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Rensselaer Catalog 2013-2014 [Archived Catalog]
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BIOL 4270 - Human Physiology
Fundamental physiological processes and their mechanism of action in human and higher mammalian organisms. Emphasis on the control and interaction of physiological systems. Introduction to the muscle, nervous, circulatory, renal, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, and hormonal systems. Limited to biology, biochemistry and biophysics, bioinformatics and molecular biology majors, and biology accelerated medical students.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 2120 or BIOL 4620, CHEM 2250, PHYS 1100. Not recommended for freshmen and sophomores.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4310 - Microbiology
Microbiology is the study of “microscopic organisms,” including members of all the kingdoms of life. The course has two objectives: 1. Provide an overview of the diversity, genetics, and physiology of microorganisms. 2. Review current topics of investigation in Microbiology in detail. Microbes will be studied from a cellular and molecular perspective. This includes structure, nutrition, growth, control, classification and genetics. This course will provide BIOLOGY STUDENTS the necessary background in bacterial genetics, pathogenic microbiology, prokaryotic physiology, eukaryotic microbiology, molecular biology and microbial ecology. Students may not obtain credit for both this course and BIOL 6310.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Biology 2120 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 6310
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4320 - Microbiology Lab
Microbiology Laboratory will provide hands-on experience for broad training in bacteriology and mycology with emphasis on: microscopy, bacterial growth, and biochemical assays. An investigative component will involve characterization of an unknown bacterum using the analytical tools learned. In addition to laboratory experience and good technique, the course will emphasize written communication with reports in the format of scientific papers. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 4310 or permission of instructor
When Offered: Fall semester annually (beginning fall 2014).
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4330 - Cancer Biology
This course is a comprehensive review of the mechanisms of cancer initiation and progression. The format is student-initiated, round-table discussions and manuscript presentations of a wide range of topics that comprise cancer biology including: tumor viruses, oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, cell cycle regulation in cancer, growth factors and their receptors, multistep tumorigenesis, genomic instability and cancer, stromal cell-tumor cell interactions, angiogenesis, and metastatic invasion. The technique of concept mapping will be used to allow students to graphically organize their understanding of the cancer field as the course progresses. Students may not obtain credit for both this course and BIOL 6330. May be used to fulfill the Culminating Experience in Biology. Students may not obtain credit for both this course and BIOL 6330.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 2500 and BIOL 4620 or equivalent courses.
When Offered: Fall term, even-numbered years.
Cross Listed: BIOL 6330
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4350 - Virology
This course will provide an exploration of the essential aspects of virology. Introductory examination of viral structure, entry and replication for each of the major classes of viruses serve as a foundation. Case studies will examine virus host interactions and strategies for prevention and intervention of viral infection. Additional topics include: emerging viruses, viral detection, viral extinction, beneficial use of viruses, modified viruses as research tools. A student cannot get credit for both BIOL 4350 and BIOL 6350.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 4620 and BIOL 4310 or permission of istructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually beginning fall 2014.
Cross Listed: BIOL 6350.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4400 - Bioterrorism, Biowarfare, and Biodefense: A Clear and Present Danger
Never in the history of civilization is the use of biological weapons against humanity more likely by individuals or groups. Course material will focus on what constitutes biological weaponry. Topics include a history of biological warfare and the basic biological principles involved in the manipulation of biological agents: pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria and viruses), their toxins and their comparative lethality. Modes of environmental dissemination of agents and countermeasures that constitute biological defense will be presented. Course will include class discussion and Internet homework.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 1010 or equivalent
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4540 - Sequence Analysis
This course covers the theory and practice of biological sequence analysis, including algorithms for pairwise sequence alignment, multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, and database searching. Concepts covered include homology, sequence similarity, parsimony, mechanisms and metrics of molecular evolution, biological data bases, database search algorithms (BLAST), and statistical significance. Selected topics include hidden Markov models, bootstrap analysis and gene finding. Modern sequence analysis software will be provided. Laptop computers and programming knowledge are required. Meets jointly with BIOL 6410; both cannot be taken for credit.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 1020, BIOL 4620, CSCI 1200, or equilavent.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 6410
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4550 - Molecular Modeling
This course covers the theory and practice of the structural modeling of proteins and other biomolecules using informatics-driven and energy-based approaches. Topics include template-based comparative modeling, secondary structure prediction, tertiary structure prediction, protein classification, sidechain rotamers, docking, protein design, energy minimization, electrostatics, molecular dynamics, and molecular surfaces. Molecular modeling software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. BIOL 4550, BIOL 6420, BCBP 4550, and BCBP 6420 meet jointly; only one of these courses can be taken for credit.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1020, BIOL 4620, BIOL 4760.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4550/6420, BCBP 4550/6420.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4620 - Molecular Biology
Nucleotide biosynthesis; structure, replication, transcription, and translation of nucleic acids; reassociation of nucleic acids; molecular cloning, sequencing, and endonuclease mapping of DNA; control of gene expression in bacteria and higher organisms.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2500 or permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4630 - Molecular Biology II
Students will use a variety of tools (textbooks, scientific journals, and Internet resources including molecular databases and data mining tools) to increase understanding of genes, their expression, their products, and their inter-relatedness. (Meets together with BIOL 6690. Both cannot be taken for credit.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite/Corequisite: BIOL 4620 and BIOL 4760.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 6690
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4640 - Proteomics
Characterization of patterns and changes in patterns of protein expression with development, aging, and disease. Protein separation and quantification strategies; mass spectrometry and analysis of spectra; protein profiling, biomarkers, post-translational modifications; current applications; emerging technologies and applications. Individual presentations on relevant topics will be expected. (Students cannot obtain credit for this course and BCBP 4640, BCBP 6640 or BIOL 6640.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BCBP 4760 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4680 - Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Examination of how microorganisms interact with each other and with their environment. Microbial distribution and activities in natural systems, and their importance to ecosystem function and environmental quality. Field work and laboratory experience with both classical and modern molecular microbiological techniques including sampling and chemical and physical site characterization; enrichment techniques, fluorescence in situ hybridization, 16S rDNA amplification, sequence analysis, and probe design. Current literature regarding manipulation and regulation of microbial activities will be discussed. This course will be taught at the Darrin Fresh Water Institute at Lake George. A nominal fee will be charged for housing. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work as well as the writing of in-depth reports. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequiste: BIOL 4310 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: A total of three hours of lecture/class time and three hours laboratory time is required per week.
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BIOL 4700 - Freshwater Ecology
Freshwater ecology is the quantitative examination of major biological fresh water communities. Course discussions will delineate the physical and chemical regimes under which aquatic organisms exist. Basic limnological processes are studied to define aquatic systems of differing physical characteristics. Nutrient chemistry analyses of waters of varying acidity, alkalinity, and chemical loadings are related to their trophic status. Lecture and Laboratory are taught at the Darrin Fresh Water Institute at Lake George with field activities at various locations in the Adironacks. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work, as well as the writing of in-depth reports. This is a communication-intensive course.
A student cannot get credit for both this course and BIOL 6700
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 1010 or equivalent and permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 6700
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4710 - Biochemistry Laboratory
Major principles of biochemistry are illustrated, as students purify and analyze specific proteins. Experience is obtained with various techniques including protein extraction from bacteria and tissues, chromatography, ultracentrifugation, spectrophotometric analysis, and electrophoresis. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work, as well as the writing of in-depth reports. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and BCBP 4710.) This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 1010, BIOL 2120.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed with BCBP 4710.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4720 - Molecular Biology Laboratory
The techniques of gel electrophoresis, restriction enzyme mapping, PCR, and use of a molecular biology software program are applied to the study of bacterial plasmids and mammalian genes. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work, as well as the writing of in-depth reports. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 2120, BIOL 4620.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4740 - Cell and Developmental Biology Laboratory
Students will learn a variety of modern cell and developmental biology techniques such as cell culture, genetic analysis, immunocytochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, and live cell imaging. Using these techniques, students will investigate the function of genetically manipulated proteins in cells and developing embryos. In the last third of the semester, students will develop independent experimental research plans to address questions of interest to the student. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 2120, BIOL 2500.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4750 - Cell-Extracellular Matrix Interactions
Comprehensive examination of cellular interactions with the extracellular matrix (ECM), as well as analysis of the structure and function of the ECM in a variety of tissues. Topics to be covered include: ECM proteins, cell-matrix interactions, ECM signaling, mechanics of the ECM, ECM pathology, and recent advances in ECM research.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: There are no formal prerequisites, but students should have a rudimentary knowledge of cell biology and protein structure (readings to provide this background can be requested from the instructor). Limited to students with junior or senior standing. Graduate students must enroll in BIOL 6750; both courses BIOL 4750 and BIOL 6750 may not be taken for credit. May be used to fulfill the Culminating Experience requirement in Biology.
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4760 - Molecular Biochemistry I
Part I of a two-semester sequence focusing on the chemistry, structure, and function of biological molecules, macromolecules, and systems. Topics covered include protein and nucleic acid structure, enzymology, mechanisms of catalysis, regulation, lipids and membranes, carbohydrates, bioenergetics, and carbohydrate metabolism. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BCBP 4760 or CHEM 4760.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 2250 and BIOL 1010 or BIOL 2120 or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross listed as BCBP 4760 and CHEM 4760.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4770 - Molecular Biochemistry II
The second semester of the molecular biochemistry sequence. Topics include lipids and lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and the coenzymes involved in this metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis and chemistry, protein synthesis and degradation, integration of metabolism, photobiology, and photosynthesis. This course is taught in studio mode. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BCBP 4770 or CHEM 4770.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 4760 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4850 - Principles of Ecology
A study of the fundamental principles of the ecology of plants and animals. Interrelationships between organisms and their environments are discussed as well as material and energy balances in the ecosystem. Emphasis on the biology of populations (producers, consumers, and decomposers).
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 2120 or BIOL 1010.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4860 - Evolution
Phylongeny and the patterns of evolution in the fossil record, geography of evolution, biodiversity, origin of genetic variation, genetic drift, natural selection and adaptation, genetic theory of natural selection, evolution of phenotypic traits, conflict and cooperation, speciation, fitness, coevolution, genomic evolution, evolution and development, macroevolution, evolutionary science and society. May be used to fulfill the Culminating Experience requirement in Biology. Lectures, student presentations, and peer learning.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 2500.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4900 - Team Research
Independent research by teams under the supervision of a faculty member, including literature search, brief proposal of project design, conduct of project to completion, and writing of a formal report in the form of a scientific paper and presentation of a seminar or poster on the project. May be used to fulfill the Culminating Experience in Biology.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Restricted to Biology majors who have completed BIOL 1010, BIOL 2120, and BIOL 2500, or equivalents and who have permission of the instructor to register.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4940 - Readings in Biology
Selected readings in the biological literature to supplement the scientific background of undergraduate students. May be used as a biology elective with approval of Biology Department Curriculum Committee. With four credits, may be acceptable as fulfilling the Culminating Experience requirement in Biology, subject to approval of academic adviser.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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BIOL 4970 - Non-thesis Research
Independent study program for the purpose of developing research skills under the guidance of a faculty member. This course may be repeated once, and it can count as a biology elective. It may not meet the culminating experience requirement except by special permission of the Biology Department.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 3-12 contact hours.
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BIOL 4980 - Biomedical Research
Independent research in health sciences, supervised by a faculty member, for the purpose of developing research skills. Such skills include defining a research project, both as a written and oral exercise for a scientific and general audience, and gathering preliminary research data enabling both a written and oral description of the project in the form of a research proposal and an oral defense. Open to students in the accelerated physician-scientist curriculum only. This course is the Culminating Experience for students in this program. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 4990 - Senior Research Thesis
Independent research, supervised by a faculty member, culminating in a written thesis and oral presentation.This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 6100 - From Neuron to Behavior
A detailed survey of important topics in the neurosciences. Some of the topics to be covered in this class are: basic mechanisms of neural signaling (neurophysiology, synaptic transmission, and molecular signaling; understanding of sensation/movement and in particular how it relates to neuroanatomy; neurodevelopment and how the mature brain can change (plasticity), and; complex brain functions and neurological disease. Students prepare analyses and make a presentation of a paper in the original literature. Since there is overlap associated with the 4100 course, both courses may not be taken for credit.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 1010, BIOL 2120 or permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 6260 - Advanced Cell Biology
This course is designed to enable students to understand how an organism functions at the cellular and molecular level, and further, how this functioning is regulated so that cells can adapt to changes in their environment. Students will learn the fundamental components of the cell (from protein to organelle), their characteristics, and how these components function in both normal and diseased cells. Students will also learn biochemical, structural, and mechanical aspects of cell functioning and regulation in normal and diseased cells. In addition, students will learn to critically read current scientific literature. By reading current literature, students will gain knowledge of the practice and presentation of science, as well as learn about new techniques and findings. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and BIOL 4260.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: An undergraduate “Introduction to Cell Biology” course (BIOL 2120 equivalent). Coursework in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology will be helpful, as well.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 6310 - Microbiology
Microbiology is the study of “microscopic organisms,” including members of all the kingdoms of life. The course has two objectives: 1. Provide an overview of the diversity, genetics, and physiology of microorganisms. 2. Review current topics of investigation in Microbiology in detail. Microbes will be studied from a cellular and molecular perspective. This includes structure, nutrition, growth, control, classification and genetics. This course will provide BIOLOGY STUDENTS the necessary background in bacterial genetics, pathogenic microbiology, prokaryotic physiology, eukaryotic microbiology, molecular biology and microbial ecology. Students may not obtain credit for both this course and BIOL 4310.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4310
Credit Hours: 4
Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 6 contact hours
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BIOL 6330 - Cancer Biology
This course is a comprehensive review of the mechanisms of cancer initiation and progression. The format is student-initiated, round-table discussions and manuscript presentations of a wide range of topics that comprise cancer biology including: tumor viruses, oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, cell cycle regulation in cancer, growth factors and their receptors, multistep tumorigenesis, genomic instability and cancer, stromal cell-tumor cell interactions, angiogenesis, and metastatic invasion. The technique of concept mapping will be used to allow students to graphically organize their understanding of the cancer field as the course progresses. May be used to fulfill the Culminating Experience in Biology. Students may not obtain credit for both this course and BIOL 4330.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 2500 and BIOL 4620 or equivalent courses.
When Offered: Fall term, even-numbered years.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4330
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 6350 - Virology
This course will provide an exploration of the essential aspects of virology. Introductory examination of viral structure, entry and replication for each of the major classes of viruses serve as a foundation. Case studies will examine virus host interactions and strategies for prevention and intervention of viral infection. Additional topics include: emerging viruses, viral detection, viral extinction, beneficial use of viruses, modified viruses as research tools. A student cannot get credit for both BIOL 4350 and BIOL 6350.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 4620 and BIOL 4310 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually beginning fall 2014.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4350
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 6410 - Sequence Analysis
This course covers the theory and practice of biological sequence analysis, including algorithms for pairwise sequence alignment, multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, and database searching. Concepts covered include homology, sequence similarity, parsimony, mechanisms and metrics of molecular evolution, biological data bases, database search algorithms (BLAST), and statistical significance. Selected topics include hidden Markov models, bootstrap analysis, and gene finding. Modern sequence analysis software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. Knowledge of a programming language is strongly suggested. Meets jointly with BIOL 4540; both cannot be taken for credit.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: MATH 1020, BIOL 4620, CSCI 1200 or equilavent, or permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 6420 - Molecular Modeling
This course covers the theory and practice of the structural modeling of proteins and other biomolecules using informatics-driven and energy-based approaches. Topics include template-based comparative modeling, secondary structure prediction, tertiary structure prediction, protein classification, sidechain rotamers, docking, protein design, energy minimization, electrostatics, molecular dynamics, and molecular surfaces. Molecular modeling software will be provided. Laptop computers are required. BIOL 4550, BIOL 6420, BCBP 4550, and BCBP 6420 meet jointly; only one of these courses can be taken for credit.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: MATH 1020, BIOL 4620, BIOL 4760.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4550/6420, BCBP 4550/6420.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 6510 - Biology Core Course 1
An intensive course designed to provide instruction and stimulate discussion on important topics in biological research. It is loosely divided into 4 modules: 1) ethics, writing, and basic computational biology tools; 2) structural and computational biology; 3) protein and carbohydrate structure and function; 4) microbiology, ecology, and evolution. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of major topics in biology through formal didactic instruction and selected readings from the primary literature.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Completed bachelor’s degree or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 6520 - Biology Core Course II
An intensive course designed to provide instruction and stimulate discussion on important topics in biological research. It is loosely divided into three modules: 1) molecular biology and genetics; 2) cell biology; and 3) entrepreneurship/leadership. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of major topics in biology through formal didactic instruction and selected readings from the primary literature.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: This is a continuation of the fall course BIOL 6510. Completed bachelor’s degree or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 6550 - Ethical Issues in Biotechnology
This course reviews the principles of ethical behavior and responsible conduct of research and discusses specific areas of biotechnology research, medical research and societal issues in the context of these principles. Representative topics include genetic engineering, stem cell research, assisted reproduction, human subjects, animal research and nanotechnology. Active student participation is expected.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Undergraduate registration only with permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: BMED 6700. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 6550 and BMED 6700.
Credit Hours: 3
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BIOL 6640 - Proteomics
Characterization of patterns and changes in patterns of protein expression with development, aging, and disease. Protein separation and quantification strategies; mass spectrometry and analysis of spectra; protein profiling, biomarkers, post-translational modifications; current applications; emerging technologies and applications. Individual presentations on relevant topics will be expected. (Students cannot obtain credit for this course and BCBP 4640, BIOL 4640, or BCBP 6640.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BCBP 4760 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4640, BCBP 4640, BCBP 6640
Credit Hours: 3
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BIOL 6660 - Muscle Mechanics and Modeling
This graduate/advanced undergraduate hybrid course examines the structural and physiologic properties of muscle, as well as its force production and overall biomechanical function. Muscle structure and function will be explored at the protein, single fiber and whole tissue levels. Discussions will focus primarily on skeletal muscle, and topics will include muscle morphology, cross-bridge theory, molecular motor and actomyosin interaction, Hill-type and Huxley-type models, electromyography, fatigue, muscle inhibition, history-dependent phenomena, in vitro and in vivo muscle function, and the response to injury. Each topic will be introduced and developed utilizing seminal articles in the literature as well as excerpts from texts, and further discussion on current problems and state-of-the-art experimental techniques will draw on the current scientific literature.
A student may receive credit for only one of BIOL 6660 or BMED 4660/6660.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: BMED 4660/6660.
Credit Hours: 3
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BIOL 6680 - Applied and Environmental Microbiology
A survey of applied aspects of microbiology including the application of microorganisms in industrial processes and the roles played by microorganisms in the environment. Emphasis is placed on ways in which microorganisms can be manipulated and controlled for human advantage. Current literature regarding manipulation and regulation of microbial activities is discussed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 4310 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
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BIOL 6690 - Advanced Molecular Biology
Students will use a variety of tools (textbooks, scientific journals, and Internet resources including molecular databases and data mining tools) to increase understanding of genes, their expression, their products, and their inter-relatedness. (Meets together with BIOL 4630. Both cannot be taken for credit.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Undergraduate course in molecular biology, molecular genetics, and/or molecular biochemistry.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4630
Credit Hours: 3
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BIOL 6700 - Freshwater Ecology
Freshwater ecology is the quantitative examination of major biological fresh water communities. Course discussions will delineate the physical and chemical regimes under which aquatic organisms exist. Basic limnological processes are studied to define aquatic systems of differing physical characteristics. Nutrient chemistry analyses of waters of varying acidity, alkalinity, and chemical loadings are related to their trophic status. Lecture and Laboratory are taught at the Darrin Fresh Water Institute at Lake George with field activities at various locations in the Adironacks. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work, as well as the writing of in-depth reports.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 4850 - Principles of Ecology or equivalent or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: BIOL 4700. A student cannot get credit for both this course and BIOL 4700.
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 6750 - Cell-Extracellular Matrix Interactions
Comprehensive examination of cellular interactions with the extracellular matrix (ECM), as well as anaylsis of the structure and function of the ECM in a variety of tissues. Topics to be covered include: ECM proteins, cell-matrix interactions, ECM signaling, mechanics of the ECM, ECM pathology, and recent advances in ECM research. May be used to fulfill the Culminating Experience requirement in Biology.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: There are no formal prerequisites, but students should have a rudimentary knowledge of cell biology and protein structure (readings to provide this background can be requested from the instructor). Limited to students with junior or senior standing. Graduate students must enroll in BIOL 6750; both courses BIOL 4750 and BIOL 6750 may not be taken for credit.
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.
Cross Listed: Cross-listed with BIOL 4750
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 6900 - Seminar in Biology
Weekly discussion of selected topics in biology by graduate students and staff.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1
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BIOL 6910 - Research Rotation l
The students take active part in research, under the supervision of a Biology faculty adviser by mutual agreement.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Restricted to first year Biology graduate students
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Graded: S/U
Credit Hours: 4
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BIOL 6920 - Research Rotation ll
The student will perform hands-on research in the lab of a Biology faculty to learn basic research methods and techniques, accomplish a small research project and determine whether the lab is a good fit for thesis research.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Restricted to first year Biology graduate students.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Graded: S/U
Credit Hours: 2
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BIOL 6930 - Research Rotation lll
The student will perform hands-on research in the lab of a Biology faculty to learn basic research methods and techniques, accomplish a small research project and determine whether the lab is a good fit for thesis research.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Graded: S/U
Credit Hours: 2
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BIOL 6940 - Readings in Biology
Readings in the current literature designed to supplement the background of the student and provide greater depth in the area of his or her specialty.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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BIOL 6970 - Professional Project
Active participation in a semester-long project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser. A Professional Project often serves as a culminating experience for a Professional Master’s program but, with departmental or school approval, can be used to fulfill other program requirements. With approval, students may register for more than one Professional Project. Professional Projects must result in documentation established by each department or school, but are not submitted to the Office of Graduate Education and are not archived in the library. Grades of A, B, C, or F are assigned by the faculty adviser at the end of the semester. If not completed on time, a formal Incomplete grade may be assigned by the faculty adviser, listing the work remaining to be completed and the time limit for completing this work.
Credit Hours: 1-9
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BIOL 6990 - Master’s Thesis
Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master’s thesis. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student’s research progress for the given semester. Once the thesis has been presentend, approved by the adviser, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.
Credit Hours: 2 to 9
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BIOL 9990 - Dissertation
Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of IP are assigned until the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in a standard format in the library. Grades will then be listed as S.
Credit Hours: Variable
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BMED 2100 - Biomaterials Science and Engineering
Presents structure-property relationships of implant materials including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites, with an emphasis on mechanical and surface properties in the broader context of implant design. Biological performance of biomaterials, case studies of traditional implants—as well as emerging, tissue-engineered materials— are emphasized.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BMED 2300 - Bioimaging and Bioinstrumentation
This course serves as an introduction to biomedical instrumentation and imaging with focus on the acquisition and monitoring of vital signals. Basic principles for the selection and appropriate use of instruments for solving bioengineering and medical problems such as microscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasounds, among others are addressed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Physics 1200 Physics II.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BMED 2540 - Biomechanics
Application of mechanics to the study of normal, diseased, and traumatized musculo-skeletal system. Areas covered include determination of joint and muscle forces, mechanical properties of biological tissues, and structural analysis of bone-implant systems. Case studies are discussed to illustrate the role of biomechanics and biomaterials in the design of implants.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGR 2050.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BMED 2940 - Studies in Biomedical Engineering
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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BMED 2960 - Topics in Biomedical Engineering
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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BMED 4010 - Biomedical Engineering Laboratory
Theory and practice of biomedical measurements. An introduction to instruments and procedures for measurement of pressure, flow, bioelectrical potentials, cell counting, biomechanical and biomaterial properties, using invasive and noninvasive techniques. Transducers studied include strain gauge, differential transformer, spectrophometer, bipotential electrodes, microscope with camera, mechanical testing machine, piezoelectric transducer (or sensor). Also studied are instruments for determination of material properties.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BMED 2200, BIOL 4290, or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BMED 4240 - Tissue Biomaterial Interactions
Relationships between structure and properties of synthetic implant materials, including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. The emphasis is on mechanical, corrosion, and surface properties of materials. Detailed review of blood-material interactions. An introduction to biocompatibility with special emphasis on the interaction of biomaterials with cells and tissues in the context of implant surface design and tissue engineering.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Corequisite: BMED 2100.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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BMED 4410 - BioMEMs
This course discusses state-of-the-art techniques in patterning biomolecules, biosensors, machining three-dimensional microstructures, and building microfluidic devices (Lab-on-a-Chip). Seminal and current literature will be used to discuss topics in BioMEMs ranging from device fabrication to applications in cell biology and medicine. Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4410 and BMED 6410.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: junior/senior standing.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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BMED 4420 - Clinical Orthopaedics and Contemporary Research
An in-depth review of the underlying science, engineering, medicine and contemporary research related to the nation’s highest priorities for musculoskeletal diseases and care. Musculoskeletal anatomy, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and contemporary treatments are covered. Special topics will be presented relating state-of-the-art biomedical research to clinical practice. The clinical perspective of each topic will be presented by practicing clinicians with case studies. Topics conclude with live webcasts or recorded surgery from Albany Medical Center or the Capital Region Bone and Joint Center. Students can not get credit for both BMED 4420 and BMED 6420.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BMED 4500 and senior standing or permission from Instructor
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BMED 4440 - Biophotonics
Biophotonics, or biomedical optics, is a newly developing field, dealing with the application of optical science and technology to biomedical problems, including clinical applications. The course introduces students to the fundamentals in modern and classical optics, light-matter interaction and provides them with a broad overview of current topics and contemporary research in the area of optics and lasers in medicine and biology.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHYS 1200.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: With 6940. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.
Credit Hours: 3
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BMED 4450 - Drug and Gene Delivery
The course presents several aspects of drug and gene delivery including: 1) definitions of what drugs or gene are; 2) pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; 3) biomaterial selection considerations; 4) bioactivity considerations;; 5) physiological and biochemical barriers to drug delivery; 6) diffusion controlled, dissolution controlled, and osmotic controlled drug delivery systems; 7) polymeric delivery systems; 8) ligand-based targeting and physical targeting; 9) viral mediated gene delivery; 10) non-viral gene delivery; 11) polymers in gene delivery.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BMED 2100 or equivalent, senior standing, or instructor permission.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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BMED 4500 - Advanced Systems Physiology
Applications of control theory and systems techniques to physiology. Emphasis is on entire systems and their interactions rather than isolated phenomena. Areas covered include cardiac, respiratory, renal, and gastrointestinal systems. Includes laboratory on the application of engineering techniques in the study of physiological systems.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 2120 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BMED 4510 - Mechanobiology
Mechanical regulation of biological systems. Topics include principles and concepts of mechanobiology; evolution, embryogenesis and histogenesis of tissues with particular references to skeletal system; mechanical regulation of cellular behavior, tissue growth and organ development; concept and application of strain energy regulation in biology; application of mechanobiology to tissue regeneration; limits of mechanical regulation.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BMED 2450 (Biomechanics) or permission from instructor (non-BME students).
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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BMED 4540 - Biomechanics II
Examines biomechanics of human body movement through developing various models (e.g., lumped mass, planar rigid body, 3D) and exploring current techniques in Forward and Inverse Dynamic approaches. Topics are developed on a classical mechanics foundation, and simulations are constructed using software (e.g., OpenSIM) to describe normal movements, and investigate possible sources of abnormalities due to injury, disease or dysfunction.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BMED 2540 or equivalent, junior/senior standing or instructor permission.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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BMED 4560 - Biomaterial Applications in Medicine
This is an advanced senior undergraduate course where biomaterials and regenerative medicine is explored with attention to therapies for medical conditions. Regenerative medicine is an interdisciplinary field that brings the promise of repairing and replacing tissues damaged from disease and trauma. In this course the contributions of biomaterials used in tissue and organ replacement will be investigated. Topics will include applications to implant design, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, stem cells, and drug delivery.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BMED 2100 Biomaterials Science and Engineering.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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BMED 4580 - Biomedical Fluid Mechanics
This course covers the dynamics of fluid flow in human physiological system. Engineering principles and fluid dynamic concepts will be taught in the context of cardiovascular system. Topics include: pulsatile flow in arteries, vascular compliance and wave propagation, impedance, cardiac mechanics, dynamic coupling of ventricle and systemic circulation, blood flow in vein, coronary circulation, microcirculation, blood flow at complex geometries, imaging techniques in clinical hemodynamic assessment, fluid mechanics in designing and testing circulatory implants.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGR 2250 and a basic knowledge of human physiology.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: This course is cross-listed as BMED 6480. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.
Credit Hours: 3
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BMED 4600 - Biomedical Engineering Design
A guided approach to development of design skills. Students work individually and in teams to tackle a biomedical design problem using methods drawn as necessary from engineering and from the physical and mathematical sciences. Discussion sessions involve students in presentations of work. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Senior standing.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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BMED 4650 - Intro to Cell and Tissue Engineering
The principles and practice of tissue engineering are taught in this course. The principles underlying strategies for employing selected cells, biomaterial scaffolds, soluble regulators or their genes, and biomechanical loading and culture conditions, for the regeneration of tissues and organs in vitro and in vivo are addressed. Bioreactors, enabling technology and biomimetic approach for fabricating tissue-engineered products and devices for implantation are taught.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: A basic course in mechanics (ENGR 2530 or BMED 2540), and a basic course in transport phenomena or fluid dynamics (ENGR 2250 or equivalent), or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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BMED 4660 - Muscle Mechanics and Modeling
This graduate/advanced undergraduate hybrid course examines the structural and physiologic properties of muscle, as well as its force production and overall biomechanical function. Muscle structure and function will be explored at the protein, single fiber, and whole tissue levels. Discussions will focus primarily on skeletal muscle, and topics will include muscle morphology, cross-bridge theory, molecular motor and actomyosin interaction, Hill-type and Huxley-type models, electromyography, fatigue, muscle inhibition, history-dependent phenomena, in vitro and in vivo muscle function, and the response to injury. Each topic will be introduced and developed utilizing seminal articles in the literature as well as excerpts from texts and further discussion on current problems and state-of-the-art experimental techniques will draw on the current scientific literature.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
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BMED 4940 - Studies in Biomedical Engineering
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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BMED 4960 - Topics in Biomedical Engineering
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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BMED 6410 - BioMEMs
This course discusses state-of-the-art techniques in patterning biomolecules, biosensors, machining three-dimensional microstructures and building microfluidic devices (Lab-on-a-Chip). Seminal and current literature will be used to discuss topics in BioMEMs ranging from device fabrication to applications in cell biology and medicine. Students cannot get credit for both BMED 4410 and BMED 6410.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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BMED 6420 - Clinical Orthopaedics and Contemporary Research
An in-depth review of the underlying science, engineering, medicine and contemporary research related to the nation’s highest priorities for musculoskeletal diseases and care. Musculoskeletal anatomy, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and contemporary treatments are covered. Special topics will be presented relating state-of-the-art biomedical research to clinical practice. The clinical perspective of each topic will be presented by practicing clinicians with case studies. Topics conclude with live Webcasts or recorded surgery from Albany Medical Center or the Capital Region Bone and Joint Center. Students can not get credit for both BMED 4420 and BMED 6420.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BMED 4500 and senior standing or permission from Instructor
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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BMED 6440 - Biophotonics
Biophotonics, or biomedical optics, is a newly developing field, dealing with the application of optical science and technology to biomedical problems, including clinical applications. The course introduces students to the fundamentals in modern and classical optics, light-matter interaction and provides them with a broad overview of current topics and contemporary research in the area of optics and lasers in medicine and biology.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisisite: PHYS 1200.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: With 4440. Students cannot recieve credit for both.
Credit Hours: 3
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BMED 6450 - Drug and Gene Delivery
The course presents several aspects of drug and gene delivery including: 1) definitions of what drugs or gene are; 2) pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; 3) biomaterial selection considerations; 4) bioactivity considerations;; 5) physiological and biochemical barriers to drug delivery; 6) diffusion controlled, dissolution controlled, and osmotic controlled drug delivery systems; 7) polymeric delivery systems; 8) ligand-based targeting and physical targeting; 9) viral mediated gene delivery; 10) non-viral gene delivery; 11) polymers in gene delivery.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BMED 2100 or equivalent, senior standing, or instructor permission.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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BMED 6480 - Biomedical Fluid Mechanics
This course covers the dynamics of fluid flow in human physiological system. Engineering principles and fluid dynamic concepts will be taught in the context of cardiovascular system. Topics include: pulsatile flow in arteries, vascular compliance and wave propagation, impedance, cardiac mechanics, dynamic coupling of ventricle and systemic circulation, blood flow in vein, coronary circulation, microcirculation, blood flow at complex geometries, imaging techniques in clinical hemodynamic assessment, fluid mechanics in designing and testing circulatory implants.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGR 2250 and a basic knowledge of human physiology.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: This course is cross-listed as BMED 4580. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.
Credit Hours: 3
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BMED 6500 - Mechanobiology
Mechanical regulation of biological systems will be discussed. Topics include principles and concepts of mechanobiology; embryogenesis and histogenesis of tissues with particular references to skeletal system; physical forces at cellular, tissue and organ level; mechanical regulation of cellular behavior, tissue growth, and organ development; limits of mechanical regulation; biochemical influences; application of mechanobiology to tissue regeneration.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BMED 2540 or ENGR 2530 with permission from the instructor. Graduate course.
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
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BMED 6550 - Cell Biomechanics
The mechanics of single cells and cells in a continuum are discussed in the context of the modulation of cell function by mechanical stresses. Topics include: mechanical forces in the natural environment of various mammalian cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, osteoblasts, and epithelial cells), mathematical formulations of force distribution and force transmission, cell motility, models of cell membrane skeleton, cell deformability and elasticity, mechanical properties of cell membranes, and role of mechanical forces in cell structure/function.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BMED 2540 or ENGR 2530 with permission from the instructor.
When Offered: Fall semester annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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BMED 6560 - Biomaterial Applications in Medicine
This is an advanced senior graduate course where biomaterials and regenerative medicine is explored with attention to therapies for medical conditions. Regenerative medicine is an interdisciplinary field that brings the promise of repairing and replacing tissues damaged from disease and trauma. In this course the contributions of biomaterials used in tissue and organ replacement will be investigated. Topics will include applications to implant design, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, stem cells, and drug delivery.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BMED 2100 Biomaterials Science and Engineering.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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BMED 6650 - Intro to Cell and Tissue Engineering
The principles and practice of tissue engineering are taught in this course. The principles underlying strategies for employing selected cells, biomaterial scaffolds, soluble regulators or their genes, and biomechanical loading and culture conditions, for the regeneration of tissues and organs in vitro and in vivo are addressed. Bioreactor, enabling technology, and biomimetic approach for fabricating tissue-engineered products and devices for implantation are taught.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: a basic course in mechanics (ENGR 2530 or BMED 2540), and a basic course in transport phenomena or fluid dynamics (ENGR 2250 or equivalent) or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term anually.
Credit Hours: 3
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BMED 6660 - Muscle Mechanics and Modeling
This graduate/advanced undergraduate hybrid course examines the structural and physiologic properties of muscle, as well as its force production and overall biomechanical function. Muscle structure and function will be explored at the protein, single fiber and whole tissue levels. Discussions will focus primarily on skeletal muscle, and topics will include muscle morphology, cross-bridge theory, molecular motor and actomyosin interaction, Hill-type and Huxley-type models, electromyography, fatigue, muscle inhibition, history-dependent phenomena, in vitro and in vivo muscle function, and the response to injury. Each topic will be introduced and developed utilizing seminal articles in the literature as well as excerpts from texts, and further discussion on current problems and state-of-the-art experimental techniques will draw on the current scientific literature.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
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BMED 6700 - Ethical Issues in Biotechnology
This discussion course reviews the principles of ethical behavior and responsible conduct of research and then discusses specific areas of biotechnology research, medical research, and societal issues in the context of these principles. Representative topics include genetic engineering, stem cell research, assisted reproduction, human subjects, animal research, and nanotechnology. Class performance is dependent on active participation and discussion, student presentations, and the submission of analytical essays.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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BMED 6940 - Studies in Biomedical Engineering
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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BMED 6960 - Topics in Biomedical Engineering
New courses or special course offerings are given under this number from time to time. Graduate students in biomedical engineering may pursue special interests under this number when sponsored by a biomedical engineering faculty member and with the permission of the department.
When Offered: By individual arrangement.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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BMED 6970 - Professional Project
Active participation in a semester-long project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser. A Professional Project often serves as a culminating experience for a Professional Master’s program but, with departmental or school approval, can be used to fulfill other program requirements. With approval, students may register for more than one Professional Project. Professional Projects must result in documentation established by each department or school, but are not submitted to the Office of Graduate Education and are not archived in the library. Grades of A, B, C, or F are assigned by the faculty adviser at the end of the semester. If not completed on time, a formal Incomplete grade may be assigned by the faculty adviser, listing the work remaining to be completed and the time limit for completing this work.
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BMED 6980 - Master’s Project
Active participation in a master’s-level project under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master’s project report. Grades of IP are assigned until the master’s project has been approved by the faculty adviser. If recommended by the adviser, the Master’s Project may be accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in the Library. Grades will then be listed as S.
Credit Hours: 1 to 9
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BMED 6990 - Master’s Thesis
Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master’s thesis. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student’s research progress for the given semester. Once the thesis has been presentend, approved by the adviser, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.
Credit Hours: 1 to 9
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BMED 9990 - Dissertation
Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of IP are assigned until the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education to be archived in a standard format in the library. Grades will then be listed as S.
Credit Hours: Variable
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CHEM 1110 - Chemistry I with Advanced Lab
Covers the same lecture material as CHEM 1100, but laboratory experiments will be more technique-oriented to provide better preparation for students who plan to take future laboratory courses in chemistry. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 1100.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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CHEM 1200 - Chemistry II
Continued examination of the principles of chemistry in more depth, considering thermodynamics, advanced concepts in chemical equilibrium and acid-base chemistry, kinetics of chemical reactions and electrochemistry.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 1100 or CHEM 1110.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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CHEM 2030 - Inorganic Chemistry I
Descriptive chemistry of the elements. Properties, structures, and typical reactions of the elements of the periodic table and their compounds; basic principles of inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 1200 or ENGR 1600.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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CHEM 2110 - Equilibrium Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis
This course will cover principles of equilibrium chemistry (particularly solubility and acid-base chemistry) and its application to chemical analysis. Applications of equilibrium chemistry in the fields of geology, environmental science, biology, and biochemistry will be included.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 1200 or CHEM 4530.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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CHEM 2120 - Experimental Chemistry I: Analytical Techniques
A laboratory course dealing with wet and instrumental techniques of chemical analysis.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Corequisite: CHEM 2110.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 2
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CHEM 2230 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Laboratory experiments dealing with basic techniques used in the synthesis and characterization of organic compounds.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Pre- or corequisite: CHEM 2250 or a similar course in organic chemistry.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 1
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CHEM 2240 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
A continuation of CHEM 2230, which is a prerequisite.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 2230 and CHEM 2260 or a similar course in organic chemistry should be taken with or prior to this course.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 1
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CHEM 2260 - Organic Chemistry II
A continuation of CHEM 2250, which is a prerequisite.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 2250.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
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CHEM 2290 - Experimental Chemistry II: Synthesis and Characterization
Laboratory experiments dealing with the synthesis and characterization of chemical compounds and practical experience in accessing the chemistry literature. Primary emphasis is organic chemistry. Intended for chemistry majors.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Corequisite: CHEM 2260.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 2
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