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 BN 892: Case Studies
  2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS BN 893: Child Clinical Neuropsychology
  Graduate Prerequisites: consent of instructor - Covers general theoretical issues (e.g., intrauterine and postnatal development of the brain, handedness and lateralization of function, and recovery of function and neurobehavioral plasticity); diagnostic entities (e.g., attention deficit disorder, effects of early brain damage, developmental language disorders, dyslexia, and effects of malnutrition); and assessment and treatment (development of attention, social, spatial abilities, and language). 4 cr, Fall or Spring sem, on demand.
• GMS BN 991: Research in Behavioral Neuroscience
  Var cr, Fall sem.
• GMS BN 992: Research in Behavioral Neuroscience
  Var cr, Spring sem.
• GMS BR 650: Biotechniques Laboratory
  LAB TECHNIQUES
• GMS BR 700: Biological Core Technology Research Practicum
  The 8-credit course spans three semesters and consists of 2 practica and culminates with a capstone project or thesis.
• GMS BR 730: Critical Assessment of Biotechniques
  Prerequisites: Biomedical Research Technologies (BRT) MS Students must be enrolled in GMS MM730. All other students need permission of the course director. This course has three objectives: 1) It will provide students with basic understanding of how to read a published research paper, critically assess its methodology and technical details, and reproduce its methods to develop new experiments. 2) It will teach students how to access publically available databases and software applications used in the analysis of genetic and omics data. 3) It will teach students how to understand and evaluate technical sheets for commonly used methodologies and of commercial products used in laboratory research. 2 cr.
• GMS BT 104: Medical Terminology 1
  Understanding medical terminology is fundamental for anyone working in the sciences. It is the language of the technician or researcher involved in biotechnology, biomedical investigations, or clinical research. Students learn the analysis and construction of medical words within a context of scientific concepts. After the basics, students learn the anatomy and diseases of the following systems: male and female reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, and blood. Technology fee applies to online section only.
• GMS BT 201: Anatomy and Physiology 1
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: One semester of biology - Prereq: One semester of biology. This course provides a practical understanding of anatomic structures and coordinates this knowledge with the various functions of the human body. Also explored are regulatory processes that integrate cells, tissues, organs and systems. Topics include: organization of the body, tissue development, cellular structure and function as well as the integumentary (skin), skeletal, and muscular systems. The last third of the course focuses on the nervous system. The course incorporates clinical material throughout.
• GMS BT 205: Scientific Writing and Communication
  This course will provide students with training in fundamental writing mechanics, basic scientific writing, and oral presentations. The class will help to develop the ability to communicate science effectively in a variety of contexts, including how to present science to non-expert audiences. The course will be taught in two parts: Part-1: Will teach and reiterate fundamental writing skills that students need to master in order to write clearly, concisely, and effectively; Part-2: Will contain a number of writing and presentation exercises that prepare students to write a full-length report of a scientific study. Examples of class topics include: Defining what is good writing; Writing basics--punctuation, grammar, parallelism; Paragraphs, logic flow and organization; Dissecting a scientific abstract, etc.
• GMS BT 301: Introduction to Biomedical Research Laboratory Techniques
  Prereq: GMS BT110 and GMS BT208. This course will focus on the fundamental laboratory skills that students need to prepare for a career in the biomedical sciences. The course emphasizes the theoretical as well as the applied aspects of basic methodologies in research. The course is reinforced with applied, hands-on laboratory sessions that provides practical experience in the topics covered in the preceding lectures. The majority of class time will be designed to provide students with ample hands-on time in the lab to practice their skills in the presence of the course instructor. The course will focus on providing students with a set of basic laboratory skills, such as safety practices, laboratory mathematics, documentation, and good laboratory ethics. Students will also be educated in research methodology, data analysis, and data presentation. Topics covered include solution chemistry; protein extraction and detection using Western blot and ELISA; the basic principles of immunohistochemistry; cell culture basics, and RNA extraction. Students, even those with some previous laboratory hands-on experience, will benefit from this course because of its combined focus on the theoretical and applied aspects of laboratory techniques/methods. The proposed topics of study would include: Introduction to Proteins Protein Detection Methods; Gene Expression; Principles of Immunohistochemistry and Protein Colonization; Microscopy and Imaging, etc.
• GMS BT 405: Biochemistry
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: One semester of biology, two semesters of chemistry. - Prereq: Satisfactory completion of 1 semester of college biology with lab, 2 semesters of college chemistry with lab, and GMS BT342. This course introduces students to the fundamental biochemical principles that underlie cell function. Topics include the structure and function of biomolecules, including proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids, as well as the metabolic pathways involved in their synthesis and degradation. Emphasis is given to metabolic regulation and mechanisms of enzyme action.
• GMS BT 520: Biology of Cancer
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (GMSBT413) or equivalent or consent of instructor. - Prereq: BT 405 (Biochem) and BT 413 (Mol Bio) or consent of program director. This course focuses on the cellular and molecular changes that underlie the development and progression of human cancer. Students examine the pathways and processes that involve oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes to understand how they can contribute to cancer. Complex interactions including angiogenesis, tumor immunology, invasion and metastasis are studied as well. In addition,the course covers targeted approaches to cancer therapy and the latest scientific research including cancer epigenetics, microRNAs and cancer stem cells.
• GMS BT 540: Regulatory and Compliance Issues
  Clinical research is conducted to meet the needs of the intended patient population with an investigational medical intervention. But a favorable medical outcome is not the only criterion that is used to judge whether a product can be marketed. Clinical research needs to meet the rigorous standards of the regulators, the ethicists, and the auditors. This course reviews the laws that are in place that are designed to guide the complexities of clinical research. We will use case studies to illustrate what can really happen when clinical studies are conducted -- you may be surprised with what you find. Using group activities and exercises, we will explore the options and approaches used to manage these clinical research issues. 4 cr.
• GMS BT 560: Good Clinical Practices (GCP) in Clinical Research
  This course introduces the international standards for ethical conduct of research and maintaining the highest level of scientific quality when conducting clinical trials. Topics include the regulatory responsibilities of sponsors, monitors, and investigators conducting clinical trials; the phases of clinical trials leading up to FDA approval of a new drug or device; and how to get a trial up and running including the selection of qualified investigators, obtaining approval to conduct the study from an ethics committee, and completing the regulatory documentation that is required for getting a site ready to enroll patients. The course also covers ensuring data integrity, handling ethical dilemmas, and reporting of serious adverse events. Case studies, review of current media, and exercises will be used to practice the application of information provided in class and to demonstrate GCP compliance from an industry perspective. Group discussions, individual and group projects, and guest speakers help students learn the practical skills used in the field.
• GMS BT 594: Clinical Research Practicum
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: 16 credits in clinical research and permission of Director. - for Fall and Summer 1 semesters. Prereq: 16 credits in clinical research. Directed study offering direct experience with the conduct of a clinical trial. Student will work on a supervised project within an approved clinical research site. For matriculated students only; register via the program director.
• GMS BT 595: Clinical Research Practicum
  Graduate Prerequisites: 16 credits in clinical research and permission of Director. - for Spring and Summer 2 semesters. Prereq: 16 credits in clinical research. Directed study offering direct experience with the conduct of a clinical trial. Student will work on a supervised project within an approved clinical research site. For matriculated students only; register via the program director.
• GMS BT 596: RESEARCH PRACT
  RESEARCH PRACT
• GMS BT 597: RESEARCH PRACT
  RESEARCH PRACT
• GMS BY 762: Foundations of Structural Biology I
  This graduate-level course provides a thorough grounding in the theory and major experimental methods of Structural Biology. The Fall semester (BY762) covers x-ray crystallography and electron microscopy. The Spring semester (BY763) covers NMR, protein thermodynamics, and spectroscopy. Semesters are independent and may be taken in either order. 2 cr, Fall sem.