Biomedical Science  

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.