Biomedical Basic Science (BMSC)
BMSC 7650 - Research in Biomedical Sciences (1-3 Credits)
Research rotation for students in the biomedical sciences in PhD program. Prereq: Consent of Instructor. Previously offered as IDPT 7650
Grading Basis: Letter Grade with IP
Repeatable. Max Credits: 20.
A-GRAD Restricted to graduate students only.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
BMSC 7655 - Preceptor Experience (1-5 Credits)
This course is intended for MD, MD-PhD, or other dual degree students who have successfully completed all coursework for Phases I and II of SOM curriculum, are on leave of absence from SOM and wish to maintain clinical exposure and training during the leave. Prereq: All Phase I and II SOM courses.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade with IP
Repeatable. Max Credits: 5.
A-GRAD Restricted to graduate students only.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
BMSC 7806 - Core I: Foundations in Biomedical Sciences (6 Credits)
Course will focus on the fundamental principles of biomedical sciences. Lectures and recitations/discussions will primarily address the basics of molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, cell biology and energetic principles. Course is typically limited to ORE biomedical science PhD. Previously offered as IDPT 7806
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Repeatable. Max Credits: 6.
Typically Offered: Fall.
BMSC 7810 - Core Topics in Biomedical Science (2 Credits)
Sections focus on different core topics in biomedical science, and will address subject areas such as protein structure and function, neurobiology, embryology, stem cell research, and cancer biology. Students can enroll in multiple Core Topic Courses topics in one semester. Previously offered as IDPT 7810.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Repeatable. Max Credits: 20.
AMC-PHD PhD Students only
Typically Offered: Fall.
BMSC 7811 - Responsible Conduct of Research (1 Credit)
This course provides training in the responsible conduct of biomedical research. It is geared towards early PhD graduate students and meets NIH guidelines. Ethical issues associated with specific topics commonly encountered by graduate students are presented and discussed. This course is designed for ORE PhD students.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Typically Offered: Fall.
BMSC 7812 - Rigor and Responsibility in Biomedical Research (1 Credit)
Course will integrate the concepts of rigor, repeatability and reproducibility by combining both wet and dry lab components focused on teaching these concepts and laboratory skills. We will seek to make these concepts routine considerations during the design and execution of any type of experiment. Instructor consent required.
Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Typically Offered: Spring.
BMSC 7820 - Statistics and Data Analyses for the Biomedical Sciences (3 Credits)
This is an introductory course designed for students seeking a basic understanding of statistical concepts and applications. Students will develop statistical literacy and will be taught how to perform basic data analyses, including data summarization, graphical skills, and simple statistical methods for estimation and hypothesis testing. Students will learn how to read and evaluate statistical writing and how to write basic statistical methods. The course will include limited statistical computer programing using the R programming language. The course will not focus on mathematical formulas but will rather focus on building students’ intuition and familiarity with statistical concepts. We will cover concepts such as random sampling, formulating proper hypotheses, bias, power and sample size, and multiple testing. Statistical methods will include both binary and continuous outcomes, including binomial testing, chi-square tests, t-tests, non-parametric tests and basic linear regression. Course examples will prioritize biologic examples routinely encountered in medical research studies. Prerequisites: Prospective students must be enrolled in a ORE graduate program or have explicit permission from the instructor.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade with IP
Typically Offered: Fall.