Courses

• GMS BI 778: Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiovascular Disease
  The course deals with research topics relevant to cardiovascular disease including lipoproteins, atherosclerosis, oxidative stress, diabetes, hypertension, congenital heart abnormalities, gene therapy, stem cell therapies and others. Emphasis is placed on molecular and cellular mechanisms of normal vascular function and of vascular dysfunction leading to disease. Each session is taught by an expert in the field. The faculty includes several visitors from other US universities. Each student presents an original paper assigned by the instructors and writes and presents a review. Zannis. 2 cr
• GMS BI 782: Molecular Biology
  Prereq: GMS BI 755, 756 or equivalent and consent of instructor. An advanced molecular biology course that places emphasis on the current literature and relevant research techniques. Topics include DNA/RNA/protein synthesis and function analysis of genetic disorders, gene therapy, molecular biology of important cellular processes, and regulation of gene expression. Farmer, Kirsch. 4 cr
• GMS BI 787: Molecular Mechanisms of Growth and Development
  Prereq: GMS BI 755, 756 or equivalent and consent of instructor. Examines the most recent advances in the molecular mechanisms involved in regulation of cell proliferation, differentiation, and development. Control of the cell cycle and regulation of the expression of differentiated function are discussed. The role of extracellular growth factors and nuclear transcriptional regulatory proteins are explored. Students present and actively discuss recent primary research articles. Offered alternate years. Smith, Symes. 2 cr
• GMS BI 789: Methods and Modeling in Molecular Biochemistry
  Prereq: GMS BI 755, 756 or equivalent and consent of instructor. This course teaches the concepts and approaches necessary to model and treat molecular/cellular processes using physical tools and methods including computational strategies. Competence in research methods and modeling approaches enabling exploration and quantification of biological systems is the course goal. Bergethon. 2 cr
• GMS BI 793: Mass Spectrometry, Proteomics and Functional Genomics
  Prereq: BI 755, 756 or equivalent and permission of instructor. The application of mass spectrometry to protein, glycoconjugate and carbohydrate structures has propelled developments in proteomics and functional genomics. This course describes how to use mass spectrometry to answer structural and functional questions in biomedical research. The course explores the background necessary to effectively design mass spectrometric (MS) experiments and interpret data. Students gain a full understanding of modern MS and its effective use in their research. Lectures are devoted to instrumentation, ionization methods and applications to proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, glycoconjugates, nucleic acids and uses of the technology in proteomics, biotechnology and medicine. Costello. 2 cr
• GMS BI 854: Biochemistry Student Seminar
  Required for all Department of Biochemistry MA, PhD and MD/PhD students. Students present and discuss the current literature in molecular and cellular biochemistry. The objective of this course is to develop oral presentation and critical thinking skills. Abraham, Yaglom. 2 cr
• GMS BI 951: Research in Biochemistry
  Var cr
• GMS BI 952: Res Biochem
  
• GMS BN 775: Human Neuropsychology I
  Prereq: consent of instructor. This course emphasizes the relationship of the field of neuropsychology to other medical and scientific disciplines. Includes electrical activity of the brain, the study of consciousness and emotions, cerebral dominance, pathologies of language, sleep and its disorders, and traumatic brain injuries. Oscar-Berman, staff. 4 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS BN 776: Human Neuropsychology II
  Prereq: consent of instructor. Relationship of the field of neuropsychology to other medical and scientific disciplines. Includes psychiatric aspects of neurological disease and the pathologies of memory, intelligence, perception, and motor function. Oscar-Berman, staff. 4 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS BN 777: Basic Neurosciences
  Fall Semester: Overview to include neurophysiology, neurochemistry, neuroanatomy, neurobehavior, and neuropsychopharmacology. Processes occurring at the cellular and physiological levels are related to known central nervous system dysfunction. Spring Semester: Review of brain function and selected topics such as Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, neurotoxicology, aphasia, sleep electrophysiology, and neuroimaging. This course is the same as GMS BN 778 (4 cr) and GMS BN 779 (2 cr), providing students with 32.5 hours of required course time. May not be taken concurrently with GMS BN 778 or 779. Oscar-Berman, Zucker, staff. 3 cr, Fall or Spring sem.
• GMS BN 778: Basic Neurosciences Survey
  Prereq: consent of instructor. Fall Semester: Overview to include neurophysiology, neurochemistry, neuroanatomy, neurobehavior, and neuropsychopharmacology. Processes occurring at the cellular and physiological levels are related to known central nervous system dysfunction. Spring Semester: Review of brain function and selected topics such as Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, neurotoxicology, aphasia, sleep electrophysiology, and neuroimaging. This course is the same as GMS BN 777 (3 cr) and GMS BN 779 (2 cr), providing students with 50 hours of required course time. May not be taken concurrently with GMS BN 777 or 779. Oscar-Berman, Zucker, staff. 4 cr, Fall & Spring sem. (2 sem. course)
• GMS BN 779: Beginning Basic Neurosciences
  Fall Semester: Overview to include neurophysiology, neurochemistry, neuroanatomy, neurobehavior, and neuropsychopharmacology. Processes occurring at the cellular and physiological levels are related to known central nervous system dysfunction. Spring Semester: Review of brain function and selected topics such as Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, neurotoxicology, aphasia, sleep electrophysiology, and neuroimaging. This course is the same as GMS BN 777 (3 cr) and GMS BN 778 (4 cr), providing students with 25 hours of required course time. May not be taken concurrently with GMS BN 777 or 778. Oscar-Berman, Zucker, staff. 2 cr, Fall or Spring sem.
• GMS BN 780: Behavioral and Biological Aspects of Stress and Trauma
  Prereq: consent of instructor. This course provides an overview of theory and research on stress and trauma, with attention to biological, psychological, and social factors. Special emphasis placed on gender issues, developmental factors, psychopathology, and physical health. Keane, staff. 2 cr, on demand.
• GMS BN 782: Forensic Practice in Neuropsychology and Neuroscience
  Prereq: Human Neuropsychology course or some other introduction to the study of brain-behavior relations; consent of instructor. This course is taught by neuroscientists, physicians, lawyers, and judges, in an informal, collaborative atmosphere. Instruction will provide students with an introduction to the emerging role of psychology, neuropsychology, psychiatry, and behavioral neurology in the law and judicial proceedings. Topics covered are malingering; competency to stand trial, testify, and be executed; eyewitness identification; sociopathy; insanity defense; criminal culpability in children, and biological basis and treatment of violence. Oscar-Berman, Spiers, Greenberg, staff. 4 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS BN 791: Directed Studies in Behavioral Neuroscience
  Staff. Var cr.
• GMS BN 792: Directed Studies in Behavioral Neuroscience
  Staff. Var cr.
• GMS BN 794: Brain Asymmetry: Functional and Structural Differences Between Hemispheres
  Prereq: consent of instructor. The distinctive roles of the left and right hemispheres are reviewed; first by examining alterations in language and nonverbal behavior under conditions of brain damage; and second, by examining techniques used to investigate functional asymmetry in the normally intact brain. Prather. 2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS BN 795: Neuropsychology of Perception and Memory
  Prereq: consent of instructor. The study of normal and abnormal perception and memory is related to brain structure and function. This seminar covers theoretical and clinical issues about how abilities change in normal and abnormal (e.g., Alzheimer's disease) conditions, using a variety of methods. Albert, Brady. 4 cr, Spring sem. On demand.
• GMS BN 796: Neuropsychological Assessment I
  Prereq: consent of instructor. Overview of structure and function of the central nervous system. Emphasis on quantitative and qualitative analysis of standardized and experimental tests of cognitive functions useful in differential diagnosis of neurological syndromes with an emphasis on the Boston Process Approach to neuropsychological evaluation. Krengel. 4 cr, Fall sem.

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