School of Life Sciences
BIO 451 Cell Biotechnology Laboratory. (4)
Mammalian cell culture techniques, including mouse embryonic stem cells, the use of bioreactors, cell fractionation, and digital video imaging.
BIO 465 Neurophysiology. (3)
Detailed treatment of cellular and organismal neurophysiology and nervous system function
BIO 508 Scientific Data Presentation. (2)
Techniques necessary for presentation of scientific data used in journal publications, grant proposals, and visual presentations
BIO 515 Science, Technology, and Public Affairs. (3)
Explores the political, economic, cultural, and moral foundations of science and technology policy and governance in democratic society.
BIO 550 Advanced Cell Biology. (3)
Applies contemporary electron microscopic and biochemical/molecular techniques for studying eukaryotic cell functions. Mechanisms of intracellular protein trafficking
BIO 551 Biomembranes. (3)
Structure and function of biological membranes, emphasizing synthesis, fluidity, exocytosis, endocytosis, and cell responses to hormones and neurotransmitters.
BIO 591 Responsible conduct of research. (3)
The class is designed to introduce graduate students to ethical issues in the research environment. Topics will include skills needed for success in graduate school and beyond, ethical issues in data handling, authorship, human genetics, conflict of interest, mentoring, experimental animals and human subjects, and other issues. Faculty facilitators will participate in discussing case studies and students will develop case studies based on their own experiences.
BIO 569 Cellular Physiology. (3)
Emphasizes the molecular basis for cell structure and function.
Harrington Department of Bioengineering
BME 451 Cell Biotechnology Laboratory. (4)
Mammalian cell culture techniques, including mouse embryonic stem cells, the use of bioreactors, cell fractionation, and digital video imaging.
BME 520 Bioelectric Phenomena. (3)
Study of the origin, propagation, and interactions of bioelectricity in living things; volume conductor problem, mathematical analysis of bioelectric interactions, and uses in medical diagnostics
BME 521 Neuromuscular Control Systems. (3)
Overview of sensorimotor brain structures. Application of nonlinear, adaptive, optimal, and supervisory control theory to eye-head-hand coordination and locomotion.
BME 524 Fundamentals of Applied Neural Control. (3)
Fundamental concepts of electrical stimulation and recording in the nervous system with the goal of functional control restoration
BME 532 Prosthetic and Rehabilitation Engineering. (3)
Analysis and critical assessment of design and control strategies for state-of-the-art medical devices used in rehabilitation engineering
BME 551 Movement Biomechanics. (3)
Mechanics applied to the analysis and modeling of physiological movements. Computational modeling of muscles, tendons, joints, and the skeletal system with application to sports and rehabilitation
BME 568 Medical Imaging. (3)
CT, SPECT, PET, and MRI. 3-D in vivo measurements. Instrument design, physiological modeling, clinical protocols, reconstruction algorithms, and quantitation issues
BME 598: ST Integrative Neuroscience (3)
BME 598: ST Research Ethics/Law (2-3)
Department of Kinesiology
KIN 521 Motor Development, Control, and Learning. (4) Spring
Theory and research on motor skill acquisition, including learning/control and development (i.e., growth, children and exercise, and development learning). Lecture, discussion, some labs. Prerequisites: KIN 345, KIN 500, KIN 501.
KIN 533 Exercise Endocrinology. (3) Spring
Discusses current research and theory concerning hormonal changes during exercise. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: KIN 340 or instructor approval.
KIN 598 Neurophysiological Bases of Motor Control. (3) Fall
The course provides an introduction to neurophysiology with emphasis on motor control. Topics include: organization of the central nervous system; reflexes; integration of sensory information; experimental approaches to study motor control; contemporary motor control issues. The first part of the course provides background of anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system and neuromuscular control of movement. This background will be the foundation for the second part of the course that will focus on major theories of motor control in detail.
KIN 598 Motor Control in Special Populations. (3) Spring
KIN 598 Motor Control and Aging. (3) Spring
KIN 621 Motor Learning/Control. (3) Fall
Discussion of contemporary research issues in motor learning and control, includes behavioral and neurophysiological issues. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: KIN 521.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
MAT 502 Neural Modeling. (3) fall and spring
Mathematical modeling electrochemical processes in nerve. Cable theory, neuronal branching, spines, bifurcation analysis of excitable membrane models
MAT 503 Mathematical Cell Physiology. (3) fall and spring
Mathematical modeling of dynamical aspects of cell physiology. Diffusion, membrane transport, intracellular calcium channel kinetics, calcium oscillations and waves.
Department of Psychology
PSY 426 Neuroanatomy. (4)
Structure and function of mammalian brain, including sheep brain dissection
PSY 524 Advanced Physiological Psychology. (3) selected semesters
Contributions of physiological processes and brain function to fundamental behavioral processes
PSY 528 Sensation and Perception. (3) selected semesters
Principles of sensory and perceptual processes, emphasizing research literature.
PSY 573 Psychopathology. (3) fall
Theory and research relating to the contribution of psychological, social, physiological, and genetic factors to the development and persistence of abnormal behavior.
PSY 591 Stress. (3)
PSY 591. Stress & Limbic Function
PSY 591. Behavioral Neuroendocrinology
PSY 624 Clinical Neuroscience. (3) spring
Examines the biological underpinnings of psychological disorders at the molecular, cellular, and system levels (e.g., schizophrenia, depression, anxiety). Lecture, pro-seminar
PSY 555 Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs for Research. (3) selected semesters
Reviews research techniques. Analyzes lab and field research; applications to specific topics
Department of Speech & Hearing Science
SHS 513 Neurophysiology of the Auditory System. (3) fall or spring
Focuses on the neurophysiology of the normal auditory system and on changes associated with hearing loss. Lecture, discussion, demonstrations. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
SHS 519 Auditory Pathologies and Disorders. (3)
Familiarizes students with major diseases, pathologies, and disorders of the human auditory system. Lecture, discussion, case studies, demonstrations, field trips, seminar, student
SHS 520 Otoneurologic Applications in Audiology. (3)
Advanced otologic, neurologic, and audiologic approaches in the differential diagnosis of peripheral and central disorders of the auditory system. Lecture, lab, discussion, case studies, seminar, student presentations
SHS 545 Speech Perception by the Hearing Impaired. (2)
Focuses on the perception of speech by normal-hearing and hearing-impaired listeners. Lecture, discussion, case studies, seminar, student presentations. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
SHS 567 Neural Bases of Communication Disorders. (3)
Neuroscience and its application to matters of normal and disordered communication.
SHS 575 Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Language Disorders. (3)
Assessment and treatment of acquired neurolinguistic impairment
SHS 581 Right Hemisphere Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Dementia. (3)
Studies the nature, characteristics, and clinical management of cognitive and communicative impairments accompanying right hemisphere damage, TBI, and dementia.