Department of Biological and Health Sciences

Individual problems assigned, defined and supervised by a Biology graduate faculty member with permission of the department chair. Provides experience in individual design, execution and reporting of small units of research of professional caliber. The Research Problems I, II and III courses may be repeated in any combination for a total maximum of 6 semester credit hours applied towards the graduate degree.

An advanced study of biological literature and research with critical class reports. Must be taken four times for credit.

Individual problems assigned, defined and supervised by a biology graduate faculty member with permission of the department chair. Provides experience in individual design, execution and reporting of small units of research of professional caliber. The Research Problems I, II and III courses may be repeated in any combination for a total maximum of 6 semester credit hours applied towards the graduate degree.

Lectures in selected topics. May be repeated for credit once under a different topic. Prerequisites: 12 semester hours of biology or equivalent.

Designed for project option students and requires completion of research project. Prerequisite: departmental approval. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.

Designed for thesis option students. The course requires completion of thesis research. Prerequisite: departmental approval. May be repeated for maximum of 6 semester hours.

This course will familiarize students with fundamental concepts of molecular genetics, including gene structure and diversity, transcription and advanced concepts in cellular and molecular genetics.

This course will introduce fundamental concepts of epigenetics, including chromatin structure, DNA and histone modifications, and non-coding RNAs, and advanced concepts in gene expression regulation. Furthermore, this course will discuss up-to-date research articles to correlate concepts in epigenetics to practical examples.

This course covers the fundamental concepts of systems neurobiology, including neuronal physiology, sensory and motor systems and complex brain functions like addiction and memory.

The fundamentals of immunology, including the anatomical, physiological, cellular and molecular aspects of both innate and adaptive immunity will be covered. Basic diagnostic tools, counter measures against infections, and provide an overview of human and animal immunity will also be discussed.

A showcase of current topics in microbiology including antibiotic resistance, mircobiome, metabolism, or any other topic agreed upon. Students will be expected to read, understand, and analyze published literature, present these papers in front of the class, and dissect the strengths and weaknesses of the published work.

Interactive lecture course in molecular biology for graduate students; introduction to tools and methodologies used in prokaryotic and eukaryotic molecular labs; choosing the appropriate experimental technique for a given scientific question; virtual experiments will reinforce the applications and introduce useful bioinformatics tools. Required for the Health Science Post-baccalaureate Certificate.

Course will examine the relationships and organization of the human body at a level required for clinical medicine and basic research in medical physiology. The course covers normal physiology, as well as selected diseases. Organization of human anatomy is correlated with diagnostic imaging and pathophysiology. Counts as an elective for the Health Science Post-baccalaureate Certificate.

Fundamental concepts of neurobiology, including neuronal electrical signaling, synaptic transmission, signal transduction, neurotransmitter diversity, neural development, and synaptic function on a graduate level. Counts as an elective for the Health Science Post-baccalaureate Certificate.

Grounding in the major theories and methods of bioethical decision-making, including contemporary controversies about the role of theory, principles, cases, narrative, and virtues. Required for the Health Science Post-baccalaureate Certificate.

Fundamental concepts of neurobiology, including neuronal electrical signaling, synaptic transmission, signal transduction, neurotransmitter diversity, neural development, and synaptic function on a graduate level. Counts as an elective for the Health Science Post-baccalaureate Certificate.

Individual problems assigned, defined and supervised by a biology graduate faculty member with permission of the department chair. Provides experience in individual design, execution and reporting of small units of research of professional caliber. The Research Problems I, II and III courses may be repeated in any combination for a total maximum of 6 semester credit hours applied towards the graduate degree.

Fundamental concepts of pathophysiology, including changes at the cellular, organ, system, and whole-organism levels during the disease state on a graduate level. Counts as an elective for the Health Science Post-baccalaureate Certificate.

Lecture and research activities involving infectious disease and host immune response at the graduate level. Counts as an elective for the Health Science Post-baccalaureate Certificate.

Lectures, literature, investigation and research at the graduate level in selected advanced topics. May be repeated for credit under different topics.

Fee: $20.00

Current trends and issues in human nutrition, focusing on interrelationships of nutrients in metabolism and their impact on health.

Study of the aging process and physiological changes with implications for food intake and utilization of nutrients.

Advanced medical nutrition therapy. Includes principles and practical application of medical nutrition therapy and delivery of services to clientele with common and complex medical conditions. Topics include principles of diseases; development of care plans; enteral/parenteral nutrition, issues and formularies; principles of counseling; and menu writing. Prerequisite: enrollment in Dietetic Internship Program.

Systems management of clinical and community nutrition services. Topics include leadership versus management; managed care; critical care pathways; outcomes research; grant writing; marketing and media; administrative proposals; business plans; and nutrition education of clientele with low-literacy skills. Prerequisite: enrollment in Dietetic Internship Program or permission of instructor.

Detailed study of one or more specific sub-disciplines of human sciences. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.

Practical experience in applying nutritional care management principles in clinical, community and foodservice settings. Part-time Dietetic Internship students take 3 hours per semester; full-time students take 6 hours per semester. Students must complete a total of 12 graduate hours in HMNT 5650.