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BMS 401 - Professional Perspectives in Biomedical Sciences
Credits:
1.00
Designed for freshmen students interested in the Biomedical
Science (BMS) major. Strategies for successfully achieving
academic and professional goals in the biomedical sciences
are discussed. Major options and professional opportunities
for BMS majors are presented by BMS faculty, as well as by
guest speakers from on and off campus. Cr/F.
BMS 402 - Special Topics
Credits:
1.00
Introduction to specific areas of study within biological
sciences. Provides an avenue to explore recent excitements
in biological sciences, and fundamental questions about how
living organisms function and adapt to different
environments; introduction to contemporary research in
various biological sciences. Several concurrent sections
organized around themes; lecture/discussion. Cr/F.
BMS 407 - Germs 101
Credits:
4.00
Expands on the increasing public awareness of the societal
and technological impact of the invisible microbial world
on our lives and on the planet. Students participate in
weekly extra-class activities, acting as life scientists by
using the scientific method of inquiry. One experience
focuses on bacteria that use sunlight to make a living,
another on using bacteria in genetic engineering. Students
come to view germs in diverse lights: microbes as
organisms, microbes as enemies, microbes as friends, and
microbes in the press. Especially useful for people with
microphobia. Not for BMS or Biology major credit. Special
fee.
BMS 408 - Germs 101
Credits:
4.00
Expands on the increasing public awareness of the societal
and technological impact of the invisible microbial world
on our lives and on the planet. Students participate in
weekly extra-class activities, acting as life scientists by
using the scientific method of inquiry. One experience
focuses on bacteria that use sunlight to make a living,
another on using bacteria in genetic engineering. Students
come to view germs in diverse lights: microbes as
organisms, microbes as enemies, microbes as friends, and
microbes in the press. Especially useful for people with
microphobia. Not for BMS or Biology major credit. This is
the online version of BMS 407 - Germs 101, and does not
fulfill GenEd 3B requirements.
BMS #444A - Seven Deadly Diseases
Credits:
4.00
This course will analyze seven major disease processes and
associated biological concepts. The student will evaluate
each major disease process covered as to historical
perspective, lore/misconceptions, disease etiology,
physical impact of symptoms, diagnostic criteria,
prevention and treatment. Emphasis will be placed upon
clinical significance of race, class, gender, and global
cultural traditions in the study of the selected diseases.
The laboratory section will include hands on performance of
pertinent diagnostic testing for disease identification.
Lab fee. Writing Intensive.
BMS 444B - The Unseen Menace: The Impact of Microbial Disease on Human History
Credits:
4.00
Course explores and analyzes the significant, and at times
catastrophic, effects of viral, bacterial, fungal and
parasitic infections on human societies, cultures,
economies, and religions world-wide from some of the
earliest recorded events (ca. 350 BCE) to the present. The
latter portion of the course focuses on the impact of
microbial diseases on the colonization, exploration,
territorial expansion, and growth of the United States,
including its impact on Native American populations, and
the known and potential threats of current, emerging, and
re-emerging microbial diseases to our American society.
Writing intensive.
BMS 501 - Microbes in Human Disease
Credits:
4.00
Microorganisms have a profound effect on our everyday
lives. This effect can often be dramatic enough to capture
many of today's news headlines. Did you ever wonder why
people died from eating hamburgers contaminated with E.
coli? How do "flesh-eating bacteria" function? Will there
be an AIDS vaccine? Explores the answers to these and many
other fascinating questions by examining the role of
microorganisms in human disease. The fundamental structure,
metabolism, genetics, and ecology of clinically relevant
bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites and presented in
relationship to the human host and its immune system. The
foundation, incidence, and control of microbial diseases
are presented through case studies. Emphasizes active
learning in which students participate in classroom
discussions, experiments, and demonstrations. Laboratory
exercises designed to introduce techniques for the
identification of important pathogenic microorganisms and
disease diagnosis. Special fee. Lab.
BMS 501H - Honors/Microbes in Human Disease
Credits:
4.00
Microorganisms have a profound effect on our everyday
lives. This effect can often be dramatic enough to capture
many of today's news headlines. Did you ever wonder why
people died from eating hamburgers contaminated with E.
coli? How do "flesh-eating bacteria" function? Will there
be an AIDS vaccine? Explores the answers to these and many
other fascinating questions by examining the role of
microorganisms in human disease. The fundamental structure,
metabolism, genetics, and ecology of clinically relevant
bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites and presented in
relationship to the human host and its immune system. The
foundation, incidence, and control of microbial diseases
are presented through case studies. Emphasizes active
learning in which students participate in classroom
discussions, experiments, and demonstrations. Laboratory
exercises designed to introduce techniques for the
identification of important pathogenic microorganisms and
disease diagnosis. Special fee. Lab.
BMS 503 - General Microbiology
Credits:
5.00
Principles of microbiology; morphology, physiology,
genetics, culture, and classification of bacteria and
other microorganisms; and their relationships to
agriculture, environment, industry, sanitation, and
infectious diseases. Prereq: BIOL 411-412 or equivalent;
CHEM 403-404 or equivalent. Special fee. Lab.
BMS 507 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
Credits:
4.00
Cellular and systematic aspects of the human body.
Laboratory exercises utilize preserved specimens,
dissectible models, living tissue and computer-aided
instruction. No credit if credit earned for ANSC 511-512 or
ZOOL 625. Not offered for credit to zoology majors. Lab.
Special fee.
BMS 508 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
Credits:
4.00
Cellular and systematic aspects of the human body.
Laboratory exercises utilize preserved specimens,
dissectible models, living tissue and computer-aided
instruction. No credit if credit earned for ANSC 511-512 or
ZOOL 625. Prereq: BMS 507. Not offered for credit to
zoology majors. Lab. Special fee.
BMS 560 - Body Fluids
Credits:
3.00
The study of diseases and disorders through the analysis
of extra-vascular body fluids. Emphasizes renal anatomy
and physiology, and diseases and metabolic disorders
affecting renal function.
BMS 561 - Body Fluids Laboratory
Credits:
1.00
Practical experience in the performance and clinical
correlation of urinalysis and selected body fluid
procedures. Permission required. Special fee.
Co-requisites:
BMS 560
BMS 600 - Field Experience
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
A supervised experience providing the opportunity to apply
academic experience in settings associated with future
professional employment and/or related graduate
opportunities. Must be approved by a faculty advisor
selected by the student. Prereq: permission. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 credit hours. Only 4 credit
hours can be used toward the major. Cr/F.
BMS 600W - Field Experience
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
A supervised experience providing the opportunity to apply
academic experience in settings associated with future
professional employment and/or related graduate
opportunities. Must be approved by a faculty advisor
selected by the student. Prereq: permission. May be
repeated to a maximum of 8 credit hours. Only 4 credit
hours can be used toward the major. Cr/F. Writing intensive.
BMS 602 - Pathogenic Microbiology
Credits:
5.00
Morphologic, cultural, biochemical, serologic,
epidemiologic, and pathogenic characteristics of
microorganisms causing human and animal diseases.
Discussion of clinical presentation in host and laboratory
diagnosis and treatment measures. Prereq: BMS 503. Lab.
Special fee. By permission only.
BMS 610 - Biomedical Lab Management
Credits:
4.00
An overview of biomedical laboratory management, including
financial operations, personnel management, marketing,
information management, and instructional skills. Writing
intensive.
BMS 623 - Comparative Histology
Credits:
4.00
Introduction to microscopic anatomy of domestic animals
tissues and body systems with reference to human, avian,
fish, and marine mammals. Structure and function briefly
correlated. Prereq: BIOL 411-412 and ANSC 511-512 or
permission. Recommended for all pre-med, pre-vet, and
pre-dental students.
BMS 640 - Phlebotomy Theory
Credits:
2.00
The procedures involved in blood collection with emphasis
on safety and professionalism. Students observe all
techniques and have an opportunity to perform them.
Recommended for students considering a health care
profession. Special fee. Permission required.
BMS 641 - Phlebotomy Clinical Internship
Credits:
1.00 to 2.00
Students obtain experience and proficiency in blood
collection techniques at a health care facility (80 to 120
hours). Prereq: BMS 640. Permission required. Cr/F.
BMS 642 - Clinical Immunology and Serology
Credits:
2.00
This course discusses the chemical and cellular response of
the human immune system to microbial challenge and other
foreign materials, and the immunologic basis and pathology
of autoimmunity, immune proliferation, immune defciency and
hypersensitivity. Current clinical analytical methodologies
and diagnostic criteria used to identify, differentiate
and/or monitor these responses and conditions will be
included. Prereq: BIOL 411/412 or BMS 507/508 or ANSC
511/512.
BMS 643 - Clinical Serology Laboratory
Credits:
1.00
Practical experience testing for immune system disorders.
Permission required. Special fee.
Co-requisites:
BMS 642
BMS 644 - Hematology
Credits:
3.00
Human blood cell physiology in both health and disease.
Includes all benign and malignant conditions of red blood
cells, white blood cells, platelets, and hemostasis factors.
BMS 645 - Clinical Hematology Laboratory
Credits:
3.00
The analysis of whole blood for cellular components and
plasma for hemostatic evaluation. Special emphasis on
differentiating benign from malignant processes, and
cellular identification by morphologic, cytochemical, and
CD marker abnormalities. Permission required. Special fee.
BMS 650 - Molecular Diagnostics
Credits:
4.00
Introduce students to the concepts and principles of
infectious disease detection and human genetic screening
used in clinical labs. This includes covering the major
methods required to go from nucleic acid extraction to
analysis (DNA extraction, PCR, hybridization, and
sequencing). Course reviews what clinically relevant
pathogens (bacteria, virus, and fungi) are ideal targets
for molecular identification in the clinical lab and what
methods are currently used in this application. It will
also emphasize societal and ethical issues resulting from
application of these technologies for human identity
testing, cancer diagnosis, and screening for inherited
diseases. BMS:MLS and BMS:MM majors; others by permission.
The course is part of core curriculum for BMS:MLS majors
and a recommended elective in BMS:MM.
BMS 656 - Immunohematology
Credits:
3.00
The immunology of blood, including blood group systems and
the critical role they play in safe transfusion medicine.
Additional topics include blood collection, component use,
transfusion reactions, and transfusion-transmitted
infections.
BMS 657 - Blood Banking Laboratory
Credits:
1.00
Students obtain experience in blood banking practices
including blood typing, antibody screening, cross
matching, and confirmatory testing. Permission required.
Special fee.
Co-requisites:
BMS 656
BMS 658 - Medical Biochemistry
Credits:
3.00
The assessment of disease states through the analytical
assessment of amino acids, proteins, enzymes, tumor
markers, non-protein nitrogen metabolites, carbohydrates,
lipids, electrolytes, blood gases, hormones, vitamins, and
trace elements. Prereq: BMCB 658/659, BIOL 528 or other
statistics course.
BMS 659 - Clinical Chemistry Laboratory
Credits:
2.00
Utilizing analytical methodologies with an emphasis on
quality control, students will analyze blood analytes such
as glucose, BUN, creatine, electrolytes, enzymes,
cholesterol, bilirubin and serum protein and evaluate their
clinical significance. Special fee. Permission required.
Co-requisites:
BMS 658
BMS 696 - Independent Study
Credits:
1.00 to 6.00
In-depth studies under faculty supervision. Prereq:
approval of the faculty the area concerned. May be
repeated up to a maximum of 16 credits. Cr/F.
BMS 696W - Independent Study
Credits:
1.00 to 6.00
In-depth studies under faculty supervision. Prereq:
approval of the faculty the area concerned. May be
repeated up to a maximum of 16 credits. Writing intensive.
Cr/F.
BMS 702 - Endocrinology
Credits:
4.00
Biochemical and molecular structure and function of
vertebrate endocrine systems. Influence of endocrine
system on the physiology of vertebrates, with special
reference to mammals. Current investigations of the
endocrine system as a regulator and integrator of body
functions including such systems as growth, reproduction,
metabolism, differentiation, and behavior. Prereq: BMCB
658 or 751;/or permission. Special fee.
BMS 703 - Infectious Disease and Health
Credits:
5.00
Principles underlying the nature of infectious agents; the
diseases they cause; pathogenic strategies; response of
the host; intracellular parasitism; epidemiology; control
measures including vaccines and chemotherapy; action of
antimicrobial chemotherapeutic agents; pharmacokinetics and
drug metabolism. Ethical issues in infectious disease
covered. Well-established pathogens and newer, emerging
human and animal disease agents covered. Prereq: BMS 602;
permission. (Not offered every year.)
BMS 704 - Pathologic Basis of Disease
Credits:
4.00
Principles and mechanisms of disease at the cellular and
tissue levels, including responses to cell injury, death
and adaptation, inflammation, circulatory disturbances,
disorders of the immune system, and neoplasia. Prereq: ANSC
511/512 or permission.
BMS 705 - Immunology
Credits:
3.00
Introduces the major cellular and molecular components of
the immune system; examines their development and
production, their interactions with each other and with
other systems in the body, and their regulation; explores
their role in beneficial and harmful immune responses in
humans and animals. This course must be taken in
conjunction with BMS 715 to receive major credit in BMS.
Prereq: BMS 503.
BMS 706 - Virology
Credits:
3.00
Principles of animal and selected plant and bacterial
virology in relation to infection and disease. Emphasizes
the molecular biology of viruses, viral replication,
isolation, propagation, assay, pathogenesis, diagnosis,
detection, epidemiology, and control. Must be taken in
conjunction with BMS 708 to receive major credit in BMS.
Prereq: BMS 503.
BMS #707 - Histological Techniques
Credits:
4.00
Routine histologic techniques including tissue trimming,
processing, sectioning, routine and specialized staining,
lab safety, and troubleshooting skills are taught through
small group discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on
training. Prereq: ANSC 511 and 512 or BMS 507 and 508.
Permission required. Special fee.
BMS 708 - Virology Laboratory
Credits:
2.00
Principles and practices of animal, selected plants, and
bacterial virological methods for the propagation,
detection and enumeration of viruses. Prereq: BMS 503.
Coreq: BMS 706. Special fee.
Co-requisites:
BMS 706
BMS #709 - Special Histological Techniques and Stains
Credits:
4.00
Special histological techniques will be taught as performed
in a veterinary diagnostic lab setting. Special
techniques that will be covered include: the principles and
procedures used to stain the following tissues selectively:
carbohydrates, connective tissue, nerve tissue,
microorganism, pigments, minerals and cytoplasmic granules.
Immuno-histochemistry and enzyme histochemistry technique
will also be covered. Laboratory troubleshooting skills
and bio-safety protocols will be discussed, including the
use of protective equipment and proper handling and
disposal of hazardous chemicals. Prereq: BMS 707. Special
fee.
BMS 710 - ProMED and Global Disease Events
Credits:
2.00
Review and discussion of current world events and
infectious diseases of humans and animals, including a
global electronic recording system for outbreaks of
emerging infectious diseases and toxins. Primary sources
of information will also be reviewed (e.g., the Program for
Monitoring in Emerging Infectious Diseases (ProMED), the
Journal of Emerging Infectious Diseases, published by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CBC)). May be
repeated up to a maximum of 4 credits. Prereq: BIOL 411,
412, Group 3 Biological Science.
BMS 711 - Toxicology
Credits:
4.00
Toxicology is the study of mechanisms by which chemicals
produce adverse effects in biological systems. This course
includes consideration of toxicant exposure and risk
assessment, mechanisms and effects of toxic action, major
classes of toxicants, and applications of toxicology.
Examples of current topics of toxicants affecting humans
and other species in environmental and clinical contexts
will be presented. Prereq: BMCB 658 or equivalent.
BMS 714 - Research Methods/Endocrinology
Credits:
5.00
Principles of biomedical, cellular, and molecular
techniques and their applications to research in the
endocrine system. Techniques include protein and nucleic
acid assays, thin layer chromatography, radioimmunoassay,
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, agarose and
polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, transfection,
restriction analysis, plasmid amplification, RNA
extraction, and dot-blot hybridization. Prereq: ANSC 701 or
BMCB 658 or BMCB 702; permission. Special fee. Lab. Writing
intensive.
BMS 715 - Immunology Laboratory
Credits:
2.00
Introduction to major components of the immune system;
principles and applications for cellular and antibody
based immunological techniques. Prereq: BMS 503. Special fee
Co-requisites:
BMS 705
BMS 716 - Public Health and Waterborne Diseases
Credits:
4.00
Course has three sections: 1) government, 2) disease and
epidemiology, and 3) sources of anthropogenic (of human
origin) microbial pollution, control and disinfection. The
overall theme of the class is to understand how and why
waterborne (virus, protozoal, and bacterial) and some
food-borne diseases are still prevalent within our society.
The class usually goes on at least two field trips, to a
wastewater plant and a drinking water plant; at times
students may be asked to go to town meetings or public
hearings concerning water and pollution. In lab, students
do experiments and then analyze their data and share it
with the rest of the class by posting it on the class Web
site. Prereq: BMS 503 and BMS 602. Restricted to BMS:
Medical Microbiology majors only or by instructor
permission. Special fee. Writing intensive.
BMS 718 - Mammalian Physiology
Credits:
4.00
Advanced study of the systems that control mammalian
functions with emphasis on cellular and molecular
mechanisms. Includes the nervous, muscular,
cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine
systems. Prereq: at least one semester of animal/human
physiology, or one semester of anatomy and physiology, or
permission. Writing intensive.
BMS 719 - Host-Microbe Interactions
Credits:
4.00
This capstone course examines the way microogranisms
interact with their hosts, with an emphasis on the
pathogenic and commensal organisms of humans. Course
material is introduced via reading, analysis and group
presentations of primary scientific literature. You are not
only introduced to different types of host-microbe
interactions, but different methods, systems and model
organisms used to study these interactions.Prereq: BMS 602,
GEN 604, or by permission.
BMS 720 - Mycology, Parasitology, and Virology
Credits:
3.00
Covers human fungal, parasitic, and viral infections. The
mechanism of infection, life cycles, and infectious stages
of the organism as well as disease progression within the
host. Prereq: BMS 602.
BMS 721 - Mycology, Parasitology, and Virology Laboratory
Credits:
2.00
Practical experience in diagnosing and identifying
specific organisms as well as correlating test results
with the studied fungal, parasitic, or viral disease.
Permission required. Special fee.
Co-requisites:
BMS 720
BMS #725 - Veterinary Microbiology and Zoonotic Disease
Credits:
2.00
Clinical microbiological techniques using veterinary
medical specimens. Along with the isolation and
identification of bacterial, fungal and parasitic
pathogens, the zoonotic potential of a variety of organisms
is discussed. Prereq: permission of instructor.
BMS 730 - Ethical Issues in Biomedical Science
Credits:
4.00
Advances in the biological sciences impact the need for
scientific integrity. From guiding students in the
laboratory to scientific record keeping, from authorship
and peer review to potential conflicts of interest, from
use of animals and humans in research to genetic
technology, scientists need to understand the ethical
issues that underlie their work. These and related issues
are presented and discussed in a format that encourages
both an appreciation of established guidelines and an
opportunity to critically examine them. Writing intensive.
Prereq: BIOL 411, BMS 503.
BMS 750 - Case Studies
Credits:
1.00 to 5.00
Capstone course in which patient case studies are analyzed
in the areas of microbiology, hematology, clinical
chemistry, or immunohematology. Case analysis includes
correlation of patient history and current symptoms with
laboratory results. Student interprets given information,
recognizes abnormal reaults and their clinical
significance, generates etiologic possibilities, and
determines the "best" diagnosis for the patient condition
(incorporating appropriate treatment and recommended
follow-up testing). Writing intensive. Variable (1-5)
credits: 2 cr. for Microbiology case studies (prereq: BMS
602 and BMS 720/721; 1 cr. for Hematology case studies
(prereq: BMS 644/645); 1 cr. for Medical Biochemistry ase
studies (prereq: BMS 658/659); and 1 cr. for
Immunohematology case studies (prereq: BMS 656/657).
BMS 751 - Advanced Clinical Microbiology Internship
Credits:
5.00
Advanced clinical bacteriological procedures, fluorescent
techniques, and special procedures. Mycology and
parasitology identification and testing. Prereq: senior BMS
majors only.
BMS 751W - Advanced Clinical Microbiology Internship
Credits:
5.00
Advanced clinical bacteriological procedures, fluorescent
techniques, and special procedures. Mycology and
parasitology identification and testing. Prereq: senior BMS
majors only. Writing intensive.
BMS 752 - Advanced Hematology Internship
Credits:
5.00
Special hematology procedures including diagnostic
staining, advanced hemostasis studies, and evaluation of
blood cells in disease states. Prereq: senior BMS majors
only.
BMS 752W - Advanced Hematology Internship
Credits:
5.00
Special hematology procedures including diagnostic
staining, advanced hemostasis studies, and evaluation of
blood cells in disease states. Prereq: senior BMS majors
only. Writing intensive.
BMS 753 - Advanced Immunohematology Internship
Credits:
5.00
Advanced blood-banking procedures, including antibody
identification, and component therapy. Principles and
procedures for detecting disorders of cellular and humoral
immunity. Prereq: senior BMS majors only.
BMS 753W - Advanced Immunohematology Internship
Credits:
5.00
Advanced blood-banking procedures, including antibody
identification, and component therapy. Principles and
procedures for detecting disorders of cellular and humoral
immunity. Prereq: senior BMS majors only. Writing intensive.
BMS 754 - Advanced Clinical Chemistry Internship
Credits:
5.00
Theory, operation, evaluation, and maintenance of
automated chemistry systems. Advanced laboratory analysis
of body fluid chemistries including enzymology, isotopes,
hormones, blood gases, and toxicology. Data analysis,
computerization. Prereq: senior BMS majors only.
BMS 754W - Advanced Clinical Chemistry Internship
Credits:
5.00
Theory, operation, evaluation, and maintenance of
automated chemistry systems. Advanced laboratory analysis
of body fluid chemistries including enzymology, isotopes,
hormones, blood gases, and toxicology. Data analysis,
computerization. Prereq: senior BMS majors only. Writing
intensive.
BMS #755 - Molecular Diagnostics
Credits:
4.00
Intorduce students to the concepts and principles of
infectious disease detection and human genetic screening
used in clinical labs. This includes covering the major
methods required to go from nucleic acid extraction to
analysis (DNA extraction, PCR, hybridization, and
sequencing). Course reviews what clinically relevant
pathogens (bacteria, virus, and fungi) are ideal targets
for molecular identification in the clinical lab and what
methods are currently being used in this application. It
will also highlight molecular methods applied in human
health and disease, including identity testing, molecular
oncology, chromosome analysis, and screening for inherited
diseases.
BMS 761 - Clinical Microbiology Internship
Credits:
20.00
Advanced instruction in clinical bacteriology, mycology,
parasitology, and virology at local hospital or reference
laboratory. Isolation, identification, and antiboitic
sensitivities for common pathogens are emphasized. Prereq:
BMS 602; senior BMS majors only.
BMS 761W - Clinical Microbiology Internship
Credits:
20.00
Advanced instruction in clinical bacteriology, mycology,
parasitology, and virology at local hospital or reference
laboratory. Isolation, identification, and antiboitic
sensitivities for common pathogens are emphasized. Prereq:
BMS 602; senior BMS majors only. Writing intensive.
BMS 762 - Clinical Hematology Internship
Credits:
20.00
Advanced instruction in hematology and hemostasis at a
local hospital or reference laboratory. Specialized tests
such as automated cell counts, cytochemical analyses, and
specialized hemostasis are covered. Prereq; BMS 652; senior
BMS majors only.
BMS 763 - Clinical Immunohematology Internship
Credits:
20.00
Advanced instruction in clinical immunohematology at a
local hospital or reference laboratory. Pre-transfusion
testing, donor screening, phlebotomy and component therapy
emphasized. Prereq: BMS 653; senior BMS majors only.
BMS 764 - Clinical Chemistry Internship
Credits:
20.00
Advanced instruction in clinical chemistry at a local
hospital or reference laboratory. Analysis of
carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes, lipids, hormones,
electrolytes, blood gases, and drugs. Prereq: BMS 654;
senior BMS majors only.
BMS 790 - Undergraduate Teaching Experience
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Students assist Graduate Teaching Assistants in preparing,
presenting, and executing Microbiology laboratory. May be
repeated up to a maximum of 4 credits.
BMS 795 - Investigations
Credits:
1.00 to 8.00
Special projects in biomedical science. May be repeated up
to 8 times for up to a maximum of 8 credits.
BMS 795W - Investigations
Credits:
1.00 to 8.00
Special projects in biomedical science. May be repeated up
to 8 times for up to a maximum of 8 credits. Writing
intensive.
BMS 796 - Biomedical Research Internship
Credits:
4.00 to 16.00
Advanced instruction/participation in some aspect of
biomedical research, either on or off campus. Student
designs program of study with research supervisor and MLS
faculty advisor. May be repeated up to a maximum of 16
credits.
BMS 799 - Senior Thesis
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
A special project conducted under faculty supervision and
resulting in a written thesis. Students must initiate
discussion of the project with an appropriate faculty
member and obtain permission. Only open to BMS and MLS
majors. Writing intensive.
BMS 799H - Senior Honors Thesis
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
A special project conducted under faculty supervision and
resulting in a written thesis. Students must initiate
discussion of the project with an appropriate faculty
member and obtain permission. Writing intensive.