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BIO 684 - PHYLOGENETIC SYSTEMATICS
College of Arts & Sciences
Credits: 3
Theory and methods of phylogenetic analysis and cladistics will be explained. Applications of phylogenetic analysis, such as historical biogeography, biological classification, and testing of ecological hypotheses will be explored.
Crosslisted with: ENT 684
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BIO 685 - ADVANCED IMMUNOBIOLOGY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credits: 3
An introductory level graduate course surveying current trends in immunology including the organization of the immune system, cells important for immunity, and inflammation; types of immune responses, cellular immunology, molecular immunology, self-nonself discrimination, vaccines, and immune mediated diseases.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: BCH 401G, or BCH 501 or 502, IBS 501 or equivalent of consent of the course director.
Crosslisted with: MI 685
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BIO 707 - CONTEMPORARY TOPICS IN IMMUNOLOGY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credits: 3
This course will deal with controversial and evolving areas in immunology. Lectures in a given topic will be accompanied by student discussion of contemporary literature.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: MI 685 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: MI 707
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BIO 720 - MICROBIAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
College of Arts & Sciences
Credits: 3
Molecular basis of structure and function in unicellular microbes. Molecular genetic and structural approaches to the analysis of bacterial architecture growth, division, and differentiation.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: (to reflect appropriate IBS course).
Crosslisted with: OBI 720, MI 720
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BIO 740 - MAMMALIAN RADIATION BIOLOGY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credits: 2
The physical and biological sequelae of radiation effects will be discussed emphasizing human and mammalian responses and radiation health. Emphasis will be for health and medical workers.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Must have consent of instructor. BIO/RM 540 or RM 546 or equivalent background.
Crosslisted with: RM 740
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BIO 748 - MASTER’S THESIS RESEARCH
College of Arts & Sciences
Credits: 0
Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: All course work toward the degree must be completed. Note: Registration for this course is not available via telephone (UK-VIP) or webUK. For enrollment information contact the Graduate School at 257-4905.
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BIO 749 - DISSERTATION RESEARCH
College of Arts & Sciences
Credits: 0
May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Registration for two full-time semesters of 769 residence credit following the successful completion of qualifying exams. Note: Registration for this course is not available via telephone (UK-VIP) or webUK. For enrollment information contact the Graduate School at 257-4905.
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BIO 767 - DISSERTATION RESIDENCY CREDIT
College of Arts & Sciences
Credits: 2
Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.
Repeatable up to 99 credit hours.
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BIO 768 - RESIDENCE CREDIT FOR MASTER’S DEGREE
College of Arts & Sciences
Credits: 1 - 6 (Variable)
Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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BIO 769 - RESIDENCE CREDIT FOR DOCTOR’S DEGREE
College of Arts & Sciences
Credits: 0 - 12 (Variable)
Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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BIO 770 - SEMINAR IN BIOLOGY (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Arts & Sciences
Credits: 1
Reports and discussion of current research and literature in biology. Required of all graduate students. May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Graduate standing in biological sciences.
Repeatable up to 8 credit hours.
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BIO 772 - SEMINAR IN MICROBIOLOGY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credits: 0 - 1 (Variable)
Review of current literature in microbiology; presentation of papers on work in progress in the department or on assigned topics; reports on meetings of national and international scientific and professional societies and symposia. Required of all graduate students. Two hours per week. May be repeated nine times for a maximum of 10 credits.
Repeatable up to 10 credit hours.
Crosslisted with: MI 772
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BIO 773 - SEMINAR IN PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credits: 1
Reports and discussions on various topics in plant physiology. May be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Repeatable up to 8 credit hours.
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BIO 782 - ADVANCED VIROLOGY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credits: 3
Current trends in virology. Typical topics include DNA tumor viruses, RNA tumor viruses, persistent virus infections, and interference. Emphases of molecular mechanisms.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: BIO 582. Adequate biochemistry and genetics strongly recommended, or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: VS 782
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BIO 790 - MENTORING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credits: 1
Guiding an undergraduate student conducting a research project in biological sciences, under the supervision of a member of the graduate faculty. The graduate student enrolled in this course develops a suitable project within his/her area of expertise and obtains approval from the course instructor. The graduate student then presents the project to the undergraduate researcher and serves as the primary mentor throughout, in regular and frequent consultation with the instructor. Intended primarily for more advanced graduate students. May be repeated to a maximum of two credit hours.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Graduate status in biology and consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 2 credit hours.
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BIO 795 - RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credits: 1 - 9 (Variable)
Independent research work in biology. May be repeated to a maximum of 24 credits.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Graduate standing in biological sciences.
Repeatable up to 24 credit hours.
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BIO 798 - RESEARCH IN MICROBIOLOGY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credits: 1 - 9 (Variable)
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 24 credit hours.
Crosslisted with: MI 798
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BME 501 - FOUNDATIONS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
This course demonstrates the application of diverse engineering principles to analysis and understanding of the structure, function, and control of biological systems. Quantitative measurements and analysis of homeostatic, regulatory, transport, biochemical, and biomechanical processes of the human body.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Engineering standing or consent of instructor.
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BME 532 - MODELING OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
This introductory course in mathematical modeling will teach students how to construct simple and elegant models of biological and physiological processes – for instance the absorption and elimination of drugs in the human body or the kinetics of tumour growth in tissue – and to analyze or predict the dynamics of these events by solving the models.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: MA 214, Engineering standing or consent of instructor; familiarity with computer programming.
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BME 540 - BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
A comprehensive introduction to major aspects of biomedical instrumentation. Topics include basic concept of medical instrumentation, biopotentials, physiological pressure/flow/respiratory measurement, optical sensing, and clinical applications of all the above. The fundamental mathematics underlying each instrument will be reviewed and an engineering picture of the hardware and software needed to implement each system will be examined.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Engineering standing or Consent of Instructor.
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BME 541 - OCCUPATIONAL BIOMECHANICS
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
This course will provide an understanding of physical interaction between workers and their tools, machines, and materials so as to enhance the workers performance while minimizing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Discussion of ergonomic methods for measurement, assessment, and evaluation, with major topics including manual materials handling, cumulative trauma disorders, environmental stresses, safety, and legal issues.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Engineering standing or with instructor permission.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: MFS 541
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BME 550 - INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL IMAGING
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
A comprehensive introduction to bio-medical imaging systems used today, including xray imaging and computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound imaging (UI), and diffuse optical tomography (DOT). The course will review the fundamental mathematics underlying each imaging modality, the hardware needed to implement each system, and the image reconstruction and analysis. The class may involve homework, projects, and exams.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: EE 305, Engineering standing, or consent of instructor.
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BME 571 - MECHANICAL MODELING OF HUMAN MOTION
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
An introduction to mechanical modeling of human motion (lectures) along with application of computational software to model and estimates internal tissues responses to physical demands of several different activities/tasks (lab activities).
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: EM 221, EM 313, Engineering standing; or consent of instructor.
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BME 573 - CELL MECHANICS AND MECHANOBIOLOGY
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
This course will serve as an introduction to cell and tissue level mechanobiology with focus on human physiological and disease processes. The primary focus is to introduce principles of cell-level mechanics in the context of the biology of living organisms, what we term mechanobiology. In effect, we treat biological processes and regulation as another variable(s) that must be accounted for when modeling the mechanical/physical behavior of human tissues. A large amount of the basic principles in this field of study arose as a result of the intense research in the cardiovascular field. We will draw many examples of mechanobiological principles as it relates to the circulatory system. Despite our cardiovascular focus, the basic principles can be applied to the whole range of mechanobiological research conducted in other applications (orthopedics, urological, pulmonary, etc.).
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: EM302 and/or CME/ME 330 (or equivalent fluid mechanics course), Engineering standing; or consent of instructor.
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BME 579 - NEURAL ENGINEERING: MERGING ENGINEERING WITH NEUROSCIENCE
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
A multidisciplinary approach combining engineering principles for systems analysis and control, knowledge of biological control mechanisms, and computational properties of biological neural networks in the development of engineering neural networks for control applications. Topics include: equivalent circuit models for biological neurons and networks, non-linear differential equation representations, biological control strategies for rhythmic movements, design and development of controller for robot function, proposal development and presentation.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Engineering Standing or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: EE 579
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BME 599 - TOPICS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING; SUBTITLE REQUIRED
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
An interdisciplinary course devoted to detailed study of a topic or current significance in biomedical engineering, such as cellular mechanotransduction, systems biology, and tissue engineering.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Engineering standing or Consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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BME 602 - PRACTICES OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
Survey of the regulatory, legal, managerial, financial and medical environment in which the biomedical engineering profession is practiced. This course attempts to provide the interface between the theoretical course material taught in the BME curriculum and the realities of the diverse multidisciplinary world that is unique to the biomedical engineer. Outside guest speakers, in class lectures, and case history analyses will be used. Group term project is mandatory.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Engineering baccalaureates receive preference.
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BME 604 - IDENTIFICATION OF CLINICAL NEEDS WITH BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
The purpose of this class is for students to gather a number of unmet clinical needs through clinical shadowing and guided group discussions. Strategies of needs screening will enable the students to narrow this list down to a promising one, based on information about the key clinical, stakeholder, and market characteristics.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Consent of the instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BME 609 - BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING ETHICS
College of Engineering
Credits: 1
This course presents an engineering-based approach to study the system of ethics applicable to biomedical engineering. This course will describe and examine the responsibilities of biomedical engineers to stakeholders, e.g. patients, research subjects, and engineering clients as well as to the legal system (where applicable) and the profession as an entity. As a scholarly discipline, biomedical engineering ethics draws upon principles from subjects such as: the philosophy of science, the philosophy of engineering, and the ethics of technology. Materials from these principles will be used in this course with adaption to the special circumstances attending the practice of Biomedical Engineering.
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BME 622 - NAVIGATIONAL GUIDES FOR BIOMEDICAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
This course teaches engineers how biomedical product designs are influenced by government regulations, economic issues, and ethical concerns.
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BME 624 - BIODESIGN I
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
The concepts of product design and development will be introduced to guide students in completion of a project concerned with design and development of a biomedical engineering solution. Students will work on projects that address biomedical engineering needs identified by them earlier in the program.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: BME 604 or consent of the instructor.
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BME 625 - ANALYSIS OF NONLINEAR BIOMEDICAL SYSTEMS
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
Basic concepts of nonlinear systems: interated maps, dynamical flows, bifurcations, chaos. Modelling and analysis of nonlinear systems: Wiener kernels, white-noise identification, polyspectra, nonlinear time-series models. Extensive discussion of selected biomedical applications.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: BME 610, BME 615 or EE 640 recommended.
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BME 625 - BIODESIGN II
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
Key concepts of regulatory strategy, business models as well as a series of overlying and overlapping strategies related to implementation of biomedical engineering solutions for healthcare needs will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: BME 624 or consent of the instructor.
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BME 635 - MAGNETIC RESONANCE INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
Laboratory course on the fundamentals of magnetic resonance, instrumentation, measurement, and its biomedical applications. Begins with the nuclear induction experiment and ends with design and implementation of experiments to address engineering and physics problems that relate to the medical field. Instrumentation hardware and software will be taught. Strong engineering/physics and mathematics background is necessary.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: BME 630 or permission of instructor.
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BME 641 - BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING I
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
Continuous and discrete signals, sampling, Fourier Transform, LaPlace Transform, Z-Transform, correlation and spectral analysis, digital filters.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment or completion of PGY 412G or PGY 502.
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BME 642 - BIOMEDICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS I
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
Homeostatic mechanisms, input-output analysis, steady state and transient response, feedback concepts, system identification and simulation from actual operating data.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: PGY 502 and ME 440 or equivalent.
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BME 643 - BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING II
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
Stochastic processes, Fourier-based spectral analysis and linear system identification, modern spectral estimation (AR, MA, ARMA), parametric transfer function estimation, time-frequency analysis of nonstationary signals.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: BME 641, BME 642, EE 640 recommended.
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BME 644 - BIOMEDICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS II
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
Biomedical Systems Models, dynamic programming, variational approach to optimal control problems, real-time parameter estimation, adaptive control methods and biomedical applications.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: BME 641, BME 642.
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BME 655 - BIOMEDICAL OPTICAL SPECTROSCOPY AND MICROSCOPY
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
In this course, students will learn about several optical techniques that can be applied to the study of disease and specifically, cancer as well as how research methods can be applied in this context. Laboratory exercises are included to give hands-on experience with technology- specific laboratory skills. Throughout the course, students will complete critiques of the research methods, results and conclusions of peer-reviewed journal articles relating to the application of optical methods. Using the information, they have learned in class, students will complete a short-term research project from a pre-approved list. Ideally, students will use this process to formulate a hypothesis, design an experiment to test their hypothesis, and interpret their findings in terms of whether it tested the hypothesis. Each group of students will be expected to write an Optics Letters style write up on their project’s result.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Engineering standing or consent of the instructor.
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BME 662 - TISSUE-IMPLANT INTERFACE
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
Study of the interface between implants and host tissues from both the materials and biological perspective. Structure of the tissue-implant interface; surface characterization of biomaterials; protein adsorption; mechanisms of cell responses; and methods for controlling the tissue-implant interface, with emphasis on orthopedic and cardiovascular applications.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: BME 688 or consent of instructor.
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BME 664 - NANOBIOENGINEERING AND NANOMEDICINE
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
This is an elective course for graduate students who are interested in learning nano-scale engineering and its applications in biology and medicine. The course covers a broad range of topics in nanobioengineering and nanomedicine, including synthesis, characterization, and functionalization of most common nanomaterials and nanostructures, the interactions between nanoparticles and the biological systems, current state of art in nanomaterial-based molecular imaging, drug/gene delivery, and gene editing and regulation. The topics to be discussed are of considerable importance across different research areas in bioengineering and medicine. Examples will be given to illustrate the applications of nanomaterials. The course will help develop critical reading, scientific writing, and oral presentation skills. Problem-based learning (PBL) will be incorporated throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Completion of an undergraduate major in bioengineering, biophysics, chemistry & biochemistry, or biological sciences, or permission from the course instructor.
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BME 665 - ADVANCED TISSUE ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
Tissue engineering can be defined as the application of principles of engineering, biology, materials science, and medicine to restore, maintain, or improve tissue function. This field evolved from the field of biomaterials development, and the term ‘tissue engineering’ has become largely interchangeable with ‘regenerative medicine,’ which also incorporates the research on self-healing. In this course, fundamental engineering and biological principles underlying the field of tissue engineering will be studied, along with case-studies on fabricating specific functional tissues and organs. An open-ended design project is also included in this course. The class will also use examples from the current literature and will rely on interactive in-class and group discussions.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Introduction to Biomaterials (BME 488), Human Physiology (PGY 412G or PGY 502), or consent of the instructor.
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BME 670 - BIOSOLID MECHANICS
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
Application of laws of mechanics to study the behavior of human organ systems. Stress-strain analysis of soft and hard body tissues with emphasis on pulmonary and musculoskeletal systems. Viscoelastic properties.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Undergraduate engineering degree or consent of instructor.
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BME 672 - MUSCULOSKELETAL BIOMECHANICS
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
Application of laws of mechanics to study behavior of human musculoskeletal system. Materials science of bone, muscle, tendon are integrated into static and dynamic analyses of isolated (e.g., foot, arm, and hand) and whole body segment.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: PGY 502, ME 330 or consent of instructor.
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BME 673 - BIOFLUID MECHANICS
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
Review of the rheology of circulatory processes in the body. Special emphasis on cardiovascular dynamics: pulsatile pressure and flow, vascular impedance, wave propagation/reflection, cardiac dynamics. Special topics. Lecture, three hours with periodic lab demonstrations.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Undergraduate engineering degree or consent of instructor.
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BME 688 - BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
Study of biological and man-made materials that perform, improve, or restore natural functions. Structure and properties of connective tissue and commonly implanted metals, ceramics, and polymers; biocompatibility of materials used in orthopedic, soft tissue, and cardiovascular applications.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Undergraduate engineering degree or consent of instructor.
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BME 690 - RESEARCH IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Engineering
Credits: 1 - 3 (Variable)
Individual study related to a special research project. Intended for M.S. candidates who want a research project experience independent of their M.S. thesis work. This course cannot be used to satisfy residency credit requirements. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Lecture, one to three hours; laboratory, three to six hours per week.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Consent of instructor and graduate standing in BME.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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BME 699 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Engineering
Credits: 1 - 3 (Variable)
Special topics in biomedical engineering, addressed primarily in a lecture/discussion format. Presentation of focussed or specialized topics that are not available in standard courses. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, 0-2 hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Consent of instructor and graduate standing in BME.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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BME 706 - MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
Successfulness in developing new technologies relies upon knowing which technology advance, the ultimate scientific limits of that technology, and the forecasted rate of technological change. This course presents curricula that explore the direction of technological change and how this affects the rate and extent of innovation.
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BME 748 - MASTER’S THESIS RESEARCH
College of Engineering
Credits: 0
Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: All course work toward the degree must be completed. Note: Registration for this course is not available via telephone (UK-VIP) or webUK. For enrollment information contact the Graduate School at 257-4905.
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BME 749 - DISSERTATION RESEARCH
College of Engineering
Credits: 0
May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Registration for two full-time semesters of 769 residence credit following the successful completion of the qualifying exams. Note: Registration for this course is not available via telephone (UK-VIP) or webUK. For enrollment information contact the Graduate School at 257-4905.
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BME 767 - DISSERTATION RESIDENCY CREDIT
College of Engineering
Credits: 2
Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.
Repeatable up to 99 credit hours.
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BME 768 - RESIDENCE CREDIT FOR THE MASTER’S DEGREE
College of Engineering
Credits: 1 - 6 (Variable)
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.
Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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BME 769 - RESIDENCE CREDIT FOR THE DOCTOR’S DEGREE
College of Engineering
Credits: 0 - 12 (Variable)
May be repeated indefinitely.
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BME 772 - SEMINAR
College of Engineering
Credits: 0
Review of current literature in the field of biomedical engineering, general discussion and presentation of papers on research in biomedical engineering. Lecture, one hour per week. Required for all graduate students in biomedical engineering.
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BME 774 - GRADUATE BME SEMINAR
College of Engineering
Credits: 0 - 1 (Variable)
Scientists and engineers present current research in biomedical engineering. Students are required to prepare for and deliver a seminar on their own research. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 credits.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Graduate standing in Biomedical Engineering or consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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BME 781 - SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Engineering
Credits: 1 - 3 (Variable)
Discussion of advanced and current topics in biomedical engineering. Individual work on research problems of current interest. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Lecture/laboratory hours variable.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Approval of instructor.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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BME 790 - RESEARCH IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credits: 1 - 9 (Variable)
Graduate research in any area of biomedical engineering, subject to approval of the Director of Graduate Studies. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Consent of the Director of Graduate Studies
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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BME 791 - ADVANCED STUDY PROJECT
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
This is an independent study project, topic to be selected in consultation with the instructor. Purpose is to integrate all materials learned in the program and apply these principles to the solution of an actual problem in biomedical engineering technology. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and completion of year 1 PBME studies.
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BMI 520 - DESIGNING FOR DATA VISUALIZATION
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
Students will learn techniques for creating effective visualizations of quantitative data using principles from graphic design, perceptual psychology, cognitive science, and user-centered design. Topics include task abstraction, visual encodings of data, use of color, interaction techniques, and methods of evaluation. Data types discussed in the course will include tabular, network, and geospatial data.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: One programming course, such as CS 115 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Crosslisted with: ICT 520
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BMI 633 - INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This is an introductory course aimed at a multi-disciplinary audience with an interest in applying the principles of information sciences for obtaining insight into biological processes and systems that can eventually be used to make informed decisions.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BMI 730 - PRINCIPLES OF CLINICAL INFORMATICS
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This course offers an overview of Clinical informatics, which is the application of informatics principles, methods, and tools to support healthcare practice and research activities as well as business processes.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BMI 731 - BIOMEDICAL INFORMATION RETRIEVAL
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This class is an introductory information retrieval class that is focused on biomedical information search engines. Basic IR concepts such index construction, optimization, visualization, and evaluation will be covered. In addition to core IR contexts, students will have an opportunity to learn about search engines, web crawling, and some Web 2.0 technologies based on hands-on exercises and assignments with a focus on techniques that can be used to access, retrieve, organize, and present information. Students will employ an open source indexing engine (e.g., Lemur or Lucene or something similar) to understand how back-end of retrieval engine is effectively and efficiently structured.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BMI 732 - BIOMEDICAL ONTOLOGIES AND SEMANTIC WEB TECHNIQUES
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to biomedical ontologies, ontological modeling, and semantic web techniques. Students will learn about RDF, OWL, SPARQL, and their roles in building and using ontologies. Biomedical terminologies such as GO, ICD-10, and SNOMED-CT will be discussed.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BMI 733 - BIOMEDICAL NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This course is a technical introduction to the area of biomedical natural language processing (NLP). In the field of biomedical informatics, this focuses on the common steps in extracting information from textual data that arises from biomedical literature and clinical documents. Topics involve n-gram models, tokenization, POS tagging, and parsing.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: MA 123 (or equivalent) or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BMI 734 - INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL IMAGE ANALYSIS
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This class aims to give students a broad overview of biomedical image analysis and imaging informatics. We will introduce the state-of-the-art knowledge to understand, develop, and apply existing methods and software to handle biomedical image data to extract quantitative matrices.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BMI 735 - INTRODUCTION TO BIOIMAGE INFORMATICS
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This class provides an introduction to searching and retrieval in biomedical image analysis and imaging informatics. We will introduce some advanced biomedical image analysis, searching, and retrieval algorithm for fast and efficient image searching and retrieval.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: BMI-734: Introduction to Biomedical Image Analysis.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BS1 870 - BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE/ NEW ZEALAND
College of Medicine
Credits: 4
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BSC 529 - SURVEY OF MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
Cross-cultural survey of health, disease, and healing in folk, primitive, and modern pluralistic societies. Biocultural and ethnomedical approaches in medical anthropology.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Nine hours of anthropology or consent of instructor.
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BSC 534 - ETHICS AND RESPONSIBILITY IN CLINICAL RESEARCH
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
Clinical scientists need a sound understanding of the ethical principles guiding the conduct of research projects. This course will address issues relevant to ethically sound study design, responsible conduct of research and scientific misconduct. Students will also complete human subjects protection training and learn to conduct research in an ethical manner. During this course, students will engage in both in-class lecture and discussion sessions as well as out of class learning activities (outlined below). The final project for graduate students for this course will serve as a practical application of what is learned during the course to students’ stated research interest. The goal of this course is to provide an overview of ethical considerations when conducting and reporting clinical research, as well as to provide experience in the practice and application of ethics to clinical science. It is assumed by the course directors that students in this course are either actively engaged in clinical research or intend to be involved in clinical research in the near future. This course has been designed around the principle that practical knowledge about how to conduct ethical research should be the focus. A second key principle of this course is that it is student-centered, meaning that it emphasizes the involvement of students in applying the concepts of ethics to their own research interests. The course activities are intended to promote the ethical application of research concepts to students’ areas of interest and to foster practical knowledge that supports students’ own research agendas. The diverse interests and experiences of students and faculty offer opportunities to learn from each other.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: This course is designed for scholars pursuing research training in clinical and translational science to integrate and apply knowledge obtained in previous training. Permission is required from the Course Director for entry into the class.
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BSC 620 - ORIENTATION TO MEDICAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
College of Medicine
Credits: 1
This course offers a structural exposure of students to the varieties of basic and clinical science research and current issues in healthcare policy under discussion at the University Medical Center. Following weekly attendance at research seminars and clinical rounds, students will present their observations in follow-up discussion groups. May be repeated to a maximum of three credits.
Repeatable up to 3 credit hours.
Crosslisted with: CPH 841
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BSC 625 - FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOSTATISTICS FOR CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This course is designed to support clinical and translational science students in acquiring an applied understanding of the biostatistical tools and techniques commonly used in the conduct of clinical and translational science research. Through a combination of lectures, readings, demonstrations, discussions, and self-study modules, students will understand and appreciate measurement and statistical challenges that are common to clinical and translational science. Study design, selection of independent and dependent variables, and the selection and use of statistical techniques will be the focus of the course. The course activities are intended to promote the application of biostatistics to research concepts in the students’ areas of interest and to foster practical knowledge that supports students’ own research agendas. If the course is listed as section 001, the format of the course is a standard lecture/discussion. If the course is listed as section 002 the format of the course is a hybrid, with approximately 50% in the classroom and 50% in an on-line format.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: This course is designed primarily for graduate students pursuing research training in clinical and translational science and who have been admitted to the Clinical and Translational Science training program. All students need permission of the instructor to enroll in this course.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BSC 626 - SURVEY OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
A survey of the field of health psychology. It will explore the ways in which social and psycho- logical research contribute to an understanding of health and illness behavior.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Graduate or professional standing and consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: PSY 626
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BSC 664 - CULTURAL ISSUES IN MENTAL ILLNESS
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
An in-depth discussion of theory and method of the various approaches to cultural and social factors in the etiology, distribution, and treatment of mental illness. Data from non-Western and Western cultures are examined.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Enrollment in graduate program in anthropology, sociology, psychology, educational and counseling psychology, or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: ANT 664, PSY 664
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BSC 731 - METHODS AND TECHNOLOGIES IN CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This overview course is designed to introduce the student to the major methods and technologies of clinical and translational science (CTS) with an emphasis on human subjects research. Students learn these core methodologies through classroom discussions, readings, and written portfolio activities that challenge them to apply methodological concepts to their own areas of research interest. Specifically, the course teaches students how to formulate research questions and write literature reviews; apply CTS research methods, including experimental, survey, and qualitative research methodologies, to diverse areas of research by aligning appropriate methodologies to research questions of interest, and enhance interdisciplinary communication skills. It is assumed that students are engaged in research that is consistent with CTS or will become engaged in such research in the near future.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: This course is intended for advanced graduate or professional students pursuing focused research training in one of the degree or certificate programs available in clinical and translational science through the Department of Behavioral Science. Permission is required from the Course Director for entry into the class.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BSC 732 - INTERDISCIPLINARY PROTOCOL DEVELOPMENT
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This course will introduce students to the processes involved in the development and implementation of interdisciplinary research. Students will be introduced to key aspects of the leadership, communication and teamwork involved in interdisciplinary research. Students will also be introduced to the structure and functioning of the NIH and the NIH grant application and review process. Finally, students will apply their knowledge regarding the research methods and technologies of clinical and translational science to develop an NIH-format research grant application that addresses a research topic in their own area of interest. This course is intended for advanced graduate or professional students pursuing focused research training in one of the degree or certificate programs available in clinical and translational science.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: BSC 731.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BSC 733 - SEMINAR IN CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE
College of Medicine
Credits: 1
This seminar course is designed to orient students to clinical and translational research community and activities at the University of Kentucky and to incorporate a multidisciplinary cooperative approach to clinical and translational research. Students are expected to apply their knowledge of effective scientific communication, responsible conduct of research, and methods and technologies of clinical and translational science to ongoing discussions. The course will consist of 7 evening seminars focusing on different topics of clinical and translational research. Students will be required to present a description of their research interests and activities during on seminar. Homework assignments will require students to summarize the key elements of each seminar as related to clinical and translational research and the relevance of these issues to their own Research interests and career plans. Active participation by all members is expected.
Repeatable up to 3 credit hours.
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BSC 746 - RESEARCH ETHICS AND DILEMMAS
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This class will utilize case studies for debate, class participation, and papers to help students gain skills to recognize and resolve research dilemmas. Objectives of this class include: (1) understand basic elements of ethical dilemmas; (2) to understand basic ethical theories and frameworks for solving ethical dilemmas; (3) to examine ethical dilemmas within a behavioral or medical science research context; and, (4) to examine ways of eliminating bias and promoting objectivity in a behavioral or medical science research context.
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BSC 750 - HISTORY OF MEDICINE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICANS: IMPLICATIONS FOR HEALTH DISPARITIES
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This course on the history of medicine among African Americans seeks to provide an understanding of the roots of the African American health deficit. The course will enable students to: 1. Articulate how the earliest encounters between African Americans and Western medical researchers set the stage for health inequities. 2. Engage in and direct thought-provoking discussions of how racist pseudoscientific ideas remain in contemporary society that contributes to health disparities among African Americans. 3. Critically examine the theory of eugenics and social Darwinism and how they are used to justify experimental exploitation and poor medical treatment of African Americans. 4. Understand and identify how historical and contemporary medical issues have contributed to medical ethics of distrust in the African American community.
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BSC 755 - RACE, RACISM & HEALTH DISPARITIES AMONG BLACKS IN THE U.S.
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This course on racism and health disparities is designed to support graduate studies in the social sciences, allied health, and medical disciplines. This course will briefly review the biological and social history of race in America; critique emerging views on the genetics of race; discuss how the classification/mechanism of ‘race’ operates to contribute to health disparities; explore theoretical frameworks of racism and related measures; differentiate between the terms ‘health inequities’, ‘health inequalities’ and ‘health disparities’; and, examine the biopsychosocial impact of racism on health. Although it is recognized that the discussion of race, racism and health is relevant to other ‘racially-classified social groups’ the course will draw primarily upon the experience of Blacks in the U.S.
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BSC 760 - AGING, HEALTH AND DECISION MAKING
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This is a doctoral level seminar that provides an overview of behavioral decisional theories (e.g. rational choice, multiattribute utilities models, naturalistic decision making, ethnographic decision models, Janis and Mann’s conflict theory, information processing theory, heuristic models, process tracing models, etc.) and examines research applications of those theories to the health of older adults. Research focuses on decision made by physicans, older adults, caregivers and policy makers. A variety of applications include such decision domains as preventative screening, retirement and financial planning, other medical treatments, self-care, seeking medical care, institutionalization, end-of-life, etc.
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BSC 763 - WOMEN’S TRAUMA & MENTAL HEALTH
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This course will examine the research on intimate partner violence, mental health, and substance abuse among women. Clinical and legal interventions will also be discussed. Although knowledge of at least basic statistics would be helpful, it is not required for this class.
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BSC 764 - SEMINAR IN HEALTH INEQUITIES
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This course is designed to critically examine undeniable inequities in the distribution of morbidity and mortality. Students explore linkages between disease burdens and the social economic, and cultural contexts of our rapidly changing world by integrating local, national and international perspectives from social and biomedical sciences.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Graduate studies in the social sciences and permission of the instructor
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BSC 765 - ADVANCED SEMINAR IN MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
(1) Advanced history and theory of medical anthropology; (2) research design, field work, analysis of data in medical anthropology.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: ANT 765
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BSC 766 - CONCEPTS IN MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
A review of sociological concepts and methods which have been applied to the study of health and medicine; the contributions of medical sociology to general sociological theory and to concepts and research on health-related problems of society.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: SOC 766
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BSC 767 - DISSERTATION RESIDENCY CREDIT
College of Medicine
Credits: 2
Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.
Repeatable up to 99 credit hours.
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BSC 770 - PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES IN HEALTH AND AGING
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This course will focus on psychosocial issues related to the physical health and functioning of older adults. Topic areas include: theories of aging; age- appropriate research designs; age-related cognitive personality, social and family changes which influence physical health; health behavior and education of older adults; and selected chronic conditions, e.g. Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, depression, diabetes and stroke.
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BSC 772 - TOPICAL SEMINAR IN MEDICAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
College of Medicine
Credits: 1 - 3 (Variable)
Advanced study of selected topics of current importance in medical behavioral science. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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BSC 773 - PSYCHOSOCIAL ONCOLOGY
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This course will introduce the student to the field of psychosocial oncology. Historical and recent developments in the application of behavioral science knowledge and methodology to the understanding and treatment of cancer and the cancer patient will be examined. The role of psychosocial factors in the etiology, prevention, and treatment of cancer will be explored. Emphasis will be placed upon the interaction of biological, psychosocial, and social factors throughout the course of cancer.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Graduate standing.
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BSC 774 - FOOD AND FOOD SECURITY IN A CHANGING WORLD
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This cross-cultural seminar explores the biocultural interactions among food, human biology, and the social, cultural, political and economic factors that shape food-related behaviors and nutritional status of populations. Topics include the social role of food, food beliefs and ideology, the political economy of malnutrition, development strategies and food security, and methods in nutritional anthropology research. Readings and discussions are research focused and approach issues from a variety of theoretical perspectives.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: ANT 601 or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: ANT 774
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BSC 775 - HUMAN RESPONSE TO STRESS
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
Human Response to Stress provides an overview of current models and theories of stress, a review of multi-disciplinary approaches to the study of stress in applied settings, and a reading knowledge of selected research findings in the field of stress.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
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BSC 776 - SEMINAR IN DEPENDENCY BEHAVIOR
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
The course is designed to explore theories of dependency behavior by examining the concept of dependency as it can be applied to the study of various phenomena including alcohol use and abuse; dependence on other psychoactive substances; institutional dependency; dependency in work settings; and poverty and welfare.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: PSY 776, SOC 776, ANT 776
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BSC 778 - BEHAVIORAL FACTORS IN SELECTED DISEASES
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
An exploration of behavioral science concepts which bear on various physical illnesses. The perspective of the course is interdisciplinary, using concepts from the various behavioral science disciplines.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
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BSC 779 - BEHAVIORAL FACTORS IN DEATH AND DYING
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
Behavioral concepts are examined which explain reactions of individuals, collectivities and social institutions to the phenomenon of death.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
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BSC 781 - HEALTH RELATED BEHAVIORS: MODELS AND APPLICATIONS
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
The focus of the course will be models of health- related behavior, including the Health Belief Model, the Theory of Planned Behavior, Social Cognitive Theory, and Stages of Change Theory, discussing development of the models, similarities and differences, strengths and weaknesses, and suggestions for future model development. We will also look at the extent to which the models explain behavior and behavior change empirically, and how useful they may be (or not be) in the development of primary and secondary prevention interventions.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
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BSC 782 - WOMEN HEALTH AND AGING
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This class explores the issues related to health and well-being among older women. Using a multidisciplinary approach that blends humanities, social and medical science and public policy, the course examines social, economic and cultural contexts of chronic physical and mental health.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Upper level/graduate class in social science.
Crosslisted with: GRN 782
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BSC 787 - BIOBEHAVIORAL PERSPECTIVES ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE AND DEPENDENCY
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This seminar course is designed to survey major tops, concepts and issues pertinent to the field of drug and alcohol abuse and dependence. The course will consist of 14 weekly presentations by instructors followed by open discussion of the presentation and assigned readings by class members. Active participation by all members is expected. Each weekly presentation is designed to provide a general overview of the current state of knowledge (e.g., theory, methods, ethics, and review of classic and/or exemplary studies) in a given area of drug and alcohol abuse and dependence research. Discussions are intended to integrate the information across traditional and disciplinary boundaries.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: This course is an introductory graduate level course intended for students pursuing focused research training in or more areas of drug and alcohol abuse and dependence. No special prerequisites, other than graduate standing are necessary.
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BSC 788 - DRUG ABUSE: CONTEMPORARY THEORIES & ISSUES
College of Medicine
Credits: 3
This course is designed to familiarize students with major concepts and current issues in the field of substance abuse research.
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BSC 790 - RESEARCH IN MEDICAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
College of Medicine
Credits: 1 - 6 (Variable)
Individually directed research and reading in particular aspects of medical behavioral science under the supervision of one or more members of the faculty. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 hours.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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BSC 814 - PATIENTS, DENTISTS AND SOCIETY I
College of Medicine
Credits: 1
This course aims to orient the student to the place health and health professions play in modern cultures. Recognition of their own social assumptions and values and those of persons of different backgrounds is encouraged. Understanding, predicting, and changing dental patient behavior from a social standpoint is emphasized.
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
Crosslisted with: CDE 814
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