This course provides fundamental knowledge of normal human structure and function. The emerging theme will be the interrelationships between anatomical structures and functional capabilities. During this course, basic components including tissues, muscles, nerves, bones and joints will be covered. The major organ and musculoskeletal systems will be highlighted in both lecture and laboratory formats.

Credits: 4

In this course students learn to identify and describe the basic structural components and corresponding functions of the human nervous system. Lectures are given by faculty from the Department of Anatomy.

Credits: 3

This course introduces students to medical nutrition therapy which involves the use of nutritional interventions to manage common diseases in the health care setting. A general overview of nutrition management and intervention approaches will be provided including biochemical and physiological considerations for the diseases presented that include metabolic, gastrointestinal and renal disorders.

Prerequisites: BIOCD 0561, 0571 CGS Biochemistry I, II; PHYSD 0550,0551 Human Physiology I, II or with prior course director approval.

Credits: 1

The purpose of this elective course is to introduce foundational principles, theories and research practices in environmental health sciences. Risks and reasons for pollution, contamination and the use of hazardous techniques/chemicals will be discussed, as well as the principles and practices used to address them. Lectures focus on primary principles and approaches in this field, while workshops focus on the practical applications of biomedical science in EHS and its contributions to public safety and policy.

Credits: 2

This course covers various forms of clinical and research-grade microscopy. The format will consist of a weekly one hour lecture and a two and a half hour lab exercise (hands-on experience with compound, fluorescence, confocal, and electron microscopes, as well as computer programs for image analysis).

Prerequisites: BISCD 0552 Fundamentals of Research or prior course director approval.

Credits: 3

The purpose of this elective course is to present the concept and importance of biomarkers in health and disease. Generally speaking, a biomarker is anything that can be used as an indicator of a particular disease state or some other physiological state. We will cover the fundamentals of biomarker development, describe research methodologies for identification and detection of biomarkers and review several biomarkers currently used in the clinic along with some promising candidate biomarkers.

Prerequisites: BIOCD 0561 CGS Biochemistry I or equivalent.

Credits: 2

This course will discuss the role of intestinal bacteria in maintaining health and in the progression of disease states such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Health benefits of probiotics, prebiotics, and exercise will be addressed with regards to their influence on intestinal bacteria. State-of-the-art techniques currently used to detect and characterize intestinal bacteria will be described. Course includes lectures by leaders in this area of investigation and active class discussion. Emphasis is on application of this information to clinical conditions.

Credits: 2

The Advanced Topic Series is an opportunity for students to receive individualized or small group instruction on selected advanced topics in any of the basic science disciplines. Format for instruction includes mentoring by individual faculty, case study discussion, review of landmark publications, and class presentations. Students are expected to master major concepts specific to the discipline selected. The mentoring faculty individualize evaluation of the student.

Credits: 1-3

This course is intended to give students a broad overview of the role hormones play in modulating behaviors in humans and in animals. Students will develop an understanding of endocrine system function, research techniques used to study hormone effects on behaviors, the modulating role of hormones in behaviors across sexes and species, seminal research that established the field of behavioral endocrinology, and ongoing research on the role of hormones in behavior.

Credits: 2

The purpose of this course is to give students hands-on experience in a basic science research laboratory. Students will participate in an ongoing project in the laboratory of a research mentor where they will learn various research techniques and methodologies.

Prerequisites: BISCD 0552 Fundamentals of Research; Approval of the course director.

Credits: Each course 1-4

This course is designed to discuss the etiology, pathogenesis and pathophysiology of selected human disease conditions. A brief review of the normal physiology of each organ system will be discussed prior to presenting prominent disease conditions in each of the following areas: immune regulation; wound healing; hematologic, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, neural, and musculoskeletal systems. The information presented in this course will build on previous information obtained in Human Physiology I and II.

Prerequisites: PHYSD 0550, 0551 Human Physiology I, II or with prior course director approval.

Credits: 4

This course covers the following topics regarding vaccines: vaccine history, development and production of different types of vaccines, government regulation of vaccine approval, and the impact of vaccines on society. This is a lecture-based course that utilizes problem-based written assignments to foster the application of material.

Prerequisites: Completion of MICRD 0520/0599 is strongly suggested, but not required. Alternatively, Program permission is allowed.

Credits: 1

This course is focused on developing cultural awareness in society and improving respect and empathy toward cultural differences. The class starts with an introduction to the topic, followed by presentations (in person, recording, or video) on related topics. Group discussion will be used during class to promote self-reflection, detect biases and tendencies to stereotype, and realize other cultures' values. Each week, core concepts for understanding diversity issues and becoming more inclusive will be introduced.

Credits: 1

This course sequence introduces students to the general principles of drug action and the therapeutic uses and toxicities of drugs commonly used in humans. A drug's action is considered on an organ-system basis. Specific topics include drugs acting on the: autonomic and central nervous systems, cardiovascular and renal systems, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems. In addition, discussions on chemotherapy of microbial and parasitic organisms, chemotherapy of neoplastic diseases, drugs acting on blood-forming organs, and hormones are presented. This course also includes discussions of environmental toxic agents and antidotes.

Credits: Each course 3

This course presents core concepts and terminology in exercise physiology. Emphasis is placed on the immediate and long-term physiologic compensatory adjustments to exercise, the role of exercise in promoting optimal health, and the role of exercise as a diagnostic or therapeutic modality in disease states. This is a lecture-based course that utilizes problem-based written assignments to foster application of material.

Prerequisites: PHYSD 0550, 0551 Human Physiology I, II

Credits: 3

This course develops knowledge and skills to facilitate the provision of inclusive, compassionate and holistic patient centered care to members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI) community. Lecture topics include an introduction to LGBTQI terminology, culture and history, mental health and social service needs, and communication strategies. An emphasis on personal acknowledgement of knowledge/skills deficits may help to prevent health inequities for these populations in the future.

Credits: 2