 Bioscience Interdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation 1-4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit 12 hours. This rotation provides an opportunity for a student to learn and experience an in-depth knowledge and appreciation for specific skills research approaches and methods within specific disciplines and multidisciplinary areas.
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BMSC 6112 Molecular Systems II 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission GPIBS or permission of the Course Directors. This course focuses on the molecular underpinnings of cellular function including small molecule and protein transport/processing within the cell. (F I)
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BMSC 6152 Cellular Systems I 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admissions to GPIBS or permission from the Course Directors. The focus of the course is on cell signaling pathways, cell division, and cell death mechanisms. (F I)
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BMSC 6202 Preparing Future Faculty - Instructional Methods 2 hrs.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Interdisciplinary Preparing Future Faculty Program. This course will acquaint students with the full range of faculty roles and responsibilities related to university teaching. The course provides a didactic background in instructional methods and content and includes the theoretical and applied material addressing university structure and governance, the elements of effective teaching, and the institutional resources for teaching. Students will be required to develop appropriate course objectives, to deliver organized lectures, and to communicate effectively in verbal, written, and visual modalities.
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BMSC 6300 PFF - Supervised Teaching Experience 2-3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Student must have successfully completed BMSC 6202-Instructional Methods in the fall semester prior to enrollment in the spring experiential course. This course is the second of a two-course sequence focused primarily on teaching. Where the first course provides a didactic background in instructional methods, this course provides discipline-specific teaching experiences in university classrooms. Each student will work with their assigned faculty mentor who will supervise individualized teaching experiences and, where possible, invite participation in faculty research and service activities as well.
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Independent Study

BSE
BSE 5001 Problems in Biostatistics and Epidemiology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Concurrent or previous enrollment in BSE 5113 and 5163. Applied problem solving in biostatistics and epidemiology.
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Laboratory

BSE 5013 Application of Microcomputers to Data Analysis 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5163 or permission of the instructor. Introduction to the use of data management and processing equipment and 1 package (SAS) readily available on this campus. Storage, manipulation, and retrieval of data and statistical summaries are emphasized.
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BSE 5023 Computer Applications in Public Health 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5163 or Permission of Instructor. Application of currently available hardware and software to common problems encountered in Public Health practice.
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BSE 5033 Foundations and Overview of Public Health 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: None This course will provide an overview of public health for students in MS or doctoral programs, who have not completed the MPH core courses prior to enrollment in their graduate program.
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Independent Study

BSE 5111 Scientific Integrity in Research 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None This course is designed to provide training to M.S. and Ph.D. students in Biostatistics and Epidemiology in the responsible conduct of research, scientific integrity, and the protection of human research subjects. The class will cover issues related to: 1) acquisition, management, sharing, and ownership of data; 2) conflict of interest and commitment; 3) human subjects protection; 4) research misconduct; 5) publication practices and responsible authorship; 6) peer review; and 7) collaborative science. The course is to be completed prior to initiation of thesis or dissertation research.
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BSE 5113 Principles of Epidemiology 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. This course provides an introduction to epidemiology for students majoring in any aspects of Public Health. The principles and methods of epidemiology investigation, both of infectious and non-infectious diseases are discussed.
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Laboratory

BSE 5153 Clinical Trials 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Basic Statistics and Epidemiology or permission of instructor. Principles for the design and conduct of clinical trials are discussed. Emphasis will be given to protocol preparation, randomization, sample size, trial monitoring, ethical issues and data analysis.
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BSE 5163 Biostatistical Methods I 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: College algebra and ability to use computer spreadsheet or instructor permission. Students who seek late enrollment in the course must obtain instructor permission to enroll. Fundamental concepts and applications of statistics. This course and BSE 5173 serve as an introduction to all higher level courses in statistics. This course makes use of the JMP statistical package. (F I, SU II)
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BSE 5173 Biostatistics Methods II 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5163 and BSE 5013. More complex forms of the analysis of variance are present. The fundamental aspects of experimental design as well as covariance, multiple regression, curvilinear regression, and the binomial and poisson distribution are discussed.
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Laboratory

BSE 5183 Intermediate Biostatistical Methods for Health Professionals 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5163 or permission of instructor. This course provides an overview of frequency, analysis of variance, and regression methods. Students will determine the appropriate statistical approach to answer health-related research questions, review assumptions underlying specific approaches, and perform and interpret output from analyses completed using statistical software. This course uses the JMP statistical package. (Sp I, II)
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Laboratory

BSE 5193 Intermediate Epidemiologic Methods 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5113 or equivalent Methodological issues important to the design of epidemiologic studies of both infectious and non-infectious disease. Topics include formulation of a research question, types of studies, sample size, sampling methods, biases and confounding, data collection instruments and the presentation and interpretation of data.
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BSE 5253 Introduction to Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5113 and BSE 5163 or equivalent. Methodologic issues and approaches used in occupational and environmental risk assessment studies will be presented. These include study design, assessment of exposures, ascertainment of outcomes, methods of analysis and sources of data. Examples of classic occupational and environmental studies will be presented and implications for health policy will be discussed.
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Laboratory

BSE 5283 GIS in Health 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5163, BSE 5113, and permission of instructor The goal of this course is to familiarize students with applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Public Health. Topics include a basic understanding of using geodatabases, geocoding, producing effective disease maps, visualization, classification, and accuracy assessment. Students will be able to produce effective infectious disease and cancer cluster maps.
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Laboratory

BSE 5303 Epidemiology of Infectious Disease 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5113. Intended for epidemiology majors. Lectures and laboratory sessions devoted to the study of factors common to all infectious diseases as well as studies of specific disease.
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BSE 5333 Introduction to Emerging Infections and Bioterrorism 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5113 Principles of Epidemiology. The course will introduce students to a wide variety of topics relating to emerging infections and bioterrorism. The course will first provide an overview of emerging diseases and the factors associated with their appearance. Second, the course will examine bioterrorism, its agents, history, potential impact and discuss public health preparedness.
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BSE 5343 Methods in Infectious Disease Epidemiology 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5113; BSE 5303; or authorization from the instructor. This course aims at covering methods applicable to the design and conduct of epidemiological studies specific to infectious diseases.
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BSE 5363 Epidemiology and Prevention of Chronic Diseases 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5113; BSE 5163; BSE 5193 or BSE 5001 This course is a survey of chronic diseases and the epidemiologic methods used to study them. Students are expected to read and report on the literature and to use descriptive statistics on survey data of chronic disease risk factors.
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BSE 5403 Social Epidemiology 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5113 (Principles of Epidemiology) and BSE 5163 (Biostatistics Methods I) or permission of the instructor. The purpose of this course is to provide students with both the information and experience to identify social determinants of health outcomes in populations. Students will develop an understanding of the general concepts of social epidemiology and develop their own critical assessment of how social factors impact health outcomes and the development of disease. Students will participate in class discussions, read relevant materials, and conduct and report on a community assessment project.
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BSE 5603 Sampling Theory and Methods 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5163 and permission of Instructor. To introduce various commonly used sampling methods including when and how to apply them, advantages and disadvantages, how to determine sample size, and the design of forms and questionnaires for data collection.
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BSE 5633 Public Health Strategies for Tobacco Control 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5113, BSE 5163, HPS 5213, HAP 5453, OEH 5013 or permission of the instructor Multi-Level Course: CPH 7633 This course provides an overview of the history, health effects, politics, and prevention of tobacco use, examining the issue from all perspectives: epidemiological, psychosocial, political, economic and environmental. Students will explore the multidimensional aspects of tobacco use and the research and metholodology contributing to best practices in tobacco control.
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BSE 5643 Regression Analysis 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5163 and 5013. Multiple linear regression analysis, including polynomial regression, indicator variables, and covariance analysis are covered. Also covered are : tests of hypotheses and interval estimates, model selection and validation; methods for measurement errors, diagnostic methods for outliers, influence, and multicollinearity; nonlinear regression, logistic regression with non-normal distributions; and time-series analysis and forecasting. Applications are drawn from public health.
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Laboratory

BSE 5653 Nonparametric Methods 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5013; BSE 5163; one of the following: BSE 5173 or BSE 5643 or BSE 5663 Modern techniques of nonparametric analysis applied to single and multiple samples, including approaches based on signed- and ranked-transformed data and on permutation tests. Discussion of exact results and large sample approximations. Nonparametric analysis of categorical data summarized in contingency tables. Nonparametric bootstrapping. Introduction to robust regression. Analysis of qualitative data as it applies to experimental design in biology and medicine. Discussion of the binomial and chi square tests as well as rank based and distribution free methods to the k-sample case and nonparametric measures of correlation and association. Analysis of variance of ranked data is included.
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BSE 5663 Analysis of Frequency Data 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5163 and 5013. Tests and measures of association for contingency table analysis; partitioning chi-square; the odds ratio; comparative trials; analysis of categorical data with matched samples; combining evidence from contingency tables; effects and controls of misclassification errors; and multiway contingency tables are covered in this course.
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Laboratory

BSE 5703 Principles of the Theory of Probability 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. Introduction to the principles to the theory of probability. Primarily for the student who plans to major in the field of statistics.
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BSE 5733 Principles of Mathematical Statistics I 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5703 and Differential and Integral Calculus. An introduction to mathematical statistics and the theory of statistical inference. The theory of distributions including sampling distributions, multivariate distributions and approximations to distributions.
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BSE 5743 Principles of Mathematical Statistics II 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5733. Law of large numbers, estimation of parameters, central limit theorem, confidence intervals and tests of hypotheses. Regression, sampling from a normal population, experimental design, analysis of variance, and distribution free methods.
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BSE 5763 Applied Bayesian Statistics 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5163 Biostatistics Methods I and at least one of the following: BSE 5173 Biostatistics Methods II or BSE 5643 Regression Analysis or BSE 5663 Analysis of frequency data or BSE 6563 Longitudinal Data Analysis.
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BSE 5803 Epidemiology and Prevention of Diabetes 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5113, BSE 5163, and BSE 5363; or permission of instructor. Students gain knowledge of diabetes through application of epidemiologic principles and methods. Topics to be covered include types of diabetes and diagnostic and classification criteria, prevalence, incidence and costs of diabetes in the U.S. and other countries, risk factors, diabetic complications, and prevention strategies for diabetes and its complications.
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BSE 5960 Directed Readings in Biostatistics and Epidemiology 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 6 hours. Offers the student the opportunity to explore with faculty guidance, areas of interest in biostatistics or epidemiology not specifically incorporated in formal courses.
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Independent Study

BSE 5980 Research for Master's Thesis 1-4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 4 hours.
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Independent Study

BSE 5990 Special Studies 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit 3 hours. Topics of a special nature or of unusual interest to students. Deals with a specific topic, area or problem, which is not adequately covered in the current curriculum, as judged by the training needs of the students.
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Independent Study

BSE 6151 Applied Statistical Methods for Clinical Trials 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5163, BSE 5153 (or concurrent enrollment), BSE 5013 This course is designed to introduce the student to practical applications of statistical methods in clinical trials.
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BSE 6192 Grant Writing Skills in Epidemiology 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5303, BSE 5363, BSE 5193. Problems encountered in the design and execution of epidemiologic field studies in human populations. Students will be required to design a field study for a specific disease and prepare a scientific protocol and emphasis will be placed on grantsmanship.
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BSE 6193 Methods in Clinical Epidemiology 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5013, BSE 5163, BSE 5113, BSE 5193 and at least one of the following: BSE 5663, BSE 5173 or BSE 6643. This course focuses on quantitative methods used in the design and conduct of clinical epidemiologic studies. Emphasis will be placed on differentiating among diagnostic, prognostic and etiologic/intervention research, selecting analytical methods, Identification and avoidance of common biases, and critical evaluation of existing literature.
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BSE 6194 Advanced Epidemiologic Methods 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Principles of Epidemiology and Introductory course in Biostatistics This course will cover, in depth, the design of epidemiologic studies, practical and theoretical considerations, biases, confounding and misclassification, concept of cause and causal models. Examples from the literature will be evaluated and methods of analysis presented.
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BSE 6233 Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5113 Principles of Epidemiology & BSE 5163 Biostatistics Methods I This course provides an overview of the epidemiology of major reproductive and prenatal health endpoints including infertility, fetal loss, birth weight, congenital malformations and infant mortality. Current knowledge of the determinants of these outcomes is introduced with emphasis on metholodologic considerations specific to the study of reproductive and prenatal health.
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BSE 6323 Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology 3 hrs.
A description of the use of human genetics and molecular biology in studying host susceptibility to disease. Includes a background review of mendelian genetics and single gene defects as well as methodologies currently being used in the laboratory and their application to epidemiologic studies of multifactorial disease.
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BSE 6353 Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5113, BSE 5363 or Permission. The course includes a detailed review of the epidemiology of the major cardiovascular diseases including natural history, prevention, and treatment. Major cardiovascular studies are reviewed.
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BSE 6363 Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5363 and BSE 6323. A detailed review of epidemiologic aspects and prevention strategies for the major cancer sites is presented. Emphasis will be placed on the causes, prevention, early detection and control of cancer.
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BSE 6553 Linear Models I 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5563, BSE 5743. The theoretical development of analytic methods for the analysis of data conforming to linear models with a review of basic mathematical statistics, an introduction to linear models and their classifications, the general linear model of full rank, curvilinear models and model of functional relationships.
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BSE 6563 Longitudinal Data Analysis 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5163 Biostat. Methods I; BSE 5013 Microcomputer Applic. Data Analysis; BSE 5173 Biostatistics Methods II. The course focuses on data that are correlated in time, space, or through an inherent hierarchical structure. Applications for continuous outcomes include repeated measures, mixed, random coefficient, and hierarchical models. Applications for categorical outcomes include general estimating equations and generalized linear mixed models.
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BSE 6643 Survival Data Analysis 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5163 and 5013 and either BSE 5663 or BSE 5653, or by permission of the instructor. Discussion of statistical methods for the analysis of clinical and laboratory data related to survival. Special attention is given to data from experimental animals and human patients with acute diseases, for example, cancer.
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Laboratory

BSE 6663 Analysis of Multivariate Data 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5173, BSE 5663 or Permission of Instructor. The development and application of the statistical techniques which are currently used for description, estimation, and hypothesis testing of multivariate data collected in medical or health related studies. Use of computer programs which perform these techniques and of programs which can be combined to perform these techniques will be emphasized.
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Lecture

BSE 6950 Research in Biostatistics and Epidemiology 1-4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 4 hours. Open only to advanced students to engage in supervised research into Biostatistics or Epidemiology.
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Independent Study

BSE 6960 Directed Readings 1-4 hrs.
Prerequisites: None May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 4 hours. Intensive directed readings in a specific area of interest.
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Independent Study

BSE 6980 Research for Doctoral Dissertation 1-16 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 16 hours. Credit hours vary
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Independent Study

BSE 7103 Introduction to Biostatistics 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Ability to use a computer. Either earn a grade of B or better in college algebra or a more advanced mathematics course(course must have been taken no more than six years prior to admission, or score at or above the 50th percentile on the quantitative portion of either the GMAT or the GRE, or score 500 or better on the mathematics specialized exam of the GRE. A broad introduction to the concepts underlying biostatistical methods.
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CELL
CELL 5107 Human Structure 7 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate College, background in biological sciences, and/or approval of instructor. Human Structure explores the macroscopic anatomy of the human body with correlations to functional, clinical and radiological anatomy. Supervised dissection integrated with lectures. The approach is regional.
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Laboratory

CELL 5134 Cell and Tissue Biology 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: None The Cell and Tissue Biology course provides an overview of microscopic structure of human cells, tissues, and organs, with correlation of structure and function. Components of the course include lectures, independent readings and microscopic study of histological preparations during a weekly laboratory session.
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Laboratory

CELL 5142 Human Embryology 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: None Study of the development of the human body at the cellular and organ level, with emphasis on the relation of embryogenesis to adult anatomy and congenital malformations. Course may include lectures, a weekly group discussion on related scientific literature and a research paper. (SP)
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Lecture

CELL 5960 Current Topics in Cell Biology 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. May be repeated; maximum credit 28 hours. Students will critically read and discuss with the faculty primary research publications in cellular and molecular biology, and participate in departmental seminar presentations. May be repeated with change in course content. (F, Sp)
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Discussion

CELL 5980 Research for Master's Thesis 1-4 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 30 hours. Once enrolled, student must continue registration until the requirements for the degree are fulfilled.
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Laboratory
Independent Study

CELL 5990 Special Studies in Cell Biology 1-3 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 9 hours. Introduction to original research investigation of some problem in cell biology. May be repeated; maximum credit nine hours.
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Laboratory

CELL 6000 Cell Biology Laboratory Rotation 1-8 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 25 hours. This course provides the opportunity for the student to learn and experience an in-depth knowledge and appreciation for scientific skills and emphasizes techniques, instrumentation, and experimental design in a specific discipline within a multidisciplinary research environment.
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Laboratory

CELL 6004 Cardiovascular/Renal Pharmacology 4 hrs.
A systematic examination of the physiological and biochemical mechanisms through which drugs affect the cardiovascular system and the kidney.
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Lecture

CELL 6010 Cell Biology Graduate Research Seminar 1-2 hrs.
Prerequisites: None May be repeated; maximum credit 12 hours. This is a seminar course for Cell Biology graduate students to present their own research data, receive constructive criticism on their research and presentation, and to learn how to effectively listen to and critically evaluate material presented in the research seminars.
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Lecture

CELL 6013 Neuropharmacology 3 hrs.
A systematic examination of the physiological and biochemical mechanisms through which drugs affect the central nervous system.
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Lecture

CELL 6020 Anatomical Sciences Teaching Practicum 2-4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the course in which the student will do a teaching practicum. May be repeated; maximum credit 10 hours. The course is designed to provide each student with supervised teaching experiences in Human Structure, Histology, Embryology, or Neuroanatomy as well as critical reviews of all teaching duties involved with the specific course. Course may be repeated for credit. Graduate students in the ILAC/Anatomical Sciences Education program must complete 10 hours of teaching practicum. Those hours need to be spread through at least 3 of the courses listed above.
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Practicum

CELL 6030 Medical Education Seminar 0-1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None May be repeated; maximum credit 8 hours. Students and faculty will present current basic biomedical science education methods and/or medical education research. Students will received constructive criticism on their presentation and learn how to effectively listen to and critically evaluate material presented in the seminar settings. Seminar (Summer, Fall & Spring) I, II, III, & IV
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Lecture

CELL 6053 Pharmacology of the Autonomic Nervous System 3 hrs.
A systematic examination of the physiological and biochemical mechanisms through which drugs affect the autonomic nervous system.
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Lecture

CELL 6063 Cellular and Molecular Developmental Biology 3 hrs.
Explore current cellular and molecular concepts in developmental biology, including epithelial-mesenchymal interactions, cell cycle, cell migrational cues, homeobox genes and master genes, pattern formation and differentiation, tumor suppressor genes, growth control, and angiogenesis. Topics covered will change yearly.
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Lecture

CELL 6073 Topics in Cellular and Molecular Developmental Biology 3 hrs.
Explore current cellular and molecular concepts in developmental biology, including epithelial-mesenchymal interactions, cell cycle, cell migrational cues, homeobox genes and master genes, pattern formation and differentiation, tumor suppressor genes, growth control, and angiogenesis. Topics covered will change yearly.
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Lecture

CELL 6111 Advanced Cell Biology I-Cells and Tissues 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Cell and Molecular Systems 1 and 2, or first two years of medical school and admission into the Cell Biology graduate program, or permission of the Course Director. Expands on fundamental concepts in cellular biology, including: diversity of cell types, tissue types and relationships among cells; organization of cells and tissues in more complex biological structures; microscopic methods, and stem cell biology.
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CELL 6121 Advanced Cell Biology II-Advanced Cell Signaling 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Cell and Molecular Systems I and 2, or first two years of medical school and admissions into the Cell Biology graduate program, or permission of the Course Director. Expands on fundamental concepts in cellular biology, focusing on advanced topics in cell signaling.
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Lecture

CELL 6130 Advanced Cell Biology III-Capstone 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admissions into the Cell Biology graduate program following successful completion of the GPIBS curriculum or the first two years of medical school, or permission of the Course Director. Cement knowledge of Cell Biology gained from previous courses, foster the students' ability to synthesize and discuss content related to Cell Biology, and to prepare students for the written and oral qualifying examination.
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CELL 6301 Experimental Strategies in Genetics 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS Core Curriculum or permission of Instructor. The major intent is to develop a working knowledge of the fundamental genetic strategies used to solve biological problems.
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CELL 6302 Advanced Genetics 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: CELL 6301 or Instructor's Permission. This course will present genetic principles at an advanced level, provide examples of the applicability of genetic approaches to a wide variety of biological problems, acquaint the students with a broad historical perspective of the field of genetics, and provide immersion in genetics, and provide immersion in genetics primary literature.
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Lecture

CELL 6311 Directed Readings in Genetics 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS Curriculum or permission of instructor, admittance to candidacy, and permission of student's Ph.D. advisor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 10 hours. This Journal Club is designed to increase student's reading of the scientific literature, to develop critical scientific thinking, and to make the students more comfortable presenting genetic data through experience. This journal club is open to all graduate students in or beyond their second year, postdoctoral trainees and interested members of faculty.
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CELL 6313 Advanced Gross Anatomy 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. May be repeated with a change in subject matter, maximum credit nine hours. Comprehensive approaches to dissection of select regions by special and varied methods. Conferences, demonstrations, and literature study. .
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Laboratory

CELL 6321 Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Vision 1 hrs.
Crosslisted: OCNS 6321 Prerequisites: GPIBS Core Curriculum or Permission of Instructor. This course is designed for graduate students to provide for the integration of the knowledge gained from the GPIBS core course and its application to the generation of research projects on basic cellular functions using the visual system as an experimental model.
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Lecture

CELL 6331 Molecular Genetics 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS fall courses and first part of spring semester courses; Permission of the instructor. It is an elective module offered by the Department of Cell Biology for the second part of the spring semester of GPIBS.
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CELL 6332 Special Topics in Genetics 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS Curriculum or permission of instructor, admittance to candidacy, and permission of student's Ph.D. advisor. This colloquium is designed to increase students' understanding of important concepts, approaches, and historical perspectives in Genetics. This colloquium is open to all graduate students in or beyond their second year, postdoctoral trainees and interested members of the faculty.
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CELL 6341 Molecular Signaling and Regulation 1 hrs.
Crosslisted: BIOC 6341 and CELL 6341 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Topics. Prerequisite: GPIBS Core Curriculum or permission of Instructor. Current understanding of the biochemistry and molecular biology of regulation at the gene, cell, and organism level.
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Lecture

CELL 6401 OU Cancer Center Program Meeting 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS curriculum, admittance to candidacy, permission of course director, and permission of student's Ph.D. advisor. This course requires attendance at one of the 4 OU Cancer Center Program monthly meetings. Each month, members of the cancer center present their current research and their anticipated future research questions. Students will enroll in this course over several semesters and must attend at least 15 meetings to receive 1 credit.
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CELL 6411 Special Topics in Molecular Medicine 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS curriculum, admittance to candidacy, permission of course director and permission of student's Ph.D. advisor. May be repeated; maximum credit 1 hours. This didactic course will present seminal and current research in the field of Molecular Medicine. Each weekly presentation will be a compilation of primary literature around a central theme. The theme for the semester will be chosen by the students, their mentors, and the course director. This course will meet 15 times for 1 credit hour.
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CELL 6421 Tumor Board 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS curriculum, admittance to candidacy, permission of course director, and student's Ph.D. advisor. May be repeated; maximum credit 2 hours. This course is for graduate students in cancer research who are interested in gaining insight into the clinical disease. This course requires attendance at a weekly clinical department tumor board and a monthly meeting with the course director. In addition, each student will read and write a summary of a recently published clinical trial. The case history, surgery, pathology, and treatment options for individual cancer cases are presented at the tumor board. Specific Tumor Boards will be determined by the student, their mentor and course director. Students will attend 14 meetings over the course of one academic semester for 1 credit.
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Lecture

CELL 6960 Directed Readings in Cell Biology 1-3 hrs.
May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 6 hours. This course provides an opportunity for the study of a particular research area through review of literature under a selected instructor.
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Independent Study

CELL 6980 Research for Doctors Dissertation 1-16 hrs.
Prerequisites: Approval of advisor. May be repeated; maximum credit 60 hours. Once enrolled, student must continue registration until the requirements for graduation are filled. A maximum of 60 hours is allowed toward the Ph.D. degree.
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Independent Study

CELL 6990 Specialized Studies in Cell Biology 1-4 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 8 hours. Qualified students of biomedical sciences may work independently on topics of special interests in any area of cell biology. May encompass discussions, guided reading or laboratory research depending on the student. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit eight hours.
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Laboratory

CSD
CSD 5100 Practicum for Teachers of Deaf Blind Multi-Handicapped Children 1-8 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 8 hours. For the teacher of the deaf blind, multi-handicapped children and will cover: neurological, sensory, psychological, motoric and educational development and evaluation; education and therapeutic intervention; documentation, material development, and practicum work with deaf/blind children in area programs. May be repeated; maximum credit eight hours.
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Practicum

CSD 5102 Learning and the Communication Process 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permissions. Review of basic learning processes, including closely related behavioral phenomena, and an introduction to the principles of behavior modification with specific attention to speech and language behavior.
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Lecture

CSD 5113 Phonetics 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university and admission into the SLP MA program. Multi-Level Course: CSD 3333 Lecture and supervised exercises in the analysis, categorization and transcription of the sound of speech.
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Lecture

CSD 5133 Research Foundations in Communication Disorders 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. Ethical, logical, practical and methodological considerations associated with research in speech/language pathology and audiology; basic concepts in data management; critical evaluation of research publications. Approved for professional credit (Course ID 110136 CSD 9333).
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Lecture

CSD 5143 Autism Spectrum Disorders 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: None This course covers the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective assessments and evidence-based treatments for communication impairments in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Topics covered include ASD characteristics and etiologies, functional communication systems, structured teaching principles, and positive environmental supports for effective learning. (Fall)
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Lecture

CSD 5153 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanisms 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university and admission into the SLP MA program. Multi-level Course: CSD 3413 Considers specific mechanisms directly related to generation of speech signals as well as current theories of voice production.
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Lecture

CSD 5173 Foundations of Speech & Language Development 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university and admission into the SLP MA program. Multi-Level Course: CSD 3443 & 7443 This course will examine the developmental milestones of speech, language, and cognition in addition, the theories for speech/language development and learning will be studied.
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Lecture

CSD 5183 Foundations of Audiology 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university and admission into the SLP MA program. Multi-Level Courses: CSD 3463 & 7463 Presents concepts and rationale underlying the measurement of hearing with special reference to pure tone air and bone conduction tests, speech audiometry and impedance measures.
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Lecture

CSD 5193 Language Disorders in the Exceptional Child 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university and admission into the SLP MA program. Multi-Level Course: CSD 3473 An introduction to the assessment and remediation of language disorders in exceptional children.
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Lecture

CSD 5270 Augmentative Methods in Communication 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated with change of subject matter. maximum credit twelve hours. Selected communication disorders topics are addressed and may include: cued speech, various sign language systems, and augmentative communication devices. Approved for undergraduates and professional credit (Course ID 110130 CSD 4270 and Course ID 110131 CSD 8270).
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Lecture

CSD 5273 Diagnosis and Rehabilitation in Audiology 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university and admission into the SLP MA program. Multi-Level Courses: CSD 4493 & 7493 This course will examine the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of hearing and introduce the nonmedical rehabilitation options for treatment o these disorders.
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Lecture

CSD 5282 Management of the High Risk Infant 2 hrs.
Organization and delivery of parent-oriented programs appropriate to the speech, language, and development needs of the high-risk youngsters from birth to three years of age and aimed at counteracting the educational and language retardation otherwise associated with high risk infants.
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Lecture

CSD 5292 Language Analysis 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 3313. Criterion-referenced, informal assessment measures of language, language sampling, discourse analysis, oral storytelling analysis, play-based assessment, analyzing the linguistic demands of the classroom.
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Lecture

CSD 5313 Phonological Disorders 3 hrs.
The evaluation and management of phonological disorders stressing problems that are functional in origin.
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Lecture

CSD 5323 Introduction to Articulation Disorders 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university and admission into the SLP MA program. Multi-Level Course: CSD 3453 Nature and causes of articulation disorders: diagnosis and management.
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Lecture

CSD 5333 Instructional Procedures in Communication Disorders 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university and admission into the SLP MA program. Multi-Level Course: CSD 4433 Introduction to the methods and techniques of evaluation, instruction by objectives, and instructional planning for disorders in speech, language, and hearing. Extensive observation and some clinical.
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Lecture

CSD 5363 Neural Bases of Communication 3 hrs.
Introduction to neuroanatomy and neurophysiology as they relate to speech and language production and processing. Approved for Graduate credit.
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Lecture

CSD 5403 Orofacial Anomalies 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 3413 or Permission. Communication problems of individuals with cleft lip and palate condition; evaluation and management is stressed. (Summer)
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Lecture

CSD 5413 Speech Science 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 3413 or Permission. Methods employed in the scientific study of speech and voice.
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Lecture

CSD 5423 Neuropathologies of Speech 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 4343 or Permission. The evaluation and management of certain neuropathologies which affect normal speech production.
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Lecture

CSD 5433 Voice Disorders 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 3413, CSD 5412 or Permission. The nature, causes, identification, and clinical management of disorders of voice in children and adults.
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Lecture

CSD 5443 Speech and Hearing Science 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: None Multi-Level Course: CSD 4413 & 7413 Introduction to the physical principles underlying the production and reception of speech and language. Approved for graduate credit.
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Lecture

CSD 5453 Adult Neurolinguistic Disorders 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 4343 or Permission. Instruction in the evaluation and management of adult neurolinguistic disorders.
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Lecture

CSD 5463 Fluency 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. Factors affecting speech fluency, theory of stuttering behavior developmental factors, and traditional and recent developments in diagnostic and remedial procedures.
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Lecture

CSD 5473 Language Assessment and Remediation in School-Age and Adolescent Population 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 3313, CSD 4343 or Permission. The rationale, methods, and procedures for the assessment and modification of language disorders in school-age and adolescent children.
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Lecture

CSD 5483 Language Assessment and Remediation in the Preschool Population 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 3313, CSD 4343 or Permission. The rationale, methods, and procedures for the modification of language disorders in preschool children.
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Lecture

CSD 5493 Speech Perception 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 5413, CSD 5863 or Permission. Consideration of the theories and research findings related to the perception of normal speech and language.
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Lecture

CSD 5510 Practicum in Communication Disorders 1-15 hrs.
Prerequisites: Nine (9) hours in area of communication disorders or Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 15 hours. Practice under supervision with children and adults with wide variety of communication disorders. Practicum experience may include: practicum in speech pathology; or practicum in audiology; or practicum in education of the deaf; or any combination of these.
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Clinical

CSD 5522 Diagnostic Methods in Speech Pathology 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. The tests, methods, and procedures involved in the evaluation of speech and language disorders.
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Lecture

CSD 5523 Diagnostic and Instructional Procedures in Speech Language Pathology 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 4433, CSD 4343 or Permission. Introduction to the scientific method, interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary approaches to assessment, psychometrics, formal Vs informal testing, obtaining a clinical history, differential diagnosis, report writing, formulating basic and specific intervention goals, treatment efficacy, developing clinical skills, working with families, working within the professional community, multicultural issues.
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Lecture

CSD 5530 Seminar in Communication Disorders 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated with change of subject matter; multiple enrollment within same term, maximum credit twelve hours. Study in depth of various aspects of communication disorders of particular interest to students.
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Discussion

CSD 5532 Augmentative/Alternative Communication 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 3113 or Permission. Augmentative/alternative communication is designed specifically to assist students in the field of communication sciences and disorders in the integration of knowledge of human communication with the principles behind augmentative and alternative modes of communication and the technology available to implement these modes.
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Lecture

CSD 5540 Seminar in Communication Science 2-3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit twelve hours. Discussion of specific areas of communication science, topics selected to meet needs and interests of students.
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Independent Study
Discussion

CSD 5550 Seminar in Professional Issues 2-3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated with a change in subject matter; maximum credit twelve hours. The study of selected professional issues of interest to students.
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Lecture
Discussion

CSD 5553 Communication Disorders with Right Hemisphere Impairment/Traumatic Brain Injury 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 5453 or Permission. Functional neuroanatomy, connectionistic symptom/lesion principles, cognitive and linguistic symptomatologies, etiologies, prognostic factors, recovery profiles, differential diagnosis, concomitant disorders, report writing, rehabilitation goal task analyses, treatment principles and procedures, progress notes, treatment efficacy, ethical issues, interdisciplinary case management, case analyses.
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Lecture

CSD 5562 Speech Rehab of Laryngectomized, Tracheotomized and Vents 2 hrs.
Ventilator-dependent patients. Speech pathology graduate students study how to provide clinically for the speech rehabilitation of individuals in two groups: alaryngeal and ventilator-dependent. Standard and experimental rehabilitation methods are studied in detail. Both the relevant literature and selected clinical case studies are reviewed.
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Lecture

CSD 5572 Dysphagia 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 3413, CSD 4343. Anatomic, physiologic, and developmental influences on swallowing and respiration, etiologies and components of the abnormal swallow, and dysphagia diagnosis and treatment. (Spring)
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Lecture

CSD 5583 Sign Language I 3 hrs.
To introduce a nonverbal communication system to hearing students. The materials presented will be a combination of signed exact English (s.e.e.), signed English and American Sign Language (ASL).
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Lecture

CSD 5803 Adult Aural Rehabilitation 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 3463, CSD 5813 or Permission. Study of the manifestations and implications of acquired hearing impairment on human communication; topics include auditory processing, social and psychological adjustment to hearing loss, impact of the aging process, rehabilitation protocols, assistive devices, and evaluation techniques.
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Lecture

CSD 5813 Audiology I 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. Air-conduction and bone-conduction pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, masking, and immittance audiometry.
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Discussion

CSD 5823 Hearing Aids I 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 5813 or Permission. Physical characteristics of hearing aids, hearing aid standards, ear-mold acoustics, selection of hearing aids, group amplification systems, alternative communication aids for the hearing impaired.
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Lecture

CSD 5830 Instrumentation and Electroacoustics 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. Electronic instruments and electroacoustic devices used in the communication disorders clinic or laboratory. May be repeated up to six hours with a change in content.
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Lecture

CSD 5833 Hearing Aid II 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 5823. In depth study of theories and philosophies governing the candidacy for amplification, hearing aid fitting strategies, and modifications of hearing aids and earmolds. New circuit technology (adaptive compression, wide-dynamic-range-compression, programmable) will also be reviewed and examined.
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Lecture

CSD 5843 Audiology II 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 5813. The history, rationale, methodology, and interpretation of behavioral auditory tests intended to aid in the determination of the site of lesion within the auditory system. Included are tests for functional (non-organic) loss, sensory Vs neural loss, and localization of lesions within the central auditory pathways.
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Lecture

CSD 5853 Physiologic Measures I 3 hrs.
The focus of the course is on peripheral physiologic assessment of the auditory mechanism and will include discussion of the physical basis, instrumentation, and diagnostic use of immittance audiometry, Electrony-stagmography, electrocochleography, and otoacoustic emissions across the age span.
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Lecture

CSD 5863 Hearing Science 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. Course content will include an in-dept review of: vibration, period, frequency, phase, wave equation, amplitude, RMS, pressure, intensity, decibels, complex sounds, fundamental frequency, audibility thresholds, temporal integration, simultaneous and temporal masking, critical bandwidth, binaural hearing, difference limens.
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Lecture

CSD 5872 Electronystagmography 2 hrs.
Anatomy and applied neurophysiology of the vestibular system. Technique of recording nystagmus. The gaze, succade, tracking, optokinetic, positional, hallpike and bithermal caloric tests. Interpretation of test battery.
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Lecture

CSD 5873 Pediatric Audiology 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 5813 or Permission. Study of the development of human auditory behavior; high risk registries; identification audiometry; the rationale and conduct of behavioral as well as physiological techniques of assessing the auditory function of young children; selection of hearing aids; and appropriate referral resources.
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Lecture

CSD 5960 Directed Readings in Communication Disorders 1-4 hrs.
May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 4 hours. Provides opportunity for independent study through review of the literature in a particular area of interest under a selected professor. Approved for undergraduate and professional credit (Course ID 110132 CSD 5960 and Course ID 110133 CSD 8460).
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Independent Study

CSD 5980 Research for Master's Thesis 1-4 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 99 hours. Master's Thesis credit hours vary.
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Independent Study

CSD 5990 Special Studies in Communication Disorders 1-4 hrs.
Prerequisite: None. May be repeated with change of subject matter; multiple enrollment within same term, maximum credit twelve hours. Provides opportunity for independent study in a particular area of interest under a selected professor. Approved for undergraduate and professional credit (Course ID 110134 CSD 4490 and Course ID 110135 CSD 8490).
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Independent Study

CSD 6413 Advanced Neural Bases 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 4343 or the equivalent or permission of instructor. Extension of topics and issues covered in introductory courses on neural bases of human communication; in-depth treatment of all functional systems, with direct application to communication processes and behaviors; rules of neural organization and details of developmental and acquired neural dysfunction's as they relate to communication disorders.
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Lecture

CSD 6423 Communication Neuroscience 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 6413 or the equivalent or permission of instructor. Overview of this new specialty designation; survey of techniques for assessing the three target areas-behavior, peripheral physics, and physiology, central anatomy and physiology (including brain imaging); review of principles for experimental design emphasizing coordinated test batteries; new approaches to models of human brain development and function.
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Lecture

CSD 6513 Voice Disorders-Advanced 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 5433 or Permission. Advanced training in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of voice disorders.
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Lecture

CSD 6523 Articulation Problems-Advanced 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 5313 or Permission. In-depth review of research related to speech articulation, intended primarily for doctoral level students.
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Lecture

CSD 6533 Advanced Language Science 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructors. Survey core concepts in formal and applied linguistics, providing historical and current perspectives on social, psychological, and neurobiological aspects of language. Approved for professional credit (Course ID 110137 CSD 8433).
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Lecture

CSD 6543 Speech Science-Advanced 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 5413 or Permission. Concepts pertinent to the laboratory investigation of speech and voice. Emphasizes review of research literature selected to illustrate a variety of research methods. Primarily for the doctoral level student.
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Lecture

CSD 6553 Speech Science Laboratory 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 5413 or Permission. Laboratory instruction and experience basic to the effective use of speech research equipment. Intended primarily for doctoral level students.
Course Component
Laboratory

CSD 6563 Research Methods in Communication and Its Disorders 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum nine hours. Consideration of experimental design, concepts, and procedures. Topics are drawn from many areas including auditory, speech, and language disorders, psychoacoustics, experimental phonetics, speech perception.
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Lecture

CSD 6573 Psychophysics 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5163 or Permission or equivalent. Introduce the student to the evolution of psychophsical measurement techniques and the application of those techniques to research and clinical measurement.
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Lecture

CSD 6663 Problems in Stuttering 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 5463 or Permission. Comprehensive survey of research and experimental techniques in speech fluency and stuttering; discussion of special clinical problems and procedures.
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Lecture

CSD 6813 Instrumentation for Auditory Research 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 5832 or Permission. Basic electrical and electronic principles and terminology, electronic measuring instruments and principles of measurement, signal generation, conditioning, control and transduction, and the design of viable instrumentation schemes for audiological research. doctoral level course.
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Lecture

CSD 6822 Audiologic Instrumentation Laboratory 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 6813 or Concurrent enrollment. Demonstration and practical hands-on experience in implementing the principles elucidated in 6813.
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Lecture

CSD 6823 Industrial Audiology 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: CSD 5813 or Permission. Physical measurement of noise, study of the spectral analysis techniques; auditory and non-auditory effects of noise on man damage risk criteria; and hearing conservation programs in industry.
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CSD 6833 Psychoacoustics 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. Detailed examination of current topics in psychoacoustics based on reading of both classical and recent literature. Intended primarily for doctoral level students.
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CSD 6853 Physiology Measures II 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Physiology Measures I. Lectures and laboratory experience with a variety of methods for assessing human physiology related to speech and hearing, including otoacoustic emissions, evoked potentials and quantitative electroencephalography.
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CSD 6980 Research for Doctor's Dissertation 1-15 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 99 hours. Credit hours vary.
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CTS
CTS 5112 Grants Management 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor An overview of basic elements of grants management including Budget Preparation and Management, Managing human subjects and animal research, regulatory and intellectual Property Issues, Selecting and Managing Staff, Professional Etiquette, and Assembling a Project Operations Manual. Course content will be delivered online and evaluation will be through online exercises at the end of each module.
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Independent Study

CTS 5133 Foundations of Translational Research 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of the Instructor This course prepares students to understand translational research concepts and identify problems that can be solved by translation from bench to clinic to community and vic versa. Definition and range of translational research areas and identification of problems requiring non-traditional research methods are addressed. Pioneering local translational research is experienced.
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Lecture

CTS 5143 Foundations of Clinical Research 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor This course will prepare the graduate student to understand and apply principles and methods in clinical research. Topics that will be addressed include qualitative research methods, observational clinical research studies, and clinical trials. Aspects of design, conduct, informatics, analysis, and reporting will be stressed.
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CTS 5221 Practicum Preparation Course 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Certificate in CTS program. This course prepares students for a research practicum experience. The student develops their professional goals and uses these to develop a practicum proposal. The course includes an overview of responsible conduct of research and ethics in human and animal research, grant writing, manuscript writing, community engagement, and health disparities research. (Fall I)
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CTS 5231 Practicum in Cross-Cultural Research 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor This course will provide the student an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills of clinical research in the context of an ongoing project that involves participants who have cultural backgrounds different from those of the student. Projects will vary depending on the faculty preceptors who teach the practicum each year. Each student will work with a preceptor to develop and carry out his or her own mini-study within the context of the parent project. practicum projects should rely primary on qualitative methods, but may have mixed-methods designs.
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Practicum

CTS 5950 Clinical Translational Sciences Practicum 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Certificate CTS program and satifactory completion of CTS 5221 Practicum Preparation Seminar. This course provides a planned, mentored, and evaluated clinical and/or translational science research practicum experience. The course culminates in the student writing a seed grant proposal or manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal under the direction of a mentoring committee. (Fall, Spring, & Summer I)
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Practicum

CTS 5980 Research in Clinical Translational Sciences 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisites: By Instructor Approval Only. May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. This course will provide the student with the opportunity to assimilate didactic knowledge and apply it to the development and completion of a master's thesis in Clinical Translational Sciences.
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Laboratory

GENC
GENC 5002 Human Population Genetics 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in an MS in Genetic Counseling Program or Permission of Instructor. This course will provide the student with an understanding of population genetics and risk analysis. It will cover the quantitative methods of analyzing genetic data in theoretical and practical terms.
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GENC 5011 Topics in Genetic Counseling 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Masters of Science in Genetic Counseling Program or consent of instructor. An introduction to the profession of Genetic Counseling covering a selection of topics. It will provide information on a range of topics necessary for an understanding of Genetic Counseling. The information will be provided via lecture and demonstration.
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GENC 5021 An Introduction to Clinical Skills 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to the MSGC Program or consent of instructor Provides a framework for development of clinical skills in genetic counseling. Major components include the recording the family history, recognizing dysmorphic features, developing a differential diagnosis, and the genetics physical examination.
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GENC 5024 Psychosocial Aspects of Genetic Counseling 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program or consent of the instructor. This course provides an overview of child and family development in the context of inherited, chronic disease in order to interview, assess, and counsel an individual and/or family with a genetic disorder. Role play utilized to provide practical application of theoretical information.
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GENC 5031 Prenatal Diagnosis and Screening 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to the MSGC program or consent of instructor Provides an introduction to prenatal diagnosis and screening from a genetic counseling viewpoint and will prepare students to counsel patients in the prenatal clinical rotation. Major components include an understanding of the normal and abnormal pregnancy, genetics issues, diagnosis vs. screening and the related testing methods, teratology, pregnancy loss and infertility, and what can and cannot be seen on ultrasound examination.
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GENC 5091 Introduction to Clinical Research 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission into the Masters in Genetic Counseling Program or consent of instructor This course serves as an introduction to clinical research design and will provide the student with the basic information and skills needed to complete literature searches, formulate research questions, apply ethical principles to and satisfy all regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical research.
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GENC 5102 Genomics, Enviornment, and Lifestyle 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission into the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling or consent of instructor. Provides an overview of the intersection of environment, lifestyle and genomics across the life span, in the context of the US public health system.
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GENC 5121 Professional Issues for Genetic Counselors 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in an MS in Genetic Counseling Program of Permission of Instructor. A discussion of the professional issues faced by Genetic Counselors. The course will cover a selection of topics. The information will be provided via lecture and group discussion.
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GENC 5122 Molecular and Cytogenetics Laboratory 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: MSGC Program or consent of course instructor. This course enables students to develop understanding of laboratory processes required from chromosome analysis, molecular cytogenetics testing, and array comparative genomic hybridization (CGH). Including general laboratory methods, sample requirements, DNA isolation, set-up, timing, harvesting, and slide preparation for routine cytogenetics, and analysis.
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Laboratory

GENC 5191 Research Development 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GENC 5091 Provides students with the guidance to develop, plan, and design their research projects. Students completing this course will be able to meet the programmatic requirements of completing a research thesis in Genetic Counseling.
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GENC 5202 Cancer Genetics 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in an MS in Genetic Counseling Program or Permission of Instructor. This course will cover the molecular and cytogenetic basis of cancer, cancer nomenclature, epidemiology, etiology, carcinogenesis, family cancer syndromes, and familial cancers. It will address risk assessment, molecular testing, and screening and risk management recommendations. Discussions will include ethical, legal, social, and psychosocial implications of diagnosis.
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GENC 5203 Medical Genetics Clinic Practicum 3 hrs.
Provides the student with practical experience performing supervised genetic counseling for patients referred for a variety of health concerns.
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Clinical

GENC 5212 Systems Disorders for Genetic Counselors 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in an MS in Genetic Counseling Program or Permission of Instructor. This course will provide the student with an understanding of genetic disorders as they present with malformations in multiple body systems. It will cover the etiology and diagnosis of disorders from the viewpoint of specialists outside the specialty of genetics. Students will develop an understanding of the variation in presentation of birth defects and genetic conditions.
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GENC 5213 Amniocentesis Clinic Practicum 3 hrs.
Provides the student with practical experience performing genetic counseling for patients referred for prenatal diagnosis.
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Clinical

GENC 5221 Cytogenetics and Molecular Cytogenetics 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in MS Genetic Counseling program or genetic fellowship or Permission of Instructor. The course will provide a comprehensive introduction to Cytogenetics, Molecular Cytogenetics, and clinical laboratory techniques in the genetics laboratory. The course will introduce topics of chromosomal structure and function, chromosome abnormalities and clinical presentations, chromosomal basis of cancer, and cytogenetic laboratory techniques. The laboratory techniques will provide a basis of understanding that will prepare the students for their practical rotations in the genetics laboratory.
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GENC 5222 Molecular Basis of Genetic Disease 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in MS Genetic Counseling program or genetic fellowship or Permission of Instructor. This course will be delivered via a web-based platform. It will consist of six units covering basic genetics, DNA technology, genetic abnormalities, the Human Genome Project, clinical aspects of molecular genetics, and specific topics relevant to the practice of genetic counseling. Each unit will consist of required reading with links to additional information available on the internet, assignments, and discussion threads. (F)
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GENC 5233 Inborn Errors of Metabolism 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission into the Master in Genetic Counseling Program or consent of instructor. The course describes the biochemical basis underlying inherited metabolic disease. Students are provided with experience in the laboratory to understand the testing methods used for diagnosis and follow up of metabolic disorders.
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GENC 5351 Genetic Counseling in the Clinical Laboratory Rotation 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in MS Genetic Counseling program or genetic fellowship or permission of instructor. Provide the student with practical experience in genetic counseling under supervision. Students will perform duties typical for genetic counselors functioning in a clinical laboratory setting.
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Clinical

GENC 5352 Cancer Genetics Clinical Rotation 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in MS Genetic Counseling program or Genetic Fellowship and completion of GENC 5202 or permission of instructor. Provides the student with practical experience in genetic counseling under supervision for patients seen due to concerns of possible or known familial cancer predisposition condition.
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Clinical

GENC 5361 Multi-disciplinary Clinical Rotation 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in MS Genetic Counseling program or genetic fellowship of permission of instructor. Provides the student with practical experience in genetic counseling under supervision with increasing responsibilities for patients seen in multidisciplinary clinics.
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Clinical

GENC 5371 Advanced Prenatal Clinical Rotation 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in the MSGC Program or Genetic Fellowship or permission of instructor. Provides the student with practical experience in genetic counseling under supervision with increasing responsibilities for patients seen in prenatal diagnostic clinics. The patient indications are expected to be of a more complex nature than those seen during the introductory prenatal diagnostic clinical rotation.
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Clinical

GENC 5381 Advanced Genetic counseling Clinical Rotation 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in the MSGC Program or Genetic Fellowship or permission of instructor. Provides the student with practical experience in genetic counseling under supervision. Students will choose from a variety of advanced clinical opportunities. They may choose to craft a unique clinical experience with the supervision of a GC mentor to provide increased depth in a specific area of interest.
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Clinical

GENC 5401 Genetic Basis of Adult Onset and Common Complex Disorders 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance in the Masters of Science in Genetic Counseling Program or consent of instructor This course will provide the student with an understanding of the genetic component of adult onset and common complex disorders. It will cover the etiology and diagnosis of disorders that have both genetic and environmental components. Many of this group of conditions can be observed as reoccurring in families more frequently than would be expected by chance as well as being sporadic in nature.
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GENC 5980 Research for Master's Thesis 1-3 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. Research for Master's Thesis
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Independent Study

GENC 6002 Pharmacogenomics: The Foundation of Personalized Medicine 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance to MSGC Program Cross Listed: PHSC 6002/OCNS 6002 Prepares students to understand the influence of genetic variations among individuals and their contribution to differences in drug response. In this course, students will learn basic principles of genetics and pharmacology and how genetic, environmental, lifestyle and nutritional factors affect drug response.
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GERI
GERI 5813 Interdisciplinary Geriatric Care 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: By Permission. Crosslisted: AHS 5813, PHSC 5813, NURS 5813. This course is an introduction to interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to health care of the elderly. It shows the importance of working together, and how team work will benefit the patient. It considers current issues in geriatric care and how different professions can interact for better patient care.
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HAP
HAP 5183 Organizational Theory and Behavior 3 hrs.
Organization design, theories of management, the social psychology of organizations.
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HAP 5203 Health Economics 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: None This course applies economic principles to the evaluation of health care markets. Topics include the production of health care markets. Topics include the production of health, supply and demand of medical care, and market structures. How the healthcare system is influenced by technology, different sectors of the workforce, government, pharmaceutical and health insurance industries will also be discussed.
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HAP 5213 Advanced Health Economics 3 hrs.
Open to advanced students for study of specialized areas in health economics. Student will conduct an in-depth study of a special area of economic analysis of health issues.
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HAP 5303 Health Policy and Politics 3 hrs.
How health policy in the U.S. is initiated, formulated and implemented. A comparative, cross-national and cross-state perspective is employed to analyze political culture, interest group and party behavior, the legislative and executive processes, and the dynamics of federalism.
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HAP 5323 Operations Research 3 hrs.
A review of the queuing theory, linear and goal programming, networks, (pert,cpm, dynamic programming) simulation.
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HAP 5353 Public Health Law 3 hrs.
Introduction to the legal system and its potential for advancing public health policy implementation. Judicial decisions are analyzed to reveal the major legal issues confronting public health professionals. Topics include federal public health activity, state public health powers, patients' rights and other topics relevant to delivering health care to large populations.
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HAP 5453 U.S. Health Care Systems 3 hrs.
This course focuses on the history and structure of health organizations in the U.S. Also examined are the functional interrelations among institutional and financial arrangements in the health industry. The course concludes with a comparison of international health systems.
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HAP 5483 Health Care Law and Ethics 3 hrs.
An overview course focusing on the impact of laws and regulations on the processes involved in delivering health care services, and the ethical issues raised. Topics covered include civil liability in the provider-patient relationship; treatment consent and refusal, licensing and medical staff, antitrust, and managed care issues.
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HAP 5543 Marketing of Health Services 3 hrs.
Specific topics include analysis of the market, the development and administration of a marketing program, and methods of evaluating marketing strategies.
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HAP 5563 Human Resources Management in Health Services Organizations 3 hrs.
Basic concepts and theories of human resources management and their application in the health care organization. Included are current human resources management theories and techniques and their impact on the health care organization's personnel management practices.
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HAP 5613 Financial Management of Health Service Organization 3 hrs.
The course focuses on indicators of fiscal performance that are common to all health service organizations. Emphasized are the fundamentals of managing working capital, sources of funding and capital rationing. The course concludes with discussion of advanced methods of improving profitability.
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HAP 5623 Health Forecasting and Budgeting 3 hrs.
This course examines methods of developing forecasts and the budgets for the programmatic activity of health organizations that function in the public or private section.
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HAP 5633 Financing Health Care in the U.S. 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: HAP 5453 or permission of the instructor. This course examines the history, development and current theories of financing healthcare in the United States. The course considers financial management issues and the related strategic questions facing healthcare organizations. The course also reviews the affect these financial issues have had on community health status and the sources of revenue derived from health services operations.
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HAP 5643 Quantitative Methods in Health Administration 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. The focus of the course is on the application of statistical analyses to administrative functions, issues or problems that are germane to health service organizations. Excel and other statistical packages are used to perform required calculations.
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HAP 5673 Advanced Health Care Financial Management 3 hrs.
This course emphasizes advanced methods and computer applications that improve financial decisions and fiscal performance. The focus is on liquidity, profitability, debt structure and capital decision.
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HAP 5713 Forecasting Methods in Health Administration 3 hrs.
The course examines the use of management information and various approaches to the development of forecasts. Based on projections. The course also focuses on methods of managing the risks imposed on health organizations.
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HAP 5733 Managed Care and Integrated Systems 3 hrs.
Course focuses on the structures and processes that characterize managed care organizations and integrated health systems. Contractual obligations and relations among health professionals are also discussed.
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HAP 5766 Healthcare Quality Practice 6 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5163 and HAP 5453 To provide the participants with enhanced skills to initiate, develop and sustain health care change. The program provides the participants with advanced skills in organizational development, team building, problem solving techniques and process improvement.
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Independent Study

HAP 5843 Public Health Practice 3 hrs.
The purpose of this course is to integrate the principles of Health Administration, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Promotion Sciences and Environmental Health as components that contribute to public health practice.
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HAP 5863 Strategic Management in Health Services Organization 3 hrs.
Emphasized elements of organizational strategy with a focus on leadership, application of general themes to health industry. Components of strategic plan, and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans in relation to organizational environments.
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HAP 5873 Health Information Systems 3 hrs.
Covers the methods, techniques and technologies used to collect, analyze, and disseminate information needed to effectively manage health service organizations. Includes, but is not limited to, the use of computers in managing organizations.
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HAP 5883 Health Care Quality Management 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: HAP 5453, HAP 5183, BSE 5113, and BSE 5103. An introduction to the process of quality improvement in health care organizations. Different criteria and guidelines for implementing total quality improvement process will be discussed. Differentiation will be attempted between components of quality assurance and quality management.
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HAP 5950 Field Work in Health Administration 1-4 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 4 hours. Supervised experience in field work appropriate to training and career goals.
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Internship

HAP 5960 Directed Reading 1-3 hrs.
May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 3 hours. Offers the student the opportunity to explore, with faculty guidance, areas of interest in health not specifically incorporated in formal courses.
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Independent Study

HAP 5973 Seminar in Health Administration 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: All required courses in the MHA program. This course serves as the capstone for the MHA Program. The course ensures that students possess the knowledge, skills and ability required of all senior administrators. The course also ensures that students are able to comprehend, integrate, and apply previous training to problems or issues that occur in a health service organization.
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HAP 5980 Research for Master's Thesis 1-4 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. Research for Master's
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Independent Study

HAP 5990 Research in Health Administration 1-6 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. Supervised research into the organization and administration of medical care and Public Health programs.
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Independent Study

HAP 6123 Seminar on Industry and Health 3 hrs.
Reviews the strategies, methods, and techniques industry is using to control health care expenditures. Includes analysis of trends; interrelationships with industry and third party payers, managed care systems, and government; employee benefit packages, self insurance; employer health promotion, employee assistance programs and utilization control.
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HAP 6453 Comparative International Health Systems 3 hrs.
A comparative analysis of the evolution, administrative structure, finance and provision of medical care in selected countries throughout the world.
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HAP 6773 Quantitative Issues in Healthcare Qualtiy 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5163 Biostatistics Methods I, HAP 5453 US Healthcare Systems, HAP 5883 Health Care Quality Mgt. A course of quantitative analysis and tools in Healthcare Quality and Quality Improvement. Several display and analyses quality tools will be discussed. SPSS software will be used to apply statistical methods on the analyses and reporting of databases for health care quality studies and improvement projects in healthcare organizations.
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HAP 6783 Advanced Public Organizations and Decision-making 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Organizational theory & behavior HAP 5183 The course is the study of current theories of public organizations, management, and decision-making. The readings include both seminal and more contemporary work on the theories as well as their application to health and public sector organizations.
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HAP 6883 Health Insurance and Finance 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: HAP 5203 (Health Economics) or instructor's permission The course covers the economics of health insurance, its role in healthcare markets and its effects on healthcare financing and costs. The course examines both the efficiency benefits insurance provides and the efficiency losses insurance creates in health care markets and market failures. The course discusses basic insurance terminology, public private, employment-based health insurance plans and options.
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HAP 6893 Healthcare Risk Management 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5163 Biostatistics Methods; HAP 5453 US Health Care Systems; HAP 5883 Health Care Qualtiy Mgt. Healthcare risks and how to implement strategies that can mitigate risks are discussed. It provides students with information on the functionality of risk management systems. It will reinforce the skills needed for risk assessment data management, configure facility management risks, perform risk analysis and create risk models in health care organizations.
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HAP 6940 Representative Studies in Health Administration 1-3 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. Topics vary.
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HAP 6953 Advanced Healthcare Quality 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: HAP 5883 Healthcare Quality Management. This course identifies current topics in healthcare quality from the different perspective of the provider, consumer and regulator. Participants will critique activities and mechanisms related to understand quality issues. The course will focus on practical application of quality in healthcare facilities, including process of documentation, performance monitoring, and outcome improvements.
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HAP 6960 Directed Reading 1-4 hrs.
May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 4 hours. Participation in subject and field investigation under the supervision of the faculty.
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Independent Study

HAP 6972 Seminar For Doctoral Students 2 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 4 hours. A forum for depth exploration, articulation, and discussion of current health care issues and trends, as well as their administrative implications. Doctoral students will lead, respond, discuss, and summarize issues.
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HAP 6980 Research for Doctoral Dissertation 1-16 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 16 hours. Research for doctoral dissertation.
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Independent Study

HAP 6983 Advanced Health Care Organizations and Environment 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Organizational theory & behavior HAP 5183 The course is the study of current theories of complex organizations. Beginning with a comparison between closed and open systems of organizing, organizations are examined in the context of their environment. Special emphasis will be given to the internal and external environments as they relate to organizational innovation and change.
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HPS
HPS 5211 Qualitative Methods in Public Health 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Master's-level student. In this course, students will be introduced to the logic of qualitative research methods; will analyze several qualitative case studies; and will practice conducting a qualitative project from design through data acquisition and analysis through dissemination. (Fall I, Summer II)
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HPS 5213 Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health 3 hrs.
Introduction to basic concepts of social and behavioral sciences in public health theory and practice. Social factors influencing health outcomes, theories of health behavior and health promotion at the community level are emphasized.
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HPS 5383 Health and Illness in Old Age. 3 hrs.
This course reviews the relationship between aging and health status and the factors that affect health services utilization by older people.
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HPS 5453 Theoretical Concepts of Health Promotion 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: HPS 5503 or permission. Introduction to theories of health behavior and behavior change at individual, group, organizational, community and social levels. Emphasis is on the examination of major theoretical concepts, discussion of similarities and differences, and their application.
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HPS 5463 Community Assessment, Organization and Interventions 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: HPS 5503 The course addresses knowledge and skills for facilitating community organization and empowerment for health promotion. Topics addressed include defining community and an ecological approach to community development; assessing community needs and assets; building upon community capacities; gaining trust and entry into communities.
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HPS 5493 Health Promotion Interventions for Chronic Disease 3 hrs.
Course emphasizes individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, public policy and cultural interventions to reduce the social burden from chronic diseases.
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HPS 5503 Introduction to Health Education and Health Promotion 3 hrs.
An overview of the historical, behavioral sciences, epidemiological and conceptual foundations of health education and health promotion. Stresses stages of program development, models of practice, and professional issues.
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HPS 5543 Program Evaluation 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: HPS 5213; HPS 5563 The purpose of the course is to introduce key concepts used in program evaluation and to provide the student with the conceptual tools needed to participate meaningfully in program evaluation activities. The course integrates many previous courses, including biostatistics, research methods, and theory. The stress is on practical evaluations that can be conducted in applied settings.
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HPS 5553 Community-Based Participatory Research in Public Health 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: HPS 5503; HPS 5213; & HPS 5463 Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) is defined as systematic inquiry, with the collaboration of those affected by the issue being studied, for the purposes of education and action for social change. This course will examine CBPR theory, methodology and practice with diverse populations and health issues.
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HPS 5563 Program Planning for Health Promotion 3 hrs.
Covers basic components of the program planning process in health education, including problem analysis, needs assessment, intervention design, implementation and process evaluation.
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HPS 5633 The Family and Health 3 hrs.
Study of the internal and external factors (social, cultural, physical, economic and psychological) affecting the family and the relationship of changing family forms and functions to other major institutions related to public health.
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HPS 5673 Lifestyle Medicine in Public Health 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: HPS 5213, or Instructor permission. This course provides graduate-level students with a foundational understanding of lifestyle medicine and its applications for individual, family, and population health, including health promotion, disease prevention, and prescriptions for disease management. (Fall I, II, III, IV)
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HPS 5683 Social Policy & Health Equity 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: HPS 5213 is preferred. This course provides an exploration of social programs in the United States, examines the health impact of social policy, and applies theories of policy making and setting a policy agenda. (Sp II)
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HPS 5693 Physical Activity and Public Health 3 hrs.
This course will draw from public health, medicine, behavioral sciences, exercise physiology, and epidemiology to examine physical inactivity as a public health problem. The course will provide students with skills and knowledge to plan, implement, and evaluate physical activity programs.
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HPS 5713 Adolescent Health 3 hrs.
This course will focus on methods for the assessment of health issues and public health interventions for adolescents. Psychosocial, psychodynamic, sociocultural and ecological perspectives on adolescents will be examined. Influences of biological factors, cognition and creativity, peers, sexual development, and adolescent subculture will also be studied. A variety of early intervention and treatments will be explored.
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HPS 5803 Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Health 3 hrs.
Emphasis is on the attitudes, customs, traditions, perceptions and beliefs held by ethnic minority groups and the impact these attitudes have upon the abilities of public health workers to interact with these individuals.
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HPS 5853 Health and the American Indian 3 hrs.
Health needs, beliefs, and practices of American Indian groups will be explored as they relate culturally. Content areas include: American Indian health needs, problems and resources history; problems of reservation and urban Indians; Alaskan natives; and the interrelationship of health, property ownership, and social organization.
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HPS 5953 Research Methods in Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 hrs.
Research design, measurement, methods of data collection, analysis and interpretation of results and application in the behavioral sciences.
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HPS 5960 Directed Reading 1-6 hrs.
May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 6 hours. Intensive reading in special areas with staff.
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Independent Study

HPS 5980 Research for Master's Thesis 1-4 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 4 hours. Research for Master's Thesis
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Independent Study

HPS 5990 Special Studies 1-6 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. Topics of a special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student which are not adequately covered in curriculum.
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Independent Study

HPS 6230 Doctoral Seminar in Contemporary Social and Behavioral Issues 1-6 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. Topics change with each offering, and include contemporary issues in public health, health education and health promotion.
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HPS 6453 Focus Group Research 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: HPS 6933 A valuable qualitative research method used in health promotion. For those students who intend to conduct focus group research during their careers to develop a thorough understanding of the concepts involved. Includes discussion on appropriate use of research, planning phase, implementation phase, data analysis, collaboration and budgeting, and reporting results.
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HPS 6633 Health Promotion Theory I: Individuals and Small Groups 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to doctoral program or completed HPS 5453 and departmental approval. Introduces students to advanced theory regarding strategies and concepts of health behavior, health behavior changes and health outcomes of individuals and small groups. A comprehensive understanding of the theoretical foundations of health promotion sciences and the capacity to evaluate and utilize theory in the development of health promotion strategies and interventions is stressed. Addresses history and the scientific foundations of health promotions.
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HPS 6643 Health Promotion Theory II: Groups, Organizations, Community, and Policy 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to doctoral program or completed HPS 5453 and departmental approval. Introduce students to the major theories of health behavior and behavior change at group, organizational, community, and policy levels. Emphasis is on the examination of major theoretical concepts, discussion of similarities and differences, and their application.
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HPS 6833 Social Marketing 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: HPS 5503 or HPS 5453 The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the technique of social marketing. Students will identify an issue they wish to address through a social marketing effort and work through the social marketing planning process.
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HPS 6853 Measurement in Health Education 3 hrs.
Explores the evaluation methodologies for specific application in health education programs. Uses health education and evaluation models in contrast to the biomedical models. Laboratory utilizes computers to solve simulation problems and perform measurement functions.
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HPS 6923 Social Determinants of Health 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to doctoral Program or Permission of Instructor. The purpose of this course is to provide a thorough background to the ecological model of health that fully acknowledges the complexity of the social determinants of health and how interventions at each level of the ecological model can be designed and implemented to improve population health.
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HPS 6933 Qualitative Research Methods in Public Health 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program or permission of the instructor. This course will identify the intellectual foundations of qualitative research in the context of multiple research methods. Rationales for most appropriate use of qualitative techniques will be delineated. Qualitative research design construction will be specified. The use of a coding scheme as a simultaneous research technique and analytic device is emphasized.
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HPS 6943 Advanced Program Evaluation 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to doctoral program or completed HPS 5543 and departmental approval. This course provides the student with knowledge and skills necessary to conduct program evaluations for a variety of programs in diverse public health settings. The course builds on the HPS master level program evaluation course by providing students with an in depth examination of the program evaluation process, methods, and goals. Current issues emerging with the area of program evaluation are also addressed.
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HPS 6953 Advanced Research Methods in Social and Behavorial Sciences 3 hrs.
Emphasis is on development of research proposals and preparation of manuscripts for publication. Each student prepares a proposal for a social or behavioral research project in public health which will be critiqued by faculty and students.
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HPS 6963 Mixed Methods Research in Public Health 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: HPS 5221 or HPS 6933 and BSE 5163, or course director approval. This course will provide an introduction of mixed methods (integrated quantitative and qualitative) research. Rationales and feasibility for most appropriate uses of mixed methods will be discussed. Mixed methods research design construction will be identified and practiced. Research ethics, integrity, and successful dissemination of mixed methods research and evaluation projects will be addressed. (SP III, IV)
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Discussion

HPS 6980 Research for Doctoral Dissertation 1-16 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 16 hours. Research for Doctoral Dissertation
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Independent Study

MI
MI 5131 Introduction to Immunology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None This course will provide an introduction to immunology by stressing the fundamental concepts of the immune system and the response to microbial infection. Immunologic principles will also be applied to the study of allergy, tumor immunology
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MI 5211 Microorganisms as Infectious Agents Laboratory 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: PHSC 5561 General Principles of Pharmacology. Introduce topics on drug metabolism and transporters that are important for drug disposition, drug-drug interaction (DDIs) and toxicities; describe contemporary methodologies in studying drug metabolism and transporters; provide hands-on training of Simcyp Simulator software to predict drug disposition and DDIs in humans. (F I, II, III)
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MI 5321 Microbiology I 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS Core Curriculum and concurrent enrollment in MI 6031 or instructor permission. This is the first of three courses that covers fundamental concepts in microbiology such as microbial communities, bacterial genetics and physiology, signaling, and virulence. (SP I)
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MI 5610 Topics in Infectious Disease 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. May be repeated, maximum 6 credit hours. Microbiological aspects of selected areas of infectious diseases will be studied in depth. Discussion periods of one to four hours duration per week on infectious disease. Topics will be led by selective graduate faculty members.
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Independent Study

MI 5971 Seminar 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Completed qualifying exam May be repeated; maximum credit 4 hours. Each graduate student in the department must present seminars based on their research. This course is designed to provide students with experience in teaching, public speaking, and communication of scientific thought and data.
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Practicum
Lecture

MI 5980 Research for Master's Thesis 1-4 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 4 hours. Research for Master's Thesis
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Independent Study

MI 5990 Special Studies 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. May be repeated, multiple enrollment in the same semester, maximum credit 12 hours. Investigation of some problems in microbiology or immunology. Introduction to research methods including survey of literature, analysis of data, and preparation of material for presentation.
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Independent Study

MI 6011 Immuno-Oncology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to the GPIBS program or permission of instructor. Recent years have seen remarkable advances in immunotherapy for cancer. We will analyze the distinct nature of tumor cells and how the immune system can be exploited for elimination of neoplastic cells.
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MI 6031 Immunology I 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS core curriculum and concurrent enrollment in MI 5321 or instructor permission. This is the first of two courses that covers fundamental concepts in immunology. Topics include the development, structure, and function of the immune system, innate immunity, antigen recognition, generation of antigen receptors, and antigen presentation. (SP I)
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MI 6041 Immunology II 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS core curriculum, MI 6031, and concurrent enrollment in MI 6301 or instructor permission. This is the second of two courses that covers fundamental concepts in immunology. Topics include humoral and cell-mediated immunity, mucosal immunity, and failures of the immune system such as allergy and autoimmunity. (SP I)
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MI 6101 Immunology Journal Club 1 hrs.
This course is designed to teach students to critically evaluate the current literature in Immunology. In addition, they will gain an in depth knowledge of the current state of the field through their exposure to the most current literature in the field.
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MI 6111 Immunology III 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Immunology I and II and concurrent enrollment in MI 6501 or instructor permission. This is the third of three courses that covers fundamental concepts in immunology. Topics include humoral immunity, integration of innate and adaptive immunity, mucosal immunity, and vaccines. (Spring I)
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MI 6301 Microbiology II 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS core curriculum, MI 5321, and concurrent enrollment in MI 6041 or instructor permission. This is the second of three courses that covers fundamental concepts in microbiology such as antimicrobial resistance as well as the physiology and pathogenesis of fungi and parasites. (SP I)
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MI 6321 Molecular Virology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS Core Curriculum or Permission of Instructor. This module will focus on developing a basic knowledge of viral structure, tropism, receptor interactions, replication programs, transformation, evolution, antiviral vaccines and viral immune counter measures. (Sp I)
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MI 6401 Bioinformatics Introduction 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: First-year required GPIBS courses, and permission of the instructor. This course explores bioinformatics methods and their applications to current questions in biomedical sciences. The course will provide instruction and insight into computational solutions for addressing specific biological problems, emphasizing commonly used software tools and the application of these tools to specific problems. (Summer I)
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MI 6501 Microbiology III 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPiBS core curriculum, MI 5321, MI 6301, MI 6031, MI 6041 or instructor permission. This is the third of three courses that covers fundamental concepts in microbiology such as basic knowledge of viral structures and pathogenesis and emerging pathogens. (SP I)
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MI 6604 Scientific Grant Writing 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: First-year courses, concurrent enrollment in MI 6822 or instructor permission. This course emphasizes the fundamental concepts in scientific grant writing through critical analyses of grant proposal via participation in a mock study section and completion of a qualifying exam pre-proposal. (Fall II)
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MI 6822 Infection and Immunity 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Second-year student and concurrent enrollment in MI 6604 or instructor permission. Students will analyze advances in microbial pathogenesis and host immune responses in the context of contemporary literature. (Fall II)
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Lecture

MI 6980 Research for Doctor's Dissertation 1-16 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 21 hours. Research for Doctor's Dissertation
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Independent Study

NS
NS 5090 Current Topics in Nutrition 1-6 hrs.
In-depth study of specific areas of nutrition in which significant recent advances have been made. Content varies with needs of students; covers topics of interest to both majors and non-majors.
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Independent Study

NS 5103 Master Project 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: The student will be in the final semester of the Master of Science non-thesis option in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. All other core courses in the MS non-thesis option curriculum are prerequisite courses, which are NS 5823, NS 5833, NS 5970 (1 hour), NS 5233, and BSE 5163. The student will write a literature review of a topic. While not required, one option is that review be prepared as a manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal. The student will also create a product, such as a protocol for a dietary treatment, a training video, or a screening/assessment tool.
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Independent Study

NS 5104 Nutrtional Biochemistry and Physiology 4 hrs.
In-depth study of nutrient metabolism and the relationships between nutrition, biochemistry and physiology. Evaluation of current nutritional controversies and research regarding nutrient requirements and metabolism.
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NS 5113 Nutrition and Immunology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite: Permission. Introduces basic concepts of immunology. Includes a review of how diet influences the immune system and may contribute to the occurrence or prevention of allergies and selected conditions including cancer, autoimmunie problems, and cardiovascular disease.
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NS 5132 Adult Weight Management 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: None Identification and application of best practice, evidence-methods for nutritional assessment and treatment of underweight, overweight, and obesity using the nutrition care process and models.
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NS 5133 Public Health Nutrition I 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission into program. The course explores past and present community and public health nutrition problems, programs, and policies. The course will cover health behavior theories, and nutritional epidemiology, and food assistance programs. Material covered will provide introductory information for PHN II.
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NS 5134 Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Medical Nutrition Therapy I or Permission. Second Course on diet and disease. Development of skills required in identifying nutritional status, providing nutritional intervention and management for patients with specific disease states.
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NS 5212 Advanced Food and Nutrition Services Management 2 hrs.
In-depth review of selected topics and current controversies related to organization and management of food and nutrition services in an institutional setting.
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NS 5222 Eating Disorders 2 hrs.
In-depth review of addictive eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating in terms of etiology, treatment modalities, consequences.
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NS 5233 Research Methods 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to MA, MS, or Ph.D. Program The curriculum is devoted to learning the design and analysis of scientific research studies and to prepare students for their thesis and to teach the student how to successfully review, interpret research results and apply in clinical settings, design research studies and to professionally present summarized research findings.
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NS 5252 Pediatric Nutrition 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Entrance into the NS Master of Science program or permission of instructor. This fully on-line course focuses on the unique aspects that affect the health and nutritional status of infants and young children aged 0-6 years. The complexity of caring for the changing nutritional needs of these children requires advanced expertise. This course will empower dietitians to acquire new skills related to health, well-being, and nutritional care of this special population.
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NS 5253 Experimental Foods 3 hrs.
Pre- or CO-requisites: Organic Chemistry and Admission to program in Nutritional Sciences Multi-Level Course: NS 3253 Food Science is the study of foods as chemical compounds and the chemical reactions and physical changes which occur from production to consumption. Sensory evaluation technique uses and evaluation of data will also be discussed.
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NS 5272 Geriatric Nutrition 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Nutrition and Permission of Instructor. Focuses on unique aspects of aging that affect health and nutrition. Physiological, psychological, social, and financial changes place the elderly at risk for poor nutritional status. Complications, nutritional screening, assessment, complexity of caring, and government and community resources available will be discussed along with appropriate interventions.
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NS 5332 Computers in Nutrition and Food Service 2 hrs.
Lectures and use of computer software address critical issues in the profession of dietetics.Topics covered include dietary analysis; estimation of energy requirements; planning weight loss regimens; menu management; forecasting; control of food waste; and financial impact of adapting software to food and nutrition services.
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NS 5412 Clinical Nutrition 2 hrs.
Nutritional, biochemical and physiological principles are studied in relation to treatment and prevention of selected disease states and/or nutritional support modalities and philosophies.
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NS 5426 Dietetic Internship 6 hrs.
Provides the student with supervised practice in clinical, management and community dietetics. The student works under the guidance of the faculty and preceptors to provide nutrition care services and to develop the knowledge, skills, and philosophies necessary to become a competent entry-level dietitian.
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Internship

NS 5553 Nutritional Epidemiology 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: None Cross Listed: BSE 5553 This course provides graduate students with an understanding of the theoretical and practical considerations in the conduct of epidemiological studies related to nutrition and activity behavior and chronic disease (rather than food borne illnesses). The purpose of this course is to examine methodologies used in nutritional epidemiology studies, to review current state of knowledge related to behavior and chronic disease etiology. We will focus on study design, instrumentation and methodology and data analysis of nutrition and physical activity epidemiological studies. Course activities will be delivered in class and online.
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NS 5663 Obesity 3 hrs.
In-depth review of obesity (definitions, assessment, causes, risks, treatment) with discussion of related research literature and current controversies.
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NS 5823 Energy Nutrients 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Biochemistry & Introductory Nutrition. A comprehensive survey of the nature and role of energy nutrients in human nutrition in health and disease.
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NS 5833 Non-Energy Nutrients 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Biochemistry & Introductory Nutrition. A comprehensive survey of the nature and role of non-energy nutrients in human nutrition in health and disease.
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NS 5860 Advanced Topics in Nutrition 1-6 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. Detailed study of specific problems chosen with permission of instructor.
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Lecture

NS 5890 Advanced Clinical Nutrition 1-3 hrs.
An in-depth review of advanced nutritional support modalities and philosophies as well as current controversies.
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Lecture

NS 5960 Directed Readings 1-6 hrs.
May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 6 hours. Individual investigation and report of findings on selected problems in the major areas of human development.
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Independent Study

NS 5970 Seminar 1-6 hrs.
The investigation of topics in nutrition, selected with permission of instructor.
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Lecture

NS 5980 Research For Master's Thesis 2-9 hrs.
Master's thesis research
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Independent Study

NS 5990 Special Studies 1-6 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. The opportunity is provided for students with above average grades to do individual library or laboratory work on special problems in nutrition not included in present courses.
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Independent Study

NS 6103 Pediatric Nutrition 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission from instructor required Pediatric Nutrition is a three hour credit graduate lecture nutrition course that focuses on preconception and prenatal nutrition, lactation, nutritional screening, assessment, growth and development, food patterns, chronic diseases and challenges of feeding children 0-6 years of age. The course is offered on-line and results in a letter grade.
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Lecture

NS 6133 Public Health Nutrition II 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: NS 5133 Public Health Nutrition I An introduction to the key concepts of nutrition program development and evaluation. Students will be given an opportunity to apply models for developing theory-based health programs and plan a program evaluation. This is a hybrid course; it combines independent learning projects with class room lectures, presentations, and field work.
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Lecture

NS 6203 Nutrition and Cancer 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission required from instructor Is a three hour graduate lecture course that focuses on nutrition care and treatment in oncology. Topics covered include, nutritional screening and assessment, requirements, support, and strategies to combat the side effects and complications of cancer treatment. The course is offered online and results in a letter grade.
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NS 6613 Sports Nutrition 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Accept. to Program or Permission. This course will address the role of nutrition in enhancing exercise performance. Topics include the principles of energy metabolism during aerobic and anaerobic exercise; biochemical roles of macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals; endocrine and immunological alterations with exercise and diet; fluid balance; sports supplements; and planning diets for athletes.
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Lecture

NURS
NURS 5003 Application of Advanced Clinical Concepts in Care of Populations 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: NURS 5313 Background for Nursing Practice; Pre/CO-Requisite: NURS 5093 Concepts of Pathophysiology & Pharmacology: A Case-Based Approach An online and practicum course focusing on the role of the nurse in providing care for various clinical populations. Aspects of patient-centered care will be addressed with emphasis on culture, health literacy, safety, quality improvement, healthcare technology/informatics, evidence-based practice, and interprofessional collaboration.
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Practicum
Lecture

NURS 5013 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. The course will explore the basis for understanding the use of pharmacotherapeutic agents, building upon an existing foundation in pathophysiology, pharmacology and assessment. Content will include categories of drugs for systems, therapeutic and adverse affects, indications for use, drug interactions and guidelines for advance practice nurses.
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Lecture

NURS 5093 Concepts of Pathophysiology & Pharmacology: A Case-Based Approach 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing This course emphasizes analysis of common illnesses and patient experiences across the lifespan and trajectory of care. Case studies for selected alterations in health are used with emphasis on pathophysiological concepts and pharmacological interventions. This course does not meet requirements for prescriptive authority.
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Lecture

NURS 5103 Leadership of Innovation in Complex Systems 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: None A theory course that comprises study of the theories and models integral to the competency of innovation. Focus is upon critical evaluation and application of theories and models/frameworks drawn from the evolving and increasing body of nursing, business and organizational knowledge relevant to innovation.
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Lecture

NURS 5123 Financial Management in Nursing 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of faculty. This course provides an overview of health care economics and a foundation in financial management and related concepts for nurse leaders. The course builds upon basic principles of budgeting, economics and resource stewardship. The practicum provides a context for application of financial management components within the environment of the health care system. (F, Sp, Su I, II)
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Lecture

NURS 5163 Foundation of Nursing Management Leadership 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: NURS 5073 and NURS 5053 A theory course that builds the theoretical underpinnings for nursing management leadership practice. Focus is upon critical evaluation and application of theories, concepts and models/frameworks from nursing, business, management and organization sciences. Traditional management competencies are addressed from an advanced knowledge perspective. (Fall, Spring, & Summer I)
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Lecture

NURS 5173 Essentials of Nursing Administration Leadership 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: NURS 5073; NURS 5053; NURS 5163 Co-requisites: NURS 5033 This theory course builds the theoretical underpinnings for the practice of nursing administration leadership in complex organizations and systems. A major focus is on critical evaluation and utilization of theories, concepts and models/frameworks from nursing and related fields of business, leadership, organizations and administrative sciences.
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Lecture

NURS 5183 Nursing Administration Synthesis and Practicum I 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: NURS 5173, NURS 5123, NURS 5423. In this course, through facilitation of synthesis of advanced knowledge base from completion of pathway courses and practicum experiences, students are prepared as healthcare leaders. Synthesis is augmented in practicum through design of a rigorous evidence-based/best practice/quality improvement project. (F, Sp, Su II)
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Lecture

NURS 5193 Nursing Administration Synthesis and Practicum II 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: NURS 5183. This course will build upon NURS 5183 Practicum I through continuation of practicum and through continuation of practicum objectives. Synthesis of prior program content is augmented through implementation and evaluation of a rigorous evidence-based/best practice/quality improvement project. (F, Sp, Su II)
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Lecture

NURS 5214 Curriculum, Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor An online course on curricula, student and program assessment, and student and program evaluation in nursing education programs. Includes a discussion of curriculum and evaluation models in both academic nursing education and professional nursing staff development.
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Lecture

NURS 5223 Creating a Healthy Work Environment 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: By permission of faculty. This course provides an overview of the issues associated with a health work environment and leader's role in the creation of a health, just, and safe work environment. Learners will be introduced to a holistic view of safety and health including physical, psychological, and emotional safety components. (Intersession I, II)
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Lecture

NURS 5253 Facilitating Learning in Nursing 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor An online course with a teaching practicum focusing on teaching and learning strategies in nursing education. Classroom, technology-based and clinical teaching strategies are included. The course practicum objectives are tailored to students' career path in either academic nursing education or professional nursing staff development.
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Lecture
Laboratory

NURS 5263 Testing and Evaluation in Nursing Education 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor A theory course which examines testing and evaluation in nursing education. Assessment of the cognitive, affective and psychomotor abilities of nursing students in addressed. Practical experience in test construction and analysis is provided. Issues related to evaluation such as test anxiety and academic integrity are discussed.
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Lecture

NURS 5273 Scholarly Writing for Nurses 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: None The course introduces basic elements of technical writing, Spelling, grammar, punctuation, organization, elements of style, and other aspects and uses of written language are discussed. Specific types of technical writing are considered including dissertations and theses, abstracts, journal articles, and grant applications. Didactic presentations alternate with practical writing and assignments.
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Lecture

NURS 5313 Background for Nursing Practice 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor This course provides a foundation for the master's prepared nurse by integrating scientific findings from nursing, biopsychosocial fields, genetics, public health, policy and organizational sciences across diverse settings.
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Lecture

NURS 5333 Technology, Safety, and Quality Improvement in Nursing 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor This course will prepare students to evaluate and utilize information and communication technologies to enhance quality improvement methods to promote safe, timely and effective patient-centered care.
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Lecture

NURS 5373 Organizational and Systems Leadership in Nursing 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: NURS 5313 Background for Nursing Practice or concurrent enrollment This course provides foundational content of managerial leadership, organizational theory and principles of economics and finance, and health policy and advocacy.
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NURS 5423 Evidence Based Practice and Scholarship in Nursing 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: NURS 5313 Background for Practice in Nursing The course prepares the student to challenge current practices, procedures, and policies by seeking evidence nursing practice; thereby translating current evidence (research) and identifying gaps in knowledge; students will locate current evidence, critically appraise peer-reviewed studies, and synthesize the evidence to formulate recommendations for practice.
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Lecture

NURS 5563 Management in Adult Primary Care 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Selected as ANP student, NURS 5633, Pre or Co-Requisite PATH 5503 or permission of instructor. A didactic course focusing on adolescent and adult development, normal physiologic changes in aging, age/developmental stage appropriate screenings/health promotion/disease prevention and select episodic illnesses. Diagnostic reasoning, critical thinking, select models/theories and EBP guidelines will be foundational.
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Lecture

NURS 5573 Management in Adult Primary Care Practicum 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Concurrent with NURS 5563 Management in Adult Primary Care or permission of instructor. Clinical course (182 clock hours of practicum/clinical) focusing on relevant health history, physical examinations (complete, system, and sympton-specific), relevant psychomotor skills for adolescents and adults. Clinical precepted experiences will be in private practices, clinics, and occupational settings.
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Clinical

NURS 5583 Management in Adult Chronic Disease 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: NURS 5563 and NURS 5573; concurrent NURS 5593; Prereq or concurrent with NURS 5013 or permission of instructor. A didactic course focusing on the diagnosis and management of chronic, multi-system and urgent/emergent conditions incorprating secondary and tertiary prevention for adolescents and adults. Diagnostic reasoning, critical thinking, select models/theories and EBP will be foundational. Issues related to settings and use of e-health will be explored.
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Lecture

NURS 5593 Management in Adult Chronic Disease Practicum 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Concurrent will NURS 5583 or permission of the instructor. A clinical course focusing on care of the adolescent and adult with chronic, multi-system conditions, or urgent/emergent conditions. Select psychomotor skills will be performed. Clinical precepted experiences will be in primary care, hospital, and home care and the use of e-health.
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Clinical

NURS 5643 Advanced Concepts in Adult/Gerontology Nursing I 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: 5913 Clinical Nurse Specialist Systems Management Hybrid on-line/in class course examines theory, research, and management of common acute and chronic health problems (including health promotion and risk reduction) across the lifespan (adolescence through older adult) and across health care settings. Direct care, consultation, systems leadership, collaboration, coaching, and research competencies of the CNS are explored.
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Lecture
Independent Study

NURS 5653 Advanced Concepts in Adult/Gerontology Nursing II 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Adv Practicum in Adult/Gero I; Adv Concepts in Adult/Gero I This hybrid web-based/in class course builds upon Advanced Concepts in Adult/Gerontology Nursing I. Focus is on pathophysiologic and psychosocial responses associated with the disruption of neurological, hematological, immunological, digestive, hepatic systems, and sepsis across the lifespan (late adolescent through old-old adults). Competencies of the CNS will be further explored.
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Lecture

NURS 5663 Gerontological Management in Primary Care 3 hrs.
CO-requisites: Concurrent NURS 5673 Didactic course exploring developmental/physiologic changes of aging and age/developmental stage appropriate screenings/health promotion/disease and injury prevention. Foci include functional, cognitive/mental assessments, sensory/communication changes, functional patterns, injury/safety assessments, pain, and poly-pharmacy. Select conditions are compared to presentation/management of younger adults. Cultural variations of aging, institutional-based and palliative care are explored.
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Lecture

NURS 5673 Gerontological Management in Primary Care, Practicum 3 hrs.
CO-requisite: NURS 5663 A clinical course focusing on aging health history, physical examination, relevant psychomotor skills, various assessments and aging related phenomena. Select episodic illnesses, chronic conditions will be managed. Clinical precepted experiences will be primary care settings, home care, hospice, long-term care facilities, skilled nursing facilities and other specialty experiences.
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Practicum
Lecture
Clinical

NURS 5680 Adult Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: NURS 5563, NURS 5573, NURS 5583, NURS 5593, NURS 5663, NURS 5673 or permission of the instructor. A clinical course focuesed on providing care to adolescejnts and adults, synthesizing and integrating management of those who are healthy and those with episodic illnesses, chronic conditionsl, geriatric syndromes, multisystem conditions and/or urgent/emergent conditions over time and across settings.
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Lecture

NURS 5763 Advanced Practicum in Adult/Gerontology Nursing I 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: NURS 5913 CNS Systems Management Practicum with direct interaction with patients and families to promote health, well-being, and/or improve quality of life. Experiences focus on advanced nursing management of health, illness, and disease states across the lifespan from late adolescents through frail and old-old adults, in all contexts of care using a holistic approach.
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Practicum

NURS 5773 Advanced Practicum in Adult/Gerontology Nursing II 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Adv. Practicum in Adult/Gero I; Adv Concepts in Adult/Gero I This practicum builds on development of CNS role competencies with emphasis on management of increasingly complex adult and gerontology patients, groups of patients, and transitions of care across various settings. Emphasis includes neurological, hematological, immunological, digestive and hepatic problems, sepsis, and common mental health disorders (including pharmacological management).
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Practicum

NURS 5813 Interdisciplinary Geriatric Care 3 hrs.
Cross listed: AHS 5813, PHSC 5813, GERC 5813. Prerequisite: By Permission. This course is an introduction to interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to health care of the elderly. It shows the importance of working together and how team work will benefit the patient. It considers current issues in geriatric care and how different professions can interact for better patient care.
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Lecture

NURS 5913 Clinical Nurse Specialist Systems Management 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: NURS 5633 or concurrent This introductory course combines on-line and clinical practicum experiences to introduce the student to the role and functions of the CNS in the systematic delivery of advanced practice nursing within complex organizations and systems of care.
Course Component
Clinical

NURS 5924 Leadership and Scholarship in Nursing Education 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: NURS 5253: Nurs 5214; or Permission of Instructor An online and practicum course focusing on career development, leadership and scholarship in nursing education. In this capstone course the students practice educational roles consistent with their career path as either an academic nurse educator or a professional staff development educator.
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Lecture
Laboratory

NURS 5944 Synthesis In Nursing For The Clinical Specialist 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Concepts in Adult/Gero Nursing II and Practicum in Adult/Gero Nursing II This combined didactic and practicum course focuses on professional role development and transition into the CNS role. Clinical experiences focus on the adult-gerontology population within a selected specialty area or future practice setting in order to gain advanced nursing or additional skills including prescribing medications.
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Lecture

NURS 5953 Advanced Management Of Children & Adolescents I 3 hrs.
A didactic course examining the concepts in the nursing, and medical management of phenomena concerning infants, children, and adolescents. this course will expand on development, developmental theories, and screening instruments. sexual and gynecological conditions of adolescents will be explored.
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Lecture

NURS 5960 Directed Readings In Nursing 1-4 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 4 hours. Exploration under faculty guidance or area of interest in nursing not specifically incorporated in formal courses.
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Independent Study

NURS 5963 Advanced Management Of Children And Adolescents Practicum I 3 hrs.
A practicum course in which students will demonstrate advanced proficiency in assessing, diagnosing and managing developmental, psychosocial, emotional, communication, cognitive variants and/or abnormalities of infants, children and adolescents. Select episodic illnesses, sexual and gynecological conditions will be assessed and managed.
Course Component
Practicum

NURS 5973 Advanced Management Of Children And Adolescents II 3 hrs.
A didactic course examining care for children with chronic illnesses and special needs, focusing on the appropriate age and developmental assessment, diagnoses (nursing and medical), management and evaluation. Issues relating to the impact of such conditions have on the family will be explored.
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Lecture

NURS 5983 Advanced Management Of Children & Adolescents Practicum II 3 hrs.
A clinical practicum course focusing on children with chronic illnesses and special needs, including assessment (individual and/or family), diagnoses (medical and nursing), and management of select phenomena. Collaborative management will be emphasized, with children and adolescents.
Course Component
Laboratory
Clinical

NURS 5990 Special Studies In Nursing 1-4 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 8 hours. One or more students collaborate in clinical investigations and other studies of special problems in nursing and health care under the direction of the faculty. Students may select areas related to their long-term interests and future research or clinical programs.
Course Component
Independent Study

NURS 5994 School Based Health Care 4 hrs.
A didactic and clinical practicum course focusing on health education, promotion and health care needs (primary and chronic) of children and adolescents in school settings.
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Lecture

NURS 6101 Responsible Conduct of Research 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None Explores a variety of ethical and policy issues pertinent to the responsible conduct of research. Analysis and application of topics that include conflict of interest, responsible authorship, policies for handling misconduct, data management data sharing, and policies involving use of human and animal subjects.
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Lecture

NURS 6103 Philosophy of Science and Ways of Knowing 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Analysis and evaluation of the history and philosophy of science and epistemology that provides the basic framework for clinical science and defines the role and expectations of a doctorally prepared researcher. Contemporary theories will guide focus and approaches for scientific inquiry with specific focus on nursing science. (F I)
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Lecture

NURS 6113 Quantitative Methods in Research 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Basic Statistics course: NURS 6102 Roles and Responsibilities of the Nurse Scientist; NURS 6103 Philosophy of Science This required core course enables the PhD student to select appropriate designs to achieve specific research aims. Students build on earlier knowledge of research methods by in-depth examination of varied research designs, data collection, methods, and psychometric evaluation of instruments.
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NURS 6123 Applied Statistics I 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: A course in basic statistics. Admission to Nursing PhD or DNP Program, or permission of instructor. Advanced conceptual understanding and applied statistical techniques to answer questions relevant to nursing. Students review assumptions underlying specific analyses, perform and interpret output from descriptive and inferential statistical analyses using statistical software, determine appropriate statistical approaches to answer research questions, develop sound analysis plan based on type of data collected.
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NURS 6153 Foundations of Scientific Inquiry 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor. This course provides an overview of methods of scientific inquiry and prepares students to critically analyze the rigor of research reports by applying the fundamental principles of quantitative and qualitative research. (Fall I)
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NURS 6213 Qualitative Methods in Research 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: NURS 6102 Roles and Responsibilities of the Nurse Scientist; NURS 6203 Epistemology in Nursing Science (or concurrent enrollment) This required core course enables the PhD student in nursing to examine philosophical foundations for and methodological issues in using qualitative approaches for research, evaluate validity, reliability, and methodological rigor using qualitative approaches. A research project for a problem that is best addressed using a qualitative approach will be developed.
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NURS 6223 Applied Statistics II 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Applied Statistics I or permission of instructor Advanced conceptual and applied use of statistical techniques. Students review assumptions underlying specific approaches, perform and interpret output from analyses completed using statistical software, determine appropriate statistical approach to answer defined research questions relevant to nursing, an apply ANOVA and multiple regression models.
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Independent Study

NURS 6233 Scientific Writing for Publication 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Students in PhD in Nursing Program, Graduate status or special permission of instructor. A writing-intensive course designed for graduate students in the health sciences to refine authorship skills. Emphasizing the communication of scientific information, arguing propositions, and organizing writing in a logical flow, various forms of papers and venues for publication are addressed. Students will draft a paper in a publication format.
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Lecture

NURS 6300 Research Practicum 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisites: NURS 6153 Foundations of Scientific Inquiry or permission of Instructor. Completion of CITI Group 3 and Provost-required CITI-Responsible Conduct of Research. May be repeated; maximum credit 30 hours. This research practicum provides the student experience in the conduct of research and the dissemination of research findings. Students develop an individualized learning contract for the research experience under guidance of a nursing faculty member. This course is taken over at least 2 semesters, 1-6 credits per semester. (F, SP, SU I, II, III)
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Practicum

NURS 6302 Advancing Health Equity in Diverse Populations 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into graduate-level program or permission of the instructor. Examines factors associated with health and healthcare inequities. Using an ecological approach, the course explores social determinants of health and embodied connections that exist between people, politics, environments/ecologies, and health to elucidate and alter who and what drives population rates of disease and health inequities. (S, I)
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NURS 6313 Research Measurement and Instrumentation 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: 3 credit hours Graduate Statistics, Ethics in Research/Scholarship, Epistemology in Nursing Science courses. A course in research instrumentation presenting modern and classical psychometrics for research studies from the perspective of item response theory. Reliability and validity are emphasized in evaluation of item and scale characteristics. Examples from nursing research are used.
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Lecture

NURS 6323 Special Focus in Applied Statistics: 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: NURS 6123 Applied Statistics, NURS 6223 Applied Statistics II (or equivalent course). May be repeated; maximum credit 9 hours. Intensive focus of specific statistical analytic approaches relevant to nursing with application and interpretation of statistical output. Topic area varies depending on faculty expertise and student dissertation needs. Includes analysis of data sets and interpretation of outcomes from designated statistical approaches. May be repeated with change of focus.
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NURS 6401 Grant Writing Seminar 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Completion of Nursing Science core courses NURS 6113, NURS 6213, NURS 6402; can take concurrently with prospectus development. This required course provides research training that moves beyond achievement of dissertation aims. Inclusion of grantsmanship principles and skills in the doctoral program curriculum helps to prepare graduating PhD students in nursing to compete successfully for grant funding to carry on scholarly investigations.
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NURS 6402 Community Engagement in Research with Diverse Populations 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: NURS 6303 Vulnerability and Disparity in Diverse Populations or By Permission of Instructor. Issues and approaches for implementing community engagement in research with diverse populations. Social, cultural factors affecting health among sub-populations are explored. How constructs and meaning of race, ethnicity, social class, language, culture affect clinical research in addressing health disparities. Examples of community-centered participation in research and publications are discussed.
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Lecture

NURS 6423 Special Focus in Qualitative Methods 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: NURS 6213 Qual Methods in Res or Permission of Instructor. May be repeated with change of focus. May be repeated; maximum credit 9 hours. In-depth focus on specific qualitative research method and analytic approach relevant to nursing. Topic varies depending on faculty expertise and student dissertation needs. Theoretical underpinnings, project planning and implementation, sampling, data management issues and techniques are examined with emphasis on analysis, application, and interpretation of findings within healthcare context.
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NURS 6502 Prospectus Seminar 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: NURS 6113 Quant Meth in Res; NURS 6213 Qual Meth in Res. This required core course assists the PhD student in nursing to develop, justify and refine the dissertation prospectus through sharing and feedback from faculty and other students. (Summer, Fall & Spring II, III)
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Lecture

NURS 6513 Translational Science for Practice 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor. A survey of biobehavioral approaches for studying the pathogenesis of disease related to health inequities and embodied phenotypes. Emphasis is on the translation of knowledge based on proof-of-concept studies in animals and application of physiological methods and person-centered data analytic techniques to characterize individual differences in emerging embodied phenotypes. (F, SP II)
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Lecture

NURS 6943 Issues in Aging 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Graduate Status or special permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit 9 hours. Substantive online focus course for masters and doctoral students requiring current knowledge in key factors affecting geriatrics. Topic varies depending on faculty expertise and student dissertation needs. Modules addressing physiological, pharmacological, cognitive, and geropsychiatric factors affecting aging in place.
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Lecture

NURS 6960 Directed Readings in Nursing Science: 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. May be repeated with variable topics and content; multiple enrollment allowed in same term, maximum credit 9 hours. Intensive directed readings in a specific area of interest. Individually tailored for each student with extensive directed readings in a specific area of the student's interest and /or background.
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Independent Study

NURS 6980 Dissertation Research 2-21 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to Candidacy May be repeated; maximum credit 21 hours. Students conduct original research.
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Independent Study

NURS 6990 Special Studies in Nursing Science: 1-4 hrs.
Prerequisites: None May be repeated; maximum credit 9 hours. Contemporary theoretical issues; significant research developments or special research ideas studied under the direction of the faculty. Students may select areas related to their research topics, substantive area or selected methodologies. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit 9 hours.
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Laboratory

OCNS
OCNS 5401 Current Topics In Neuroscience 1 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 3 hours. The Oklahoma Center for Neuroscience cosponsors with the departments of Cell Biology, Physiology, Pathology, and Pharmacology/Toxicology, a weekly seminar series, in which faculty, students and staff describe their latest research findings.
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Lecture

OCNS 5406 Medical Neuroscience 6 hrs.
An integrated course encompassing basic and clinical science information related to the central and peripheral nervous systems. Includes material from neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurophathology, and neuropharmacology enhanced by additional topics from the clinical areas of neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, and opthalmology.
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Laboratory

OCNS 5411 Survey Of Neuroscience Methods 1 hrs.
Broad based survey course of the methods used in modern neurobiological research with special emphasis on techniques to the neurosciences (e.g. electrophysiological recordings, anatomical tracing methods, whole animal behavioral paradigms, etc.)
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OCNS 5571 Neuropharmacology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: PHSC 5561 Cross-Listed: PHSC 5571 Course will address the biochemical, molecular and physiological mechanisms of drugs affecting the central nervous system, potential new drug targets for each condition, and methods for assessing the effectiveness of potential therapeutic agents.
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OCNS 5960 Directed Readings 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. May be repeated; maximum 6 credit hours. Provides opportunity for independent study through review of the literature in a particular area of interest under a selected professor.
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Independent Study

OCNS 5980 Research for Masters Thesis 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. Once enrolled, students must continue enrollment until the requirements for the degree are fulfilled. A maximum of six credit hours is allowed toward the Master's Degree.
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Laboratory

OCNS 6001 Neuroscience Journal Club 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission to the OCNS graduate program or permission of the Instructor May be repeated; maximum credit 8 hours. This course is designed to keep neuroscience students abreast of recent advances in the field of neuroscience and to stimulate discussion and interaction among neuroscientists at OUHSC.
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Lecture

OCNS 6002 Pharmacogenomics: The Foundation of Personalized Medicine 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor Cross Listed: PHSC 6002/GENC 6002 This course will prepare the graduate students to understand the influence of genetic variations among individuals and their contribution to differences in drug response. The students will learn basic principles of genetics and pharmacology and how genetic, environmental, lifestyle and nutritional factors affect drug response.
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OCNS 6101 Neurobiology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: BMSC 6012, BMSC 6023, BMSC 6052, and BMSC 6053, or consent of instructor. This course introduces and expands on fundamental concepts in neurobiology, including neuronal structure, organization and cellular neurophysiology. It builds fundamental knowledge for all students interested in the neurosciences.
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OCNS 6201 Behavioral Neuroscience 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission into Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences/Permission of instructor. Crosslisted: PSBS 6201 and PHYO 6201 This course is designed for graduate students who wish to explore a specific topic related to behavioral neuroscience, such as neural plasticity.
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OCNS 6311 Neuroinflammation and Neuroimmunology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Completion of Immunology 1 and enrollment in Immunology 2 This course explores the intricacies of neuroimmune interactions and the consequences of inflammation within the central and peripheral nervous systems.
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OCNS 6321 Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Vision 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS Core Curriculum or Permission of Instructor. Crosslisted: CELL 6321 Topic: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. This course is designed for graduate students to provide for the integration of the knowledge gained from the GPIBS core course and its application to the generation of research projects on basic cellular functions using the visual system as an experimental model.
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OCNS 6401 Genes to Physiology 1-5 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS Core Curriculum or permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit 5 hours. Cross listed: PHYO 6401. Molecular and cellular processes that underline designated physiological systems or functions.
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OCNS 6403 Cellular And Molecular Neuroscience 3 hrs.
Advanced study of the cellular and molecular aspects of nervous system function. Topics will focus on the mechanisms and regulation of neurotransmission, and the cellular and molecular basis of diseases of the nervous system.
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Discussion

OCNS 6503 Neurobiology of Disease 3 hrs.
Lectures will cover all aspects of neurological diseases, including clinical presentation, pathology, pathophysiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. Students will interview patients with specific disorders and present their findings in informal group discussions. Eight neurological diseases will be covered in one semester; these can vary from year-to-year.
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OCNS 6512 Neuroanatomy 2 hrs.
Course is designed to build a basic working knowledge of the anatomy of the central nervous system (CNS) as a basis for continued study of the nervous system and neurons in a research environment. This course presents a survey of all levels of the CNS and presents major structural principles of organization. Also, the students will be exposed to the clinically significant relationships of major brain tracts and neuronal groups.
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Lecture

OCNS 6980 Research For Doctor's Dissertation 2-16 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 45 hours. Once enrolled the student must continue registration until the requirements for the degree are fulfilled.
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Independent Study

OCNS 6990 Special Studies In Neuroscience 1-3 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 3 hours. The student will have several options to study recent developments in Neuroscience. Some examples are: 1-selected readings with an OCNS faculty member, 2-literature review of a particularly interested new development in Neuroscience with an OCNS faculty member, and 3-bench work in an OCNS faculty member's laboratory to learn a new experimental technique.
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Independent Study

OEH
OEH 5013 Environmental Health 3 hrs.
The effects of environment on health. Consideration is given to urban water supply and wastewater disposal, air quality control, solid and hazardous wastes, and sanitation.
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Lecture

OEH 5023 Public Health Biology and Sanitation 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: OEH 5013 This course will provide a basic understanding of the biology of organisms (mostly microorganisms) that are important in public health, the sources of organisms in the environment, and the protective measures that can be used to control exposures from a technical and management standpoint.
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Lecture

OEH 5103 Occupational and Environmental Sampling Strategies 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: BSE 5163, or equivalent introductory statistics/biostatistics course. This course is designed to introduce the student to critical concepts in designing occupational and environmental health sampling strategies, and the associated statistical procedures for analyzing environmental and occupational data with an emphasis on interpretation.
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OEH 5213 Principles of Environmental Health and Safety Management 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: OEH 5013 Designed to introduce students to the principles and practices of environmental health and safety management. Emphasis is on the industrial, municipal, state, and federal system.
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OEH 5262 Occupational and Environmental Law 2 hrs.
An overview of occupational and environmental health law focusing on RCRA, SDWA, OSHA, TSCA, NEPA, and other critical legislation and regulations guiding occupational and environmental health efforts.
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OEH 5553 Occupational and Environmental Toxicology 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: OEH 5013 or permission. The course introduces the fundamentals of toxicology and applications in both general environments and workplaces. Health risk assessment, toxicokinetics, toxicodynamics, biotransformation, carcinogenesis, and systemic toxicity are covered. The course focuses on understanding health effects of exposure to common toxicants that students will encounter as industrial hygienists or environmental health professionals. (Spring)
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OEH 5702 Principles of Safety 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission Basic principles of safety management and injury prevention are presented, with emphasis on programs and practices applied to major issues in occupational safety. Essential elements of ergonomic performance and basic principles of safety science are introduced. The ergonomic and safety evaluation of the work place, risk reduction through management, engineering and behavior modification are discussed.
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Lecture

OEH 5723 Fundamentals of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: None This course is an introduction to fundamental concepts of physical science applied to qualitative and quantitative examination of occupational/environmental problems impacting human health. This course will provide the students with an understanding of how to apply theoretical constructs to solve problems in the occupational/environmental health arena.
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Lecture

OEH 5734 Noise and Radiation Hazards 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: College-level physics and OEH 5723. Permission of instructor may be substituted for OEH 5723. Students will acquire a basic understanding of the nature and properties of noise, ionizing radiation, and nonionizing radiation; the interactions of these forms of energy with matter; the implications of these properties and interactions for health effects, dose assessment, and control; and guidelines for radiation protection and hearing conservation programs.
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OEH 5742 Measurements in Occupational and Environmental Health 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Complete the laboratory safety training module through OUHSC web page, OEH 5723, and recommended enrollment in OEH or concurrent This course provides hands-on experience using tools most commonly encountered in OEH field practice or needed during M.S. research. Most sessions are conducted in-lab, but several occur in-field. Techniques covered include equipment calibration, sample collection, laboratory analysis, chain-of-custody, and use of direct reading instrumentation.
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Laboratory

OEH 5752 Occupational Hazards Control 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: OEH 5723 or instructor permission The course will introduce the fundamental principles of ventilation and other engineering controls for mostly gas/vapor and aerosols, but also heat stress and noise. The course will deliver in-depth knowledge of selecting, designing, operating, and diagnosing general, single-, and multi-branch ventilation systems from aspects of engineering economics, and strategies.
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Lecture

OEH 5801 Basic Ergonomics 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of ergonomics, vibration, and thermal stress. On completion of this course, students should be able to analyze jobs for ergonomic risk factors and communicate their findings to professional peers and lay people.
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OEH 5940 Field Practice 1-2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Students should have completed approximately 1/2 of their degree and have completed OEH 5723, and OEH 5742 May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. Field Practice is designed for the student to gain practical experience in industrial hygiene and/or environmental health through supervised OEH practice in approved professional workplaces. Through this work experience, students will integrate and apply concepts from the OEH curriculum.
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Practicum

OEH 5960 Directed Readings 1-4 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. May be repeated; maximum credit 4 hours. Designed for each student with an extensive directed reading in a specific area of the student's interest and/or background.
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Independent Study

OEH 5973 Communication and Ethics in Occupational & Environmental Health 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: OEH 5013, prior or concurrent enrollment in HPS 5213, or permission. Students will develop skills in written and oral technical communication and learn basic principles of risk communication as well as conventions of scientific and business writing. Ethical principles of communication, professional practice, and responsible conduct of research will be discussed.
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Lecture

OEH 5980 Research For Master's Thesis 1-4 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 4 hours.
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Independent Study

OEH 5990 Special Studies 1-4 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. May be repeated with change of subject matter, maximum 6 credit hours. Topics of a special nature or of unusual interest to the student. Deals with a specific topic, area or problem in depth which is not adequately covered in the current curriculum as judged by the training needs of the student.
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Independent Study

OEH 6103 Research Methods In Occupational And Environmental Health 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of the course director. This course includes instruction in scientific methods of investigating occupational and environmental health problems; evaluating research methodologies; and developing research designs. Special emphasis will be given to quantitative research tools and critical analysis of published literature.
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Independent Study

OEH 6200 Imparting Knowledge in Occupational & Environmental Health 1-2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Completion of at least one year of doctoral level study in OEH. This course provides independent study in pedagogy and a mentored teaching experience in the field of occupational and environmental health. (F, Sp, Su II, III, IV)
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Independent Study

OEH 6252 Risk Communication 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: OEH 5213, OEH 5723, & OEH 5013 or Permission. Designed to acquaint public health students with risk communication concepts, strategies and activities during non-emergency and emergency situations by investigating the structure, methodology, and application of theoretical principles of communication with a focus on the occupational and environmental health arena.
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OEH 6473 Risk Assessment 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: OEH 5723, OEH 5553, or equivalent, or permission of instructor. This course is designed to familiarize students with the different qualitative and quantitative approaches to assessing risks from occupational and environmental exposures to humans and ecosystems. The course will be based on established quantitative protocols for conducting risk assessments such as that used by the USEPA.
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Lecture

OEH 6683 Applied Modeling in Occupational & Environmental Health 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: OEH 5723, OEH 6793 The purpose of this course is to introduce critical modeling principles and applications used in occupational and environmental health (OEH) research. Upon completion of the class, students should be able to understand the principles of commonly used models. Students will select and apply models to assess the occupational exposure, environmental quality, and human health risk by using what they learned from the class. The student will also learn the methods to evaluate and validate the model data and outcome, as well as use models to support decision-making process.
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Lecture

OEH 6793 Aerosol Science 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing, mathematics through college algebra, college physics, and/or permission of the instructor. This course will familiarize students with the behavior of airborne particles (dusts, mists, fogs, etc.) of occupational and environmental health concern. Students will be able to recognize potential aerosol hazards, identify measurement methods appropriate to their characterization, and interpret measurement results in the light of current exposure standards.
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Lecture

OEH 6980 Research For Doctor's Dissertation 1-16 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 16 hours. Research For Doctor's Dissertation
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Independent Study

ONCO
ONCO 6980 Research for Doctoral Dissertation 3-6 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPiBS completion or direct admits requires Mentor's permission. Elaborate, refine, and formulate a research problem in cancer biology for conducting research for a doctoral dissertation. The student will conduct experiments and summarize findings that are reproducible and communicate results to the scientific audience. The student will also write an original research dissertation and defend the work. (F, SP, SU III, IV)
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Laboratory

ONCO 6990 Special Studies in Cancer Biology 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisites: Enrolled in GPiBS or requires Mentor's permission. The student will evaluate a research topic in the field of Oncology Science and conduct experiments under the supervision of their mentor in the laboratory. Investigation and research will build the foundation for the dissertation projects in later coursework. (F, SP, SU I, II)
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Laboratory

ORTH
ORTH 5502 Principles And Practice Of Orthodontics 2 hrs.
Trace the history of orthodontics, its early development as an art and science. The basic problems associated with the establishment of orthodontic diagnosis, various theories of etiology of malocclusion, early treatment vs. late treatment, various treatment mechanics and their critical evaluation.
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Discussion

ORTH 5522 Developmental And Educational Psychology In Orthodontics 2 hrs.
The study and application of pertinent concepts and principles in developmental and educational psychology, concentrating in behavior modification, stage theory, cognitive theory and contemporary approaches to patient care as observed from infancy through adolescence in particular but with a "life span" orientation for all aged patients seeking orthodontic care.
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Lecture

ORTH 5531 Orthodontic Techniques 1 hrs.
Comprehensive laboratory skills in wire bending, soldering, model trimming and manipulation of self-curing resins will be demonstrated. The student will perform various exercises to acquire the required skills.
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Lecture

ORTH 5532 Orthodontic Mgt Of Patients W/Cleft Lip/Palate/Other Anomalies 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: None Deals with diagnosis and treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial anomalies. These anomalies have a strong impact on the development of teeth, dental occlusion and harmony in the craniofacial complex. The course will relate to the management of these various problems and the multidisciplinary approach required to achieve optimum esthetic and functional results. This course is given over a year period of time, but the student receives credit for it in the second semester of the course. Year long course.
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Clinical

ORTH 5541 Materials Science For The Dental Specialties 1 hrs.
Properties and structures of various cements, metals and alloys used in clinical orthodontics.
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Lecture

ORTH 5551 Advanced Orthdodontic Techniques 1 hrs.
The more advanced techniques of patient banding and treatment of malocclusion will be demonstrated. The student will perform these skills utilizing a typodont in preparation for treatment of patients.
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Clinical

ORTH 5561 Articulation And Occlusion 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None Provides a basic understanding and philosophy in the subject of occlusion and the physiology of the stomatognathic system. It includes the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular disorders.
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Lecture

ORTH 5581 Roentgenographic Cephalometry 1 hrs.
Principles of cephalometric roentgenography. Method of tracing and analyzing the radiographs, calculation and estimation of errors in this radiographic technique. Cephalometric analyses will be discussed.
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Lecture

ORTH 5701 Craniofacial Growth 1 hrs.
The mechanisms, principles and regulations of human craniofacial complex and the factors influencing physical growth and development. Methods for evaluating dental, skeletal and other determinants of physiologic age will be integrated with the assessment of growth changes from serial cephalometric radiographs.
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Lecture

ORTH 5711 Community Research Methods 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None The course presents methodological issues important to clinical research of importance are formulation of a research question, methods of analyzing the data, data collection, and submission of a protocol for research. Also to be covered are statistical methods of analyzing for various data to include parametric and non-parametric methods of analysis, frequency data, simple linear regression and correlation. The course is offered during the first years of graduate study for the orthodontic graduate students. We require this course be offered prior to the student's enrollment in ORTH 5980 since it provides fundamental principles of research. One credit hour over 16 weeks is adequate for this.
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Discussion

ORTH 5731 Preventive Periodontics 1 hrs.
Factors affecting periodontal health with special emphasis on the role of malocclusions will be studied. Development of occlusal disharmonies and periodontal health. The periodontal pathology in hyper and hypoocclusion and methods of promoting oral hygiene and oral health will be discussed. The course will include discussion of orthodontic appliances, adjunctive to periodontal treatment.
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Discussion

ORTH 5732 Biomechanics & The Biology of Tooth Movement 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: None Histological and biophysical aspects of orthodontics. Biological mechanical and engineering principles applicable to orthodontic appliances will be discussed.
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Lecture

ORTH 5741 Advanced Studies In Oral Diagnosis/Oral Medicine 1 hrs.
Complex multidisciplinary problems in oral diagnosis, role of general factors in relation to dental disease and interaction between the different dental specialties will be discussed. The role of dental radiography in diagnosis and treatment of orthodontic problems with emphasis on radiation hygiene will be discussed.
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Lecture

ORTH 5761 Etiology, Genetics And Care Of The Exceptional Patient 1 hrs.
The orthodontist's role in caring for the handicapped child. The course covers assessment of the value of the team approach in caring for handicapped children and recognition of the genetic, medical, dental and psychosocial problems of families with handicapped children.
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Lecture

ORTH 5771 Graduate Practice Administration 1 hrs.
Organization of practice, recruitment and selection of auxiliary personnel, orientation and training auxiliary personnel. Planning and decision making concerning a practice and organization and/or planning facility design in selection of equipment.
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Lecture

ORTH 5801 Advanced Oral Histology And Pathology 1 hrs.
The objective of this course is to build on the preexisting base of knowledge in the area of pathology, oral pathology and histology. The course will be directed at preparing the student for both clinical application of pathologic data and the use of pathologic data as a research tool. Both preexisting study sets and daily accessioned material in the oral pathology lab will be used in the teaching program.
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Lecture

ORTH 5940 Clinical Practice 1-14 hrs.
Prerequisites: None May be repeated; maximum credit 14 hours. The clinical practice utilizes approximately 50% of the graduate orthodontics curriculum time. The student is assigned about 40 patients presenting a variety of malocclusion. Each patient receives a diagnostic work-up and a complete analysis of the problem in a faculty/student conference. The student is encouraged to utilize a range of diagnostic procedures and develop a treatment plan.
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Clinical

ORTH 5950 Research Methods In Dentistry 1-4 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit 4 hours. Introduction to research principles and practices on a designed research problem.
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Independent Study

ORTH 5960 Directed Readings In Dentistry 1-4 hrs.
May be repeated with change in subject matter; maximum credit four hours. Discussion and reports on assigned readings relative to different divisions in orthodontics.
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Discussion

ORTH 5970 Research Methods in Dentistry 1-2 hrs.
Prerequisites: None May be repeated; maximum credit 8 hours. The course presents methodological issues important to clinical research of importance are formulation of a research question, methods of analyzing the data, data collection, and submission of a protocol for research. Also to be covered are statistical methods of analysis for various data to include parametric and non-parametric methods of analysis, frequency data, simple linear regression and correlation.
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Discussion

ORTH 5980 Research For Master's Thesis 1-2 hrs.
Prerequisites: None May be repeated; maximum credit 11 hours. The student completes an original individual research project which must be defended successfully as a requirement for the master's degree. It will encompass a critical review of literature, statement of the problem, methods and materials, results and conclusions.
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Independent Study

ORTH 5990 Special Studies In Dentistry 1-4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Appropriate basic courses in orthodontics, permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit 8 hours. Qualified students may work independently on topics of special interest. Individualized discussions, guided readings and laboratory included.
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Independent Study

PATH
PATH 5310 Directed Studies 1-3 hrs.
May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 6 hours. Students will learn and perform specialized laboratory techniques.
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Laboratory

PATH 5503 Applied Principles of Pathology 3 hrs.
Basic principles of pathology are related to structural and functional alterations of body tissues and organ systems resulting from disease. Correlation of disease states to underlying pathophysiology and clinical presentation is emphasized.
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Lecture

PATH 5980 Research for Masters Thesis 1-6 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 30 hours. Research for Masters Thesis
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Independent Study

PATH 6010 Pathology Journal Club 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None May be repeated; maximum credit 12 hours. Discussions of various current advances in the field of experimental pathology.
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Lecture

PATH 6024 Principles of Pathobiology 4 hrs.
This course is designed to cover the essential principles of the pathologic basis of disease, at the cellular and molecular level. It will emphasize major scientific developments that have provided new insights into our understanding of disease mechanism, using primary interactive and didactic course work.
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Lecture

PATH 6043 Care and Use of Research Animals 3 hrs.
The lecture and laboratory sessions will be used to: correlate the anatomy, physiology, microbiology and pathology of research animals and their diseases; discuss and demonstrate research animal techniques including restraint, sample collection, injections, anesthesia, and euthanasia; evaluate those external influences that alter research data; and select appropriate animal models.
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Lecture
Laboratory

PATH 6053 Mechanisms of Disease 3 hrs.
This course is designed to bridge basic and clinical aspects of human diseases for students with special interests in the mechanisms of disease processes. Emphasis will be on the latest advancement in the related fields. The format will be lectures and discussions with involvement of the students, e.g. presentation and discussion.
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Independent Study

PATH 6121 Molecular Basis of Human Disease 1 hrs.
This course has been designed to introduce students 1. To concepts of pathobiology; 2. To link disease conditions with specific molecular/biochemical pathways. We have selected diseases/disorders that have a major impact on morbibity and mortality in the modern world. These include Neoplastic Diseases, Vascular Disorders, and Emerging Diseases.
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Lecture

PATH 6301 From Cells to Tissue to Molecular Morphology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. Introduces the student to the basic cell and tissue structure and function and how these cellular characteristics are affected by various procedures such handling, processing, freezing, fixing, and biochemical and molecular biological assays, in vitro and in situ, with an emphasis on DNA, RNA, and Protein preservation.
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PATH 6980 Research for Doctors Dissertation 2-16 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 90 hours. Research for Doctors Dissertation
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Independent Study

PATH 6990 Special Problems In Pathology 1-12 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. May be repeated; maximum credit 12 hours.
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Independent Study

PERI
PERI 5011 Advanced Periodontics 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 3 hours. This course presents the basic themes of management and treatment of periodontal diseases. Different aspects of periodontal therapy will be discussed and presented, including diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical and non-surgical treatment modalities, evaluation of therapeutic outcomes as well as interaction with other dental and medical specialities. (S I, II, III)
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PERI 5012 Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics 2 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 2 hours. A clinically oriented course in pharmacology with emphasis on those drugs most commonly used in dentistry. The clinical aspects, mechanisms, interactions and contraindication of drugs taken by the dental patient are stressed.
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PERI 5101 Introduction to Periodontal Graduate Clinic 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission. This course will introduce students to the Graduate Periodontal Clinic and it's guidelines. Students will learn infection control, HIPAA, patient examination and photography, diagnosis, basic instrumentation and completion of the patient electronic health record (EHR). (S, I)
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Clinical

PERI 5102 Sedation & Medical Emergencies 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission. This course will focus on the basic science, pharmacology, record keeping, administration and management of conscious sedation of patients in both a lecture and hands-on format. This course will also review medical emergencies in the dental office and how to manage them. (S I)
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Laboratory

PERI 5142 Classic Literature Review I 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. Student will read, review, abstract and discuss assigned literature in periodontics in a seminar format. An in-depth review of classic literature, including study goals, methodology, results, conclusions and impact in periodontology must be discussed. May be repeated in the fall semester with a change in literature; maximum credit 6 hours. (F I, II, III)
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PERI 5152 Classic Literature Review II 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission. May be repeated in the spring semester with a change in literature; maximum credit 6 hours. Students will read, review, abstract and discuss assigned literature in periodontics in a seminar format. An in-depth review of classic literature, including study goals, methodology, results, conclusions and impact in periodontology must be discussed. (Sp I, II, III)
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PERI 5171 Peridontics/Prosthodontics Seminar 1 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 3 hours. A series of seminars with presentation and discussion of treatment planning cases by the graduate periodontic students. Cases requiring combined therapy will be the focus of these seminars.
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Lecture

PERI 5341 Graduate Teaching I 1 hrs.
This course is designed to give the student teaching experience in both the clinical and lecture setting. Clinically, the student will direct, advise and evaluate the progress of the pre-doctoral students and their patients. He/she will also prepare and present assigned lectures to pre-doctoral students. May be repeated in spring semester with a change of subject matter; maximum credit 3 hours.
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Clinical

PERI 5351 Graduate Teaching II 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission. May be repeated with a change of subject matter; maximum credit 3 hours. The course gives the student continued teaching experience in the clinical and lecture setting. Clinically the student will direct, advise and evaluate progress of the pre-doctoral student. The student will also present assigned lectures over surgical topics. (Sp, II, III)
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Clinical

PERI 5411 Current Literature Review I 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 3 hours. This seminar will focus on the most current literature of clinical topics being discussed and performed in the graduate periodontal clinic. Students will be required to read, provide an abstract and discuss assigned literature in periodontics and dental implants. (F, I, II, III)
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Discussion

PERI 5421 Current Literature Review II 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission. May be repeated in the spring semester with change in subject matter; maximum credit 3 hours. This seminar will focus on current literature in periodontics and associated areas. Students will evaluate assigned articles for context, study design, and contribution to the practice of periodontics. (Sp I, II, III)
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Discussion

PERI 5611 Case Presentation Seminar I 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit 3 hours. Student presentation of documented cases and discussion of assigned topics of some specific areas in periodontics. The preparation and case presentation will comply to the current guidelines of the American Board of Periodontology.
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Discussion

PERI 5621 Case Presentation II 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit 3 hours. The resident will document and submit a treated periodontal case. The preparation and case presentation will comply to the current guidelines of the American Board of Periodontology. The student will be required to discuss and defend all modalities of therapy related to his/her case.
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Discussion

PERI 5630 Clinical Patient Care I 1-2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. This course involves clinical periodontal treatment of patients. The student will be able to conduct a thorough clinical examination involving periodontal analysis, diagnosis and treatment. This experience will included management of cases of various complexity; all treatment will be coordinated with faculty. (S I, II, III)
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Clinical

PERI 5642 Clinical Patient Care II 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission. May be repeated with a change of subject matter; maximum credit 6 hours. The diagnosis and management of the periodontal patient in the college of dentistry clinic. (F, I, II, III)
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Clinical

PERI 5652 Clinical Patient Care III 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours This course involves clinical periodontal treatment of patients. The student will be able to conduct periodontal analysis, diagnosis and treatment. This experience will include management of cases of various complexity; all treatment will be coordinated with faculty. (Sp I, II, III)
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Clinical

PERI 5801 Advanced Oral Histology And Pathology 1 hrs.
The objective of this course is to build on the preexisting base of knowledge in the area of pathology, oral pathology and histology. The course will be directed at preparing the student for both clinical application of pathologic data and the use of pathologic data as a research tool. Both preexisting study sets and daily accessioned material in the oral pathology lab will be used in the teaching program.
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Laboratory

PERI 5830 Implant Literature Seminar 1-2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 6 hours. Seminar series on dental implantology covering the biologic, clinical and technical aspects of dental implant therapy being presented in lecture with demonstration, review of literature, discussion and participation. (F, Sp I, II, III)
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Clinical

PERI 5960 Directed Readings 1-4 hrs.
May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 4 hours. Discussion and reports on directed readings on selected topics in periodontics.
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Independent Study

PERI 5980 Research for Master's Thesis 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: PERI 5011, PERI 5101, BSE 5163, CTS 5143. May be repeated; maximum credit 12 hours. This course will focus on the development and implementation of a master's thesis research topic, completing this project during the second or third year of the program. A Master's thesis is the product of individual research that may be original in the field and must be original with the student. (F, Sp, S II III)
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Independent Study

PERI 5990 Special Studies 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. May be repeated with change of subject material, maximum credit 6 hours. An opportunity for qualified students to pursue an independent investigation or an interest in a special topic.
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PHSC
PHSC 5012 Clinical Pharmacology 2 hrs.
A clinically oriented course in pharmacology with emphasis on those drugs most commonly used in Dentistry. The clinical aspects, mechanisms, interactions and contraindications of drugs taken by the dental patient are stressed.
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Lecture

PHSC 5031 Oral/Written Presentation Skills in the Social & Administrative Pharmaceutical Sciences 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor May be repeated; maximum credit 2 hours. The course will provide training in the comprehensive and presentation of cutting-edge primary literature in the field of social & administrative pharmaceutical sciences, which include, but are not limited to applications in/of sociology, psychology, management, marketing, economics, finances, epidemiology, and public health: and at the same time in developing scientific literature evaluation and general writing skills.
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Lecture

PHSC 5042 Antimicrobial Chemicotherapy 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor This course integrates basic information on the chemotherapy of infectious diseases with a special emphasis on resistance to antimicrobial chemotherapy and development of new antimicrobial agents.
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Lecture

PHSC 5103 Pharmaceutical Technology 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission from course coordinator The students will learn the basic technologies associated with pharmaceutical research. The course is designed to introduce fundamentals of working in a pharmaceutical, drug development and delivery research environment. The laboratory component is included in order to provide demonstration of the underlying principles associated with common techniques/equipment used in such research.
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PHSC 5133 Biotechnology and Protein Drugs 3 hrs.
Recent developments in the synthesis, structure, and function of biologically active peptides and their relationship to the treatment of disease in man.
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PHSC 5153 Immunopharmacology 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: None The purpose of this course is to provide an expanded understanding of immunopharmacology, beyond that presented in a basic immunology course, to include an understanding of the mechanistic and research basis of the science. Basic principles of pharmacology, and the development and use of immunotherapeutics will also be emphasized.
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PHSC 5211 Drug Metabolism and Transporters 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: PHSC 5561 General Principles of Pharmacology. Introduce topics on drug metabolism and transporters that are important for drug disposition, drug-drug interaction (DDIs) and toxicities; describe contemporary methodologies in studying drug metabolism and transporters; provide hands-on training of Simcyp Simulator software to predict drug disposition and DDIs in humans. (SP I, II, & III)
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PHSC 5232 Advanced Pharmacotherapy I 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of course coordinator; College of Pharmacy students, residents, fellows, or graduate students only. This course will provide advanced instruction in the pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and therapeutic applications of drugs used to treat disorders of the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and nervous systems. New concepts in the developmetn of these disorders will also be included.
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PHSC 5324 Radionuclide Methodology 4 hrs.
Principles of radioactive tracer methodology used in health research. Basic radiation physics, radionuclide calculations, interactions of radiation with matter, methods of radiation detection and determination experimental design, radiological safety and application of radionuclides to research. Laboratory included.
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Laboratory

PHSC 5332 Advanced Pharmacotherapy II 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of course coordinator; College of Pharmacy students, residents, fellows, or graduate students only. This course will provide advanced instruction in the pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and therapeutic applications of drugs used to treat disorders of the endocrine system, rheumatologic and gastrointestinal diseases, and infectious diseases. New concepts in the developmetn of these disorders will also be included.
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PHSC 5334 Nuclear Pharmacy 4 hrs.
Prerequisites: None Cross Listed: PHAR 7334 Introduction to the field of Nuclear Pharmacy. Topics include radiopharmaceutical quality control, stability and labeling techniques. Laboratory included.
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Laboratory

PHSC 5412 Pharmacodynamics of Current Therapeutic Agents 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: By permission of the course coordinator. May be repeated; maximum credit 4 hours. Developments in pharmacology from a clinical standpoint.
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Independent Study

PHSC 5432 Advanced Pharmacotherapy III 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: PHSC 5232, 5332, or Permission of course coordinator; College of Pharmacy students, residents, fellows or graduate students only. This course will provide advanced instruction in the pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and therapeutic applications of drugs used to treat cancer, hematologic and psychiatric disorders, and diseases of the skin. New concepts in the development of these disorders will also be included.
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PHSC 5433 Social and Behavioral Issues in the Medication Use Process 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor Introduction to psychosocial theories of patient and health provider behavior, evaluation of literature in which these theories are tested, and development of proposals to conduct theory-based research. Social and behavioral aspects of patient and health provider roles and relationships as they relate to medication use are emphasized.
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PHSC 5523 Clinical Toxicology 3 hrs.
The clinical toxicology of common agents ingested in overdoses. The practical management including stabilization of the patient, drug evacuation, drug elimination and prevention of organ damage. The evaluation of poison information literature and how to answer a poison related question.
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PHSC 5561 General Principles of Pharmacology: The ins and outs of drug action 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: BMSC 6052 Cellular Systems II Course will discuss the role of drug disposition (uptake, distribution, metabolism and elimination) on pharmacokinetics and efficacy. Principles and utility of inverse agonism, biased agonism and paradoxical pharmacology, methods of receptor quantification (in vivo and in vitro), effect of chronic drug treatment and immunosuppressant pharmacology also will be addressed.
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PHSC 5563 General Pharmacology 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of Course Coordinator Coverage of basic principles of drug action, including in depth assessments of mechanism of action of drugs that influence the central and peripheral nervous systems, cardiovascular/renal system, endocrine system and immune system.
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PHSC 5571 Neuropharmacology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: PHSC 5561 Principles of General Pharmacology: The ins and outs of drug action. Course will address the biochemical, molecular and physiological mechanisms of drugs affecting the central nervous system, potential new drug targets for each condition, and methods for assessing the effectiveness of potential therapeutic agents.
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PHSC 5572 Pharmacother Considerations in Pediatrics 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of course coordinator; College of Pharmacy residents, fellows, or graduate students only. This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to develop rational pharmacotherapy for pediatric patients. Instruction will primarily involve case-based learning, with an emphasis on evaluation of pertinent literature.
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PHSC 5581 Principles of Toxicology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: PHSC 5561 Principles of General Pharmacology: The ins and outs of drug action. General principles of toxicology and systemic sites of action of toxicants, to include an understanding of the mechanistic and research basis of the science.
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PHSC 5591 Cardiovascular, Renal and Endocrine Pharmacology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: PHSC 5561 General principles of Pharmacology; PHYO 6410 Genes to physiology: integrated cardiovascular and renal systems. Coverage of the mechanism of action of drugs that modulate cardiovascular, renal and endocrine systems, as well as methods and relevant model systems in which these methods can be employed to answer basic science questions and screen for clinical efficacy.
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PHSC 5643 Pharmacokinetics 3 hrs.
Fundamental principles, mathematical models, and clinical applications of pharmacokinetics.
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PHSC 5653 Advanced Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: PHSC 5643 Pharmacokinetics Introduction to advanced topics that add complexity in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) data interpretation and analysis; description and development of physiologically-based PK models and diverse empirical and mechanism-based PD models to appropriately describe PK/PD data; and scaling up findings from animals to humans.
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PHSC 5703 Pharmacy Administration Research Methods 3 hrs.
Research procedures in pharmacy administration including definition of the problem, scaling and measurement methods, sample size determination, questionnaire development, and selection of experimental or quasi-experimental designs.
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Discussion

PHSC 5713 Advanced Pharmacy Management 3 hrs.
Principles of management in providing ambulatory pharmaceutical services with emphasis on the efficient management of a community pharmacy within the dynamics of the health care system.
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PHSC 5723 Pharmacy Service Evaluation 3 hrs.
Principles of cost effectiveness analysis (CEA) and cost benefit analysis (CBA) applied to the evaluation of pharmacy services and related health care programs.
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PHSC 5741 Numerical Tools for Quantitative Systems Pharmacology 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None This course introduces the use of numerical methods for the analysis of data and the development of computational models. Lectures provide both theoretical background and practical examples (using Matlab). Three major components are analysis of experimental data, implementation of dynamic models, and identification of model parameters. (Fall I, II, III, IV)
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Laboratory

PHSC 5813 Interdisciplinary Geriatric Care 3 hrs.
Cross listed: AHS 5813, GERC 5813, NURS 5813. Prerequisite: By Permission. This course is an introduction to interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to health care of the elderly. It shows the importance of working together, and how team work will benefit the patient. It considers current issues in geriatric care and how different professions can interact for better patient care.
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PHSC 5980 Research for Master's Thesis 1-12 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 24 hours. Research Master's Thesis.
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Independent Study

PHSC 5990 Special Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences 1-5 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. May be repeated with a change of subject matter, maximum credit 12 hours. This course provides laboratory and library work to give qualified students an opportunity to pursue an original investigation or an interest in a special problem.
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Laboratory
Independent Study

PHSC 6000 Research Rotations in Pharmaceutical Sciences 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. This course provides the opportunity for students to learn and experience an in-depth knowledge and appreciation for scientific skills and emphasizes techniques, instrumentation, and experimental design in a specific discipline within a multidisciplinary research environment.
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Laboratory
Independent Study

PHSC 6002 Pharmacogenomics: The Foundation of Personalized Medicine 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor Cross Listed: OCNS 6002/GENC 6002 This course will prepare the graduate students to understand the influence of genetic variations among individuals and their contribution to differences in drug response. The students will learn basic principles of genetics and pharmacology and how genetic, environmental, lifestyle and nutritional factors affect drug response.
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PHSC 6042 Advanced Pharmacology 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: PHSC 5563, General Pharmacology or an equivalent course This course provides instruction in drug transport and elimination, drug-receptor interactions, cancer chemotherapy, and immunopharmacology that are not addressed in introductory pharmacology courses.
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PHSC 6103 General and Systemic Toxicology 3 hrs.
General principles of toxicology and systemic sites of action of toxicants.
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PHSC 6120 Advanced Topics in Pharmaceutical Sciences 1-4 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor May be repeated; maximum credit 10 hours. This course provides advanced instruction in topics that were introduced in existing courses, or it may be used to teach emerging concepts that are not currently included in the curriculum. Topics for this course may be chosen from the basic pharmaceutical sciences, clinical sciences, or the social and administrative sciences.
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PHSC 6131 Journal Club in Pharmaceutical Sciences 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None May be repeated; maximum credit 2 hours. The objectives of this course are for students to be able to critically analyze and appraise publications, organize and prepare a coherent presentation, and prepare a written critique of a selected article. This will help students interpret the relevance of findings in biological context and understand ethical responsibilities required for the scientific pursuit.
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PHSC 6133 Macromolecular Separation and Characterization Techniques 3 hrs.
Macromolecular separation and characterization techniques with emphasis on immunochemical techniques.
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PHSC 6313 Design and Development of Radiopharmaceuticals 3 hrs.
The essential properties of desired radionuclides and the chemical and biological factors involved in the design of new radiopharmaceuticals. The design concepts: empirical, semiempirical and mechanistic.
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PHSC 6663 Physical Pharmacy 3 hrs.
Advanced theoretical applications of physical and chemical principles to pharmaceutical systems.
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PHSC 6673 Biopharmaceutics 3 hrs.
To study the factors which affect the absorption, distribution, and excretion of drugs from the body with emphasis on the optimization of drug effect.
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PHSC 6712 Research and Educational Methods 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Overview of research and educational methods for graduate students in the pharmaceutical sciences. This course will cover hypothesis development, grant writing, the patent process, course development, course assessment and grading.
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PHSC 6960 Readings in Pharmaceutical Sciences 1-2 hrs.
May be repeated with change in subject matter; maximum credit two hours. Discussion and reports on assigned readings relative to different divisions in pharmaceutical sciences. Subject areas are: Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacognosy (natural products), Nuclear Pharmacy, Pharmacodynamics/Toxicology, Hospital/Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacy Management.
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Independent Study

PHSC 6970 Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences 1-2 hrs.
May be repeated with change in subject matter; maximum credit four hours. A general seminar for all divisions of graduate study in pharmaceutical sciences.
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Discussion

PHSC 6980 Research for Doctoral Dissertation 1-16 hrs.
May be repeated to a maximum of 45 semester hours. A maximum of 16 hours per semester is allowed.
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Independent Study

PHYO
PHYO 5012 Basic Neurophysiology 2 hrs.
Introductory neurophysiology, including discussion of sensory pathways reflex responses, and motor systems. Sleep and wakefulness and selected aspects of nervous system development will also be considered.
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PHYO 5016 Human Physiology 6 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor A course in biochemistry or cell physiology is particularly recommended. A systemic study of the function of various organ systems of the body, including the nervous, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, gastrointestinal and endocrine systems, with special emphasis on control systems in the body.
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PHYO 5017 Medical Physiology 7 hrs.
A systematic coverage of the basic mechanisms and functions of the human body, including cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine and reproductive systems, and their economy in health and disease.
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PHYO 5823 Advanced Exercise Physiology 3 hrs.
Advanced study of physiological responses, regulatory mechanisms and adaptations of human performance and health; factors affecting performance and health; and training and evaluative techniques. Cross-listed with Norman Campus HSS 5823.
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Discussion

PHYO 5873 Clinical Exercise Physiology 3 hrs.
Exercise is examined as an important clinical evaluation and management method. Recent investigations and reviews in physiology and medicine are emphasized in study of the body's responses to exercise stress in the health-disease continuum. Primary focus is given to the mechanisms explaining pathophysiological processes that can be affected by exercise.
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Discussion

PHYO 5960 Directed Readings 1-4 hrs.
May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 8 hours. Individual readings, not for thesis purposes, of some special selected topics.
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Discussion

PHYO 5971 Seminar 1 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 99 hours. Required for all physiology majors. Weekly presentation of research from inside and outside the health sciences center.
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PHYO 5980 Research For Masters Thesis 1-4 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 99 hours. Research For Masters Thesis
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Independent Study

PHYO 5990 Special Studies 1-6 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 594 hours. Individual investigation, other than thesis, of some special problem elected or designed. Most of the time is to be spent in the laboratory.
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Independent Study

PHYO 6201 Behavioral Neuroscience 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission into Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences/Permission of instructor. Crosslisted: PSBS 6201 and OCNS 6201 This course is designed for graduate students who wish to explore a specific topic related to behavioral neuroscience, such as neural plasticity.
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PHYO 6303 Advanced Systemic Physiology 3 hrs.
This course is aimed at providing in depth an exposure to selected topics in cardiovascular, endocrine, renal and respiratory physiology. The material to be covered will build upon a background taught in the medical physiology course. Lecture, discussion, and selected laboratory exercises will provide the course format.
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Discussion

PHYO 6311 Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Admission into Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences/Permission of instructor. Crosslisted: OCNS 6311 This course explores the intricacies of neuroimmune interaction and the consequences of inflammation within the central and peripheral nervous systems.
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PHYO 6313 The Cardiovascular System: Structure, Function and Dynamics 3 hrs.
Mammalian cardiovascular system, emphasizing its integrating and regulatory functions.
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Discussion

PHYO 6323 Advanced Topics: Exercise Physiology and Medicine 3 hrs.
Exercise from the perspective of specific organ systems will be taught, as well as the applied physiology of rehabilitative, preventative and diagnostic exercise in medicine today.
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Discussion

PHYO 6333 Body Fluids and Renal Function 3 hrs.
A discussion of basic renal mechanisms involved in the regulation of body fluids. Areas to be discussed include renal techniques, cellular and sub-cellular mechanisms, regulatory processes, and effects of perturbations. Both classical and current findings will be discussed.
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Discussion

PHYO 6341 Molecular Signaling and Regulation 1 hrs.
Prerequisite: GPIBS Core Curriculum or permission of Instructor. Crosslisted: BIOC 6341 and CELL 6341 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Topics. Current understanding of the biochemistry and molecular biology of regulation at the gene, cell, and organism level.
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PHYO 6343 Cell Physiology 3 hrs.
Physiologic functions of the cell and the importance of those functions in assuring the viability of cells and organisms. Topics which will be considered include: membrane and epithelial transport, electrophysiology, membrane receptors, regulation of cell volume and ph, cell to cell communication and cell motility. Current and classical research publications will be analyzed.
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PHYO 6353 Experimental Studies in Respiration 3 hrs.
A discussion of the findings of current research in the area of respiration physiology; clinical concepts are also discussed. Areas to be considered include gas exchange, pulmonary mechanics, control of breathing, non-respiratory functions of the lungs and development of the respiratory system.
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Discussion

PHYO 6363 Muscle Physiology 3 hrs.
Factors affecting the activity of the three types of muscle including the effects of physical activity on other physiological processes.
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PHYO 6373 Neurophysiology 3 hrs.
A systematic study of peripheral and central components of the nervous system with emphasis on electrophysiologic and ionic characteristics of cells, synaptic transmission, the visual and auditory sensory systems, the autonomic nervous system, and higher brain function.
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PHYO 6383 Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology 3 hrs.
Advanced topics in cellular and molecular endocrinology including: recent advances in peptide/protein hormone biosynthesis, eicosinoid and steroid biosynthesis; membrane and nuclear hormone receptor structure/function, signal transduction mechanisms, and genetic disorders of endocrine systems.
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PHYO 6393 Gastrointestinal Physiology and Nutrition 3 hrs.
Systematic analysis of the functional aspects of the gastrointestinal tract and associated organs. Functions to be discussed include motility, secretion, digestion and absorption emphasis is on underlying cellular and sub-cellular mechanisms.
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Discussion

PHYO 6401 Genes to Physiology 1-5 hrs.
Prerequisites: GPIBS Core Curriculum or permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit 5 hours. Cross listed: OCNS 6401. Molecular and cellular processes that underline designated physiological systems or functions.
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PHYO 6403 Advanced Biology of Aging 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: PHYO 5016 or by permission of the course director This course is designed to give students an overview of the aging process, discuss major theories of aging and identify and analyze trends and topics in modern aging research. Students will be introduced to the cellular and molecular process underlying both "healthy" aging and the development of age-related diseases while examining potential interventions and treatments that extend mammalian healthspan and lifespan.
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PHYO 6407 Integrative Aspects of Physiological Systems 7 hrs.
Using a combination of instructor presentations, student presentations, and class discussion, the course will establish background knowledge in selected areas of systemic physiology, then consider contemporary issues in those areas. Chosen topics are highly integrative with respect to concepts and methods in modern biology and demonstrate integration among physiological systems.
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Discussion

PHYO 6980 Research for Doctors Dissertation 1-16 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 99 hours. Research Dissertation Credit hours vary.
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Independent Study

PSBS
PSBS 5403 Child Abuse And Neglect I: Defining The Problem 3 hrs.
An introduction to child abuse and neglect as an interdisciplinary problem, including segments on: (1) family culture; (2) differential professional approaches from medicine/nursing, social work, psychology public health, education, and law; and (3) definition of the primary types of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional and neglect) from multidisciplinary points of view.
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PSBS 5503 Child Abuse And Neglect II: Defining The Problem 3 hrs.
An interdisciplinary approach to litigation, treating, and preventing child abuse and neglect, including segments on: substance abuse, culture variation, Indian child welfare, reporting laws, foster care prosecution and defense, advocacy, and prevention. Three student presentations (mock trial, model intakes, and project reports illustrate interdisciplinary leadership structure process and outcome.
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PSBS 5600 Clinical Practicum In Child Abuse And Neglect 1-7 hrs.
Clinical practicum placements in association with child abuse seminars I and II. Cross-discipline experiences of 60 clock hours over 2 semesters include, but are not limited to: child protective services (dhs), child protection committee (cho) juvenile criminal court, sex crimes training, (Oklahoma City police). Within discipline experiences of 45 clock hours over two semesters are selected with assistance of student advisors.
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RADI
RADI 5024 Radiation Measurements 4 hrs.
The physical characteristics of principal types of detection and measurement systems used for charged particle and photon beams. Experimental laboratories involve use of the systems for standardization, calibration and energy analysis. Laboratory included.
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Laboratory

RADI 5102 Radiation Protection and Shielding in Medical Installations 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Enrolled in Graduate Medical Physics Programs or approval by the course instructor This course will cover radiation protection, dose managements and shielding designs in medical physics: diagnostic radiological imaging, nuclear medicines and radiation therapy.
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Laboratory

RADI 5222 Introduction to Radiation Biology and Chemistry 2 hrs.
Effects of ionizing radiation on chemical and biological systems. Covers effects on water and biological macromolecules, acute and chronic effects on germ cells, embryo and adult tissues.These data are then used to develop a scientific basis for radiation therapy and the rationale for current radiation protection practices.
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RADI 5303 Clinical and Radiological Anatomy 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Graduate student in Radiological Sciences and approval of the instructor. This course presents the development and gross structure of the human body covering all major organ systems. The course forms a basis for understanding the depths of human biology and structure in a detailed manner. Radiology faculty presentations will provide cross sectional anatomy required by medical physics students.
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RADI 5403 Introduction to Clinical Biomedical Informatics for Quantitative Scientists 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate Biological Courses or Physiology/Anatomy, Chemistry with Laboratory and Permission of Instructor. Clinically-oriented relevant hospital/medical school based including PACS/teleradiology. Informatics involved with patient care of the evaluation/investigation of disease is taught with Systems biology for Quantitative scientists.
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RADI 5413 Introduction to Clinical Biomedical Informatics for Biological Scientists 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Chemistry with Laboratory, Biology, and Computer experience: Permission of Instructor. Clinically-oriented relevant hospital/medical school based including PACS/teleradiology. Informatics involved with patient care or the evaluation/investigation of disease is taught with Quantification/Computation Requirements for biologists.
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RADI 5533 Decision Theory In Radiological Sciences 3 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 3 hours. Signal detection theory, bayesian methodology and information theory, and their applications in the radiological sciences.
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RADI 5543 Pattern Recognition and Image Processing 3 hrs.
Pattern recognition and image processing techniques and their applications to problems in the radiological sciences. The emphasis is the definition of a background for analyzing images, particularly for diagnostic radiology.
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RADI 5643 Physics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate Electricity & Magnetism and Differential Equations; or Course Director Approval. Fundamental physics/mathematics for magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Includes magnetic resonance phenomenon, T1 and T2 relaxation mechanisms, Bloch equation, pulsing sequences, paramagnetic agents, biological effects of electric and magnetic fields, MR safety and site planning for MR equipment. Applications of this methodology to radiological practice will be presented. (Fall, Spring II)
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RADI 5693 Radiation Onocology 3 hrs.
Radiobiological basis of radiotherapy, modifiers of radiation response, common techniques of irradiation, combined therapy, clinical considerations in treatment of malignant neoplasm's, basic anatomy and pathology.
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RADI 5783 Diagnostic Radiology I 3 hrs.
Diagnostic x-ray methods, including imaging methods, contrast media, tomography, special procedures, neuroradiology, normal and abnormal roentgen anatomy.
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RADI 5824 Production and Absorption of Ionizing Radiation 4 hrs.
Radiation shielding, x-ray generators, accelerators, charged particle attenuation in matter, ionization, excitation, scattering and radiative processes. Radiation dosimetry and calibration of photon and electron beams.
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Laboratory

RADI 5971 Seminar in Radiological Sciences 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 4 hours. Departmental colloquium for communication among disciplines on current research and on relevant topics from current literature.
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Discussion

RADI 5980 Research for Masters Thesis 1-8 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 8 hours. Research Master's Thesis Radiological Sciences.
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Independent Study

RADI 6311 Clinical Practicum I (Imaging Workflow) 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. Experience and training in a medical physics in clinical setting; instrumentation methodology, 3D Workstation Imaging (MR and Ultrasound, for example), neurosurgical stereotactic localization, and quality assurance.
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Laboratory

RADI 6321 Clinical Practicum II (Radiation Therapy) 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. Experience and training in the practice of radiotherapy physics; treatment planning, instrumentation calibration, and quality assurance.
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Laboratory

RADI 6331 Clinical Practicum III (Diagnostic Physics) 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. This is a one-hour practicum aimed at providing students with an opportunity to receive additional training in Radiation Diagnostic Equipment.
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Laboratory

RADI 6341 Clinical Practicum IV (Nuclear Medicine) 1 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. Introduction to the field of nuclear medicine with emphasis on the principles of radiation safety, health physics, and the various studies performed in a nuclear medicine area.
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Laboratory

RADI 6623 Principles of Nuclear Medicine 3 hrs.
The physical and physiological principles underlying the procedures of nuclear medicine. Instrumentation, radiopharmaceuticals, dosimetry, quality assurance, and evaluation of the function procedures.
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RADI 6642 Ultrasound 2 hrs.
The principles of generating ultrasound, of the interaction of ultrasound or ultrasound with materials (with special emphasis on the tissues of mammals), and the detection techniques and instrumentation.
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RADI 6823 Subatomic Physics for Medical Physicists 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: RADI 5824 Production and Absorption of Ionizing Radiation Particle therapy, an important modality for treatment of cancer, requires an understanding of subatomic physics. This course will provide clear understandings of the structure of nucleus, nuclear reactions in matter, nuclear forces, fission, fusion, rare decays, quark models, proton, neutron and heavy ion reactions and their applications to medical physics.
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RADI 6864 Radiological Physics I 4 hrs.
Lecture and laboratory relevant to the physics of radiation therapy with special emphasis on exposure and dose measurements, isodose information, radium applications, and treatment planning techniques. The aim is to enable the student to work effectively with the physician in cancer therapy.
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Laboratory

RADI 6874 Radiological Physics II 4 hrs.
Lecture and laboratory relevant to the physics of nuclear medicine with special emphasis on dose standardization, MIRD dose systems, information from scans, camera characteristics, and NRC licenses. The aim is to enable the student to work effectively with the physician in nuclear medicine.
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Laboratory

RADI 6884 Radiological Physics III 4 hrs.
Lecture and laboratory relevant to the physics of diagnostic x-ray and protection with emphasis on diagnostic generator characteristics, quality assurance, modulation transfer function of systems, radiation protection criteria and facility design. Provides the student adequate background to attack problems arising in diagnostic x-ray.
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RADI 6950 Research Methods in Radiological Sciences 1-8 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. May be repeated with change of subject matter; multiple enrollment in same term, maximum credit 8 hours. Research on a problem in radiological sciences mutually agreed upon by student and instructor.
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Laboratory
Independent Study

RADI 6960 Directed Reading in Advanced Topics 1-6 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 6 hours. Advanced topics in radiological sciences, such as: advanced dosimetry, quantum chemistry, molecular physics, theory of imaging systems, medical physics, advanced radiobiology, physiological kinetics, solid state systems, cell dynamics.
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Independent Study

RADI 6980 Doctor's Dissertation Research 1-16 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 16 hours. Doctor's Dissertation Research
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Independent Study
Discussion

RADI 6990 Special Studies 1-8 hrs.
Prerequisites: None. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit 8 hours. Specialized topics in radiological sciences, such as: thermoluminescent dosimeters, kinetics of cell populations, applications of image theory, pulse radiolysis products.
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Independent Study

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RS 5143 Research Methods In Rehabilitation Sciences 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission This course addresses basic research methods, including formulation of research questions, preparation of a literature review, development of a research proposal, and basic techniques of data collection and analysis. Students design a study during the course.
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RS 5153 Biomechanics 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: By Permission This is an advanced course about pathokinesiology and biomechanics designed for rehabilitation professional. Basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, and kinesiology is expected and will be utilized. A review of statics, dynamics and strength of materials will be covered. The objective of the course is to teach the use biomechanics principles to solve clinical problems. The topics include kinematics, Kinetics, mechanical work, power and energy, muscle biomechanics, soft tissue biomechanics, orthopedic biomechanics, electromyography, and biosignal processing.
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RS 5263 Family and Diversity 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: By Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. This 3 credit hour, web-based course is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to support families who have a child with a disability. Participants in this course will explore the practical and theoretical basis for assessing and developing supports for children and their families.
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RS 5443 Early Intervention and School Based Practice 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: By Permission This course is developed for practicing occupational therapists and physical therapists that provide services for children under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA), attitudes needed to provide team-oriented, family and child-centered early intervention, and special education and related services for children and students with disabilities age birth through 21 years regulations, and best practices in early intervention, special education and related services.
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RS 5483 Topics In Assistive Technology 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: By permission This course introduces assistive technology (AT) as an intervention to preserve, augment or improve physical, emotional, social, and academic well-being via topics. Assistive theologies that maximize participation in daily activities for people with varying limitations and disabilities will be examined in home, school, workplace, and community settings. (Summer)
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RS 5950 Clinical Internship 2-4 hrs.
Students will be scheduled for a clinical internship in teaching, research, or their area of clinical specialization for not less than 60 contact hours and not to exceed 320 contact hours. Students will assume identified responsibilities under the supervision of their major advisor or the individual responsible for the onsite internship.
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Internship

RS 5960 Directed Readings 1-6 hrs.
May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 6 hours. This course is designed to permit the student to read extensively in one or more areas of special interest in physical therapy.
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RS 5970 Seminar In Rehabilitation Sciences 1-2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission May be repeated; maximum credit 2 hours. Students read, analyze, synthesize, discuss, and apply literature related to research and current and emerging practice in rehabilitation sciences and related fields.
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Discussion

RS 5990 Special Studies 1-6 hrs.
May be repeated; maximum credit 6 hours. This course is designed for the specific needs of students desiring intensive study in a specialized aspect of rehabilitation sciences.
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Independent Study

RS 6003 Differential Diagnosis in Rehabilitation Sciences 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: By instructor permission. Multi-Level Listed: RS 8003 This course is designed for the rehabilitation professional. Clinical reasoning skills are expected utilized, and enhanced by applying screening approaches for conditions that interfere with therapy intervention or require medical attention prior to therapy. Diagnostic imaging, clinical laboratory, and other diagnostic testing that impact client/patient performance will be integrated. (Fall I, II, III)
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RS 6113 Anatomy & Physiology of the Axial Skeleton 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: None Built on core knowledge of cadaveric gross anatomy, biomechanics, neurology and muscle functions. Core knowledge is briefly reviewed, discussed in greater detail relative to functions and relationships of the musculoskeletal system, specifically concerning clinical muscular and skeletal conditions which produce loss of function.
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Laboratory

RS 6133 Program Evaluation and Development in Rehabilitation Sciences 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: None This course prepares students to serve as consultants in program development and evaluation of services for children and adults with disabilities, and their families. Prerequisites include skills and knowledge in application of evidence-based practice, research methodology, and statistics covers topics such as needs assessment, formative and outcome research, process evaluation, cost analysis, and program development.
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Independent Study

RS 6173 Rehabilitation Sciences I 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission Covers contemporary rehabilitation sciences concepts. Includes analysis of contemporary theories and conceptual frameworks and policy in rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities. Focus is interdisciplinary, with contributions from epidemiology, rehabilitation, disability, and health/wellness literature. Students develop a broad perspective of rehabilitation as a multifaceted and multilevel entity requiring an interdisciplinary approach.
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RS 6232 Applied Radiology and Diagnostic Testing 2 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor This web-based course in differential diagnosis is designed for the rehabilitation professional. Clinical reasoning in history-taking and clinical evaluative skills are expected, utilized, and enhanced. Student will apply screening approaches in the intake process for medical conditions that interfere with therapy intervention or require medical attention prior to receipt of therapy. Diagnostic imaging, clinical laboratory, and other diagnostic testing that impact client/patient performance will be integrated into the process.
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Independent Study

RS 6233 Arthrology And Tissue Physiology 3 hrs.
Human physiology, exercise physiology, permission from instructor. Student will learn the pathophysiology and healing, physiology of various joint-related tissues. Tissue response to injury for ligament, tendon, muscle, bone, nerve and cartilage will be covered, with emphasis on application of basic science to clinical practice.
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RS 6263 Community Assessment and Analysis 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor This course is designed for the specific needs of students desiring intensive study in a specialized aspect of rehabilitation sciences. Specifically, this 3 credit hour course is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary for community assessment and analysis.
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RS 6273 Rehabilitation Sciences II 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: Permission This course provides applications of theoretical constructs of rehabilitation presented in Rehabilitation Sciences I. Emphasis is on methodological underpinnings to gather information for diagnosis and develop rehabilitation programs, innovations in conceptualizing intervention, the role of technology, and documenting rehabilitation outcomes. The course helps students advance knowledge through evidence-based perspective papers.
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RS 6283 Ethical & Professional Conduct of Behavior Analysts 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: By permission This course will familiarize the student with ethical issues and responsibilities of special educators and behavior analysts by leading organizations in the fields of education and mental health. Informed consent, due process, protection of confidentiality, and selection of least intrusive, least restrictive behavior change procedures will be presented and discussed within the context of case method. Ethical decision making processes will be emphasized, and the relationship between ethics and law will be explored.
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RS 6293 Applied Behavior Analysis III 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: ABA I and ABA II and by Permission This course focuses on the principles, procedures and underlying philosophy of applied behavior analysis (ABA); on identification of factors that contribute to behavioral challenges and improved performance; and on procedures that minimize behavioral challenges, improve performance, and teach new behaviors and increase probability of behaviors occurring under appropriate circumstances.
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RS 6433 Measurement 3 hrs.
Prerequisites: By Permission This 3 credit hour course is designed to enhance students' knowledge and skills in measurement and evaluation as they relate to assessment of individuals with various disabilities and their environments. The first part of the course covers measurement theory, advanced measurement concepts, principles of testing, and test construction and their applications in rehabilitation. The second part focuses on application of test and measures as data gathering approaches in assessment of body functions and structures, activity, and participation levels of individuals with or at risk for disabilities.
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Lecture

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