2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog (DRAFT COPY)
Course Descriptions
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Biological Sciences |
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BIOL 20330 - Environmental Science
Credits: 4
This course covers topics related to general environmental issues, the flow of energy and matter through the environment, the natural resources to sustain life, their use and abuse, and the governmental laws and regulations concerning the environment. The course deals with the environmental ethics faced in today’s society, the impact of pollution both to the environment and to humans, and the factors involved in urban ecology.
Prerequisite BIOL 01204 with a minimum grade of C-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BIOL 20425 - Environmental Toxicology
Credits: 4
This course covers topics related to the fate and impact of pollutants in the environment. This course deals with the laws and regulations of pollutant discharge, the kinds of chemical pollutants, the transport and distribution of such chemicals into the environment, and their effect in populations and communities as well as individual organisms. The acute and chronic effect of these pollutants, the principles of environmental monitoring and assessment, and special examples and case studies will be analyzed.
Prerequisite BIOL 01204 with a minimum grade of C- and CHEM 07200 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BIOL 21401 - Entomology
Credits: 4
This course studies the insect anatomy; physiology and insect control; historical and economic significance of insects in man’s society; methods of collecting, preserving, rearing and mounting of insects; insect classification. This course may not be offered annually.
Prerequisite BIOL 01204 with a minimum grade of C-
Attribute Code CAT, SLAB, UGRD
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BIOL 22335 - Advanced Genetics
Credits: 4
The course will provide an in-depth background in all areas of Mendelian, molecular, population and evolutionary genetics. The students will learn how to use genetic tools in dissecting complex biological pathways, developmental processes and regulatory systems. Discussion of landmark genetic experiments will constitute the basis of an inquiry-based approach that will delineate the dynamic nature of modern genetics. The laboratory exercises are designed to put special emphasis on molecular biology techniques and the use of bioinformatics.
Prerequisite BIOL 01203 with a minimum grade of C- or BIOL 01206 with a minimum grade of C- or MCB 01102 with a minimum grade of C- or BIOL 01211 with a minimum grade of C- or BIOL 01202 with a minimum grade of C-
Attribute Code CAT, SLAB, UGRD
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BIOL 85301 - Brewing Science & Raw Materials
Credits: 3
Brewing Science and Raw Materials is a fundamental and comprehensive course covering the commercial production of beer and the underlying scientific principles. Beer is brewed from skilled combination of water, barley malt, hops and yeast. In this course, students will learn the science and process of brewing from grain to glass with emphasis on raw material quality and impact on process product. In addition, the brewing process will be discussed including the: mill, mash, lauter, boil, whirlpool, fermentation, conditioning, packing, and draft dispense. With attention to process and critical control points, students will learn how to consistently and efficiently brew quality beer.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BIOL 85302 - Brewery Design & Operations
Credits: 3
Brewery Design and Operations is designed to inform students of key design and operation principles with application to best brewing practices in beer production. A combination of theory and application will enable the student to better understand the function, operation, and design of brewery process, equipment, and layout. Discussions include materials, flooring, space, heat generation and transfer, refrigeration, waste management, brewery design, and packaging. Tours and discussions at local breweries provide application of principles to industry practice. Students will also study best practices in brewery safety. Students will practice safe brewing practice in production of beer in our pilot brewery.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BIOL 85303 - Yeast Management
Credits: 3
Yeast Management is an applied microbiology course that is part theory and part hands-on skill development. Students will learn best practices and procedures for management of yeast in the brewery including sourcing and cultivating yeast, calculating and validating pitch rates, and monitoring fermentation performance. This course will also cover best practices for yeast harvesting and re-use. Through the Yeast Hunters project, students will learn basic practices in yeast handling by isolating their own wild strains, using methods similar to how the Philly Sour™ strain was discovered.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BIOL 85304 - Sensory Training
Credits: 3
Sensory training is an essential skill for brewers looking to refine their craft and create exceptional products. This comprehensive course is designed to provide brewers with a deep understanding of beer sensory analysis, enabling them to identify and evaluate the various flavors, aromas, and characteristics of beer. Through a combination of theory, hands-on exercises, and guided tastings, participants will develop their own personal sensory perception, build their sensory lexicon, learn to troubleshoot beer quality issues, and gain the knowledge and skills needed to consistently produce high-quality, flavorful beers.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BIOL 85305 - Packaging Technology & Operations
Credits: 3
Packaging Technology and Operations provides students with a deep understanding of the packaging processes, technologies, and operations employed in the beer industry. This course focuses on the design and operation of small fixed-head fillers and large, high-speed, rotary fillers for both canning and bottling lines. Best practices in kegging, quality control, and safety will also be considered. Finally, attention to sustainability will cover recycling, secondary and tertiary packaging materials, and utilities.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BIOL 85306 - Brewing Science Internship
Credits: 3
The internship is a 3-credit, part-time, minimum of 120-hour, commitment to an educational experience within a functioning brewery or related facility which enables the student to gain practice and experience in a real-world setting. Potential internship sites include a working brewery, microbrewery, brewpub, brewing materials analytical lab, fermentation biotechnology lab, or other related workplace suitable to a student’s interests in the brewing industry. Students will take a proactive approach to find internship hosts by assessing and gathering their ideal locations early in the program in effort to create the ideal learning experience for the student. If multiple students are interested in the same location, these internships may be filled on a competitive basis. Students should prepare for interviews and discussions with host breweries and are expected to communicate with the course instructor throughout the process. Initial contact with the hosts may be made by the student or the instructor after the course instructor’s approval of the internship site. The course instructor will also require verification of appropriate supervision. Every student should anticipate working toward the internship throughout their coursework and timeline.
Prerequisite BIOL 85301 with a minimum grade of D- and BIOL 85302 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, EXIN, UGRD
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Biomedical Art & Visualization |
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BMV 09251 - Introduction to Figure Anatomy for the Artist
Credits: 3
This course is designed to strengthen the students understanding of observational figure drawing and anatomy. Students will develop skills and techniques to accurately recreate the human form by learning the fundamentals of skeletal and muscle anatomy of the human body. The course will serve to improve observational and realistic figure drawing skills, by learning the anatomical relationships and techniques for visualizing form. This course will provide the student the opportunity to interpret anatomy knowledge by working directly from the figure in the drawing studio and the human cadaver at the Cooper Medical School.
Attribute Code ARTL, CAT, UGRD
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BMV 09252 - Introduction to Natural Science & Zoological Illustration
Credits: 3
This course is designed to develop a strong foundation in concept development and observational drawing skills. As well as integrate traditional and introductory digital media techniques within the subject matter of drawing plants, animals, and natural science content. Both traditional forms of media (graphite, pen/ink, charcoal, color pencil etc.) and digital forms of media production will be used to illustrate subjects through demonstrations and visual problems. The course will focus on the integration of traditional and digital media, as it related to realistic and representational drawing. Students will learn professional production methods and design conventions within the field of natural science and zoological illustration.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BMV 09253 - Introduction to Digital 3D Modeling
Credits: 3
This is an aesthetics based media course that communicates digital 3D content for both biomedical art (didactic) media and entertainment media (illustration, animation, game design etc.). The course is designed to cover concepts in digital 3D organic and inorganic object modeling, which includes observational modeling, conceptual process modeling, and narrative modeling. Students will learn to develop a broad range of modeled content including but not limited to characters, objects, and environments. The digital models designed are rendered and composited as 2D illustration to solve specific visual communication problems. The software (Autodesk 3D Studio Max and Mudbox) used in the course are industry standards for 3D computer graphics production. The subject matter within the Specialization in Biomedical Art and Visualization reflects the subject matter of science and medicine. Students in broader areas of art (sculpture, illustration, painting, etc.) will be able to focus on specific subjects relevant to their artistic goals using the 3D methods and techniques.
Attribute Code ACE, ARTL, CAT, UGRD
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BMV 09356 - Introduction to Digital Rendering and Illustration Methods
Credits: 3
This course is designed to develop strong observational skills, and integrate digital media rendering and painting techniques within the scope of biomedical content and visual problems solving. This goal will be to convey an aesthetically powerful illustration, which effectively provides a solution for a specific visual communication. The student will learn a vocabulary for expressing pertinent natural science and medical art concepts in relation to technique design, composition, object accuracy/integrity, and context. Students will learn digital rendering techniques and methods to depict concepts in digital continuous tone and color (Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator). The integration of digital techniques will be uses in unique ways to explore the boundaries of medium and convention in modern production. Elective students in the broader areas of Art, Design, Science, and Medicine will be required to apply the concepts and techniques taught in class to specific content pertinent to their major of study.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BMV 09360 - Storyboarding & Animation
Credits: 3
This is an aesthetics based course that communicates animated narratives in the areas of art and science. This course serves as an introduction to animation of objects, environments, animals, humans and natural science subjects. Students will learn to create 2D and 3D animations of narratives with goals to communicate a message and/or educate the viewer on their story. The student will learn pre-visualization skills in the form of storyboarding to problem solve their ideals before animation. The student will use pre-visualized concept art to animated short stories of the body, environment, and/or natural science through the medium of 2D and 3D digital animation software (Adobe Flash, After Effects and Autodesk 3D Studio Max.) The principles of 2D and 3D digital space and motion/timing will be used as the foundation of production. The subject matter within the Specialization in Biomedical Art and Visualization reflects the subject matter of science and medicine. Students in broader areas of art (sculpture, illustration, painting, etc.) will be able to focus on specific subjects relevant to their artistic goals using the animation methods and techniques.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BMV 09361 - Scientific and Medical Sculpture
Credits: 3
This course is designed for students interested in learning the structure, anatomy, and features of the head and its relation to facial reconstruction. This course will strengthen the student’s understanding of the muscles in the face, bone, and landmarks of the skull. Students will also understand how these two groups contribute to each individual’s appearance. Age, race, and gender will be discussed and considered in the re-creation of the face. Demonstrations of techniques, lectures, and critiques are part of the course work. Projects will include study sheets, in-class assignments and some projects that can be completed at home. However, most assignments will be done in class. The course is needed for the instruction of advanced techniques and concepts in biomedical visualization. The course contains specific projects, which reflect the demands of industry specialization and career training expectations. Specific visualization problems in: medical sculpture, prosthetics, and forensic sculpture are required in the course.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BMV 09366 - Introduction to 3D Animation
Credits: 3
This studio course is designed as an introductory platform to aesthetically investigate and discover specific techniques in 3D Animation as applied to commercial industry standards and outcomes. This course introduces students to all the major features of 3D Animation software with a focus on specific 3D animation techniques from basic expressions of time, curves, motion paths, shape deformations, basic rigging, introductory dynamics and simulated scenarios (fluid, cloth and particles), along with teaching the professional workflow for multi-frame rendering and short movie composites. The student is exposed to all relevant aspects of 3D Animation CG creation with an eye toward giving the student a base foundation from which to explore and expand their creative ideas and stories. Students will learn how to depict narratives in 3D with a focus on their major specific content, interdisciplinary projects and collaborations. The lecture and demonstrations in the course are balanced between learning 3D animation software and the art studio practice of applied theory, history, and concepts that give a foundation of context and audience reception. The Introduction to 3D Animation course is open to all majors with the required pre-requisites.
Prerequisite (BMV 09253 with a minimum grade of D- or ART 09253 with a minimum grade of D-) and (BMV 09360 with a minimum grade of D- or ART 09360 with a minimum grade of D-)
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BMV 09373 - Advanced Problems in Biomedical Art
Credits: 3
This course entails developing skills and knowledge necessary for effective visual communication of complex biomedical concepts and subject matter. The focus will be on developing conceptual visual story telling skills. Students will learn to take complex information presented by specific biomedical subject matter and selectively simplify it to solve visual communication problems effectively for the target audience. Students will work exclusively in digital media to develop competence and efficiency in the rendering methodologies and learn the conventions of modern production. The course is needed for the instruction of advanced techniques and concepts in biomedical visualization. The course contains specific projects which reflect the demands of industry specialization and career training expectations. Specific visualization problems in: medical/legal, veterinary, pharmaceutical, molecular, editorial, textbook, journal visualizations and required in the course.
Prerequisite ART 02222 with a minimum grade of D- and (ART 09251 with a minimum grade of D- or BMV 09251 with a minimum grade of D-) and (ART 09252 with a minimum grade of D- or BMV 09252 with a minimum grade of D-) and (ART 09356 with a minimum grade of D- or BMV 09356 with a minimum grade of D-)
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BMV 09400 - Independent Study
Credits: 0.5 to 9
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BMV 09453 - Introduction to Game Media Design
Credits: 3
This is an aesthetics based course that communicates and focuses on educational and casual game content through the fundamentals of game media design. The course materials and projects will help students understand how and why games can be used for learning in the fields of health, medicine, science, and social change. Students will also learn how casual games can be a powerful learning tool in social situations. The course exposes students to examples of current work and research in game design mechanics, game art production, game learning mechanics, and assessment mechanics, which are important to designing successful and engaging games. Students will learn use traditional drawings media, the Adobe Creative Cloud, and specific game engines to develop their games. Students will be exposed to industry-specific examples of educational and casual games (social games, learning games, news games, health and science games, and exercise-games etc.) These examples alone with specific lecture topics, demonstrations and material, will allow students to learn how to develop their own educational and casual games projects that deliver content through game media and design.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BMV 09454 - Surgical Illustration and Media
Credits: 3
This studio course is an introduction to the illustration of surgical procedures and its fundamental application within the discipline of biomedical art. It is based on the belief that understanding the concepts of medical/and or veterinary surgery is essential to creating effective illustrations and other media that visually communicate the information. Students will research surgical procedures and techniques, sketch procedures in the operating room, prepare comprehensive sketches outlining visual narrative of surgical procedures, and render final illustrations/media presentations using a variety of digital media.
Prerequisite ART 02222 with a minimum grade of D- and (ART 09251 with a minimum grade of D- or BMV 09251 with a minimum grade of D-) and (ART 09356 with a minimum grade of D- or BMV 09356 with a minimum grade of D-)
Attribute Code ARTL, CAT, UGRD
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BMV 09456 - Biomedical Art Senior Thesis Exhibition & Portfolio Capstone
Credits: 3
This course is designed to act as a summative experience for the student. The final BFA Thesis Project will be defined by the student and work with a level of professional collaboration. The requirements for the BFA Thesis will be to solve and effectively visually communicate a medical and scientific problem. Integration of outside resources, research effective collaborator/expert communication, professional practices, presentation (oral and written) and documentation of the process of the semester long project. The project visualization will be student driven; content needs will be determined by the student and the research/collaboration. The emphasis in this course will be on the conceptual development of the content accuracy/relevance and its realization through the design process. The final B.F.A. capstone project will have the following: A two Sentence (Maximum) Thesis Statement, a designed/written proposal, research paper, business oriented documentation, a digital presentation to explain the work, artist statement/project scope statement, and the final project depicting the solution for the BFA Exhibition.
Prerequisite ART 02222 with a minimum grade of D- and (ART 09251 with a minimum grade of D- or BMV 09251 with a minimum grade of D-) and (ART 09252 with a minimum grade of D- or BMV 09252 with a minimum grade of D-) and (ART 09356 with a minimum grade of D- or BMV 09356 with a minimum grade of D-) and (ART 09360 with a minimum grade of D- or BMV 09360 with a minimum grade of D-) and (ART 09453 with a minimum grade of D- or BMV 09453 with a minimum grade of D-) and (ART 09454 with a minimum grade of D- or BMV 09454 with a minimum grade of D-) and (ART 09253 with a minimum grade of D- or BMV 09253 with a minimum grade of D-) and (ART 09373 with a minimum grade of D- or BMV 09373 with a minimum grade of D-) and (ART 09361 with a minimum grade of D- or BMV 09361 with a minimum grade of D-)
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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Biomedical Engineering |
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BME 11100 - Biomedical Engineering Seminar
Credits: 1
This course introduces students to emerging areas of biomedical engineering research and industry through a series of seminars. The course may be taken multiple times; the content will change with each offering to represent cutting-edge work in biomedical engineering.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11101 - BME First Year Seminar
Credits: 0
This introductory seminar will introduce first year students to the field of Biomedical Engineering, provide strategies for academic success, and begin preparing students for careers in BME.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11201 - Chemical Foundations in Biomedical Engineering
Credits: 4
This course is an introduction to conservation principles and the chemical foundations of biomedical engineering. It will cover the basics of conservation principles, specifically those of mass, energy, and momentum. The course will also include an introduction to chemical processes in these areas, particularly those that are important in physiological systems such as diffusion and heat transfer.
Prerequisite PHYS 00220 with a minimum grade of C- and MATH 01131 with a minimum grade of C-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11290 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering
Credits: 1 to 4
This course provides timely coverage of specific topics in Biomedical Engineering, and it is intended for sophomore-level Biomedical Engineering students. Special topics courses may be traditional classroom-based courses as well as research-related courses supervised by specific advisors. This class may be taken multiple times when offered with a different special topics content.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11301 - Physiological Foundations in Biomedical Engineering
Credits: 4
This course is an introduction to human physiology from an engineering perspective. Topics covered are related to physiological systems, including the cardiovascular and nervous systems, computational models of these systems, and engineered solutions to damage and disease. The laboratory component will include hands-on training in physiological measurements and interpretation.
Prerequisite MATH 01235 with a minimum grade of C- and BME 11201 with a minimum grade of C- and (BIOL 01206 with a minimum grade of C- or MCB 01102 with a minimum grade of C-)
Attribute Code CAT, LAB, UGRD
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BME 11302 - Electrical Foundations in Biomedical Engineering
Credits: 4
This course is an introduction to the electrical foundations of biomedical engineering. Topics will include the identification and connection of basic circuit elements, and the prediction of dynamic responses of circuits. Identification and analysis of physiological and biological analogs of electrical systems using these foundational principles will also be covered.
Prerequisite (PHYS 00222 with a minimum grade of C- or PHYS 02201 with a minimum grade of C-) and MATH 01235 with a minimum grade of C- and BME 11201 with a minimum grade of C-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11303 - Mechanical Foundations in Biomedical Engineering
Credits: 4
This course is an introduction to the mechanical foundations of biomedical engineering. It will cover the basics of statics and kinematics in the context of solid and fluid mechanics, particularly those that are important in physiological systems.
Prerequisite (PHYS 00220 with a minimum grade of C- or PHYS 02200 with a minimum grade of C-) and MATH 01235 with a minimum grade of C- and BME 11201 with a minimum grade of C-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11390 - Advanced Topics in Biomedical Engineering
Credits: 1 to 4
This course provides timely coverage of specific advanced topics in Biomedical Engineering, and it is intended for junior-level Biomedical Engineering students. Special topics courses may be traditional classroom-based courses as well as research-related courses supervised by specific advisors. This class may be taken multiple times when offered with a different special topics content.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11411 - Modeling and Simulation for Analysis and Design in Biomedical Engineering
Credits: 4
This course provides an introduction to simulation and modeling in biomedical systems and the application of these principles for the design of biomedical engineering system, device, component, or process. Topics include: modeling for engineering design, kinetic modeling for molecular systems, PBPK modeling, MATLAB modeling, and mathematical models in biomedical engineering literature.
Prerequisite BME 11302 with a minimum grade of C- and BME 11303 with a minimum grade of C- and (CS 01104 with a minimum grade of D- or CS 04103 with a minimum grade of D-)
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11450 - Biocompatibility and Immunoengineering
Credits: 3
This course covers topics in biocompatibility and the body’s response to foreign materials, with an emphasis on material properties and the cell and molecular biology of the immune system. The course introduces the various signaling mechanisms used by cells when presented with foreign and engineered antigens, and then applies engineering principles to the discovery and design of novel biomaterials and therapeutics that are biocompatible.
Prerequisite BME 11301 with a minimum grade of C-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11451 - Mechanobiology
Credits: 3
This course will provide students with a thorough understanding of how mechanics dictate cell function and how this knowledge can be applied to the prevention and treatment of disease. Students will learn how mammalian cells interact with the complex 3D environment that surrounds them in tissues including how cellular behavior is affected by the extracellular matrix. The course also addresses the specific cell response to mechanical stimuli and how this can be used in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications. Additional topics include: extracellular matrix structure and function, cell-matrix interactions and cell signaling, mechanics of the extracellular matrix, and mechanotransduction.
Prerequisite MCB 01102 with a minimum grade of C- and BME 11303 with a minimum grade of C-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11452 - Cell Bioelectricity
Credits: 3
The objective of this course is to develop quantitative and qualitative understanding of the generation and transmission of bioelectricity in and between excitable cells. Topics include: circuit analysis and modeling of potentials and currents across the cellular membrane, action potentials, propagation of potentials along the cellular membrane, and electrical stimulation of excitable tissue.
Prerequisite BME 11302 with a minimum grade of C-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11453 - Regulatory Practices in Biomedical Engineering
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to domestic and foreign regulatory practices associated with biomedical devices and/or products. It will cover the basics of the processes and protocols used by the FDA in order to better prepare students to be significant contributors to the development of a biomedical product that meets or exceeds all the applicable standards, regulations, and laws that apply to its applicable technology.
Prerequisite BME 11302 with a minimum grade of C- and ENGR 01303 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11454 - Introduction to Stem Cell Engineering
Credits: 3
Although stem cells can differentiate into numerous cell types, their therapeutic potential is limited by the inability to reliably control stem cell behavior outside of the body. To increase the clinical use of stem cells, it is important to understand how stem cells interpret extracellular signals and to use this information to design materials that control stem cell behavior in vitro and in vivo. This course will cover stem cell biology, mechanobiology, and techniques to engineer materials with biochemical and biophysical signals that regulate stem cell growth and differentiation.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11455 - Introduction to Synthetic Biology
Credits: 3
Synthetic biology integrates many scientific disciplines with the goal to rapidly and reliably reprogram or design new biological systems. It has applications in a wide range of areas including manufacturing, biosensors, therapeutics, and even synthetic life. This course provides an introduction into techniques and real-world applications of synthetic biology by primarily focusing on current research in the field. Topics include: cell free systems, biomanufacturing, CRISPR, plant syn bio, mammalian syn bio, therapeutic applications, safety mechanisms, and ethics.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11456 - Principles of Nanoparticle Design and Engineering
Credits: 3
This course will provide students with an introduction to the need for nanoparticle technologies for drug delivery to treat diseases and their benefits over freely delivered therapeutics. Students will learn how to apply engineering principles to the development and design of nanotechnology for drug delivery. This course also addresses how nanoparticle technologies interact with biological systems and how they can be targeted to specific tissues to maximize delivery and therapeutic efficiency. Additional topics include: disease applications, bioconjugation strategies, in vitro and in vivo experimental techniques to study drug delivery, nanoparticle characterization, nanoparticle synthesis, and the clinical implementation of nanoparticle technologies.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11468 - Biophysics Phenomena in Biomaterials Science
Credits: 3
This course is aimed at applying material physics and technology to regulate and support biological systems and functions. A goal of the course is to fundamentally understand variable biomaterials and their interactions with biological systems (cells, tissues, organs). A second goal is to use material physics and technology as a tool to understand biomaterials for artificial tissues and organs, or biophysical devices and sensors. Finally, students will learn and understand public healthcare policies, needs, and resources.
Prerequisite BME 11303 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11470 - Introduction to Biomechanics
Credits: 3
This course presents an introduction to biomechanics of human motion. The course will encompass the use of engineering principles to describe, analyze and assess human movement. Topics will include kinematics, kinetics, anthropometry applied to the synthesis of human movement and muscle mechanics.
Prerequisite BME 11303 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11471 - Principles of Biomedical Control Systems
Credits: 3
This course focuses on the identification and study of biomedical control systems. Students will learn to identify components of physiological control systems and examine the origin of diseases at a systems level. Additional topics include the incorporation of artificial organs into existing physiological control systems, mathematical modeling of biological processes, and designing therapeutic strategies.
Prerequisite BME 11411 with a minimum grade of D- or CHE 06405 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11472 - Principles of Biomedical Processes
Credits: 3
This course introduces students to engineering fundamentals applied to biomedical systems, particularly chemical engineering fundamentals. Students analyze and design biomedical processes. The basic biochemistry and physiology required for understanding of biomedical systems is presented. Basic principles of mass transfer, heat transfer, fluid flow, and chemical reaction are used to analyze or design drug delivery systems, pharmacokinetic models, the circulatory system, transport across cell membranes, and human and artificial organs. Laboratory experiments and demonstrations will be integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisite CHEM 06101 with a minimum grade of D- and (BIOL 01206 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 01203 with a minimum grade of D-) or MCB 01102 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11473 - Principles of Biomaterials Engineering
Credits: 3
The goal of studying biomaterials is to understand how the body’s natural tissues are organized on a compositional, structural, and properties basis. We also seek to understand how the body recognizes and responds to foreign materials, and to combine this knowledge in order to successfully design implants that can be used to treat debilitating diseases.
Prerequisite CHEM 06100 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11474 - Fundamentals of Controlled Release
Credits: 3
Controlled systems are designed to provide delivery of an agent at a pre-determined rate for an extended period of time. Controlled release offers several advantages over traditional methods of formulation and administration: maintenance of effective concentrations for a sustained period, less total agent required, cost effectiveness, convenience and compliance. This course introduces students to engineering fundamentals applied to controlled release systems. Basic principles of materials, mass transfer, heat transfer, fluid flow and chemical reactions are used to analyze and design controlled release systems. Applications to pharmaceutical, agricultural, and food industries will be explored. Laboratory experiments and demonstrations will be integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisite MATH 01235 with a minimum grade of D- and CHEM 06100 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11475 - Principles of Engineering Exercise Physiology
Credits: 3
This course introduces students to engineering fundamentals applied to physiologic systems, primarily during exercise. The basic biochemistry and physiology required for understanding these systems is presented. Basic principles of mass transfer, heat transfer, fluid flow, thermodynamics, and chemical reaction are used to analyze the human metabolic system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, and thermal system. The interrelationships of these systems will be investigated, and their dynamic response to exercise will be studied. Laboratory experiments will be conducted throughout the course.
Prerequisite MATH 01235 with a minimum grade of D- and CHEM 06100 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11476 - Introduction to Biotransport
Credits: 3
This course introduces biotransport in terms of heat transfer, mass transfer, and fluid mechanics related to the human body. Beginning with biotransport problem formulation, the course explores software tools that enable mathematical modeling. Fundamental principles of model validation, mesh convergence, sensitivity analysis, and objective functions are presented. Several modeling labs are used to build software skill and explore various heat and mass transfer processes inside and around the human body. Medical device development concepts are presented, making a connection between modeling activities and product development. The final weeks of this class are dedicated to a final project on a student-selected topic.
Prerequisite MATH 01235 with a minimum grade of D- and BME 11303 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11477 - Introduction to Biomaterial Mechanics
Credits: 3
The goal of this course is to present an introduction to the numerous issues that factor into the choice of material selection for biomedical devices. Issues to be examined include mechanical properties, biocompatibility, production costs, and ease of manufacture. This course will familiarize students with relevant material issues and highlight the process for matching material performance with the desired design characteristics and functionality.
Prerequisite BME 11303 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11478 - Tissue Engineering Fundamentals
Credits: 3
Tissue engineering is an expanding field that integrates principles of biology and engineering for the development of tissue substitutes and artificial organs. This course, which utilizes a combined lecture-laboratory approach, will review embryology, cell culture techniques, stem cell biology, cell signaling, cell development and differentiation, biocompatibility, tissue organization and function, biomaterial synthesis/characterization, and structure-function relationships in tissue engineering scaffolds.
Prerequisite BIOL 01206 with a minimum grade of D- or BIOL 01203 with a minimum grade of D- or MCB 01102 with a minimum grade of D-
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BME 11479 - Instrumentation for Biomedical Sciences
Credits: 3
The design and use of advanced instrumentation are critical in all areas of the biomedical sciences for analysis of biomedical systems and for synthesis of new biomedical technologies. This course will familiarize students with a wide range of the instrumentation they are likely to encounter in a biomedical career. Various instruments will be examined with respect to: (1) Theoretical basis of the measurement or synthesis and relation to instrumentational architecture, (2) Implementation of the method and experimental design, and (3) Data interpretation and analysis. The course will integrate primary scientific literature and discuss the evolution of instrumentation with new technologies and/or applications. The course will include inspection of instruments and observation of experimental execution, providing students with experience over a broad range of modern biomedical instrumentation.
Prerequisite BME 11302 with a minimum grade of D-
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BME 11480 - Topics in Biomedical Engineering
Credits: 1 to 4
This course covers topics in Biomedical Engineering. Specific topics and prerequisites are determined by the nature of the course when it is announced.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11481 - Emerging Topics in Stem Cell Engineering
Credits: 1 to 4
This course covers topics in Stem Cell Engineering. Specific topics and prerequisites are determined by the nature of the course when it is announced.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11482 - Emerging Topics in Tissue Engineering
Credits: 1 to 4
This course covers topics in Tissue Engineering. Specific topics and prerequisites are determined by the nature of the course when it is announced.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11483 - Emerging Topics in Regenerative Medicine
Credits: 1 to 4
This course covers topics in Regenerative Medicine. Specific topics and prerequisites are determined by the nature of the course when it is announced.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11484 - Emerging Topics in Cellular Engineering
Credits: 1 to 4
This course covers topics in Cellular Engineering. Specific topics and prerequisites are determined by the nature of the course when it is announced.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11485 - Emerging Topics in Biomaterials Engineering
Credits: 1 to 4
This course covers topics in Biomaterials Engineering. Specific topics and prerequisites are determined by the nature of the course when it is announced.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11486 - Emerging Topics in Biomechanics
Credits: 1 to 4
This course covers topics in Biomechanics. Specific topics and prerequisites are determined by the nature of the course when it is announced.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11487 - Emerging Topics in Orthopedic Engineering
Credits: 1 to 4
This course covers topics in Orthopedic Engineering. Specific topics and prerequisites are determined by the nature of the course when it is announced.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11488 - Emerging Topics in Pharmaceutical Engineering
Credits: 1 to 4
This course covers topics in Pharmaceutical Engineering. Specific topics and prerequisites are determined by the nature of the course when it is announced.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11490 - Emerging Topics in Biomedical Engineering
Credits: 1 to 4
This course provides timely coverage of specific emerging topics in Biomedical Engineering, and it is intended for advanced undergraduate students. Special topics courses may be traditional classroom-based courses as well as research-related courses supervised by specific advisors. This class may be taken multiple times when offered with a different special topics content.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BME 11550 - Advanced Biocompatibility and Immunoengineering
Credits: 3
This course covers advanced topics in biocompatibility and the body’s response to foreign materials, with an emphasis on material properties and the cell and molecular biology of the immune system. The course explores the various signaling mechanisms used by cells when presented with foreign and engineered antigens, and then applies engineering principles to the discovery and design of novel biomaterials and therapeutics that are biocompatible. State of the art topics in current literature related to biocompatibility and immunoengineering will be explored.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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BME 11551 - Advanced Mechanobiology
Credits: 3
This course will provide students with a thorough understanding of how mechanics dictate cell function and how this knowledge can be applied to the prevention and treatment of disease. Students will learn how mammalian cells interact with the complex 3D environment that surrounds them in tissues including how cellular behavior is affected by the extracellular matrix. The course also addresses the specific cell response to mechanical stimuli and how this can be used in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications. Additional topics include: extracellular matrix structure and function, cell-matrix interactions and cell signaling, mechanics of the extracellular matrix, and mechanotransduction. State of the art topics in current literature related to mechanobiology will be explored.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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BME 11552 - Advanced Cell Bioelectricity
Credits: 3
The objective of this course is to develop quantitative and qualitative understanding of the generation and transmission of bioelectricity in and between excitable cells. Topics include: circuit analysis and modeling of potentials and currents across the cellular membrane, action potentials, propagation of potentials along the cellular membrane,and electrical stimulation of excitable tissue. State of the art topics in current literature related to cell bioelectricity will be explored.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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BME 11553 - Regulatory Strategies in Biomedical Engineering
Credits: 3
This course examines domestic and foreign regulatory practices associated with biomedical devices and/or products. It will cover the processes and protocols used by the FDA in order to better prepare students to be significant contributors to the development of a biomedical product that meets or exceeds all the applicable standards, regulations, and laws that apply to its applicable technology. Students will examine regulatory strategy for specific medical devices and products.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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BME 11554 - Advanced Stem Cell Engineering
Credits: 3
Although stem cells can differentiate into numerous cell types, their therapeutic potential is limited by the inability to reliably control stem cell behavior outside of the body. To increase the clinical use of stem cells, it is important to understand how stem cells interpret extracellular signals and to use this information to design materials that control stem cell behavior in vitro and in vivo. This course will cover stem cell biology, mechanobiology, and techniques to engineer materials with biochemical and biophysical signals that regulate stem cell growth and differentiation.
Attribute Code CAT, GCAT, GRAD
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BME 11555 - Fundamentals of Synthetic Biology
Credits: 3
Synthetic biology integrates many scientific disciplines with the goal to rapidly and reliably reprogram or design new biological systems. It has applications in a wide range of areas including manufacturing, biosensors, therapeutics, and even synthetic life. This course provides in-depth coverage of techniques and real-world applications of synthetic biology through analysis of current primary literature in the field. Topics include: cell free systems, biomanufacturing, CRISPR, plant syn bio, mammalian syn bio, therapeutic applications, safety mechanisms, and ethics.
Attribute Code CAT, GCAT, GRAD
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BME 11556 - Advanced Nanoparticle Design and Engineering
Credits: 3
This course will provide students with an introduction to the need for nanoparticle technologies for drug delivery to treat diseases and their benefits over freely delivered therapeutics. Students will learn how to apply engineering principles to the development and design of nanotechnology for drug delivery. This course also addresses how nanoparticle technologies interact with biological systems and how they can be targeted to specific tissues to maximize delivery and therapeutic efficiency. Additional topics include: disease applications, bioconjugation strategies, in vitro and in vivo experimental techniques to study drug delivery, nanoparticle characterization, nanoparticle synthesis, and the clinical implementation of nanoparticle technologies. The graduate level course will also include implementation of the course material via projects and presentations spanning project development thorough clinical translation.
Attribute Code CAT, GCAT, GRAD
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BME 11561 - Advanced Topics in Biomedical Instrumentation
Credits: 3
This course provides an in-depth examination of the types of instruments that students may encounter when conducting research in a pre-clinical or hospital setting. The class primarily focuses on instruments that are used in diagnostic and therapeutic applications of biomedical research ranging from small animals (e.g., mice) to humans. Some examples include ultrasound, x-ray, nuclear, and magnetic resonance imaging methods, as well as combined platforms and therapeutic approaches. Students will learn about the theory behind the instruments, their principle components and operations, and how they are used to positively affect human lives. The course utilizes primary scientific literature, and students will be expected to contribute towards a publishable review article on a given instrument or technique. The goal of the course is for students to develop a proficient knowledge of the diverse types of instrumentation that they will likely utilize in a career in translational biomedical engineering and science research.
Attribute Code CAT, GCAT, GRAD
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BME 11568 - Advanced Phenomena in Biomaterials Science
Credits: 3
This course is aimed at applying material properties and technology to regulate and support biological systems and functions at the graduate level. A goal of the course is to fundamentally understand variable biomaterials and their interactions with biological systems, (cells, tissues, organs). A second goal is to use material properties and technology as a tool to understand biomaterials for artificial tissues and organs, or devices and sensors. Finally, students will learn and understand public healthcare policies, needs, and resources.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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BME 11573 - Biomaterials Engineering
Credits: 3
The goal of studying biomaterials is to understand how the body’s natural tissues are organized on a compositional, structural, and properties basis. We also seek to understand how the body recognizes and responds to foreign materials, and to combine this knowledge in order to successfully design implants that can be used to treat debilitating diseases.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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BME 11574 - Advanced Topics in Controlled Release
Credits: 3
Controlled release systems are designed to provide delivery of an agent at a pre-determined rate for an extended period of item. Controlled release offers several advantages over traditional methods of formulation and administration: maintenance of effective concentrations for a sustained period, less total agent required, cost effectiveness, convenience and compliance. This course introduces students to engineering fundamentals applied to controlled release systems. Basic principles of materials, mass transfer, heat transfer, fluid flow and chemical reactions are used to analyze and design controlled release systems. Applications to pharmaceutical, agricultural, and food industries will be explored. Laboratory experiments and demonstrations will be integrated throughout the course.
Attribute Code CAT, GCAT, GRAD
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BME 11590 - Advanced Emerging Topics in Biomedical Engineering
Credits: 1 to 4
This course provides timely coverage of specific advanced topics in Biomedical Engineering, and it is intended for graduate students. Special topics courses may be traditional classroom-based courses as well as research-related courses supervised by specific advisors. This class may be taken multiple times when offered with a different special topics content.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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BME 11600 - Graduate Seminar in Biomedical Engineering Topics
Credits: 0 to 1
The students will study current research topics and skills relevant to Biomedical Engineering.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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BME 11602 - Writing and Winning Grant Proposals in the Biomedical Field
Credits: 2
The students will learn aspects of writing in the biomedical field related to academic and industry career topics with a focus on grant proposal preparation.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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BME 11610 - Special Topics for Doctoral Students in Biomedical Engineering
Credits: 3
The students will study advanced level topics in Biomedical Engineering.
Attribute Code DOCT, GCAT
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BME 11611 - Biological Transport Phenomena
Credits: 3
Biological Transport Phenomena concerns the integrated study of momentum, mass, and energy transfer and its application to characterize physiological and cellular processes. In this course, students will apply principles of fluid, mass, and heat transport to a broad range of problems related to biological systems and biomedical devices. At the end of the course students will apply these principles to present a biomedical solution related to their personal research and/or a clinically-relevant problem.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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MBS 00501 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Credits: 3
This course will cover fundamental topics in biochemistry and how they relate to human health and disease. This begins with the introduction of the biomolecules that are central to human metabolism at the cellular and organismal level. We then explore the bioenergetic and thermodynamic principles that govern this metabolism, as well as how the body uses enzymes to harness these properties. We then move onto the study of the biochemical pathways that underlie human metabolism and how these pathways can be dysregulated in human disease.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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MBS 00502 - Cell Biology
Credits: 3
This course is focused on biology and physiology of the cell and is organized around the central theme of homeostasis how the cells adopt to various environmental changes while maintaining their internal constancy necessary for all tissues and organs to function. It is a course for both the basic scientists who seek general principles about cellular function, and the students preparing for health-related careers who wish to apply fundamental knowledge on cell biology to understand the molecular mechanisms of cellular dysfunction in human diseases.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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MBS 00503 - Systems Physiology
Credits: 3
This course will focus on physiological systems of the human body, namely, the cardio-renal system and endocrinology. The course will be in the form of didactic lectures. Students will be evaluated on their performance on three examinations. At first the student will be introduced to basic physiological aspects of the cardiovascular system and how it interacts with the kidney. Integrated within the lectures, there will be discussion on diseases that may affect the heart and kidneys and pharmacological treatments for these disorders. In the endocrinology section, the student will be introduced to the actions of various hormones, which affect macro- and micronutrient metabolism. These series of lectures will provide the student with a clear understanding of three complex physiological systems. In order to consolidate understanding of these systems, lectures will be supplemented with appropriate literature outside of texts.
Prerequisite MBS 00501 with a minimum grade of C and MBS 00502 with a minimum grade of C or (ANS 00501 with a minimum grade of C)
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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MBS 00505 - Human Genetics
Credits: 3
This course will cover the key concepts in classical and molecular genetics, witha focus on their application to humans.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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MBS 00506 - Biomedical Anatomy
Credits: 3
This course presents fundamentals of human gross anatomy with a focus on the microanatomy associated with each of the major organ systems. Sessions will incorporate lectures and interactive assignments that may utilize virtual histology. Students will use textbooks, virtual histology slides, and Primal Pictures to study and comprehend the material presented each week.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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MBS 00602 - Antimicrobial Drugs: Mechanisms of Action & Resistance
Credits: 3
This course covers the mechanisms of action, selectivity, and resistance to agents that are used to treat microbial infections, including bacterial, fungal, protozoal, helminthic, and viral infections. The course does not cover clinical aspects of Pharmacology but is focused on molecular mechanisms of action of antimicrobial agents. It is intended to complement the Principles of Pharmacology (MBS 00612) course which is more clinically oriented. There is no substantial overlap with other GSBS courses including Principles of Pharmacology and Microbiology. It is recommended that students complete Microbiology (MBS 00610) and Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MBS 00501) or comparable undergraduate courses prior to taking this course.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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MBS 00603 - Immunology
Credits: 3
Students will learn the basic concepts of the immune response and its role in human health and disease. The underlying mechanisms that lead to immunosuppression, autoimmunity, and hypersensitivity will be explored. In addition, the role of the immune system in cancer development and treatment will be examined. An emphasis will be placed on applying the learned concepts to clinical case studies throughout the course.
Prerequisite MBS 00501 with a minimum grade of C and MBS 00502 with a minimum grade of C
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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MBS 00606 - Essential Neuroscience
Credits: 3
This course focuses on the basic molecular and biochemical aspects of neuronal physiology, emphasizing mechanisms that underlie the major classes of neurological disorders. Students will be provided with a fundamental understanding of the gross anatomy and general functions of the central nervous system at the cellular and molecular levels. The course will introduce essential concepts and facts on how neuronal cells communicate with each other, with examples of how neurotransmitter dysregulation and metabolic malfunction lead to the development of mental disorders. The course instructors are research scientists who have expertise in clinical neuroscience and translational research. There will be invited speakers who specialize in various neurological and psychiatric diseases with complex or heterogeneous etiology, including Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, White Matter Disease, Neuroinflammation and HIV-associated Neurorocognitive Disorders, Autism & Pharmacotherapy of Drug Addiction and Alcohol Abuse. The major goals of the course will be to introduce Master students to translational neuroscience and to the pivotal role that neuroscience plays in understanding and treatment of human brain diseases. Lectures will be supplemented with handouts, references and PowerPoint presentations.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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MBS 00607 - Exercise Physiology
Credits: 3
A major emphasis will be placed on examining the mechanisms underlying the body’s response to acute and chronic exercise stress. The first portion of the course will include the fundamentals of bioenergetics and metabolism, measurement of work, power and energy expenditure, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, endocrine system, neuromuscular system, and the physiological adaptations of training. The latter part of the course will delve into selected topics in the field of exercise physiology such as obesity and weight loss, slowing age-related changes with exercise, ergogenic aids, overtraining and fatigue and gender differences in physiology and performance.
Prerequisite MBS 00503 with a minimum grade of C
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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MBS 00609 - Mechanisms of Disease
Credits: 3
This course will provide students exposure to the pathology of major organ systems. *This course is only open to students in the Histopathology and Anatomical Sciences programs.*
Prerequisite MBS 00501 with a minimum grade of C and MBS 00502 with a minimum grade of C
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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MBS 00610 - Microbiology
Credits: 3
This is an introductory Microbiology course taken in the Fall Semester of the student’s first or second year of graduate study. It strikes an appropriate balance between microbiological fundamentals and medical/research applications. It also provides a foundation in microbiology for those students planning to pursue advanced degrees. There are three sections to this course: I. Fundamentals of Microbiology. This section includes a brief history, methods used to observe microorganisms, and a study of microbial cell anatomy, metabolism, growth and genetics. II. A survey of the Microbial World, including classifications of Eukaryotes, Prokaryotes, Viruses, Viriods, and Prions. III. Interaction between the Microbe and host, including principle of disease and epidemiology, mechanisms of pathogenicity, innate and adaptive immunity, immunology and antimicrobial drugs. Although this course assumes no previous study of biology chemistry, a basic understanding of DNA, RNA, and proteins is recommended.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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MBS 00611 - Pathophysiology of the Cardiovascular System
Credits: 3
Cardiovascular disease remains the number one killer in the United States. Despite the current successes in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction, the incidence of heart failure continues to increase as the population ages. This course will explore the underlying causes of heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases with an emphasis on normal physiology, pathophysiologic changes and current controversies. The course will cover selected topics of cardiovascular disease including: common cardiac arrhythmias, ischemic heart disease, acute coronary syndromes, atherosclerosis, hypertension, diseases of the peripheral vasculature and heart failure. The purpose of this course is to examine the underlying causes and the most current thinking as it relates to cardiovascular disease. The course will involve both lecture presentation and discussion of current literature.
Prerequisite MBS 00503 with a minimum grade of C
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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MBS 00612 - Principles of Pharmacology
Credits: 3
The modern discipline of pharmacology involves understanding how medications are used in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. The emphasis of this course is on mechanisms of drug action, therapeutic applications, adverse effects, contraindications and drug interactions. The overall mission of the course will be to introduce students to the basic principles of pharmacology and to familiarize them with classes of drugs and examples of specific drugs used frequently in the clinical setting.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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MBS 00613 - MBS Independent Study
Credits: 2
This course introduces students to biomedical research by preparing a review of published scholarly literature on a topic of their own interest. With the guidance of a faculty advisor, students will identify a suitable topic and develop the skills of literature research, writing, revision, and oral presentation. Students will prepare an essay of at least 4000 words that presents the current understanding of the topic aimed at an audience of professionals. The student will also prepare an oral presentation which will be delivered at the end of semester. Eligibility: Matriculated students in the MBS program who have completed 9 or more course credits and are in good academic standing are eligible to register for Independent Study. Only one Independent Study course may count toward the Certificate in Biomedical Sciences or Masters in Biomedical Sciences degree.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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MBS 00614 - Molecular Mechanisms of Aging
Credits: 2
The major goal of this course is to acquaint second-year Master’s students with fundamental information regarding the aging-associated molecular pathways and to update them on the most recent advancements in the studies of molecular mechanisms of aging. The emphasis will be given to the discussion of the most popular aging theories, experimental attempts to improve longevity in animal models, and their critical analysis from the scientific standpoint. During the course, the students will be provided a solid understanding of the most popular subject in translational science that attracts billions of research dollars but is seldom taught as a conceptual course. It is a course for both the basic biomedical scientists who seek to understand the nature of aging and aging-associated processes, and the students preparing for health-related careers who are eager to expand their knowledge on “diseases and conditions associated with growing older, in order to extend the healthy, active years of life” (from the National Institute of Aging Mission Statement).
Prerequisite MBS 00501 with a minimum grade of D- and MBS 00502 with a minimum grade of D- and MBS 00503 with a minimum grade of D-
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MBS 00616 - Biomedical Data Analysis
Credits: 3
This course is intended to serve as a practical guide to analyzing biological and biomedical data. We will begin by introducing basic data representation concepts, followed by selected topics in introductory probability and statistics, which will provide the basis for the data analysis techniques introduced towards the end of the course. The latter include t-tests, ANOVA, correlation and regression as well as selected non-parametric methods. The emphasis of this course is on real-life biomedical data problem solving via worked out example cases in class sessions as well as via independent problem-solving homework assignments. While the focus is on practical applications, effective data analysis does require a basic understanding of the principles on which data analysis tools are built. Therefore, the course will provide a fairly robust, albeit intuitive, introduction to basic probability and mathematical statistics. However, formal mathematical derivations will be avoided wherever possible and mathematical statistical concepts will be introduced only if complementary to the course’s practical applications focus. Students are not expected to have a background in higher mathematics (i.e. calculus or linear algebra) nor any prior experience with probability, statistics and data analysis. Students enrolled in this course can expect to learn skills in analytical thinking and biological data analysis, both of which are an MCAT focal point.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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MBS 00617 - Immunohematology
Credits: 4
Students successfully completing this course will have an understanding of antigen-antibody reactions and the basics of transfusion therapy, including being able to perform pre-transfusion testing. Students will also understand the pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of blood disorders.
Prerequisite MBS 00603 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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MBS 00680 - Laboratory Research A - MBS
Credits: 2
Laboratory research introduces students to biomedical research as it is carried out in one of the school’s basic science laboratories. Students work on a project under the guidance of a faculty advisor and their research team. The student is expected to spend 8 to 10 hours per week in the lab for the semester. The student prepares a short report presenting their topic, summarizing their work, and recording their results. Eligibility: Matriculated students in the MBS program who have completed 9 or more course credits and are in good academic standing are eligible to register for Laboratory Research. A student may continue their research project with the same faculty advisor for a second semester. The first semester is graded on the standard scale and the second semester is satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.
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MBS 00681 - Laboratory Research B - MBS
Credits: 2
Laboratory research introduces students to biomedical research as it is carried out in one of the school’s basic science laboratories. Students work on a project under the guidance of a faculty advisor and their research team. The student is expected to spend 8 to 10 hours per week in the lab for the semester. The student prepares a short report presenting their topic, summarizing their work, and recording their results. Eligibility: Matriculated students in the MBS program who have completed 9 or more course credits and are in good academic standing are eligible to register for Laboratory Research. A student may continue their research project with the same faculty advisor for a second semester. The first semester is graded on the standard scale and the second semester is satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD, LAB
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MBS 00699 - Master of Science Thesis Continuation
Credits: 1 to 9
After completing the number of thesis credits as defined by the M.S. program requirements and completing required coursework, students may register for Master of Science Thesis Continuation during each subsequent semester of thesis phase. Master of Science Thesis Continuation will carry a variable credit weight of 1-9 credits (5 credits are part-time status; 9 credits are full-time status). The student’s mentor will be responsible for certifying that a student is working on his/her thesis on a part-time or full-time basis commensurate with the number of credits they are registered for in a semester. Students will be charged the Master of Science Thesis Continuation fee of $200 per semester for thesis continuation regardless of the number of thesis credits for which they are registered. The maximum number of semesters that a student can register for thesis research and thesis continuation is four (2 years). The grading for this course is Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, which does not affect the grade point average.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD, LAB
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BUS 01100 - How to Succeed in Business School
Credits: 0 to 3
This course is designed to help students adjust to college, provides information needed to be a successful business student, and introduces students to their chosen program of study. Focus will be on an overview of the Rohrer College of Business, introduction to a culture of professionalism, time management and successful academic skills, overview of major/career exploration, and engagement in Rowan and the business community.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BUS 01105 - Business Perspectives
Credits: 3
Providing an overview of the business functions, students will explore the impact of acceleration of change and environment complexity on contemporary business organizations. This course will not meet any major requirement for majors offered by the Rohrer College of Business.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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BUS 01303 - Business Practicum
Credits: 3
Attribute Code UGRD
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BUS 01401 - Issues in Business: Directed Research-WI
Credits: 3
An upper-division course for students in Liberal Studies: Humanities & Social Sciences, Sequence B Perspectives of Business, Issues in Business: Directed Research is a course that focuses on the current issues and trends in business as found in the business media. The course is designed to allow students to explore areas of personal interest through the collection of research and the presentation of such material in written and spoken formats.
Prerequisite (COMP 01111 with a minimum grade of D- or HONR 01111 with a minimum grade of D- or ENGL 01111 with a minimum grade of D-) and (HONR 01112 with a minimum grade of D- or COMP 01112 with a minimum grade of D- or ENGR 01201 with a minimum grade of D-) and (BUS 01105 with a minimum grade of D-)
Attribute Code UGRD, WRIT
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BUS 01444 - Business Consultancy
Credits: 3
This elective, project-based course is designed as a multi-disciplinary course targeting the inclusion of a variety of disciplines with the goal of assisting organizations with a business problem while providing the students with the opportunity to develop a variety of diverse, career-ready skills. Students work in multi-disciplinary teams to consult with businesses in various projects. Client-team meetings occur regularly throughout the semester.
Prerequisite MGT 06402 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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