Courses

The listing of a course description here does not guarantee a course’s being offered in a particular term. Please refer to the published schedule of classes on the MyBU Student Portal for confirmation a class is actually being taught and for specific course meeting dates and times.

• GMS MI 823: Special Topics in Microbiology
  The goals of this course are to provide a fundamental understanding of pathogen- host interactions. The course will build on prior understanding of cellular and molecular biology (e.g. the FiBS modules) and focus on host defense mechanisms that restrict pathogen invasion, pathogen mechanisms of evasion from innate and cell-intrinsic host defenses, description of virulence factors, and understanding mechanisms of bacterial and viral pathogenesis. Prior exposure to a virology or bacteriology course is beneficial. The classes will be interactive sessions consisting of a combination of PowerPoint presentations and discussion of primary research papers. The course will be aimed towards 1st and 2nd year Ph.D. students in the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences and taught by Microbiology Department faculty with expertise in viral and bacterial pathogenesis. Students will be assessed on their fundamental understanding of the course content, and their analytical and critical thinking skills. Students will be evaluated on their performance in class participation and in a written examination. Var cr. Spring sem.
• GMS MI 911: Research Microbiology
  Var cr
• GMS MI 912: Research Microbiology
  Var cr
• GMS MM 701: Genetics & Dis
  Graduate Prerequisites: consent of instructor - This course description is currently under construction.
• GMS MM 703: Cancer Biology and Genetics
  Graduate Prerequisites: consent of instructor - This course description is currently under construction.
• GMS MM 707: Organ System Diseases
  Graduate Prerequisites: consent of instructor - This course is designed to explore contemporary research on the molecular basis of diseases in a variety of tissues and organs within the body. The content of this course will introduce students to the structure and function of major organ systems including, but not limited to bone, heart, lungs, kidney, and brain, and then interrogate how molecular and cellular disorders in these organs can lead to physiologic dysfunction and human disease. Examples of topics that will be covered include the molecular basis of sickle cell disease, inflammatory bowel disease, molecular basis of hematologic disorders, amyloidosis, endocrine function, and cystic fibrosis. 2 cr. Spring sem. (alternating years, offered Spring 2022)
• GMS MM 710: Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
  Graduate Prerequisites: consent of instructor - This course is designed to teach basic research and translational research skills to students in the Molecular Medicine Curriculum, using general principles of stem cells and their potential use in regenerative medicine. Students will first be exposed to the basic concepts and definitions of stem cells, the detailed study of different types of adult vs pluripotent stem cells, and discuss ethical and practical considerations. Students will also learn about stem cell manipulation by novel gene editing techniques, recent advances in disease modeling and the potential use of stem cells in tissue and organ regeneration. 2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS MM 725: Lung Biology
  This course description is currently under construction.
• GMS MM 730: Biological Core Technologies
  Graduate Prerequisites: GMS CM753 or BI755 or BI 782 or consent of instructor - The major goal of this course is to provide an overview of the principles and applications of modern techniques, which are regularly employed in academia and industry as tools for biomolecular and biomedical investigation. This course will focus on technologies which are available at BUSM. Specific technologies include microscopy, FACS, IHC, qPCR, genomic (next gen sequencing and microarrays), proteomics techniques, HTS, fluorescence molecular tomography, ultrasound and metabolic phenotyping techniques. 3 cr. Fall sem.
• GMS MM 901: Molecular Medical Research
  This course description is currently under construction.
• GMS MM 902: Molecular Medical Research
  This course description is currently under construction.
• GMS MS 552: Computers in Medicine
  Provides students with an overview of computer applications and programs encountered in the course of a medical career. Lectures and hands-on experience in a computer laboratory. Applications/programs include database, statistics, expert systems, and computer-assisted instruction.
• GMS MS 571: Directed Studies in Medical Sciences
  Var cr, Fall sem.
• GMS MS 572: Directed Studies in Medical Sciences
  Var cr, Spring sem.
• GMS MS 580: BIOTECH:GENOMIC
  BIOTECH:GENOMIC
• GMS MS 585: Infectious Diseases: Agents, Epidemiology, and Clinical Manifestations
  Graduate Prerequisites: Anatomy and/or Physiology A and B - Infectious Diseases course explores principles of infection, host factors, epidemiology, treatment, prevention, and clinical approach to infection of different organs and systems as well as basic description of medically important infectious agents, i.e. bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Upon successful completion of this course students will understand principles of infection, its epidemiology, treatment and prevention, and will have knowledge of major pathogens, including all the significant etiologic agents of newly emerging infections. 4 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS MS 600: Introduction to Leadership for Biomedical Education
  The objective of this introductory leadership course is to focus on the basic principles of personal and interpersonal leadership as they relate to the wide range of biomedical and health science careers that BU graduates may enter. We will explore the areas of voice, vision, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, teamwork, and more. The material presented in this course will give way to the 5 practices of exemplary leaders that can be applied to any expertise area, but particularly for this course the biomedical research and health sciences areas. Completion of this course will benefit one's career by allowing them to apply leadership practices in order to lead a successful team of researchers or healthcare practitioner. Additionally, in understanding and applying leadership practices participants will become better team members thus encouraging team success. PhD students (especially, but not limited to, those on NIH training grants), masters students, and postdoctoral researchers are encouraged to take this course. 2 cr. Fall sem.
• GMS MS 620: Technology Commercialization
  The subject of this course is the innovative transformation of knowledge into commercial products and services. Cross-disciplinary teams of students will assess real technologies for their commercial potential in terms of licensing and/or for venture development. Offered in alternate years (not offered in 2014-15). 4 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS MS 621: Bench-to-Bedside: Translating Biomedical Innovation from the Laboratory to the Marketplace
  This course covers intellectual property, licensing, and the core aspects of planning, creating, funding, and building new entrepreneurial ventures. Cross-disciplinary teams are formed to evaluate current BU translational research projects and their potential as the basis for a start-up company. 4 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS MS 640: Introduction to Biomedical Information
  This course covers how to find, use, and contribute to biomedical literature while supporting the graduate thesis through lectures and hands-on instruction. Topics include the retrieval, evaluation and management of information, Evidence Based Medicine, and ethical considerations in research. 2 cr, Spring sem.