Biomedical Sciences Courses

Biomedical Science (BMS) courses

• BMS 602 Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences II

  Prerequisite: permission of department head.

  Selected topics of an advanced nature which will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated to a maximum of eight hours provided topics are different. May be taught concurrently with BMS 500. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 500 and BMS 602.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  1-4			Upon demand

• BMS 614 Scanning Electron Microscopy

  An introduction to microsurface analysis using scanning electron microscopy and X-ray microanalysis. Theoretical considerations and laboratory procedures involve both techniques but the major emphasis will be on generation of secondary electron images. Some attention is devoted to backscattered electron imaging, X-ray mapping, stereo pair imaging, and related image processing techniques. May be taught concurrently with BMS 514. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 514 and BMS 614.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  2	1	2	Fall

• BMS 620 Medical Cell Biology

  Prerequisite: admission to the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program.

  Focus on the molecular aspects of cell biology for students in the Nurse Anesthesia program. Content identical to the lecture part of BMS 622. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 620 and 622. May be taught concurrently with BMS 520. Cannot receive credit for BMS 520 and BMS 620.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  3	3	0	Fall, Spring

• BMS 622 Molecular Cell Biology

  Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

  Origins, structure and function of cells and basic life processes from a molecular perspective. Major topics focus on the energy, chemical, and information exchanges within and among cells and their environment. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 620 and 622. May be taught concurrently with BMS 521. Cannot receive credit for BMS 521 and BMS 622.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  4	3	3	Fall, Spring

• BMS 624 Virology

  Prerequisite: BMS 622.

  The molecular biology and pathogenicity of animal viruses with an emphasis on human viral pathogens. May be taught concurrently with BMS 524. Cannot receive credit for BMS 524 and BMS 624.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  3	3	0	Spring

• BMS 625 Molecular Biology

  Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

  In-depth examination of nucleic acid structure, function, regulation, repair, and mutagenesis; principles of genetic engineering. Laboratory provides experience in the techniques used to isolate, separate, quantitate, characterize, and modify nucleic acids. The course also includes an introduction to the GenBank and EMBL nucleic acid and protein sequence databases. May be taught concurrently with BMS 525. Cannot receive credit for BMS 525 and BMS 625.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  4	3	3	Fall, Spring

• BMS 628 Molecular Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogenesis

  Prerequisite: BMS 622.

  An in-depth study of the methods of genetic control and production of pathogenic factors employed by disease causing bacteria. The course will use both reference material and primary literature to illustrate the topics under discussion. May be taught concurrently with BMS 528. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 528 and BMS 628.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  2	2	0	Fall

• BMS 629 Molecular Genetics

  Prerequisite: BMS 625 or concurrent enrollment.

  Laboratory skills course that provides guided experience designing and implementing modern molecular techniques to answer research questions. Allows an in-depth exploration of principles at the core of molecular biology such as: quantification of gene expression (e.g. qRT-PCR, Northern blot, western blot, flow cytometry), genetic engineering (e.g. cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, genome manipulation), analyzing genetic material (e.g. genotyping, genetic screening, sequencing), and isolating molecules of interest (e.g. immuno-purification, RNA isolation, PCR). May be taught concurrently with BMS 529. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 529 and BMS 629.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  3	1	4	Fall

• BMS 631 Cell Biology of Cancer

  Prerequisite: BMS 622.

  Discussion of the initiation, cellular and genetic events which lead to cancer as well as its prevention, treatment, and personal consequences. An extensive paper and presentation are required. May be taught concurrently with BMS 530. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 530 and BMS 631.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  2	2	0	Spring

• BMS 635 Signal Transduction

  Prerequisite: BMS 622.

  This course will examine the molecular mechanisms of various ligand/receptor interactions. The dynamics involved in ligand/receptor binding will be studied and examples of receptor-mediated signal transduction will be introduced. Signaling pathways within the cell will be discussed. Primary literature and reference materials will be utilized to illustrate specific examples under discourse. May be taught concurrently with BMS 535. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 535 and BMS 635.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  2	2	0	Spring

• BMS 640 Biotechnology

  Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

  The applications of the methodologies of cell and molecular biology in the rapidly-evolving biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries with an emphasis on the major sectors involving human therapeutics, human diagnostics, and genomics. Cell and molecular biology technologies adapted to mass production techniques to produce the products of biotechnology are surveyed. Typical pathways of product development from original basic research, product inception, clinical trials, regulatory approval, and commercialization are covered. Students will examine the current programs of the research and development of selected biotechnology and big pharmaco corporations. May be taught concurrently with BMS 540. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 540 and BMS 640.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  2	2	0	Spring

• BMS 641 Physiology of the Human Cell

  Prerequisite: admission to the Cell and Molecular Biology graduate program or permission of the instructor.

  The molecular, chemical, membrane and cellular basis of metabolic homeostatic processes in human cells, cytoplasmic compartments and primary organ systems. May be taught concurrently with BMS 442. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 442 and BMS 641.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  3	3	0	Fall

• BMS 642 Physiology of Human Organ Systems

  Prerequisite: C or better in BMS 641.

  Course will continue the investigation of human physiology by organ system including the cardiovascular and respiratory systems as well as mechanisms of body defense. May be taught concurrently with BMS 542. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 542 and BMS 642.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  3	3	0	Spring

• BMS 645 Clinical Gross Anatomy

  Prerequisite: admission to Master of Occupational Therapy program.

  The course offers in-depth coverage of basic, applied and clinical aspects of gross anatomy. An advanced musculoskeletal anatomy course that emphasizes the study of functional relationships between musculature, nervous tissue, vascular and skeletal components for the extremities and axial skeleton: Cadaver dissection laboratory experience is used to enhance understanding of three dimensional anatomical relationships for specific body regions. Students observe, discuss, teach, learn and dissect all body systems in detail. This course incorporate traditional didactic lectures, discussions, laboratory dissection, students teaching students (peer-teaching) in laboratory sessions and assignments that rely on critical thinking. Identical with OTE 645. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 645 and OTE 645.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  5	3	6	Summer

• BMS 658 Recombinant DNA and Protein Techniques

  Prerequisite: C grade or better in BMS 521 or BMS 622.

  A laboratory intensive course designed to extend the biochemical and molecular biology principles and current techniques used in gene cloning, transformation of eukaryotic cells, gene expression through reverse transcriptase PCR and western blot analysis, immunoprecipitation, DNA sequencing, and mass spectrometry. May be taught concurrently with BMS 558. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 558 and BMS 658.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  3	1	4	Fall, Spring

• BMS 660 Medical Physiology Laboratory

  Prerequisite: C grade or better in BMS 641; and concurrent enrollment in BMS 642.

  Experience using laboratory techniques and case studies to enhance knowledge of human physiology. May be taught concurrently with BMS 562. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 562 and BMS 660.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  1	0	2	Fall, Spring

• BMS 661 Medical and Pathologic Physiology

  Prerequisite: admission to MS in Cell and Molecular Biology Program.

  A study of physiological dysfunction in human disease with consideration of disease etiology, diagnosis, clinical interpretation, and treatment. Designed for students and professionals in the health sciences. May be taught concurrently with BMS 561. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 561 and BMS 661.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  3	3	0	Fall, Spring

• BMS 663 Advanced Work Physiology

  Review of cellular metabolism, energy transfer, and oxygen transport during work; excitation-contraction coupling in skeletal muscle; physiological mechanisms of fatigue; neuroendocrine regulation of metabolism and other responses to work; environmental factors in work performance. Emphasis on molecular and cellular mechanisms and contemporary research. May be taught concurrently with BMS 563. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 563 and BMS 663.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  3	3	0	Spring

• BMS 664 Human Reproductive Physiology

  A detailed examination of the physiological, cellular and molecular aspects of human reproduction with particular emphasis on the endocrine aspects of reproduction. May be taught concurrently with BMS 564. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 564 and BMS 664.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  2	2	0	Upon demand

• BMS 665 Human Cardiopulmonary Physiology

  Prerequisite: admission to MS in Cell and Molecular Biology program.

  A cellular and molecular study of human cardiovascular and respiratory physiology and related human diseases. Emphasis will be on the molecular mechanisms for normal and abnormal functions of the blood, the blood vessels, the heart, the respiratory tract, and the lung. Current research topics and results will be introduced and discussed. May be taught concurrently with BMS 565. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 565 and BMS 665.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  3	3	0	Fall, Spring

• BMS 667 Physiology of Exercise Metabolism

  Introduction to the study of human metabolic and work physiology. Digestion, absorption, and metabolism of biologically important nutrients as they affect cellular energy transfer; mechanisms of energy transfer in cells during various forms of work; oxygen transport and utilization at the cellular and system level; factors modifying the efficiency of human work performance. May be taught concurrently with BMS 567. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 567 and BMS 667.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  4	3	2	Fall, Spring

• BMS 668 Physiology of the Human Gastrointestinal and Urinary Systems

  Structure and function of the gastrointestinal and urinary systems including pathophysiology of common clinical conditions. May be taught concurrently with BMS 568. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 568 and BMS 668.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  3	3	0	Upon demand

• BMS 669 Neurobiology

  Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

  Study of the human nervous system includes neuroanatomy and principles of function. This course will focus on fundamental organization and function of human nervous system and associated neurological diseases. Core concepts and mechanisms underlying the central and peripheral nervous system controlling movement, sensation, and cognition will be covered. May be taught concurrently with BMS 569. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 569 and BMS 669.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  3	3	0	Spring

• BMS 670 Principles of Pharmacology

  Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

  Recommended Prerequisite: BMS 622. Overview of the aspects of pharmacology including: pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics, drug selectivity, toxicity, metabolism, drug development, and drug regulation. Additionally, an overview of the major classification of drugs and their mechanisms of action will be presented. May be taught concurrently with BMS 570. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 570 and BMS 670.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  3	3	0	Spring

• BMS 671 Gastrointestinal Physiology

  Prerequisite: C grade or better in BMS 742 or concurrent enrollment or equivalent.

  Structure and function of the gastrointestinal system including pathophysiology of common clinical conditions. May be taught concurrently with BMS 571. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 571 and BMS 671.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  2	2	0	Fall, Spring, Summer

• BMS 672 Human Renal Physiology

  Prerequisite: C grade or better in BMS 308 or BMS 442; or admission to the Cell and Molecular Biology graduate program.

  An overview of the structure and functions of the human kidneys, associated organs, and diseases. The course emphasizes important cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating body fluids, body electrolytes, renal circulation, and renal functions under physiological and pathophysiological conditions. May be taught concurrently with BMS 572. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 572 and BMS 672.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  2	2	0	Fall, Summer

• BMS 673 Endocrine Physiology

  Prerequisite: admission to the Cell and Molecular Biology graduate program or permission of the instructor.

  A detailed examination of the physiological, cellular and molecular aspects of the human endocrine system. May be taught concurrently with BMS 573. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 573 and BMS 673.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  2	2	0	Upon demand

• BMS 682 Embryology

  Recommended Prerequisite: human anatomy. A study of prenatal human development with emphasis on the cellular and subcellular mechanisms correlating normal development with common congenital malformations. Topics include cell division, gametogenesis, fertilization, and development of the embryo from zygote to the differentiation of the neural tube. The development of specific human organ systems including, skeletomuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, pharyngeal, craniofacial, digestive, urinary, genital, and endocrine systems will be covered throughout prenatal development. Prepares students in pre-professional medical, dental, and allied health curricula, as well as any student requiring a background in embryology. May be taught concurrently with BMS 582. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 582 and BMS 682.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  3	3	0	Spring

• BMS 686 Molecular Mechanisms in Animal Development

  An overview of the relationship between the anatomy of developing embryos and fundamental molecular mechanisms that generate this morphology, with an emphasis on vertebrates. Some invertebrate systems will be presented. Selected topics will include cell signaling during fertilization, gene activity in early development, cytoskeleton dynamics during morphogenesis, cell-cell adhesion, master pattern genes, and regulated cell death. May be taught concurrently with BMS 584. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 584 and BMS 686.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  3	3	0	Spring

• BMS 688 Histology

  Microscopic structure of cells, tissues, and organ systems, with special emphasis on human tissues. Extensive laboratory experience with interpretation of structures in stained tissues mounted on microslides. Recommended for students in medical, dental, optometric, and other preprofessional curricula, cell and molecular biology, and zoology. May be taught concurrently with BMS 585. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 585 and BMS 688.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  4	2	4	Fall

• BMS 693 Bioinformatics and Biomedical Resources

  Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

  Use of biomedical source materials and methods of data access, selection, organization, and evaluation. May be taught concurrently with BMS 593. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 593 and BMS 693.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  2	2	0	Fall, Spring

• BMS 700 Introduction to Graduate Studies in the Biomedical Sciences

  Prerequisite: admission to the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program.

  Study of the researcher role, the research process, and research ethics relating to the biomedical sciences.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  3	3	0	Fall, Spring

• BMS 701 Research in the Biomedical Sciences

  Prerequisite: admission to MS in Cell and Molecular Biology program.

  Focus on research skills, scientific writing, and professional development. May be repeated to a maximum of four hours.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  1	1	0	Fall, Spring

• BMS 707 Medical Human Anatomy

  Prerequisite: admission to the Cell and Molecular Biology graduate program.

  This course offers an in-depth coverage of basic, applied, and clinical aspects of gross anatomy. Students observe, discuss, teach, learn, and dissect all body systems in detail. This course incorporates traditional didactic lectures, discussions, laboratory dissection, students teaching students in laboratory teaching sessions, and assignments that rely on critical thinking. Students make oral presentations and use the library and other sources of information (such as the internet and our Computer Laboratory) to learn and teach applied gross anatomy.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  6	3	10	Fall

• BMS 717 Medical Human Anatomy and Radiology

  Prerequisite: admission to the Physician Assistant Studies program.

  Regional study of the human body. Course will include lecture and laboratory activities including cadaver dissection, study of anatomic models, computer images, x-ray, CAT scan and MRI, and ultrasound imaging. Identical with PAS 717. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 717 and PAS 717.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  6	3	11	Spring

• BMS 726 Advanced Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology

  Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

  Focused or detailed consideration of advanced or timely topics in cell and molecular biology. May involve group discussion from another institution or represent individual study. Credit for BMS 726 may be given for electronic and distance learning courses available via the internet with the approval of the cell and molecular biology faculty who will determine the credit hours and topic title. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours provided topics are different.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  1-4			Fall, Spring

• BMS 727 Human Gross Anatomy

  This course offers in-depth coverage of basic, applied, and clinical aspects of gross anatomy. The delivery format incorporates online asynchronous lectures, virtual discussion boards, online asynchronous and synchronous human cadaver laboratory experiences to examine regional and systemic human gross anatomy. Functional anatomical relationships are correlated with diagnostic imaging and medical-based pathophysiology to emphasis critical problem-solving skills.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  4	3	1	Fall

• BMS 728 Human Neurophysiology and Anatomy

  Prerequisite: admission to the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program.

  This course is designed for a study of human neuroanatomy and neurobiology with emphasis on understandings of pain sensation and perception. Lecture is focused on fundamental structure and function of central nerve system and peripheral nerve system with respect to pain followed by understandings of its regulatory mechanisms and pathological pain. The lecture portion incorporated non-traditional online lectures and discussion in classroom. Laboratory offers hands-on learning opportunities with emphasis on pain-related Gross Anatomy and pain management. Students observe, discuss, teach, and learn about the human nervous system in a cooperative learning environment.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  3	1	4	Summer

• BMS 730 Current Literature Topics

  Prerequisite: admission to MS in Cell and Molecular Biology program.

  A weekly forum of faculty and graduate students to discuss reports in the current literature from cell, molecular, and developmental biology. Participants are assigned to report on developments in their specialty or area of interest and provide background for understanding the basis and significance of the report to others in the group. May be repeated. Required each regular semester for full time students.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  1	1	0	Fall, Spring

• BMS 732 Clinical Preventive Medicine

  Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

  A review of current scientific evidence regarding effective screening tests and interventions to improve health status.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  3	3	0	Spring

• BMS 752 Medical Physiology

  Prerequisite: admission to Physician Assistant Studies program or Doctor of Physical Therapy program or MS in Cell and Molecular Biology program.

  The study of biological function of the human organism. Emphasis will be placed on mechanisms and regulation using examples focusing on the field of medicine. Topics covered will include general cell function, neural, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and renal physiology and regulation of acid-base balance. The course stresses the interrelated functions of the body systems in homeostasis and builds on this knowledge to introduce how disease alters the homeostatic controls.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  3	3	0	Spring

• BMS 784 Developmental Genetics

  Prerequisite: BMS 625.

  A study of developmental gene families, their expressions as related to the normal and abnormal development of form and structure, and their intrinsic and extrinsic regulation in various animal model systems, including humans. Specific gene-programmed and gene regulated mechanisms such as those regulating pattern formation, triggering cell differentiation, initiating regeneration (as it applies to specific tissues and organs), controlling apoptosis, and determining rates of cellular and organismal aging are included.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  2	2	0	Upon demand

• BMS 797 Non-Thesis Project

  Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

  In-depth study in an area of interest, culminating in a presentation of an extensive scholarly paper. Graded Pass/Not Pass Only.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  2			Fall, Spring

• BMS 798 Research

  Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

  Application of the research process in the supervised study of a selected problem. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  1-6			Fall, Spring

• BMS 799 Thesis

  Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

  Demonstration of the capacity for research and independent thought culminating in a thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  1-6			Fall, Spring