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Nieuwkoop, Ph.D., Chair nieuwkot@gvsu.edu Grand Valley State University 312 Padnos Allendale, MI 49401	Graduate Courses BMS 508 Advanced Human Physiology. Emphasis on cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the functioning of the body systems, with emphasis on central nervous system, cardiovascular, renal, and respiratory systems. Study includes the current research literature and current experimental knowledge. Offered fall semester and occasionally winter semester. Prerequisite: BMS 290 and graduate standing. Three credits. BMS 510 Immunology. An introduction to the immune response, including: the properties of antigens, immunoglobulins, the theories of antibody formation, cell-mediated immunity, and hypersensitivity reactions. Prerequisites: BMS 212 and CHM 232 or CHM 461 or concurrent registration and graduate standing. Three credits. BMS 512 Medical Bacteriology. A study of the host-parasite relationships in bacterial disease. The theoretical basis of isolation and identification of medically important bacteria including anaerobic and newly identified pathogens will be included. Prerequisites: BMS 212 and three semesters of chemistry and graduate standing. Three credits. BMS 523 Epidemiology. An introduction to the study of the distribution and determinants of disease frequency in people. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: STA 215 and graduate standing. Two credits. BMS 528 Neuropathology. An in-depth course in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropathology as they relate to neurological as well as psychological disease states. Special emphasis will be on current models regarding a biological basis for psychiatric and neurological disorders. Offered winter semester. Prerequisites: BMS 508 and graduate standing. Three credits. BMS 550 Human Histology. A lecture/laboratory course in normal human light microscopic anatomy. Students will learn the microanatomy of the primary tissue types, organs, and organ systems. Includes discussion of relevant pathological conditions. BMS 208 or equivalent. Four credits. BMS 560 Regional Human Anatomy. A regional approach to the structure of the human body, concentrating on the interrelationships of different anatomical structures in the limbs, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and head and neck. BMS 208, BMS 309 or equivalent anatomy courses. Four credits. BMS 601 Experimental Design. Investigation of the steps necessary to select and approach a research problem. Emphasis on the literature search, critical analysis of journal articles, and the preparation of written research proposals. Observation and inductive and deductive reasoning will be discussed. Offered fall semester. Three credits. BMS 608 Pathologic Physiology. A study of the disease processes in humans from the standpoint of physiologic dysfunction. Primary emphasis will be on the cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, and central nervous system. Other areas may be considered but in lesser depth. Offered winter semester and occasionally fall semester. Prerequisite: BMS 508 and graduate standing. Three credits. BMS 611 Theory and Practice of Infection Control. A study of identification and control of hospital-associated infections. Offered on demand. Prerequisites: BMS 212 and graduate standing. Three credits. BMS 612 Mechanism of Microbial Pathogenicity. Discussion of the recent advances in the pathogenicities and of infectious disease with emphasis on those caused by bacteria, parasites, and fungi. A seminar format will be used. Offered on demand. Prerequisites: BMS 412 and graduate standing. Three credits. BMS 655 Advanced Human Anatomy. Students will complete comprehensive morphological study of selected regions of the human body. Methods include dissection, and histologic, embryologic, or pathologic approaches. Offered upon demand. Prerequisites: BMS 460 and permission of instructor. Three credits. BMS 679 Clinical Practicum. Experience in a field placement under a qualified supervisor. A final report and a seminar are required. Prerequisites: All other degree requirements must be completed before, or concurrent with, this course. Three to six credits. BMS 680 Special Topics in the Biomedical Sciences. Supervised study and research in special areas of the biomedical sciences. Must be prearranged with a faculty sponsor. Study may result in a proposal for independent research in the same area. May be elected for a maximum of three hours credit toward degree requirements. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisite: BMS 601. A signed contract must be submitted before registration. One to three credits. BMS 693 Project in Biomedical Sciences. Definition and solution of a problem within the biomedical sciences. The problem may focus on such topics as the development of instructional processes or materials, evaluation or testing procedures and equipment, or other suitable areas of interest. Prerequisites: Completion of all other degree requirements before, or concurrent with, this course. Three credits. BMS 695 Master’s Thesis Research. Research in the biomedical sciences directed toward the solution of a problem that has potential implications within the field. Preparation of a formal thesis and presentation of a seminar are required during the final year of the student’s program. Six credits total, minimum of three per semester. Prerequisites: Permission of program director. Three to six credits.
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