BIOH - Biology-Human

BIOH 104IN  Basic Human Biology w/lab: 4 Credits (3 Lec, 1 Lab)

(F) This one-semester course focuses on learning scientific principles and a general understanding of human functional anatomy and physiological processes. Course material will cover several body systems including the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems and how they contribute to homeostasis of the body.

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  1. Identify and locate anatomical landmarks for the human body and correctly use anatomical terminology as it relates to the human body.
  2. Relate biological principles to the functioning of the human organism from the cellular to the body systems level.
  3. Distinguish between various tissue types found in the human body and explain the role of each.
  4. Define homeostasis and multiple ways the body maintains homeostasis.
  5. Describe the function and interrelationships associated with the following organ systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, and urinary.

BIOH 112  Human Form & Function I: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

Human anatomy, physiology, and pathology; including etiology, prognosis, medical treatment, signs and symptoms of diseases of respiratory, endocrine, excretory, and reproductive systems. Proper diet and nutrition guidelines are also addressed. This course will focus on the key elements of anatomy and physiology necessary for students in allied health professions, specifically those who will work the areas of community health, health enhancement education, health promotion, and kinesiology. The aim of this course is for students to demonstrate working knowledge of the muscular, skeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems, and to demonstrate an understanding of the endocrine and digestive systems and body metabolism.

BIOH 113  Human Form and Function II: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

Human anatomy, physiology, and pathology; including etiology, prognosis, medical treatment, signs and symptoms of diseases of muscular, skeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, and lymphatic systems.

BIOH 185  Integrated Physiology I: 4 Credits (3 Lec, 1 Lab)

COREQUISITE: CHMY 141 or CHMY 151. How the human body works. For students planning to be health professionals. Includes basic cellular mechanisms, physiological control and communications. Major topics include muscle, nerve, respiratory, renal and cardiovascular systems. Cadaver laboratory will cover related human anatomy

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  1. Relate anatomy and physiology in the context of the levels of biological organization.
  2. Analyze and apply common functions of homeostatic mechanisms.
  3. Apply knowledge of chemical concepts, cell biology, and histology to physiology.
  4. Analyze and interpret physiological and anatomical concepts related to the systems covered ;
  5. Apply concepts of prevalent human disorders that affect the systems covered.

BIOH 201  Human Anatomy and Physiology I: 4 Credits (3 Lec, 1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 121IN or CHMY 141 or CHMY 151. (F, Sp, Su) Nursing students only. Introductory course covering general principles of cell and tissue biology that apply to all living systems. Structure and function of skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Homeostasis, control, and integration of the human body will be emphasized. Laboratory will cover related systems

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  1. relate structure and function of anatomical features in the context of the levels of biological organization.
  2. analyze common features of homeostatic mechanisms.
  3. appreciate and apply anatomical terminology.
  4. apply knowledge of chemical concepts, cell biology, and histology to physiology.
  5. describe and explain the functional anatomy of the integumentary system.
  6. describe and explain the functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system.
  7. explain the roles of the nervous and endocrine systems in detecting, integrating, and responding to change.
  8. analyze and interpret data relating to physiological concepts

BIOH 211  Human Anatomy and Physiology II: 4 Credits (3 Lec, 1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: BIOH 201. (F, Sp, Su) Nursing students only. Introductory course covering structure and function of digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive, and urinary systems of humans. Principles of integration, metabolism, energy flow, and homeostasis will be emphasized

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  1. Distinguish and evaluate various defense mechanisms.
  2. Describe and explain the functional anatomy of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, and excretory systems.
  3. Relate physiological demands to metabolic activities.

BIOH 287  Intermediate Human Phys I: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 121IN or CHMY 141 or CHMY 151 with grades of "C-" or better in either course. General principles of cell and tissue biology; function of skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Homeostasis, control, and integration of the human body will be emphasized

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  1. relate structure and function of anatomical features in the context of the levels of biological organization.
  2. analyze common features of homeostatic mechanisms.
  3. understand and apply anatomical terminology.
  4. apply knowledge of chemical concepts, cell biology, and histology to physiology.
  5. describe and explain the functional anatomy of the integumentary system.
  6. describe and explain the functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system.
  7. explain the roles of the nervous and endocrine systems in detecting, integrating, and responding to change.
  8. analyze and interpret data relating to physiological concepts

BIOH 288  Intermediate Human Phys II: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: BIOH 201 with grades of "C-" or better. Function of the human digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive, and urinary systems. Principles of integration, metabolism, energy flow and homeostasis will be emphasized

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  1. Describe and explain the functional anatomy of the cardiovascular system
  2. distinguish and evaluate various defense mechanisms
  3. describe and explain the functional anatomy of the respiratory system
  4. describe and explain the functional anatomy of the digestive system
  5. describe and explain the functional anatomy of the excretory system
  6. relate physiological demands to metabolic activities.
  7. describe and explain the functional anatomy of the human reproductive system.

BIOH 291  Special Topics: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Other)

Spring 2016 Topic: Global Health. Survey the historical and emerging trends in health issues around the world. Develop a fluency in what health issues are occurring in the various regions around the globe. Establish a basic knowledge of the culture, environment, politics and geography of key global regions.

BIOH 303  Global Diseases and Health Disparities: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

Survey the historical and emerging trends in health issues around the world. Develop a fluency in what health issues are occurring in the various regions around the globe. Establish a basic knowledge of the culture, environment, politics and geography of key global regions.
Repeatable up to 3 credits.

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  1. Demonstrate understanding of the multiple determinants of global health: social, economic, geographic, environmental, cultural, and political.
  2. Demonstrate understanding of basic principles of epidemiology.
  3. Have a strong understanding of major historic and current issues in global health.
  4. Understand that solutions to global health issues span multiple academic disciplines and professions.
  5. Demonstrate ability to apply critical thinking skills to analysis of news articles on global health issues.
  6. Demonstrate written understanding of specific issues in global health.
  7. Demonstrate ability to discuss issues in global health in classroom activities. ;
  8. Understand the morbidity and mortality of communicable and non-communicable diseases worldwide.
  9. Understand the morbidity and mortality of physical trauma and accidents worldwide. ;

BIOH 305  Human Skeletal Biology: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: BIOH 201 or consent of instructor. (Sp) This course will offer students the opportunity to experience a comprehensive, investigative, and analytical study of the human skeleton. Topics will include histology, physiology, bone development, biomechanics, identification and interpretation of skeletal structures, and a study of pathology and trauma. Offered every even spring semester

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  1. Describe the histological structure of bone and related connective tissues.
  2. Apply critical thinking in the interpretation of skeletal material.
  3. Evaluate trauma and pathology associated with skeletal material
  4. Identify skeletal markers
  5. Outline stages of skeletal and dental development, and factors effecting growth.
  6. Define the biomechanical function of bone structure and related principles of stress and force.

BIOH 320  Biomedical Genetics: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: BIOB 260 or BIOB 160. (F, Sp) Introduction to fundamental principles of eukaryotic molecular genetics. Emphasis on the genetics of the major model organisms of biomedical research and how they are exploited to understand human biology and disease

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  1. Utilize and describe the basic vocabulary of genetics including distinctions between genotype and phenotype, dominance and recessive, mutation and allele
  2. Master Mendel’s basic laws of segregation and independent assortment, including the consequences of various extensions of Mendel’s laws
  3. Demonstrate an understanding meiotic recombination/crossing over and the process of mapping genes along chromosomes
  4. Test the goodness-of-fit of experimental data to theoretical predictions using the chi-squared test
  5. Analyze a pedigree, determining dominant or recessive modes of inheritance, genotypes, and prediction of offspring ratios
  6. Understand the fundamentals of molecular biology including restriction mapping, recombinant DNA, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), gel electrophoresis, hybridization, Southern and Northern blotting, cDNA and genomic library construction, and DNA sequencing
  7. Describe and analyze the relationship between gene mutation and human genetic disease

BIOH 323  Human Developmental Biology: 4 Credits (4 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: BIOB 260. Introduction to cell signaling and morphogenetic processes that establish the basic vertebrate body plan. Regulation of gene expression in the context of embryonic development. Includes hands-on study of chicken and frog embryos

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  1. Students will be able to explain milestones of early embryonic development.
  2. Students will be able to compare and contrast development in several organisms, identifying common themes and important differences.
  3. Students will be able to apply principles of differential regulation of gene expression and cell signaling.
  4. Students will be able to explain the basics of stem cell biology, stem cell research and the pros and cons of stem cell use in medicine.
  5. Students will be more comfortable and effective in solving problems as a group.
  6. Students will be better able to indentify, study, and retain broad concepts that underlie information, rather than focusing on, studying and (not) retaining detail and minutia.

BIOH 365  Human Anatomy and Physiology I for Health Professions: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 141 and 142
COREQUISITE: BIOH 366. (F, Sp, Su) Open to all non-nursing majors. This two-semester sequence of A&P courses serves the needs of students on health professions tracks. Therefore, these courses are designed to provide opportunities for students to gain a sound understanding of the fundamental structures and the operations of each of the major systems of the human/mammalian body. The primary goal is for students to familiarize themselves with the specialized vocabulary used in this realm of science, as well as to develop an understanding of the functional mechanisms, which operate within each system of the body
.

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  1. Explain chemical and biological principles that serve as the foundation of human anatomy and physiology.
  2. Analyze cellular processes governing the development, growth,and normal function of the human body.
  3. Describe the processes of maintaining homeostasis and anticipate what may occur when homeostatic balance mechanisms are lost.
  4. Demonstrate practical knowledge of human gross and microscopic anatomy using human cadavers and prepared histological slides.
  5. Describe development and normal function of body integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, and endocrine systems.

BIOH 366  Human Anatomy and Physiology I for Health Professions Lab: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 141 and CHMY 142
COREQUISITE: BIOH 365. (F, Sp, Su) Open to non-nursing majors. This two-semester sequence of A&P courses serves the needs of students on health professions tracks. Therefore, these courses are designed to provide opportunities for students to gain a sound understanding of the fundamental structures and the operations of each of the major systems of the human/mammalian body. The primary goal is for students to familiarize themselves with the specialized vocabulary used in this realm of science, as well as to develop an understanding of the functional mechanisms, which operate within each system of the body
.

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  1. Explain chemical and biological principles that serve as the foundation of human anatomy and physiology.
  2. Analyze cellular processes governing the development, growth, and normal function of the human body.
  3. Describe the processes of maintaining homeostasis and anticipate what may occur when homeostatic balance mechanisms are lost.
  4. Demonstrate practical knowledge of human gross and microscopic anatomy using human cadavers and prepared histological slides.
  5. Describe the development and normal function of integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, and endocrine systems.

BIOH 370  Human Anatomy and Physiology II for Health Professions: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: BIOH 365 and BIOH 366
COREQUISITE: BIOH 371. (F, Sp, Su) Open to non-nursing majors. This two-semester sequence of A&P courses serves the needs of students on health professions tracks. Therefore, these courses are designed to provide opportunities for students to gain a sound understanding of the fundamental structures and the operations of each of the major systems of the human/mammalian body. The primary goal is for students to familiarize themselves with the specialized vocabulary used in this realm of science, as well as to develop an understanding of the functional mechanisms, which operate within each system of the body
.

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  1. Explain chemical and biological principles that serve as a the foundation for anatomy and physiology.
  2. Analyze cellular processes governing development, growth and normal function of the human body.
  3. Demonstrate practical knowledge of human gross and microscopic anatomy using hands-on materials such as models, human cadavers, simulations, and prepared histological slides.
  4. Describe the development and normal function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems.

BIOH 371  Human Anatomy and Physiology II for Health Professions Lab: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: BIOH 365 and 366
COREQUISITE: BIOH 370. (F, Sp, Su) Open to non-nursing majors. This two-semester sequence of A&P courses serves the needs of students on health professions tracks. Therefore, these courses are designed to provide opportunities for students to gain a sound understanding of the fundamental structures and the operations of each of the major systems of the human/mammalian body. The primary goal is for students to familiarize themselves with the specialized vocabulary used in this realm of science, as well as to develop an understanding of the functional mechanisms, which operate within each system of the body
.

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  1. Explain chemical and biological principles and knowledge that serve as the foundation for human anatomy and physiology.
  2. Analyze cellular processes governing the development, growth, and normal function of the human body.
  3. Demonstrate practical knowledge of human gross and microscopic anatomy using hands-on materials such as models, human cadavers, simulations, and prepared histological slides.
  4. Describe the development and normal function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems.

BIOH 405  Hematology: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

A study of the function, biochemistry, cell biology, and pathology of blood and its constituents.

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  1. Explain the fundamentals of the development, structure, function, biochemistry, cell biology, and pathologies associated with blood and its constituents.
  2. Explain the interconnectivity of organ systems through the hematopoietic system.
  3. Explain the basic principles of hemostasis and associated pathologies, as cellular components of the blood and the plasma factor functions are tightly connected.

BIOH 406  Hematology Laboratory: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

COREQUISITE: BIOH 405. (F) Methods of examining white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Also included is the examination of abnormal blood cells, hemostasis, and florescent antibody cell sorting analysis

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  1. Process and analyze hematology tests including hemoglobins, hematocrits, white blood cell and platelet counts as well as other staining procedures\\n
  2. Perform blood smear preparations, stain the smears and identify and count normal white blood cell morphotypes\\n
  3. Identify abnormal red blood cells and white blood cells in prepared blood stained smears
  4. Perform and interpret hemostasis testing

BIOH 409  Advanced Human Torso Anatomy: 4 Credits (2 Lec, 2 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Junior standing and BIOH 211 or consent of instructor. (F) Advanced Human Torso Anatomy covers thorax, abdomen, pelvis and perineal anatomy, emphasizing topography and three dimensional relations. Instruction will be based on student dissections of human cadavers, with lectures covering structure and function, as well as pathology typically encountered in the dissection laboratory. Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology. Co-convened with BIOH 509

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  1. Master the anatomy of the thorax, abdomen and pelvis, through lecture material and cadaveric dissection
  2. Interpret and integrate the role of the vascular and nervous systems within the internal systems.
  3. Interpret radiological imaging and conclude if the anatomy is normal or abnormal.
  4. Evaluate the clinical signs and symptoms associated with pathology of internal systems, based on their knowledge of the associated anatomy and physiology.
  5. Demonstrate mastery of human anatomy and anatomical dissection techniques by creating prosected cadaveric specimens for use in the undergraduate lab.
  6. Specialize in an anatomic region so that each graduate student has expert knowledge to be shared in lab demonstrations.

BIOH 411  Advanced Human Appendicular Anatomy: 4 Credits (2 Lec, 2 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Senior standing or consent of instructor. (Sp) Covers back, extremities and joint anatomy, emphasizing topography and three dimensional relations. Instruction will be based on student dissections of human cadavers, with lectures covering structure and function, as well as pathology typically encountered in the dissection laboratory. Class can fulfill 4 upper division honor credits

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  1. Students will master the anatomy of the back, upper and lower extremity and arthrology, through lecture material and cadaveric dissection.
  2. Students will be able to interpret and integrate the role of the vascular and nervous systems within the musculoskeletal system.
  3. Students will be able to interpret radiological imaging and conclude if the anatomy is normal or abnormal.
  4. Students will be able to evaluate the clinical signs and symptoms associated with pathology of the musculoskeletal system, based on their knowledge of the associated anatomy and physiology.
  5. Students will demonstrate mastery of human anatomy and anatomical dissection techniques by creating prosected cadaveric specimens for use in the undergraduate lab.

BIOH 420  Molecular Genetics: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: BIOH 320. (Sp) This course will focus on the use of current molecular genetic methods in biomedical research for editing and functionally analyzing eukaryotic genomes

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  1. Realize when it is appropriate to use mutagenesis and genetic screens to address a research question, as well as the limitations of genetic approaches.
  2. Understand the various methods of germline transformation in the major model genetic organisms and its importance for biomedical research.
  3. Comprehend how site-specific DNA recombinases are used in genome manipulation for generating cell-type specific mutations, and how this overcomes limitations of genetic analysis of essential genes.
  4. Understand the current methods of genome editing and their appropriate application.
  5. Comprehend how current molecular methods are used for identifying genetic variation and realize the difficulty of correlating genotype and phenotype.

    Understand the advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of current methods for generating recombinant DNA.

  6. Demonstrate the ability to critically read current primary research in the field of genetics/biology.
  7. Comprehend that model genetic organisms are the foundation of biomedical research, and thus the critical importance of the methodologies presented in this course for advances in diagnosing and treating human genetic disease.
  8. Demonstrate the ability to practically apply modern molecular genetic methods in experiments aimed at addressing basic research questions.

BIOH 422  Genes and Cancer: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: BIOB 260 and junior standing, or consent of instructor. (Sp) This course will focus on the molecular and cellular mechanism of human cancer. The role of oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes in normal and cancerous cells will be examined, with an emphasis on how mutations in certain genes results in altered cell-cell signaling and cell proliferation. The role of genetic mutation in breast, colorectal and lymphoma cancers will be discussed, along with new technologies to detect and treat these cancers

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  1. Examine cancer as a disease of aberrant genes, resulting in aberrant protein products.
  2. Identify combined mutations in both oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes result in the cancer phenotype: mitogen independence, resistance to growth inhibitory signals, immortalization, escape from apoptosis, cell motility (metastasis) and the growth of new blood vessels (angiogenesis).
  3. Describe and draw the major signaling pathways and common mutations that give rise to phenotypes of cancer.
  4. Illustrate some of the new treatments for cancer that specifically target the aberrant proteins that contribute to phenotypes.
  5. Read, understand and explain a peer reviewed scientific article on cancer biology.

BIOH 430  Neuroethology: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: BIOH 313 Introduction to the study of neuroethology based on a review of historically signficant and modern primary research materials. In this class we will explore a number of `model systems` that have been used extensively to develop our current understanding of the neural bases of animal and human behavior. This includes sound localization in owls, echolocation in bats, electrolocation in various fish and number of varied sensory systems used for species-specific communication in both vertebrates and invertebrates

BIOH 431  Student Assistant Training for Advanced Human Torso Anatomy (BIOH 409): 3 Credits (1 Lec, 2 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: BIOH 409 with a grade of C+ or higher, and consent of instructor. This course provides deeper contact with BIOH 409 curriculum for those considering an academic profession. Course experience in BIOH 409 teaching laboratory under detailed academic supervision in recognition that teaching enhances learning. Includes the preparation (including dissection), organization, presentation of materials, and student evaluation

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  1. prepare and organize lab materials for BIOH 409
  2. present and facilitate lab techniques and lab work (including dissection preparations)
  3. write and evaluate quizzes and student work for BIOH 409

BIOH 433  Student Assistant Training for Neuroanatomy (NEUR 309): 3 Credits (1 Lec, 2 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: NEUR 309 with a grade of C+ or higher, and consent of instructor. This course provides deeper contact with NEUR 309 curriculum for those considering an academic profession. Course experience in NEUR 309 teaching laboratory under detailed academic supervision in recognition that teaching enhances learning. Includes the preparation (including dissection), organization, presentation of materials, and student evaluation

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  1. prepare and organize lab materials for NEUR 309
  2. present and facilitate lab techniques and lab work (including dissection preparations)
  3. write and evaluate quizzes and student work for BIOH 309<

BIOH 435  Cognitive Neuroscience: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: BIOH 313. This course will survey our present knowledge of the neural basis of normal and abnormal cognitive function in humans and non-human primates. Topics will range from perception and action to attention, consciousness and mental illness

BIOH 440  Neuroscience of Mental Illness: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: BIOH 313. Survey of the major categories of human mental illness and their underlying neural mechanisms and treatments

BIOH 444  Modeling Brain Disorders: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITES: BIOH 313. In this course, students will delve into the primary research literature in the field of behavioral neuroscience. We will study a variety of model systems and paradigms used to study neurological and psychiatric disorders. In addition, students will learn to effectively communicate about science orally and in writing

BIOH 445  Introduction to Pharmacology: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: BIOH 185 or BIOH 201 or ANSC 265 and BIOB 160 or BIOB 260. An introduction to the pharmacodynamics of drug action. Major classes of pharmaceutical drugs will be studied to understand their mechanism of action at the cellular and organ levels

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  1. Students will gain a basic understanding of the fundamentals of pharmacology and pharmacodynamics.
  2. Students will learn the major classes of drugs used to treat some of the most common diseases in America, including: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart failure, heart attack and chronic pain.
  3. Students will learn how many of these drugs currently prescribed work on the body, organ and cellular level to produce their intended effect on the body.
  4. Students will be able to present and describe to the class how currently prescribed drugs work on a disease of their choice.
  5. Students will learn to read, understand and critique published clinical studies on new drugs and drug efficacy.

BIOH 454  Microanatomy (Histology): 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: BIOB 160 or BIOB 260 or BIOH 211 or instructor permission. This course covers an introductive microscopic study of cells, tissues and selected mammalian organs. Emphasizing normal structure and function relating to disease processes in specific organ systems. Class discussion will relate the normal microanatomy to human pathophysiology

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  1. Compare and distinguish the microscopic anatomy of vertebrates\\n
  2. Analyze the relationship between the structure and function of differentiated/specialized cell types, tissue types, and organs of vertebrates
  3. Identify the histology of differentiated/specialized cell types, tissue types, and organs of vertebrates\\n
  4. Compare some of the techniques that are used to investigate microanatomy and their appropriate applications.

BIOH 455  Molecular Medicine: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: BIOH 313 and BIOH 320 and BCH 380. Lecture and seminar courses based on recent, original papers. Moves from human disease to molecular explanations. Intended for upper level students with a strong background in biology

BIOH 458  Human Pathophysiology: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: BIOB 260 or BIOM 363, and BCH 380 or BCH 441. Students will research up to three diseases of their own choosing and give a class presentation of their findings. Students will participate in discussions on disease mechanism and pathophysiology based on the primary research articles presented in class. Prior or concurrent enrollment in BIOB 410 strongly encouraged

BIOH 464  Clinical Hematology and Body Fluids: 2 Credits (1 Lec, 1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Acceptance in professional training program. Topics include a review of normal hematopoiesis; red blood cell, white blood cell, and platelet disorders; body fluid overview; and an introduction to hematology instrumentation

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  1. Discuss basic methods in hematology safety, specimen collection, and microscopy.
  2. Perform manual testing procedures in the hematology laboratory
  3. Identify basic concepts in automated hematology cell counting systems.
  4. Identify phases and site of origins for cellular development in hematopoiesis.
  5. Discuss erythrocyte, leukocyte, and platelet disorders.
  6. Discuss the procedures in body fluid analysis

BIOH 465R  Gene Expression Lab: From Genes to Proteins to Cells: 3 Credits (3 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: BCH 380 or BCH 441. This course will give students the opportunity to design a unique research project, then learn and use the appropriate methods to pursue their research question. The course will expose students to the research process used in most basic science labs

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  1. critically evaluate primary literature sources in order to form a novel research question
  2. design appropriately controlled experiments to test hypothesis based on an overarching research objective
  3. proficiently perform lab tasks required to test experimental hypothesis (including human tissue culture, DNA expression in cultured cells, fluorescence microscopy, DNA and protein gel electrophoresis, reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCRJ, and Western blotting)
  4. appropriately quantify and analyze data collected from experimental procedures
  5. proficiently explain the research goal, approaches, and findings in written and spoken form

BIOH 466  Clinical Microbiology I: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Acceptance in professional training program. Topics include a review of medical microbiology, virology. mycology, parasitology, and clinical laboratory testing procedures

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  1. Cognitive and Psychomotor: After completion of Clinical Microbiology I and without reference or with laboratory materials, the student will accurately: Describe important clinical microbiology safety practices and quality control procedures in the clinical microbiology laboratory.
  2. Correlate symptoms of infection with appropriate specimen collection and transport, microscopy techniques and media selection for culture.
  3. Evaluate growth of bacteria on primary isolation media, both commensals and pathogens, in cultures from specific body sites.
  4. Apply principles of identification of bacteria from cultures.
  5. Discuss antibiotics used to treat microorganisms and perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing methods.
  6. Prepare culture reports.
  7. Discuss and identify parasites in blood and stool.
  8. Discuss and identify relevant pathogenic fungi.
  9. Discuss the relevant Mycobacterium infections and their AFB staining.
  10. Discuss the identification of viruses in the clinical laboratory.
  11. After completion of Clinical Microbiology I, the student will: Demonstrate integrity, honesty and conscientious behaviors
  12. Accept responsibility for their actions
  13. Organize and complete assignments on schedule following established policies and procedures
  14. Display interest and motivation for their classes
  15. Maintain good attendance and punctuality for classes
  16. Show initiative to improve technical skills, listening carefully to instruction and problem solving within appropriate level of training
  17. Communicate appropriately and effectively with classmates and instructors
  18. Work effectively under stress
  19. Value the safety of themselves and others around them

BIOH 467  Clinical Chemistry I: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Acceptance in professional training program. Topics include an introduction to theories and principles with emphasis on all body systems, and the role of instrumentation in the clinical chemistry laboratory

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  1. Perform laboratory calculations associated with the clinical chemistry laboratory.
  2. Discuss quality control procedures associated with clinical chemistry testing.
  3. Discuss basic principles of laboratory instrumentation.
  4. Discuss human metabolic and physiologic processes and organ function.
  5. Explain the clinical significance of laboratory test results in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and maintenance of health.
  6. For selected diseases discuss some or all of the following, the etiology, pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis, and treatment.
  7. Evaluate laboratory test results and correlate with patient condition(s).

BIOH 468  Clinical Immunohematology I: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Acceptance in professional training program. Basic techniques in blood banking. Topics to be included are: ABO/Rh typing, antibody identification, transfusion therapy and reactions, donor collection and component preparation

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  1. Describe the overall aspects of immunohematology, from donor recruitment through transfusion and possible adverse reactions.
  2. Consistently demonstrate proper and safe use of equipment used in laboratory testing, following appropriate instruction.
  3. Correlate basic immunology and genetic principles with their relationship to immunohematology.
  4. Discuss basic immunohematology reagents and the theory behind related testing.
  5. Accurately perform basic routine immunohematology and related quality control procedures according to written protocol, using a variety of methods.
  6. Accurately interpret basic routine immunohematology testing results.
  7. Formulate reasons for unexpected testing or quality control results.
  8. Propose additional testing and expected results for basic common blood banking problems.
  9. Demonstrate an appreciation for the importance of courtesy, safety, accuracy and attention to detail when performing, recording, and interpreting immunohematology results.

BIOH 469  Essentials of Clinical Lab Practice: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Acceptance in professional training program. Provides an orientation to the program, safety information, phlebotomy training, and an overview of management practices. Also includes instruction in hemostasis, molecular diagnostics and urinalysis

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  1. Discuss confidentiality in the clinical setting
  2. Discuss safety regulations in a clinical laboratory and our student laboratories
  3. Discuss concepts of professionalism as they relate to the clinical laboratory
  4. Discuss management styles and workplace personalities
  5. Discuss phlebotomy standards, procedures and specimen collection/handling
  6. Perform a successful venipuncture.
  7. Discuss the clinical significance, practical applications and methods used in urinalysis
  8. Perform routine urinalysis procedures
  9. Discuss the standard protocol for writing educational objectives.
  10. Practice writing educational objectives.
  11. Discuss the clinical significance, practical applications and methods used in hemostasis
  12. Perform basic hemostasis testing procedures
  13. Discuss the clinical significance, practical applications and methods used in molecular diagnostic testing

BIOH 473  Laboratory Practice II: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Students must be accepted to the MMLS training program. Essential skills for performing phlebotomy, laboratory specimen collection, handling and preparing samples for laboratory analysis and interpersonal communication skills will be emphasized

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  1. The student will practice interpersonal skills with patients, fellow laboratory personnel and other health care.
  2. The student will integrate professional ethics into their work pattern and be aware of legal and regulatory issues as they pertain to the laboratory.
  3. The student will demonstrate appropriate safety techniques when handling all body source specimens.
  4. The student will competently perform venipuncture, fingersticks, heelsticks, syringe draws, and special procedures on all age groups.
  5. The student will process all samples for laboratory analytical testing.

BIOH 474  Clinical Hematology II: 2 Credits (2 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Students must be accepted to the MMLS training program. Blood cell identification, manual and automated procedures for the assessment of hematologic disease will be emphasized. Students will begin to learn to assess, interpret and correlate hematologic data with disease

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  1. Correlate information from Clinical Hematology I with methodologies performed in the clinical rotation
  2. Perform all hematology procedures, including routine and special techniques as instructed by the procedure manuals specific to the clinical rotation
  3. Explain the automated hematology analyzer used in a clinical hematology rotation by performing maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting as well as basic operations and quality control.
  4. Correlate manual differential assessment and instrument results with patient's disease or health
  5. Demonstrate the correct use of the clinical site's Laboratory Information System (LIS).

BIOH 475  Clinical Hemostasis: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Students must be accepted to the MMLS training program. Laboratory skills using manual and automated procedures will be emphasized. Students will assess, interpret and correlate data as it relates to normal and abnormal hemostasis and anticoagulant therapy

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  1. Competently perform testing of all specimens received in the clinical Hemostasis section.
  2. Assure testing accuracy and reliability by following established policies, procedures and quality assurance protocols.
  3. Explain testing procedures and results as they relate to normal and abnormal hemostasis.
  4. Organize and prioritize workflow and reporting of results with minimal assistance of clinical personnel.
  5. Recognize factors that affect methods and test results and take appropriate actions within established protocols, using critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  6. Correlate laboratory testing results with patient disease, treatment, and health status.
  7. Maintain automated equipment with related documentation.
  8. Perform or explain actions necessary for reagent lot conversions in the Hemostasis section.
  9. Correctly evaluate specimen acceptability for testing, according to established guidelines, rejecting those not meeting standards.
  10. Demonstrate proper resulting of tests and controls using a laboratory information system.
  11. Maintain confidentiality of patient and laboratory data

BIOH 476  Clinical Microbiology II: 3 Credits (3 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Students must be accepted to the MMLS training program. The ability to differentiate pathogens from commensals and perform identification procedures and antimicrobial susceptibility testing are emphasized along with an introduction to specialized and automated testing

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  1. build on knowledge and skills from the summer course while rotating through a clinical microbiology section of the laboratory.
  2. perform laboratory testing to identify pathogens in all specimens cultured in the microbiology laboratory.
  3. perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing associated with appropriate pathogens isolated from cultures and practice appropriate quality control procedures associated with clinical microbiology testing.
  4. organize workflow and reporting of results under the supervision of clinical microbiology personnel.
  5. practice safety precautions commensurate with laboratory procedures.
  6. recognize and practice patient confidentiality in all labs

BIOH 477  Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis II: 3 Credits (3 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Students must be accepted to the MMLS training program. Manual and automated procedures for determining chemical analytes in blood and body fluids and the associated disease conditions will be emphasized along with an introduction to specialized testing

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  1. Competently perform laboratory testing of routine specimens received in the clinical chemistry section.
  2. Competently perform urinalysis including microscopic analysis.
  3. Practice appropriate quality control procedures associated with clinical chemistry testing.
  4. Organize and prioritize workflow and reporting of results under the supervision of clinical personnel
  5. Practice safety precautions commensurate with laboratory procedures.
  6. Demonstrate patient confidentiality

BIOH 478  Clinic Immunohematology II: 2 Credits (2 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Students must be accepted to the MMLS training program. Maintenance of blood components and performing routine and basic problem solving procedures in the blood bank will be emphasized. Correlation of immunohematology theory and disease with testing and transfusion practices and patient care will be covered

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  1. Competently perform testing of all specimens received in the Blood bank section.
  2. Assure testing accuracy and reliability by following established policies, procedures and quality assurance protocols.
  3. Explain and perform routine and problem solving testing procedures and results as they relate to expected and unexpected immuohematology.
  4. Correlate pretransfusion testing results with appropriate choice of crossmatch and blood type
  5. Perform daily inventory, QC and other routine departmental maintenance.
  6. Accurately perform component preparations, maintaining sterile conditions
  7. Organize and prioritize workflow and reporting of results with minimal assistance of clinical personnel.
  8. Recognize factors that affect methods and test results and take appropriate actions within established protocols, using critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  9. Correlate laboratory testing results with patient disease, treatment, and health status.
  10. Maintain automated equipment with related documentation.
  11. Perform or explain actions necessary for method comparison.
  12. Correctly evaluate specimen acceptability for testing, according to established guidelines, rejecting those not meeting standards.
  13. Demonstrate proper resulting of tests and controls using a laboratory information system.
  14. Maintains confidentiality of patient and laboratory data.

BIOH 479  Clinical Immunology/Serology: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Students must be accepted to the MMLS training program. Assessment, interpretation and clinical significance of immunology principles and techniques and their correlation to laboratory data and patient disease will be emphasized

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  1. Perform testing of routine specimens using immunologic and serologic techniques.
  2. Discuss methods which employ immunological and serological principles and the use of these methods in assessment of disease.
  3. Practice appropriate quality control procedures associated with all testing methods.
  4. Organize and prioritize workflow and reporting of results under the supervision of clinical personnel
  5. Practice safety precautions commensurate with laboratory procedures.\\n
  6. Demonstrate patient confidentiality

BIOH 482  Laboratory Practice III: 2 Credits (2 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Students must be accepted to the MMLS training program. A two week rotation in a small hospital laboratory provides an opportunity to experience a different work environment and practice laboratory skills

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  1. Competently perform phlebotomy and specimen collections in all hospital settings including the nursery, nursing home or elder care facility, emergency room, patient rooms, and outpatient areas.
  2. Perform laboratory testing including any automated and manual procedures available. Practice prioritizing tasks and multi-tasking skills in the small laboratory environment.
  3. Identify, investigate, research, and prepare a presentation of a case study following a patient from admission to discharge using current laboratory data as well as patient history, previous testing results and any other test results that may be pertinent.
  4. Discuss the similarities and differences between the routine duties of a CLS in a small hospital verses a large hospital laboratory.
  5. Identify and discuss the similarities and differences between systems for laboratory data reporting in the small and large laboratories.
  6. Interact with patients, healthcare providers and all hospital staff in a professional manner

BIOH 484  Clinical Hematology III: 2 Credits (2 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Students must be accepted to the MMLS training program. Competence in performing testing and the ability to assess, interpret, and correlate hematologic data with other patient information to recommended additional testing, diagnosis, and probable treatment option for the patient will be emphasized

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  1. Correlate information from Clinical Hematology I and II with methodologies performed in clinical rotation
  2. Perform all aspects of body fluid analyses as instructed by the procedure manuals specific to the clinical rotation.
  3. Observe all aspects in a bone marrow examination.
  4. Discuss the uses of molecular and genetic diagnostic as it pertains to the hematology laboratory.
  5. Prepare a review article evaluating emerging technologies in the diagnosis of hematologic disease.

BIOH 486  Clinical Microbiology III and Molecular Diagnostics: 2 Credits (2 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Students must be accepted to the MMLS training program. Competently identify and provide susceptibility data for microorganisms isolated from human specimens including clinically significant yeasts, molds, parasites, viruses and mycobacterium. Perform molecular diagnostic techniques available

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  1. Explain the characteristics and diseases caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and nontuberculosis mycobacteria
  2. Describe and perform testing to identify medically important parasites
  3. Describe and perform testing to identify medically important yeast and molds
  4. Describe the medically important viruses and testing used to identify them
  5. Discuss and differentiate the various clinical molecular diagnostic methods of medical Importance

BIOH 487  Clinical Chemistry III: 2 Credits (2 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Students must be accepted to the MMLS training program. Achieve entry level knowledge of disease processes, and exhibit professional competencies in clinical chemistry laboratory procedures and the operation of laboratory instrumentation

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  1. Competently perform laboratory testing of all specimens received in the clinical chemistry section.
  2. Organize and prioritize workflow and reporting of results with minimal supervision of clinical personnel
  3. Assure testing accuracy and reliability by following established quality assurance protocols.
  4. Recognize factors that affect methods and test results and take appropriate actions within established protocols, using critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  5. Maintain professional standards.
  6. Respect and follow all confidentiality and safety procedures.
  7. Demonstrate the ability to function in an entry level clinical chemistry position.

BIOH 488  Clinical Immunohematology: 3 Credits (3 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Students must be accepted to the MMLS training program. Attain competency and the ability to correlate testing data to theory and initiate advanced techniques where appropriate. Students will demonstrate entry level competency by managing the daily aspects of blood bank operation

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  1. Competently perform testing of all specimens received in the clinical Immunohematology section.
  2. Assure testing accuracy and reliability by following established policies, procedures and quality assurance protocols.
  3. Organize and prioritize workflow and reporting of results with minimal assistance of clinical personnel.
  4. Explain testing and problem solving procedures and results as they relate to expected and unexpected immunohematology findings.
  5. Explain and conduct routine transfusion service quality management operations.
  6. Recognize factors that affect methods and test results and take appropriate actions within established protocols, using critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  7. Correlate laboratory testing results with patient disease, treatment, and health status.
  8. Perform routine and periodic quality assurance procedures.
  9. Maintain automated equipment with related documentation.
  10. Perform or explain actions necessary for method correlations in the Immunohematology department.
  11. Correctly evaluate specimen acceptability for testing, according to established guidelines, rejecting those not meeting standards.
  12. Demonstrate proper resulting of tests and controls using a laboratory information system.
  13. Maintain confidentiality of patient and laboratory data.

BIOH 489  Laboratory Management: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Students must be accepted to the MMLS training program. General management policies, principles, and procedures necessary for efficient operation of a clinical laboratory will be emphasized along with federal and state regulations which govern the clinical laboratory

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  1. Discuss general management leadership theory including decision making/problem solving, leadership functions, motivational theories, effective communication, and marketing strategies.
  2. Discuss the financial management of the clinical laboratory including cost analysis, productivity, healthcare reimbursement, and budgeting.
  3. Discuss the LIS.
  4. Explain the function of professional organizations associated with the clinical laboratory profession and the credentialing organizations for clinical laboratory science.
  5. Discuss the importance of writing effective policies and procedures and the CLSI standards.
  6. Explain Point of Care testing, the CLIA regulations and laboratory responsibilities involved with it.
  7. Explain laboratory accreditation and the inspection process by organizations.
  8. Explain the role of the Human Resources department relating to job description, interviewing, licensure, performance appraisal, resume, and termination.
  9. Identify federal and state regulations which govern the clinical laboratory.

BIOH 490R  Undergraduate Research: 1-6 Credits (1-6 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor. Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate in a research paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis. Course will address responsible conduct of research. May be repeated
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

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  1. R Core Outcomes: Locate relevant information from broad and diverse sources
  2. Apply critical and creative thinking to synthesize information
  3. Produce a scholarly product based on both existing information and student effort (e.g., analysis, synthesis, design, etc.)
  4. Demonstrate the ability to successfully collaborate as a member of a team (when applicable).
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of the responsible conduct of research.
  6. Course Learning Outcomes: Working with a faculty mentor, students will develop a research project that demonstrates: Critical thinking necessary to synthesize information
  7. Development and application of laboratory skills appropriate to the research project Successful collaboration as a member of a team (when applicable) responsible conduct of research

BIOH 491  Special Topics: 1-4 Credits (1-4 Lec)

Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand.
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

BIOH 492  Independent Study: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor and approval of department head. Directed research and study on an individual basis
Repeatable up to 6 credits.

BIOH 509  Advanced Human Torso Anatomy: 4 Credits (2 Lec, 2 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Degree-seeking graduate student, undergraduate A & P coursework Covers thoracic, abdominal and pelvic anatomy, emphasizing anatomical landmarks and relationships. Instruction will be based on student dissections of human cadavers, and lectures covering structure, function, and common pathology. Co-Convened with BIOL 409

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  1. Students will master the anatomy of the thorax, abdomen and pelvis, through lecture material and cadaveric dissection.
  2. Students will be able to interpret and integrate the role of the vascular and nervous systems within the internal systems.
  3. Students will be able to interpret radiological imaging and conclude if the anatomy is normal or abnormal.
  4. Students will be able to evaluate the clinical signs and symptoms associated with pathology of internal systems, based on their knowledge of the associated anatomy and physiology.
  5. Students will demonstrate mastery of human anatomy and anatomical dissection techniques by creating prosected cadaveric specimens for use in the undergraduate lab.
  6. Students will specialize in an anatomic region so that each graduate student has expert knowledge to be shared in lab demonstrations.

BIOH 510  Topics in Neurobiology: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing and at least one upper division or graduate course in neurobiology. Recent advances in topics in neurobiology with emphasis in different years on either neurocytology, neuroendocrinology/neuroimmunology, or developmental neurobiology

BIOH 511  Advanced Human Appendicular Anatomy: 4 Credits (4 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: Degree-seeking graduate student, undergraduate anatomy and physiology work. (Sp) Covers the musculoskeletal system of the back and upper and lower extremity and arthrology, emphasizing anatomical landmarks and relationships. Integrating of vascular and nervous supply along with the understanding of kinesiology will also be a major focus. Instruction will be based on student dissections of human cadavers, and lectures covering structure, function, and common pathology. Cross-Listed with BIOH 411

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  1. master the anatomy of the back, upper and lower extremity and arthrology, through lecture material and cadaveric dissection.
  2. interpret and integrate the role of the vascular and nervous systems within the musculoskeletal system.
  3. interpret radiological imaging and conclude if the anatomy is normal or abnormal.
  4. evaluate the clinical signs and symptoms associated with pathology of the musculoskeletal system, based on their knowledge of the associated anatomy and physiology.
  5. demonstrate mastery of human anatomy and anatomical dissection techniques by creating prosected cadaveric specimens for use in the undergraduate lab.
  6. specialize in an anatomic region so that each graduate student has expert knowledge to be shared in lab demonstrations.
  7. demonstrate advanced knowledge of system pathology.
  8. Graduate students: specialize in an anatomic region and develop expert knowledge to be shared in lab demonstrations.

BIOH 520  Molecular Genetics: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: BIOH 320. This course will focus on the use of current molecular genetic methods in biomedical research for editing and functionally analyzing eukaryotic genomes
Repeatable up to 3 credits.

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  1. Understand how mutagenesis and genetic screens are used in biomedical research.
  2. Understand how germline transformation is performed in the major model genetic organisms.
  3. Realize when it is appropriate to use mutagenesis and genetic screens to address a research question, as well as the limitations of genetic approaches.
  4. Understand the various methods of germline transformation in the major model genetic organisms and its importance for biomedical research.
  5. Comprehend how site-specific DNA recombinases are used in genome manipulation for generating cell-type specific mutations, and how this overcomes limitations of genetic analysis of essential genes.
  6. Understand the current methods of genome editing and their appropriate application.
  7. Comprehend how current molecular methods are used for identifying genetic variation and realize the difficulty of correlating genotype and phenotype.
  8. Understand the advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of current methods for generating recombinant DNA.
  9. Demonstrate the ability to critically read current primary research in the field of genetics/biology.
  10. Comprehend that model genetic organisms are the foundation of biomedical research, and thus the critical importance of the methodologies presented in this course for advances in diagnosing and treating human genetic disease.
  11. Demonstrate the ability to practically apply modern molecular genetic methods in experiments aimed at addressing basic research questions.

BIOH 528  Molecular Basis of Neurological Diseases: 3 Credits (1 Lec, 2 Other)

PREREQUISITE: BIOH 313 and BIOB 525 or consent of instructor. This course will give an in-depth view of the molecular aspects to neuroscience. Student projects will then use that knowledge to do their own research into the current molecular understanding of a chosen neurological disease and writing up an NIH research proposal

BIOH 535  Principles of Neuroscience: 3 Credits (1 Lec, 2 Other)

This course will provide a broad introduction to the critical components of the field of neuroscience. The semester will be divided into 2-3 week modules. Each professor will cover a major subdivision of neuroscience including information on the questions, methods, and seminal discoveries that form the foundation of the field (lecture #1). Subsequent lectures (#2-4) will entail a student-led, seminar-style group discussion based around assigned primary literature materials.

BIOH 545  Current Neuroscience: 3 Credits (3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: BIOH 535
This course is designed to familiarize students with the most current findings and methods in the field of neuroscience. Course focuses on critical analysis of primary literature in core areas of neuroscience.

BIOH 565  Gene Expression Lab: From Genes to Proteins to Cells: 3 Credits (3 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: NEUR 425 and BCH 380. This course is intended to develop a specific research question and to learn the appropriate techniques necessary to address the chosen research question. The primary focus will be experience with a wide breadth of laboratory techniques including tissue culture, heterlogous expression, microscopy, RNA extraction, RT-PCR, gene expression analysis, protein extraction, protien expression analysis, and data quatification

BIOH 585  Human Dissection for Teachers: 2 Credits (2 Lab)

(Su) Students will participate in the hands-on dissection of a human cadaver. Effective techniques will be developed to explore three-dimensional anatomical relationships of various body regions. Labs will meet approximately four hours per day. Some readings on effective techniques will be required before the on-campus experience.

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  1. Demonstrate proper dissection techniques while participating in the dissection of a human cadaver.
  2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the three-dimensional anatomical structures and their relationships in the following anticipated anatomical regions/topics: thoracic wall musculoskeletal features, thoracic organs, abdominal organs, superficial musculature, upper and lower limb musculature, and vasculature, as well as brain dissection.
  3. Successfully identify, label, and explain the anatomical structures in at least three practical assessments or examinations.

BIOH 586  AP Biology for Teachers: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Lab)

(Fall, even years.) This course is designed to help teachers better understand the content of Advanced Placement (AP) Biology reflecting the most recent updates. Sections of this course will focus on the science practices outlined in the AP Biology Course and Exam Description (CED) as well as content less common to biology classes including equations and formulas students are expected to understand. Offered fall (even years).

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  1. Interpret the College Board Standards and understand the content expected in an AP Biology course
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of course content through weekly online discussions with classmates through analysis, critique, evaluation and reflection.
  3. Develop lesson plans on the science practices.
  4. Identify the Science Practices of the AP Course and develop a plan to implement each in their classroom.
  5. Use the AP Biology equations and formulas

BIOH 590  Master's Thesis: 1-10 Credits (1-10 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Master's standing
Repeatable up to 99 credits.

BIOH 591  Special Topics: 3 Credits (3 Other)

BIOH 592  Independent Study: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, consent of instructor, approval of department head and Dean of Graduate Studies. Directed research and study on an individual basis
Repeatable up to 6 credits.

BIOH 594  Seminar: 1 Credits (1 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing or seniors by petition and course prerequisites as determined for each offering. Topics offered at the graduate level which are not covered in regular courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting discussion material
Repeatable up to 4 credits.

BIOH 595  Anatomy & Physiology for Tchrs: 3 Credits ()

(Su) This course is designed for high-school level instructors who would like to develop an anatomy and physiology course but have not had exposure to A&P content during their academic preparation. The goal of the course is to help instructors gain a deep understanding of A&P principles in order to develop an A&P curriculum that integrates Next Generation Science Standards to the extent possible. Students will participate in online Connect assignments (provided free from McGraw-Hill) and participate in group discussions.

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  1. describe overarching themes of anatomy and physiology.
  2. develop learning modules, incorporating available resources, in A&P topics that integrate NGSS.
  3. evaluate learner outcomes with regard to science competence
  4. develop a working curriculum that includes a conceptual \\nframework, a description of learner outcomes, classroom implementation, and evaluation strategies.
  5. develop a final LEARNING MODULE for use in grades 7-12 that includes a focus statement, a conceptual framework, a description of learner outcomes, classroom implementation, and evaluation strategies. ; This is a cumulative assignment build upon the course content for the semester.
  6. participate in individual and collaborative activities that include, but are not limited to:\\n• discussion forums\\n• literature review of best practices\\n• reflective journaling\\n• curriculum design and implementation

BIOH 690  Doctoral Thesis: 1-10 Credits (1-10 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Doctoral standing
Repeatable up to 99 credits.