2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course descriptions are arranged alphabetically by the course prefix code letters, as listed here. For the purpose of brevity, course descriptions may consist of sentence fragments. Unless otherwise specified, graduate courses carry three credits. |
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INVS 6701 - Illicit Trade Investigations
This course examines what constitutes illicit trade and the associated global implications. A range of topics will be examined with reference to smuggling and trafficking techniques, counterfeit goods, fake pharmaceuticals, and the illicit tobacco trade among many others. The course will also focus on articulating trade-based money laundering techniques, the role of the financial system, and the use of underground banks to facilitate illicit trade transactions. Particular emphasis will be on global case studies, enforcement strategies with reference to the growing importance of online platforms to advance the global illicit trade market. 3 credits.
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Accounting and Taxation |
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ACCT 6601 - Fundamentals of Federal Income Taxation
A study of tax policy and the fundamental principles of the federal income tax law taught at an advanced level of inquiry. Coverage entails the key concepts of gross income, adjusted gross income, deductions, exemptions, credits, and special tax computations, with attention given to the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code affecting individual taxpayers. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6602 - Taxation of Property Transactions
A continuation of Federal Income Taxation I emphasizing the fundamental principles concerning dispositions of property: analysis of basis, recognition of gain or loss, capital asset transactions, nonrecognition exchanges and depreciation recapture; inventory methods, changes in accounting periods, and accounting methods. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6603 - Tax Research and Writing
Tax Research sources, techniques, practice, and writing. Use of WEB-BASED Tax Research Services and evaluation of weights or authority, legislative history, and systematic writing analysis of tax problems and legal memoranda. 2 credits.
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ACCT 6604 - Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders
An introdutction to the income tax consequences of the formation and operation of regular C corporations, S corporations, affiliated corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6605 - Partnership and Limited Liability Company Income Taxation
Prerequisite: ACCT 6604 . A study of the federal income tax problems encountered in the operation of partnerships and limited liability companies, including partnership allocations, operating distributions, sale of partnership interest, withdrawal of a partner, death or retirement of a partner, distribution of partner assets, and basis adjustments. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6606 - Advanced Corporate Income Taxation
Prerequisite: ACCT 6604 . Advanced study in the corporate tax area including corporate distributions, redemptions, liquidations, taxable acquisitions, carryover of corporate tax attributes, corporate reorganizations and divisions, intercompany transactions, and consolidated returns. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6607 - Qualified Retirement Plans
Prerequisite: ACCT 6604 . An examination of the fundamentals of the federal taxation of deferred compensation. The course will focus on qualified retirement plans and individual and self-employed retirement plans as developed by the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and subsequent legislation. Deferred executive compensation arrangements, stock options, restricted property, tax deferred annuities, and various employee benefit plans will also be reviewed. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6608 - Taxation of Estates, Gifts, and Trusts
A comprehensive introduction to, and analysis of, the federal estate and gift tax laws including basic principles of estate planning. Coverage also includes federal income taxation of estates, trusts, grantors, and beneficiaries. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6609 - Federal Tax Practice and Procedure
A study of the history and organization of the Internal Revenue Service, the selection of returns for audit, and the review steps at the administrative level. Code provisions covered will include filing requirements, statutory notices, restriction on assessment, statute of limitations, refund procedures, waivers, closing agreements, protests, and rulings. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6610 - International Taxation
Prerequisite: ACCT 6604 . Consideration of the federal income tax treatment of nonresident aliens and foreign corporations, and the foreign income of U.S. residents and domestic corporations. Comparison of alternate methods of engaging in operations abroad, foreign tax credit, allocations under code Section 482, Section 367 rulings, effect of tax treaties. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6611 - State and Local Taxation
Tax problems encountered at the state and local level by businesses engaged in interstate commerce. Federal limitation on the taxation of multistate enterprises and jurisdictional problems are examined. Specific areas covered are license to do business, net income, franchise, gross receipts, property, and sales and use taxes. Apportionment problems are examined in detail. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6612 - Tax-Exempt Organizations
A comprehensive look at the formation, operation, and taxation of tax-exempt entities. The course will examine the basic requirements for exemption from federal income tax, including restrictions on campaigning and other political activities, and the prohibition on private benefit. This course will cover the different types of tax-exempt organizations, the qualifying rules for each, and the tax planning considerations related to the use of each. Also examined will be the deductibility rules for charitable contributions, as well as the taxation of unrelated business income of a tax-exempt organization. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6613 - Federal Income Taxation of Estates and Trusts
Prerequisite: ACCT 6601 . This course focuses on Subchapter J of Chapter I of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC §§ 641-692), which provides the rules for apportioning the tax liability from the income of an estate or trust between the entity and its grantors and beneficiaries. There will be detailed consideration of the conduit nature of estates and trusts, including DNI rules, the tier rules, differing treatment of simple and complex trusts, and a close analysis of the taxation of grantor trusts, including discussion of the planning opportunities presented through the use of such vehicles. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6615 - Research Project in Federal Income Taxation
Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours in taxation. A study of the techniques and tools of tax research. Reference sources include tax loose-leaf services, IRS cumulative bulletins, court cases, congressional committee reports, textbooks, published articles. Research projects will be assigned for written submission. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6616 - Taxation for Management
Introduction to federal taxation and its impact on business decision making. Overview of the basics of federal taxation, its traps, and tax planning opportunities. Complete overview of all areas of federal taxation to understand tax planning for personal and business situations and the interrrelationship of tax planning decisions. Areas of federal taxation covered are individual income taxes, corporation income taxes, S corporations, partnerships, income taxation of estates and trusts, estate and gift taxes. Not open to MS in Taxation program students. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6619 - Accounting Foundations
An introduction to general purpose financial statements including the balance sheet, the statement of income and retained earnings, and the statement of cash flow with an emphasis on understanding financial statements rather than their preparation. Financial statement ratios, useful in analysis, will also be introduced in the course. 1.5 credits.
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ACCT 6620 - Financial Accounting for Managers
An examination of financial accounting reports, standards, practices, and procedres from a user's perspective, emphasizing the understanding and use of accounting reports rather than their preparation. Basic terms, concepts, reports, and underlying theories are covered. A review of the effects of choosing certain accounting methods, policies, and procedures is intended to enhance the manager's comprehension of financial statement presentation. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6621 - Managerial Accounting
Prerequisite: ACCT 6619 or ACCT 6620 . Accounting analysis for the managerial functions of planning, controlling, and evaluating the performance of the business firm. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6630 - Current Topics in Financial Accounting
Prerequisite: ACCT 6619 or ACCT 6620 . A selective examination of corporate financial accounting topics including revenue recognition and income determination, structure of financial position and cash flow statements, issues related to current assets, long term assets, liabilities and shareholders; equities. This course will be substituted with an accounting elective if at least two intermediate accounting courses are taken in an undergraduate accounting program in the U.S. or Canada. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6631 - Advanced Financial Accounting
Prerequisite: ACCT 6630 . This course covers advanced topics in financial reporting including: accounting for partnerships, state and local governmental units, not-for-profit organizations, and accounting for mergers and consolidations. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6635 - Analysis of Federal Income Taxation I
An examination and application of the federal income tax law including objectives, history, sources of tax law, and administration. Analysis of the application and effect of federal tax law as it impacts the different types of tax payers including individuals, corporations, partnerships, limited liability entities, sub-chapter S corporations, and trusts and estates. Students will apply income tax concepts of accounting methods and periods, income, deduction losses, property transactions, fringe benefits, and retirement plans. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6636 - Analysis of Federal Income Taxation II
Advanced study in taxation including the analysis of tax consequences of the formation, operation, and termination of corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Analysis of the application and effect of the alternative minimum tax, related party transactions, estate and gift taxation, financial tax accounting concepts, and ethical responsibilities in tax practice. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6637 - International Accounting and Taxation
Prerequisite: ACCT 6630 . This course provides a detailed examination and analysis of the framework of international accounting and taxation. Discussion will center on the elements of global accounting from a financial, managerial, tax, and audit perspective. Highlights include detailed analysis of the development and convergence of international accounting standards, taxation of transnational transactions, and quantifying and reporting financial risks such as foreign exchange and hedging transactions. The course also addresses transfer pricing, tax treaties, tax incentives, and other strategic accounting issues related to multinational corporations. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6641 - Accounting Information Systems
Prerequisite: ACCT 6621 . An examination fo the function and limitations of internal accounting information systems and their relationship to other decision-oriented buisness information systems. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6642 - Internal Auditing Seminar
Prerequisite: ACCT 6621 . Analysis of the principles underlying the functions of auditing within a firm. Will impart a working knowledge of techniques used in business audits. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6643 - Professional Practice for Forensic Accounting
This course develops and applies key skills necessary for forensic and litigation advisory services, including forensic accounting consulting and expert witness skills. The course includes a combination of theory and practice using simulated cases and mock trials. The development of a forensic accounting professional practice will also be studied. Cross-listed with LSTD 6641 . 3 credits.
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ACCT 6650 - Advanced Accounting Theory
Prerequisite: ACCT 6630 or six hours of intermediate accounting. Theoretical aspects of accepted accounting principles and their significance as a frame of reference for the valuation of accounting practices. Major focus on the role of regulatory agencies and professional accounting organizations with regard to their influences on accounting theory and practice. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6652 - Auditing and Assurance Services Seminar
An analysis of the contemporary problems surrounding the attest function performed by the professional independent auditor. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6653 - Credit and Financial Analysis
An advanced look at the credit analysis process in the financial services industry. This course will introduce a variety of principles and methodologies applicable to the analysis of financial statements in this industry. The focus will be on the role of credit analysis in banking, deconstruction of financial statements for this purpose, assessment of the business and operating environment, understanding the quality of assets and valuation models, and cash flow modeling. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6654 - Financial Statements: Reporting and Analysis
Prerequisite: ACCT 6621 . Techniques in analyzing financial statements by creditors and equity investors for the short and long term. Review of accounting principles as reflected in the financial statements. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6655 - Forensic and Investigative Accounting
Prerequisite: ACCT 6630 or equivalent. An overview and examination of investigative auditing techniques, criminology, and courtroom procedures for the forensic accountant. The course covers both litigation support and investigative accounting, examining the practical aspects of these two areas, as well as many of the newer technological areas. The course also examines corporate compliance programs to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6656 - Valuation Theory
Prerequisite: ACCT 6630 or equivalent. This course examines the basis and framework of business valuation theory and applies those theories in practice. Discussion will center upon the elements of valuation from financial and operational analysis through the methods found in the three approaches to valuation: asset, income, and market. Highlights include the development of discount/capitalization rates and the application of appropriate adjustments (i.e., premiums and discounts) to the calculated value. This course also addresses a range of matters including fraud, economic damages, professional standard of care, valuation, and others. This course is designed to provide an introduction to financial forensics. It will provide an overview of the types of engagements in which financial experts are called upon to render financial, analytic, investigative, and expert testimony. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6657 - Federal Tax Valuation
Prerequisite: ACCT 6630 or equivalent. This course is an overview, examination and application of federal tax valuation as it applies to various tax issues regarding valuation for federal estate, gift and income tax purposes. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6658 - Financial Fraud Quantitative Methods
This course covers the analysis of forensic accounting data and its misuse. The focus includes the use of quantitative methods for decision making and the evaluation of data to detect financial fraud. Hands-on experiences will develop skills with quantitative techniques and visualization tools used in forensic accounting; the foundation language for the course is R. Topics may include: decision trees, linear & logistic regression, cluster & principal component analysis, and applications of Benford's Law. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6661 - Managerial Accounting Seminar
Prerequisite: ACCT 6621 . Case course covering advanced issues of management accounting. Develops topics introduced in ACCT 6621 . 3 credits.
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ACCT 6662 - Fraud Examination
Prerequisite: ACCT 6630 . An examination of concepts and skills of fraud investigation and forensic accounting. Course coverage includes an overview of the fraud problem; prevention and detection of fraud and the use of technology to detect fraud; elements of fraud investigation, interview techniques, fraud types; employee, management, investment, vendor, and customer schemes; laws governing the prosecution of fraud cases. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6670 - Selected Topics
A study of selected issues of particular interest to students and instructor. Course may be taken more than once. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6690 - Research Project
Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours or consent of the instructor. Independent study under the supervision of an advisor. 3 credits.
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ACCT 6694 - Accounting Internship
The student's formal educational development will be complemented by field placement experience at a relevant organization in an accounting function. Either the College of Business Internship Coordinator or a faculty member from the accounting department that aligns with the internship placement will serve as the internship advisor. This course is a variable credit internship. This can satisfy the MBA high impact practice requirement to graduate or serve as an elective in a graduate business MS program, such as the MS in Accounting. 1-3 credits.
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ACCT 6695 - Independent Study I
A planned program of individual study under the supervision of a member of the faculty. 1-3 credits.
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ACCT 6696 - Independent Study II
A continuation of Independent Study I. 3 credits.
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BUSL 6642 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Litigation Support
This course develops and applies the key concepts of litigation and advisory services including forensic accounting consulting and expert witness skills. The course will include a combination of theory and practice using simulated cases and mock trials. Development of a forensic accounting professional practice will also be studied. Cross-listed with LSTD 6640 . 3 credits.
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BUSL 6674 - Business Law and the Regulatory Environment
An overview of the legal system as it relates to the operation of a buisness. Topics will include those relating to the establishment and continuity of buisness relationships, including contracts, product liability, warranty, agency business entities, property, buisness crimes and torts, intellectual property, credit and bankruptcy, and those regulating business activities, including employment, environment, securities, and antitrust laws. 3 credits.
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Arabic |
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ARBC 6601 - Elementary Arabic I
This course will introduce students to the basic skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening in Modern Standard Arabic. Students will learn Arabic letters and sounds, write and create words and sentences, and be able to conduct basic conversations in the Arabic language. 3 credits.
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ARBC 6602 - Elementary Arabic II
Prerequisite: ARBC 6601 or consent of the instructor. This course will build upon the language, listening, and writing skills students developed in ARBC 6601 . Students will advance their knowledge of Arabic letters and sounds, words and sentences, and basic conversation skills. 3 credits.
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ARBC 6611 - Intermediate Arabic I
Prerequisite: ARBC 6602 or consent of the instructor. This course builds upon the skills acquired in the first-year course sequence. Emphasis will be on mastering grammar, speaking skills, listening comprehension, and reading skills. Students will gain the confidence to converse with native speakers on a variety of topics; will be able to write simple texts on everyday themes; and will acquire the skills to read uncomplicated authentic texts, such as newspaper articles on familiar topics. 3 credits.
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ARBC 6612 - Intermediate Arabic II
Prerequisite: ARBC 6602 or consent of the instructor. This course is a second-year, upper intermediate course in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), which will continue to focus on the four skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. In this level, students will gain oral proficiency and should become comfortable to converse on familiar topics with a native speaker, to write short texts on everyday themes, and to read newspaper articles and short stories. Students will also be introduced to aspects of contemporary life and culture in the Arab world through films and cultural video clips. 3 credits.
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Athletic Training |
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ATHL 6600 - Foundations in Athletic Training
This course will incorporate a learner-centered approach to the introduction of athletic training and sports medicine. Collaborative learning, creativity, and hands-on experience will be emphasized. Students will demonstrate how to combine academic and clinical learning and integrate it into practice to improve long-term learning retention. Laboratory fee. 3 credits.
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ATHL 6601 - Kinesiology Principles of Human Movement
Prerequisites: BIOL 2259, BIOL 2260. This course will study the structure of the human body with particular emphasis on the skeletal and muscular systems and their function in the mechanics of human movement. This base knowledge in movement anatomy will provide a foundation for more advanced work in biomechanics, exercise physiology, and rehabilitation course work. 3 credits.
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ATHL 6602 - Diagnostic Testing Across the Healthcare Spectrum I
Prerequisite: ATHL 6600 . This course introduces students to proper orthopedic examination procedures and diagnostic testing for the cervical spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. It also presents an organized system for approaching upper body musculoskeletal disorders and introduces students to the necessity of differentially diagnosing between musculoskeletal disorders and visceral disease processes. 3 credits.
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ATHL 6603 - Clinical Decision Making
This course provides instruction in evidence-based practice, clinical outcomes assessments, clinical informatics and technology, and quality improvement. It will prepare practicing healthcare professionals in clinical decision-making skills that will enhance the quality and effectiveness of patient care. 3 credits.
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ATHL 6604 - Emergency Care of Sport Related Injuries/Illness
Prerequisites: ATHL 6601 , ATHL 6602 . This course provides an introduction to emergency and immediate care of athletic injuries. Medical emergencies, physical trauma, various disease pathologies, bleeding, respiratory and cardiac emergencies, and transportation of the injured will be explored. Students will experience emergency bandaging for open wounds, splinting for fractures and sprains, crutch fitting, and the use of a stethoscope and sphygmomanometer in a practical setting. Upon completion of this course, the student will be certified in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers. Laboratory fee. 3 credits.
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ATHL 6605 - Diagnostic Testing Across the Healthcare Spectrum II
Prerequisites: ATHL 6601 , ATHL 6602 . This course introduces students to proper orthopedic examination procedures and diagnostic testing for the thoracic and lumbar spine, pelvis, knee, ankle, and foot. It also builds upon an organized system for approaching lower body musculoskeletal disorders and introduces students to the necessity of differentially diagnosing between musculoskeletal disorders and visceral disease processes. 3 credits.
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ATHL 6701 - Athletic Performance Enhancement
Prerequisite: ATHL 6605 . This course provides an introduction to integrated training principles and theories and focuses on the practical application of program design for sport-specific clients. Students will learn how to choose and perform appropriate sports performance testing. Students will also learn how to assess and perform flexibility, cardiorespiratory, core, balance, plyometric, speed, agility, quickness, integrated resistance, and Olympic lifting training for performance enhancement. This course will cover the science of periodization and program design, specifically program design for sports performance training. Students will learn about injury prevention techniques, sports nutrition, performance aids, and sports psychology. 3 credits.
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ATHL 6702 - Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries I
Prerequisites: ATHL 6604 , ATHL 6605 . This course explores the concepts and principles of a comprehensive rehabilitation program including: physiological effects of trauma/wound healing and inactivity/immobilization, determination of therapeutic goals and objectives, selection of therapeutic exercises, methods of evaluating and recording rehabilitation progress, and the development of criteria for progress and return to competition. 4 credits.
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ATHL 6703 - Athletic Training Evidence-Based Practicum I
Prerequisites: ATHL 6603 , ATHL 6604 , ATHL 6605 . This course will prepare students for the national certification exam. Psychomotor skills will be learned and applied involving various taping, wrapping, padding, bandaging, and wound care techniques. These skills will be applied in athletic practices and games at an athletic training facility and the area sports medicine clinic on athletes and patients. Each clinical practicum will infuse didactic work with clinical application building upon each clinical rotation until mastery is achieved by the student. Students will be provided with an opportunity to work with patients in a clinical setting to build mastery in entry level skills. 4 credits.
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ATHL 6704 - Therapeutic Modalities for the Clinical Setting
Prerequisite: ATHL 6605 . This is an advanced course designed to critically evaluate the scientific and philosophical bases of therapeutic modality use. The course is intended to provide the student with information necessary to perform prudent clinical applications of therapeutic modalities on orthopedic injuries and other medical conditions. Content will include current concepts and literature on the neurophysiological healing process in soft and connective tissues, pain perception mechanisms, differences in scar and adhesion formation, and muscle spasm. The efficacy of traditional and non-traditional therapeutic modalities will be discussed, including the use of special instruments to mobilize the fascia beneath the skin. 3 credits.
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ATHL 6705 - Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries II
Prerequisite: ATHL 6702 . A study of current theory and application in the use of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation in the sports medicine/athletic training setting. Emphasis will be placed on progression, prescription, and application of therapeutic rehabilitation exercises and reconditioning programs of surgical and non-surgical athletic injuries. This is an advanced course designed to investigate the scientific and philosophical bases of therapeutic exercise with specific reference to the rehabilitation process. This course is intended to provide the student with the expanded theoretical background required for prudent clinical application of the most current therapeutic exercise programs and reconditioning procedures. Indications and contraindications for each specific exercise progression procedure will be emphasized. Students will be provided the opportunity to conduct experiments with various rehabilitation and reconditioning exercises currently employed with the state of the art rehabilitative/reconditioning equipment. 4 credits.
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ATHL 6706 - Athletic Training Evidence-Based Practicum II
Prerequisite: ATHL 6703 . In this course, students will build upon the knowledge gained in Practicum I. This course will prepare students for the national certification exam. Each clinical practicum will infuse didactic work with clinical application building upon each clinical rotation until mastery is achieved by the student. Students will be provided with an opportunity to work with patients in a clinical setting to build mastery in entry level skills. The student will continue to develop the taping and wrapping techniques learned in Practicum I. 4 credits.
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ATHL 6707 - Sports Medicine Pharmacology and Pathology
Prerequisites: ATHL 6604 , ATHL 6605 . This course will cover pathology and pharmacology in sports medicine. Topics include, but are not limited to, the mechanisms and actions of drugs commonly administered and prescribed in sports medicine environments, general medical conditions assessment, and clinical rationale to refer for additional medical treatment. 3 credits.
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ATHL 6803 - Foundations of the U.S. Healthcare System
A comprehensive overview of the basic structures and operations of the U.S. healthcare system. This course includes the historical origins and current social and political contexts in which health care is provided. Cross-listed with HCAD 6600 , SLPA 6703 . 3 credits.
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ATHL 6804 - Chronic Disease Prevention and Wellness in Allied Health Practice
Students will explore and integrate factors contributing to trends within clinical practice while formulating opportunities for expanding their clinical practice into emerging areas of practice. An in-depth exploration and understanding of current healthcare policies, as well as social, demographic, and political issues driving the healthcare system will be covered. 3 credits.
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ATHL 6901 - Evidence-Based Practice for Clinical Application
This course will introduce the student to the role and importance of research in the rehabilitation professions. Course content will include defining research terminology, basic epidemiology, development of search terms, human subjects training, and the development of a research question. 3 credits.
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ATHL 6902 - Capstone Project
The purpose of the capstone is for students to demonstrate their ability to apply theory to practice and to demonstrate the synthesis of advanced knowledge in a practice area. Given the curriculum philosophy and design, each capstone project will intersect with the didactic portions of the curriculum including the course series pertaining to practice, research, and program development. Since students will bring previous life and professional experiences to the program and will receive assistance and direction from their faculty mentor, each capstone project will be individualized and developed according to several influences. As students develop and assimilate the professional knowledge and attitudes of a clinician, the capstone projects will likely be influenced by other scholarly projects in the curriculum. Conceptually and temporally, the capstone projects fit into the overall developmental progression for each student in the program. 3 credits.
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ATHL 6903 - Athletic Training Evidence-Based Practicum III
Prerequisite: ATHL 6706 . This course will prepare students for the national certification exam. Each clinical practicum will infuse didactic work with clinical application building upon each clinical rotation until mastery is achieved by the student. Students will be provided with an opportunity to work with patients in a clinical setting to build mastery in entry level skills. The student will continue to develop the taping and wrapping techniques, rehabilitation, and assessment skills learned in both Practicum I and II. 4 credits.
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ATHL 6904 - Professional Seminar in Athletic Training
Prerequisites: ATHL 6705 , ATHL 6706 . This course examines special topics which will vary from semester to semester pertaining to the field of athletic training and sports medicine. This course will also begin preparing students for the BOC Examination. 1 credits.
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ATHL 6905 - Athletic Training Evidence-Based Practicum IV (BOC Exam Pre)
Prerequisite: ATHL 6903 . This course will prepare students for the national certification exam. Each clinical practicum will infuse didactic work with clinical application building upon each clinical rotation until mastery is achieved by the student. The student will continue to develop the taping and wrapping techniques, rehabilitation and assessment skills learned in practicums I, II, and III. Students will be provided with an opportunity to work with patients in a clinical setting to build mastery in entry level skills. 6 credits.
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ATHL 6906 - Behavioral Health and Wellness in Allied Health Practice
Students will study components and benefits of a healthy lifestyle and learn how managing a healthy lifestyle contributes to overall health, reduces overall risk of disease, and provides a greater quality of life. Students will be provided the opportunity to assess personal behavior patterns related to preventive health services, health protection activities concerning environmental issues, and promotion of a healthy lifestyle. Personal strategies for adopting and maintaining potential health-enhancing behaviors are explored. Students will gain an in-depth appreciation of occupational and social justice compounded with cultural influences on one's engagement and participation of healthy daily routines. 3 credits.
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Biology |
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BIOL 6605 - Biostatistics
A non-calculus-based course which includes basic concepts of probability and statistics. These concepts are applied to problems in human biology, industrial/occupational health, and epidemiology. Introduction to and use of the computer package SPSSx for data analysis. Cross-listed with MATH 6605 . 3 credits.
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Biomedical Engineering |
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BIOM 6601 - Biomedical Engineering Seminar
Prerequisite: biomedical engineering graduate standing or consent of the instructor. Definition of scope including a historical perspective, moral and ethical issues, biomaterials, biomechanics, bioinstrumentation, tissue engineering, biomedical optics and lasers, imaging, challenges, and future of the bioengineering field. Speakers will review engineering-life sciences interdisciplinary activities. 2 credits.
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BIOM 6610 - Biomedical Polymers
Prerequisite: biomedical engineering graduate standing or consent of the instructor. This course reviews the basic principle of polymer science, common synthetic and natural polymers, and the specific applications of polymers in biomedical areas such as biomedical implants, drug delivery, tissue engineering, and medical diagnostics. The content includes special properties of polymers, basic principles of polymer synthesis and characterization, commonly used synthetic and natural biomedical polymers, specific applications of biomedical polymers, and the principle of green chemistry and engineering in polymer materials design. This course is designed for students who are interested in polymer science and its applications in biomedical engineering. 3 credits.
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BIOM 6615 - Biomaterials II: Design and Applications of Biomaterials
Prerequisite: biomedical engineering graduate standing or consent of the instructor. This course focuses on biomaterials and their physiological interactions. Topics to be discussed include: 1) materials used in medicine/dentistry: metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, resorbable, "non-fouling", smart, and natural materials, 2) materia response/degradation: mechanical breakdown, corrosion, dissolution, leaching, chemical degradation, and wear, 3) host responses: foreign body reactions, coagulation, inflammation, wound healing, carcinogenicity, immunogenicity, cytotoxicity, infection, and local/systemic effects, and 4) medical applications: artificial lungs, heart, and kidney stents, pacemakers, drug delivery, tooth, eye, surgical glue, skin, suture, biosensors, and microarrays. 3 credits.
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BIOM 6620 - Tissue Engineering
Prerequisite: biomedical engineering graduate standing or consent of the instructor. This course will provide an overview of cell biology fundamentals, extracellular matrix, basics of receptors, topics on cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions at both the theoretical and experimental levels. Subsequent lectures will cover the effects of physical (shear, stress, strain), chemical (cytokines, growth factors), and electrical stimuli on cell function, emphasizing topics on gene regulation and signal transduction processes. Tissue engineering will be introduced by reviewing tissue structure and function and the clinical need for tissue repair. An overview of scaffold design and processing for tissue engineering will be reviewed and the application of tissue engineering to specialized tissues and organs will then be addressed in depth. Specific organ systems include skin, muscular skeletal system (vascular grafts, blood substitutions, cardiac patch, and heart valve), nervous system (peripheral and central nervous systems), liver, pancreas, and kidney.
3 credits.
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BIOM 6621 - Tissue Engineering Laboratory
This laboratory course is designed to provide basic cell and tissue engineering techniques both for students who have little or no experience of cell culture and for students who have some experience with sterile techniques and mammalian cell culture and wish to advance their skill-set in the art of tissue engineering. The primary aim of this lab course is to provide students with the fundamentals and basics of cell and tissue culture and analysis of engineered tissues. This course will consist of lectures with an active learning laboratory approach. Laboratory fee; 3 credits.
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BIOM 6630 - Biosensors and Instrumentation with Laboratory
Prerequisite: biomedical engineering graduate standing or consent of the instructor. This course provides an introduction to the physics and engineering in the functioning of biosensors and the techniques and principles of biomedical instrumentation. The topics include an introduction to physiological signals and measurements, different techniques of biosensing and biosensors, analog signal amplification and filters, digital data acquisition, digital filtering and processing, biomedical instrumentations such as ECG, EEG, defibrillator, pulse oximeter, blood flow and pulmonary measurements, and genetic testing instruments. In the lab, students will design and fabricate their own biomedical instrument. Laboratory fee. 4 credits.
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BIOM 6635 - Bioanalytics
Prerequisite: biomedical engineering graduate standing or consent of the instructor. This course will introduce students to various physical, chemical, and biological instrumental methods of characterizing structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids, catalysis of biochemical reactions, glycolysis, oxidative phosphorylation, DNA sequencing, transcription, post-transcriptional processing, translation, photosynthesis, properties of membranes. The goal is to review selected analytical methods - instrumental, probabilistic, and modeling - as applied to biological systems, their design and evaluation. 3 credits.
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BIOM 6636 - Cell Biomechanics
This course will introduce students to the basic mechanics of single cells and biomolecules, including proteins and DNA. Basic concepts and experimental techniques for the study of cell and protein/DNA mechanics will be discussed. Topics include physical principles, molecular and cellular biomechanics. 3 credits.
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BIOM 6640 - Biomedical Optics
Prerequisite: biomedical engineering graduate standing or consent of the instructor. This is an interdisciplinary course discussing the application of optical methods for diagnostic, detection and manipulation of cells and tissues. This course is divided into three parts. In the first part, introduction to lasers and current laser technology, interaction of light with cells and tissues, and optical spectroscopy will be covered. The second part discusses various optical probing techniques in medical diagnosis including bio-imaging with optical microscope and tomography, Raman spectroscopy, and microarray and nanotechnology. The third part includes topics in photodynamic therapy, tissue engineering with light, and laser tweezers. 3 credits.
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BIOM 6650 - Medical Imaging Systems
Prerequisites: MECH 6602 , ELEC 6603 , ELEC 6650 or consent of the instructor. This course will provide an introduction to the operation and fundamentals of the standard medical imaging under contemporary use. The course will also provide understanding of the basic physics and engineering principles leading to the development of these imaging techniques. 1-D and 2-D image processing and analysis techniques will be discussed for each of these techniques. The imaging techniques will include ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) , X-Ray Computed Tomography (X-Ray CT) , and Positron Emission Tomography (PET).
3 credits.
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BIOM 6690 - Research Project
Prerequisites: biomedical engineering graduate standing, written consent of the program coordinator. The goal of this class is to provide students the opportunity to work with faculty on research projects. Students may go to particular faculty to learn about their research interests, but generally students will be presented with a choice of possible research projects. Projects may take the form of i) in-depth library search of a biomedical engineering area, ii) the design and/or construction of hardware, iii) the collection and/or analysis of experimental data, or iv) the generation of computer software. 3 credits.
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BIOM 6693 - Biomedical Engineering Internship
Prerequisites: biomedical engineering graduate standing, written consent of the program coordinator. Biomedical engineering internship students will submit a prospectus to the program coordinator at the time of registration that includes the location, immediate supervisor's' name and contact information, nature of the project, and hours per week for the project. One mid-semester report and one end of semester report are required. At the end of the semester in which internship credits will be obtained, a letter from the immediate internship supervisor evaluating the ability of the student to use techniques, skills and tools for the project, function on a team, communicate effectively, and understand the broad impact of the project should be obtained by student and submitted to the program director by the last day of regular classes. Internship may be repeated for no additional credits.
1-3 credits.
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BIOM 6697 - Thesis I
Prerequisite: completion of 15 credits of graduate work. This course will introduce students to the thesis requirements according to the most recent version of the university Thesis Manual and involve them in research. Students must have submitted a thesis prospectus and performed a literature search on the biomedical engineering area of research in the preceding semester. Periodic meetings and discussions of the individual student's progress toward the completion of the thesis. 3 credits.
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BIOM 6698 - Thesis II
Prerequisite: BIOM 6697 . This course allows students to apply their initial background knowledge and pilot research data acquired in Thesis I to meet their proposed research objectives. Students will also write and defend their thesis work. Periodic meetings and discussions of the individual student's progress toward the completion of the thesis.
3 credits.
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BUSA 6597 - Business Internship
The student's formal educational development will be complemented by field placement experience at a relevant organization that is either associated with their field of study or their larger professional goals. Either the College of Business Internship Coordinator or a faculty member from the academic department that aligns with the internship placement will serve as the internship advisor. This is a zero-credit internship. This can satisfy program requirements but will not supply earned credits towards graduation. 0 credits.
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BUSA 6598 - Business Internship
The student's formal educational development will be complemented by field placement experience at a relevant organization that is either associated with their field of study or their larger professional goals. Either the College of Business Internship Coordinator or a faculty member from the academic department that aligns with the internship placement will serve as the internship advisor. This course is a variable credit internship and can satisfy program requirements and the Experiential Education requirements of the University. 1-3 credits.
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CMBI 6601 - Protein Biochemistry and Enzymology
Prerequisites: undergraduate organic chemistry and biochemistry. This course provides an in-depth examination of the relationship between protein structure and function. The course begins with a detailed exploration of protein structure and synthesis. The structure/function relationship is demonstrated by looking at enzymes, including their structure, mechanism of action, and regulation. Methods and resources for studying proteins and enzymes are discussed throughout. The course is designed to acquaint the students with key elements of critical thinking and problem solving methods and techniques by using primary literature, group discussions, and the protein data bank and other resources for exploring protein structure. 3 credits.
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CMBI 6603 - Nucleic Acid Biochemistry
Prerequisites: undergraduate organic chemistry and biochemistry. Examines the biochemistry of nucleic acids, their function as genetic information and control over the expression of that information, nucleic acid-protein interactions, It covers topics such as the structure of nucleic acids, organization of chromatin, DNA methylation, histone modification, prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA replication, repair, recombination, transposons, transcription and translation processes. Posttranscriptional modifications of RNA and regulation of gene activity in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes are discussed. The principles of basic and novel molecular techniques are also introduced. This course is designed to further develop the students' critical thinking and problem solving skills though reading and evaluating primary papers and working on experimental design. 3 credits.
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CMBI 6606 - Molecular Genetics/Genomics
Prerequisite: undergraduate genetics or molecular biology. This course introduces students to the field of genomics/proteomics and computational genomics. It covers the structure of the human genome, and the strategies that are used to map and sequence different genomes. It introduces techniques to analyze the information expressed by the whole genome. The course covers details about how genomic sequence information is utilized for pharmacogenomics, personalized medicine and medical research. The course also introduces post-genomics technologies such as computational genomics, comparative and functional genomics as well as epigenomics. Genomics research related ethical issues are extensively discussed. This course is designed to acquaint the students with key elements of critical thinking and problem solving methods and techniques by working on fundamental genomics/bioinformatics problems and case studies in a small team setting. 3 credits.
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CMBI 6608 - Evaluation of Scientific Literature
Prerequisite: undergraduate genetics or molecular biology or biochemistry. This course will introduce the student to the organization, use, and critical evaluation of scientific information. Print and electronic resources will be explored through lecture, student presentations, class discussion, and written assignments. The use of available reference management software to organize materials will be included. Sources evaluated will include basic reference works, journal articles, electronic databases, and a variety of information accessible on the Internet. Upon completion of the course, students will have the ability to locate, retrieve, and critically evaluate scientific literature. In addition, students will be both practiced at giving oral presentations and able to write their own scientific proposals. 3 credits.
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CMBI 6609 - Data Analysis in the Environmental and Biological Sciences
Prerequisites: 9 graduate hours and a previous course in statistics, or consent of the instructor. The application of data analysis techniques in the environmental (applied ecology, environmental geology and chemistry) and biological (molecular biology, toxicology) sciences. These include applied univariate and multivariate statistics as well as geostatistical and non-detect methods. Extensive use of different types of computer software for data analyses. 3 credits.
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CMBI 6611 - Molecular Biology of Proteins with Laboratory
Prerequisites: undergraduate biochemistry, molecular biology or genetics or consent of the instructor. This course uses an intensive laboratory component to instruct students in molecular biology techniques for studying protein characteristics and extend beyond the understanding of basic protein biochemistry. Students learn: how physical properties of proteins impact our ability to work with proteins in the laboratory; how to purify protein using chromatographic techniques; how to express and purify proteins for enzymatic functional studies; and how to purify proteins from various cells or tissues and examine their expression and activity by two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. The ability to effectively communicate laboratory findings is emphasized through frequent writing assignments. Laboratory fee. 4 credits.
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CMBI 6613 - Molecular Biology of Nucleic Acids with Laboratory
Prerequisites: undergraduate biochemistry and molecular biology or genetics, or consent of the instructor. This course uses an intensive laboratory component to instruct students in the practical and technical aspects of working with nucleic acids. Provides an examination of the techniques available for manipulating DNA and RNA including nucleic acid extraction and quantitation, recombinant DNA techniques, PCR, DNA sequencing and mutation analysis, and techniques for examining gene expression including expression cloning, reverse transcriptase PCR and quantitative real time PCR. The ability to effectively communicate laboratory findings is emphasized through frequent writing assignments. Laboratory fee. 4 credits.
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CMBI 6617 - Cell Culture Techniques with Laboratory
Prerequisite: undergraduate cell biology or biochemistry or molecular biology. An intensive laboratory course designed to provide students with basic skills and understanding required for mammalian cell and tissue culture and fundamental techniques in cell biology. By the end of the course students should be competent in cell culture of contact dependent mammalian cell lines. They will also be well versed in experimental design with appropriate controls and basic data analysis. Keeping a professional laboratory notebook and reporting results in a professional manner will be stressed. Laboratory fee. 4 credits.
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CMBI 6620 - Bioinformatics
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Students will learn how computers and information technology are applied to manage and analyze the vast quantities of data now being collected by researchers and clinicians. Using a combination of theory and hands-on practice, the course will cover biological databases, analysis of nucleotide and protein sequences, sequence polymorphisms, sequence alignment, analysis of DNA microarray data and intermolecular interactions. An introduction to web page development, relational database design and Perl programming will also be covered. 3 credits.
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CMBI 6621 - Bioinformatics Programming/Python
Prerequisite: CMBI 6606 . This course is designed for students with a background in genomics or molecular biology, but with little or no programming experience. Students will learn all major aspects of the Python programming language, including objects, functions, file manipulation and modules. The emphasis will be on solving common bioinformatics problems, while applying sound programming practices and style. Extensive programming will be required. 3 credits.
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CMBI 6622 - Database Systems for Biological Research
Prerequisite: undergraduate molecular biology or biochemistry or consent of the instructor. This course introduces the student to the design, use, and application of database management systems in biological research. Topics include the relational data model, database design, structured query language and common database architectures typically used in life sciences research. Emphasis is on problems common to bioinformatics, including techniques for handling large quantities of data, integration of multiple data sets and analysis of genetic data. Laboratory fee. 3 credits.
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CMBI 6625 - Advanced Bioinformatics
Prerequisites: CMBI 6620 , CMBI 6621 , CSCI 6622 . This course builds on the learning outcomes achieved in the prerequisite courses. Students will learn data analysis using both the Python programming language and the R language, with an emphasis on developing custom solutions and automated data analysis pipelines. Students will also gain experience with the Linux operating system and shell scripting. The class includes a significant project where the students will design and implement a custom analysis solution. 3 credits.
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CMBI 6633 - Nutritional Genomics
Prerequisite: or consent of the instructor. The course introduces the principles of how to apply genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics and bioinformatics to human nutrition in order to understand how individual genetic variation can influence the assimilation and metabolism of nutrition and how nutrition can affect the expression of certain genes known to be involved in chronic diseases. Novel genomic research tools which can study the effect of nutrition on different signaling pathways and dietary sensors will be discussed. Using the information from the latest genomic research, clinical dietary strategies for the prevention of the development of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes and cancer will be introduced. 3 credits.
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