BMS Courses
The Biomedical Sciences Faculty contribute to courses taught in the following schools:
For a complete list of courses, the University Registrar lists the courses offered for the upcoming semester.
List of Courses
BMS 111 - Basic Human Anatomy
for students in the School of Nursing
Director: Yee
Designed to provide nursing students with a basic knowledge of human anatomy. Lecture topics range from anatomical terminology to comprehensive overviews of the individual organ systems, including aspects of gross anatomy and histology.
BMS 301 - Biochemistry
for students in the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
Directors: Smith
An introductory course designed for students in the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. Undergraduate majors from other disciplines are welcome. Topics concerning structure, function, and metabolism of important biomolecules, biologically active peptides, detoxification, and molecular biology will be surveyed.
BMS 303 - Physiology
for students in the School of Nursing
Director: Pisarri
Designed to provide Nursing students and Exercise Science students with a basic knowledge of human physiology. An overview of the function of the major organ systems is presented in a series of lectures and discussions.
BMS 311 - Basic Human Anatomy
Director: Yee
This course is designed to provide an overview of the gross anatomy, histology, and neuroanatomy of the human body. A systemic approach is used. Dissected cadaver specimens and anatomical models are used as learning aids.
BMS 404 - Human Physiology
for students in the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
Designed to provide Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy students with a knowledge of human physiology. The function of the major organ systems is covered in a series of lectures and discussions.
BMS 521 - Principles of Biochemistry (4) II
Director: Lovas
also listed under the School of Arts and Sciences
Fundamental principles of structural biochemistry, enzymology, metabolism and molecular biology.
BMS 525 - Introduction to Biostatistics and Its Application
also listed under the School of Arts and Sciences
Director: Haynatzki
Organizing and summarizing; elementary probability; sampling distributions, confidence intervals; hypothesis testing using parametric and non-parametric methods; sample size and power; regression and correlation; analysis of variance; experimental design principles and analysis.
BMS 541 - Comparative Vertebrate Neuroanatomy
Director: L. Bruce
Study of the evolution of the vertebrate central nervous system, including historical and philosophical background, characteristics, and trends within major radiations, and unsolved problems.
BMS 545 - Dental Physiology
also listed as ORB 217
Director: Gale
Lectures covering human physiology, including membrane phenomena, muscle and nerve reflexes, blood, circulation, respiration, digestion, absorption and secretion, temperature regulation, excretion, humoral and nervous correlations, and the special senses.
BMS 601 - Physiology
Mammalian and human physiology.
BMS 602 - Human Gross Anatomy
Director: Quinn
Detailed structure of the human body. Dissection of the cadaver combined with conferences, lectures, and assigned readings.
BMS 604 - Fundamentals of Cell and Molecular Biology (credit hours to be determined) I
Director: Knezetic
Study of the functional aspects of cell and molecular biology with an emphasis on eukaryotic cells.
BMS 605 - Molecular Endocrinology
Director: Staff
Study of the function of endocrine glands at the organismal, cellular, and molecular level.
BMS 606 - Proteins: Structure-Functional Relationships
Topics covered include primary structure, principles of secondary and tertiary structures, enzyme kinetics, chemical modifications and their effects, protein-protein interactions, protein complementation and prediction of conformation. Presentation and model building by students are integral parts of the course.
BMS 607 - Enzymes
Classification and properties of enzymes, kinetics, activators, and inhibitors. Selected enzymes will be studied to demonstrate general principles.
BMS 608 - Peptide Chemistry
Director: Smith
A detailed study of the theoretical and practical aspects of peptide synthesis, isolation, purification, and structure.
BMS 610 - Bone Biology I
This course focuses on fundamental aspects of skeletal biology to include the microscopic anatomy and ultrastructure of bone, morphogenesis and embryologic development of the skeletal system, bone modeling and remodeling, biomechanics of bone, skeletal physiology, mineral homeostasis, and clinical evaluation of bone and mineral disorders.
BMS 611 - Advanced Respiratory Physiology
Director: Bergren
Studies in selected topics in respiratory physiology.
BMS 612 - Readings in Respiratory Physiology
Director: Bergren
Directed readings in respiratory physiology.
BMS 615 - Regulation of Gastroentestinal Function
Director: Staff
Endocrine and neural control of gastrointestinal functions including secretion, motility, and absorption with particular emphasis on the role of recently discovered regulatory peptides.
BMS 616 - Methods in Gastrointestinal Organ and Cellular Physiology
Director: Staff
Methods in research of gastrointestinal function using acutely isolated cell systems (such as parietal cells, isolated gastric glands, dispersed pancreatic acini, and isolated islets), and isolated vascularly perfused organs.
BMS 617 - Muscle Physiology and Biophysics
Director: Gale
Mechanics, energetics, biochemistry, ultrastructure, and function of striated muscle. Comparative physiology of cardiac and smooth muscles and vertebrate and invertebrate contractile systems.
BMS 619 - Readings in Renal Physiology
Director: Petzel
Directed readings in renal physiology.
BMS 620 - Methods in Renal Physiology
Director: Petzel
Practical measurements of fluid and ion fluxes and their regulation.
BMS 621 - Teaching Practicum in Gross Anatomy
Director: Quinn
Practical experience in teaching human gross anatomy.
BMS 624 - Human Neuroanatomy
Director: Bruce
Examination of the fundamental structure and function of the human central nervous system.
BMS 627 - Cytochemistry and Histochemistry
Director: Nichols
Theory and applications of basic cytochemical and histochemical techniques. Students will be required to identify a problem involving the application of light or electron microscopic histochemical and cytochemical techniques for its solution.
BMS 629 - Anatomical Methods
Director: Staff
Exploration of techniques commonly used in research.
BMS 630 - Hearing
Director: Walsh
Introduction to auditory science.
BMS 631 - Auditory Physiology I: The Periphery
Director: Walsh
An advanced graduate level course focusing on the anatomy and physiology of the external, middle, and inner ears.
BMS 632 - Auditory Physiology II: Central Pathways
Director: Walsh
An advanced graduate level course focusing on the anatomy and physiology of the central auditory system.
BMS 633 - Signals and Systems in Auditory Science
Director: Walsh
A consideration of fundamental technical aspects of tools commonly used in auditory research.
BMS 634 - Regulation of Renal Physiology
Director: Petzel
The regulation of renal function, the control of renal hemodynamics and tubular transport. The roles of extracellular and intracellular messengers in renal physiology. Analysis of the effects of three membrane bound enzyme second messenger systems including adenylate cyclase, phospholipases A2 and C with respect to renal fluid and electrolyte balance.
BMS 635 - Protein Sequence Analysis
This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of purification of peptides and proteins, preparation of samples for structural determination, amino acid sequence analysis by automated Edmund degradation, amino acid compositional analysis, and mass spectrometry.
BMS 636 - Physiology of Smooth Muscle
Director: Pisarri
The role of smooth muscle in control of cardiovascular, pulmonary, and gastrointestinal function; how the physiology of the smooth muscle cell integrates neural, hormonal, autocoid, and local influences at the cellular level.
BMS 641 - The Cardiovascular System
also listed as IDC 201 in Medical School bulletin
Director: Pisarri
A study of the physiology, histology, embryology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system. The student may enroll for part or the entire course with the consent of the major advisor.
BMS 642 - The Respiratory System
also listed as IDC 203 in Medical School bulletin
Director: Bergren
A study of the physiology, histology, embryology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology of the respiratory system. The student may enroll for part or the entire course with the consent of the major advisor.
BMS 643 - The Renal System
also listed as IDC 205 in Medical School bulletin
Director: Petzel
A study of the physiology, histology, embryology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology of the renal system. The student may enroll for part or the entire course with the consent of the major advisor.
BMS 644 - The Gastrointestinal System
also listed as IDC 209 in Medical School bulletin
Director: Staff
A study of the physiology, histology, embryology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology of the gastrointestinal system. The student may enroll for part or the entire course with the consent of the major advisor.
BMS 645 - The Endrocrine System
also listed as IDC 213 in Medical School bulletin
Director: Staff
A study of the physiology, histology, embryology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology of the endocrine system. The student may enroll for part or the entire course with the consent of the major advisor.
BMS 646 - The Reproductive System
also listed as IDC 215 in Medical School bulletin.
Director: Staff
A study of the physiology, histology, embryology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology of the reproductive system. The student may enroll for part or the entire course with the consent of the major advisor.
BMS 665 - Readings in Appetite Control and Energy Regulation
Director: Reidelberger
Directed readings in appetitie control and energy regulation.
BMS 703 - Advanced Cell Biology
Director: Hansen
Detailed consideration of the functional aspects of cell biology with emphasis on eukaryotic cells. Topics include signal transduction, neuronal cell biology, synthesis, transport, and processing of secretory proteins, extracellular matrix proteins, cell adhesions, and cytoskeleton.
BMS 704 - Advanced Molecular Biology
Director: Soukup
Detailed consideration of the structure, function and synthesis of DNA, RNA, and proteins with emphasis on eukaryotic cells. Topics include DNA structure, transcription, translation, replication, recombinant DNA technology, eukaryotic viruses, and control of cellular differentiation in normal and abnormal states such as cancer.
BMS 706 - Molecular Genetics
Director:
This course will include a review of the basic principles of genetics, a survey of medical and clinical genetics, and approaches to the identification of disease-causing genes. Special emphasis will be placed on methods and strategies for gene identification, linkage analysis, and experimental design for identifying genes in humans and animal model systems. Issues associated with human genetics testing/screening and gene therapy will also be examined.
BMS 707 - Population Genetics
Directors: Kimberling
Consideration of the fundamentals of classical and modern population genetics. Topics include (but are not limited to) the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium, linkage disequilibrium, inbreeding, random genetic drift, mutations, selection, mutation-selection balance, population structure and coalescent theory for DNA Sequence analyses.
BMS 710 - Bone Biology II
Director:
This course will focus on molecular, clinical, epidemiological, genetic, and cellular aspects of bone biology, and introduce methodology used in skeletal research.
BMS 720 - Molecular Modeling of Peptides
Director: Lovas
Fundamental principles of molecular mechanics and molecular dynamics. Introduction to computational techniques used in molecular modeling. Building a molecular model of selected peptides by students using state-of-the-art molecular modeling systems is an integral part of this course.
BMS 721 - Advanced Gastointestinal Physiology
Detailed analysis of the physiology of the gastrointestinal tract. This course will meet one hour per week over a three-year period covering six semesters.
BMS 730 - Molecular Biology of Ear Development
Director: Fritzsch
The focus of this course is recent work on ear development with a specific emphasis on research that leads from genes to morphology. Research using null mutations (knockout mice) as an experimental approach to unravel the genetic machinery of ear development will be emphasized.
BMS 790 - Research Methods
Director: Staff
Methods and techniques used in on-going research projects.
BMS 791 - Seminar
Director: Agrawal
Formal oral presentations and critical discussions of assigned subjects to familiarize students with the nature and extent of research literature, the analysis of research papers, and the collation and presentation of scientific information.
BMS 792 - Journal Club
Director: Staff
Directed independent study involving readings and presentations of current scientific literature, followed by group discussion involving students and faculty members.
BMS 794 - Cell Physiology
Director: Staff
Detailed discussions of fundamental principles of cell physiology. Emphasis is on the regulation of cellular homeostasis by way of the analysis of extracellular and intracellular signaling pathways. The course will be based on discussions of assigned readings.
BMS 795 - Directed Independent Study
Director: Staff
Each student, supervised by faculty members, will pursue in-depth reading and discussions on current research topics of interest to faculty and students. The purpose is to provide an environment whereby the student is introduced to scientific research methods and can improve critical thinking and reading skills as well as exchanging scientific information.
BMS 797 - Directed Indpenndent Research
Director: Staff
Original investigation under supervision and guidance of individual staff members. Laboratory and conferences.
BMS 799 - Master's Thesis
Director: Staff
Review of the literature and research data while writing of the thesis. Students must register for this course in any term when engaged in formal preparation of the Master's thesis; however, six credit hours are the maximum applicable toward the degree.
BMS 899 - Doctoral Dissertation
Director: Staff
Review of the literature and research data while writing of the dissertation. Students must register for this course in any term when engaged in formal preparation of the doctoral dissertation; however, twenty credit hours are the maximum applicable toward the degree.
IDC 601 - Responsible Conduct of Research (1)
This course is required of all graduate students in the school of Medicine before they complete their studies. The course will be case discussion based and be team taught.
CAN 602 - Medical Gross Anatomy (6)
for Master's in Clinical Anatomy candidates; same as BMS 602
Director: Quinn
Lecture and laboratory course in which the entire body is discussed and dissected. The information that is presented includes basic concepts as well as advanced practical clinical applications. All students are expected to perform dissections. Written and practical laboratory exams will be given. A summary of the findings in the dissection laboratory is expected from each dissection group.
CAN 605 - Current Topics in Clinical Gross Anatomy (2)
for Master's in Clinical Anatomy candidates
Director: Quinn
Current topics in Gross Anatomy are selected from a variety of sources including surgical, radiological, and anatomical journals. The format of the class varies from didactic lectures to small group discussions of articles pertinent to clinical applications of human anatomy.
CAN 621 - Teaching Practicum in Human Anatomy (4)
for Master's in Clinical Anatomy candidates; same as BMS 621
Tuition is wavied for these hours since the students will be teaching medical and graduate students.
Director: Quinn
CAN 626 - Clinical Embryology (2)
for Master's in Clinical Anatomy candidates; same as BMS 626
Director: Nichols
Comprehensive embryology course in which the general development of each system is discussed. The fetus, placentation and birth will also be discussed. Major anomalies and malformations and their clinical significance are considered. Students are expected to prepare and present some of the topics under the supervision of the course instructors.
CAN 629 - Anatomical Methods (2)
for Master's in Clinical Anatomy candidates; same as BMS 629
Director: Quinn
CAN 630 - Human Neuroanatomy (4)
for Master's in Clinical Anatomy candidates
Director: A. Kincaid
Comprehensive basic and applied clinical overview of the central and peripheral nervous system. This course is held in conjunction with the physical therapy program and consists of both lecture and laboratory formats.
CAN 640 - Clinical Rotations (Surgery, Radiology, Pathology) (2)
for Master's in Clinical Anatomy candidates
Coordinator: Quinn/Clinical Faculty
CAN 645 - Educational Techniques in Clinical Gross Anatomy (2)
for Master's in Clinical Anatomy candidates
CAN 660 - Clinical Anatomy Independent (Educational / Scholarly) Research (2)
for Master's in Clinical Anatomy candidates
Director: Quinn
