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Asian Studies (ASST) |
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ASST 510 - Special Topics 3 Credit Hours
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
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Astronomy (ASTR) |
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ASTR 411 - Stellar Structure and Stellar Evolution 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to stars and the physical principles governing stellar structure and stellar evolution. Topics include equations of state for stars, hydrostatic equilibrium, energy production and energy transport in stars, the birth of stars, extrasolar planets, main sequence stars, solar neutrinos and neutrino oscillations, red giants and post main-sequence evolution, pulsating variable stars, white dwarfs, neutron stars and pulsars, accretion in binary star systems, novae, X-ray bursts, supernovae, and production of the elements in various stellar processes.
Recommended Background: 151-152 or 218; and Physics 136 or 138; and Physics 250 and 321; or permission of instructor.
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ASTR 490 - Special Topics in Astronomy 1-3 Credit Hours
Topics of current interest in astronomy and astrophysics. Acceptable for graduate credit in physics with consent of department.
Repeatability: May be repeated with consent of department. Maximum 9 hours.
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Aviation Systems (AVSY) |
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AVSY 500 - Thesis 1-15 Credit Hours
Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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AVSY 502 - Registration for Use of Facilities 1-15 Credit Hours
Required for the student not otherwise registered during any semester when student uses university facilities and/or faculty time before degree is completed.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Restriction: May not be used toward degree requirements.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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AVSY 503 - Air Vehicles 3 Credit Hours
Focuses on the study of air vehicles as they evolved to enable human flight or unmanned flight missions. In a historical review the development of aviation technology, mission requirements, and economical aspects are emphasized. Fundamentals of aerodynamic principles and their application to air vehicles will be developed to determine performance in level flight, climb, glide and maneuvering flight, as well as characteristic parameters as range and endurance. The state of the art of present air vehicles is investigated, as well as current problems in aviation and possible solutions. A technology forecast will be offered.
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AVSY 506 - Aircraft Design 3 Credit Hours
Design process, compromise of conflicting requirements, economical, industrial, and legal aspects. Definition of mission requirements, synthesis and optimization techniques, safety and reliability, systems integration, standards and regulations, teamwork, and decision-making process.
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AVSY 510 - Special Topics in Aviation Systems 3 Credit Hours
Current problems.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
Credit Restriction: Maximum of 12 hours may be applied toward degree requirements.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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AVSY 515 - Aviation Human Factors 3 Credit Hours
Human factors pertinent to aviation: concept of human factors, human error, fatigue, body rhythms, performances, motivation, vision and visual illusions, communication, attitudes, training and devices, displays and controls, space and layout, anthropometry, flight deck design and evaluation, aircraft cabin design and evaluation, flying qualities evaluation, and performance measurement techniques. Applied aviation systems.
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AVSY 516 - Aircraft Flight Controls 3 Credit Hours
Static and dynamic longitudinal, directional, and lateral stability of aerospace vehicles will be investigated. Topics include contribution of vehicle components to stability and control, motion with fixed and free control surfaces, steady flight and maneuvering flight, flight test techniques, and introduction to control theory and design of automatic controls.
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AVSY 518 - Aviation Systems: An Overview 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to aviation systems and the discipline of flight test engineering. Topics: aviation fundamentals, basic airmanship, aerospace mathematics and physics, basic aerodynamics, performance, and stability and control, flight test instrumentation and data acquisition, flight test fundamentals, and flight test data analysis and reporting. Course structure will be weekly classroom academics with 3 flight labs during the semester. Course is designed for full time attendance during the semester and will not be offered as a distance learning course.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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AVSY 521 - Experimental Flight Mechanics: Fixed Wing Performance 3 Credit Hours
Fundamental theories, flight test techniques, and data collection and analyses for fixed wing aircraft performance. Topics: air data system calibration, takeoff and landing performance, turn performance, cruise performance, energy concepts, and aerodynamic modeling. Weekly classroom academics with approximately 4-6 flight labs.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 503 or Aerospace Engineering 515.
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AVSY 522 - Experimental Flight Mechanics: Fixed Wing Stability and Control 3 Credit Hours
Fundamental theories, flight test techniques, and data collection and analyses for fixed wing aircraft stability and control. Topics: static and dynamic longitudinal stability, longitudinal maneuvering stability and control, static and dynamic lateral-directional stability, lateral control power, and departure testing. Weekly classroom academics with approximately 4-6 flight labs.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 516 and 521.
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AVSY 524 - Aerospace Vehicle Modeling and Simulation 3 Credit Hours
Derivation of equations of motion for a six degrees of freedom aerospace vehicle, solving of the equations with numerical integration methods in MATLAB® / SIMULINK® software, developing a physical understanding of equations of motion and stability derivatives, modeling of simple and complex sub-systems, pilot in the loop simulation, fly by wire flight controls, and flight test engineering problems. Students will be provided with a pilot in the loop simulation that integrates a joystick and is connected to FlightGear® software on their personal computer. A joystick is required.
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AVSY 525 - Introduction to Avionics I 3 Credit Hours
Electronic instrumentation, navigation, communication, guidance and control systems used in aviation. Primary topics to be covered in the first semester include: review of electronics, terrestrial en route radio navigation systems, terrestrial landing aids, and satellite navigation systems.
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AVSY 526 - Introduction to Avionics II 3 Credit Hours
Electronic instrumentation, navigation, communication, guidance and control systems used in aviation. The primary topics to be covered in the second semester include: surveillance systems, airborne communication systems, onboard communications, indicators, air data sensors, and flight control systems.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 525.
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AVSY 550 - Project in Aviation Systems 3 Credit Hours
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
Credit Restriction: Maximum of 3 hours may be applied toward degree requirements.
Comment(s): Non-thesis aviation systems majors only.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.
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Baker Center for Public Policy (BCPP) |
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BCPP 593 - Independent Study 1-3 Credit Hours
Individualized study of public policy.
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BCPP 595 - Special Topics in Public Policy 1-3 Credit Hours
Seminar addressing an area of study or current issues within the field of public policy.
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Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology (BCMB) |
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BCMB 401 - Biochemistry I 4 Credit Hours
First semester of a two-course sequence. Covers amino acid and protein structure and chemistry, protein folding, enzyme reactions mechanisms, carbohydrate and lipid structure, function and metabolism, photosynthesis and carbon fixation, membrane biochemistry, thermodynamics of biological systems, vitamins and coenzymes, citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation, and signal transduction.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 350.
(RE) Corequisite(s): Chemistry 360.
Comment(s): Intended for biology majors in BCMB concentration but also open to biology majors in other concentrations.
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BCMB 402 - Biochemistry II 4 Credit Hours
Second semester of a two-course sequence. Covers membrane lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and protein turnover, nitrogen fixation, nucleotide metabolism, nucleic acid structure, integration of metabolism and hormonal signaling, experimental methods of analyzing nucleic acids, DNA replication and repair, chromosome structure and function, RNA and protein synthesis, and control of gene expression.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 401 and Biology 240.
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BCMB 403 - Neurogenetics Laboratory 3 Credit Hours
Experiments and lectures illustrating methods in modern genetics and neurobiology using model organisms, especially Drosophila or Caenorhabditis elegans.
Contact Hour Distribution: Laboratory and lecture.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 240.
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BCMB 412 - Molecular Biology and Genomics 4 Credit Hours
Nucleic acids structure and DNA technology. Mechanisms of cell division, replication, transcription, translation, splicing, recombination, DNA repair and transposition, chromosome organization, DNA-protein interaction in gene regulation, genomic imprinting, epigenetics, RNA interference and genome evolution.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 240.
Comment(s): Intended for biology majors in BCMB concentration but also open to biology majors in other concentrations.
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BCMB 419 - Cellular and Comparative Biochemistry Lab 2 Credit Hours
Experiments with enzymes, nucleic acids, and membranes and organelles. Chromatography, kinetics, hybridization, sequencing, and immunochemical methods.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 401.
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BCMB 422 - Computational Biology and Bioinformatics 3 Credit Hours
Topics include Internet biological resources and databases; bioinformatics tools of analyzing and comparing sequences for nucleic acids and proteins; computational structural biology tools for analyzing protein 3D structures and functions; application of computational tools in drug design.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
(RE) Corequisite(s): 401.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level ― junior or graduate student.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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BCMB 440 - General Physiology 3 Credit Hours
Principles of cellular and organ-system animal physiology.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 160-159 or 113-115 or equivalent.
Comment(s): It is recommended that students complete Physics 221-222 before enrolling in this course.
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BCMB 471 - Biophysical Chemistry 3 Credit Hours
Physicochemical principles with applications to biological systems. Thermodynamics; chemical equilibrium; solution chemistry; transport; electrochemistry; kinetics; enzyme catalyzed reactions.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 102 or 150-159 or 113-115 or equivalent; and Chemistry 350, 360, 369.
Recommended Background: Calculus.
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BCMB 481 - Biophysical Chemistry 3 Credit Hours
Physicochemical principles with applications to biological systems. Elementary quantum chemistry; interactions of light with biological molecules; optical and magnetic spectroscopy; light scattering; case studies of selected macromolecules.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 102 or 150-159 or 113-115 or equivalent; and Chemistry 350, 360, 369.
Recommended Background: Calculus.
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BCMB 482 - Physiology of Exercise 3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Kinesiology 480.)
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BCMB 500 - Thesis 1-15 Credit Hours
Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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BCMB 502 - Registration for Use of Facilities 1-15 Credit Hours
Required for the student not otherwise registered during any semester when student uses university facilities and/or faculty time before degree is completed.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Restriction: May not be used toward degree requirements.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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BCMB 510 - Computational Structural Biochemistry 1 Credit Hours
Introduction to computational tools, internet resources and databases for biological research to analyze and model protein structures and to study protein-ligand interactions.
(RE) Corequisite(s): 511.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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BCMB 511 - Advanced Protein Chemistry and Cellular Biology 3 Credit Hours
Cellular structure and function at molecular and supramolecular level in progression: protein structure and function; membrane structure and function; bioenergetics and membrane proteins.
(RE) Corequisite(s): 510.
Recommended Background: Prior knowledge of cell biology and biochemistry.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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BCMB 512 - Advanced Molecular Biology 3 Credit Hours
Regulation of nucleic acid expression and protein activity. Nucleic acid structure and function; replication and repair of nucleic acids; gene expression; protein synthesis; post-translational protein modification; mitosis and meiosis; cell cycle and cell growth.
Recommended Background: Prior knowledge of molecular biology and biochemistry and/or consent of instructor.
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BCMB 513 - Advanced Protein Biochemistry and Cell Biology II 3 Credit Hours
Advanced topics of cellular function and regulation of cell division and growth, and structure and function of supramolecular structures: cytoskeleton and cell junctions and adhesions.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 511.
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BCMB 515 - Experimental Techniques I 2-4 Credit Hours
Introduction to modern experimental methodology and instrumentation in biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology, including cell culture; spectrophotometry; microscopy; nucleic acid purification and analysis; protein assays; enzyme purification; electrophysiology; computer analysis of nucleic acid and protein sequences. Team-taught lecture/demonstration format.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Comment(s): Primarily for departmental graduate students.
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BCMB 516 - Experimental Techniques II 2-4 Credit Hours
Laboratory rotations. Students work in laboratory of faculty member on clearly defined project. Written proposal and oral report required.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 8 hours.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 515.
Comment(s): Primarily for departmental graduate students.
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BCMB 517 - Physical Biochemistry 3 Credit Hours
Physics and chemistry of biological systems and molecules. Thermodynamics; diffusion and transport; physical chemistry of macromolecules; enzyme kinetics; binding reactions; spectroscopy; electrophysiology.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 511 or consent of instructor.
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BCMB 518 - Biophysical Chemistry 4 Credit Hours
Covers (1) thermodynamics; free energy; entropy and enthalpy; chemical equilibrium; solution chemistry; protein folding; DNA melting; protein-ligand association; phase transition; (2) enzymatics; protonation and electron transport. (3) Molecular Structure and Interaction (3a) Theory: Quantum theory, Duality principle, Wave Equation, Single atom model, (3b) Applications: Simulated Molecular Dynamics. Spectroscopy (UV-Vis, Raman, Fluorescence, Circular dichroism, NMR), X-ray diffraction and scattering.
Recommended Background: Calculus.
Comment(s): Intended for graduate students in the biochemistry and cellular and molecular biology (BCMB) graduate program, but also open to majors in other concentrations.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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BCMB 520 - Special Topics 1-3 Credit Hours
Selected directed readings or special course in topics of current interest. Consult departmental listings for offerings.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated with consent of instructor. Maximum 6 hours.
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BCMB 522 - Advanced Plant Physiology I 3 Credit Hours
Plant biochemistry and metabolism: respiration, photosynthesis, carbon partitioning, and biosynthesis of specialized plant products: terpenoids, alkaloids, phenolics and plant growth regulators.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 401.
Recommended Background: One semester of introductory plant physiology or cell biology.
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BCMB 523 - Advanced Plant Physiology II 3 Credit Hours
Growth and differentiation of plants at molecular, cellular and organismal levels. Regulation of development; macromolecular interpretation of differentiation, dormancy, germination, flowering, and senescence.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 401.
Recommended Background: One semester of introductory plant physiology or cell biology.
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BCMB 525 - Graduate Research Participation 3-12 Credit Hours
Tutorial laboratory experience.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
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BCMB 530 - Experimental Design and Analysis 3 Credit Hours
Development of skills in strategies of experimental design and interpretation of experimental results. Critical discussion of research articles illustrating issues in experimental design. Preparation of grant proposal in standard format to be read and discussed by class and by panel of faculty expert in area of proposal.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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BCMB 550 - Advanced Concepts in Neurobiology/Physiology 3 Credit Hours
Concepts related to neurobiology/ physiology with information taken from current literature. Predominantly lecture format with student participation. Specific subject area to be announced.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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BCMB 560 - Advanced Concepts in Structural Biology/Biochemistry 3 Credit Hours
Concepts related to structural biology/biochemistry with information taken from current literature. Predominantly lecture format with student participation. Specific subject area to be announced.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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BCMB 562 - Introduction to Electron Microscopy of Biological Materials 3 Credit Hours
Theoretical and practical considerations of imaging biological samples in both scanning and transmission electron microscopy including aspects of sample preparation, staining, specialized imaging techniques and analytical applications for biological specimens.
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab.
Comment(s): Requires instructor approval.
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BCMB 564 - Introduction to Electron Microscopy-Scanning Electron Microscope 3 Credit Hours
Practical introduction to techniques of electron microscopy and to scanning electron microscope. Use of microscope, introduction to darkroom techniques and digital image processing, preparation of samples for observation, and special project.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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BCMB 591 - Foreign Study 1-15 Credit Hours
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
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BCMB 592 - Off-Campus Study 1-15 Credit Hours
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
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BCMB 593 - Independent Study 1-15 Credit Hours
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
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BCMB 598 - Biology Education: Theory and Practice 3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 598)
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BCMB 600 - Doctoral Research and Dissertation 3-15 Credit Hours
Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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BCMB 601 - Departmental Seminar 1 Credit Hours
Invited speakers. Topics posted in advance. Required every semester in residence.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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BCMB 603 - Graduate Research Colloquium 1 Credit Hours
Seminars and lectures dealing with current advances in fields of biochemical and biophysical methods. Mechanisms of enzyme catalysis, gene expression, membrane structure and function, metabolic regulation, physical biochemistry, molecular genetics, cell biology, neurobiology, and related topics. Topics posted in advance. Required every semester in residence.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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BCMB 605 - Journal Club in Neurophysiology/Physiology 1 Credit Hours
Readings and discussion based on current literature.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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BCMB 606 - Journal Club in Structural Biology/Biochemistry 1 Credit Hours
Readings and discussion based on current literature.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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BCMB 607 - Journal Club in Cellular/Molecular Biology 1 Credit Hours
Readings and discussion based on current literature.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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BCMB 608 - Journal Club in Genetics/Developmental Biology 1 Credit Hours
Readings and discussion based on current literature.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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BCMB 610 - Current Topics in Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology 1-3 Credit Hours
Critical reviews of research problems and methods in biochemistry, cell biology and/or molecular biology. Oral presentations, written reports, computer simulations by faculty and students.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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BCMB 612 - Advanced Topics in Environmental Toxicology 1-3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 612.)
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BCMB 614 - Journal Club in the Responsible Conduct of Research 1 Credit Hours
Designed to familiarize graduate students with ethical issues associated with scientific research.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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BCMB 615 - Special Topics in Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology 3 Credit Hours
Biochemical and biophysical methods, mechanisms of enzyme catalysis, gene expression, membrane structure and function, metabolic regulation, physical biochemistry, molecular genetics, cell ultrastructure and physiology, neurobiology, and related topics.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 511 and 512 or consent of instructor.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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BME 500 - Thesis 1-15 Credit Hours
Grading Restriction: P/NP only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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BME 502 - Registration for Use of Facilities 1-15 Credit Hours
Required for the student not otherwise registered during any semester when student uses university facilities and/or faculty time before degree is completed.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated.
Credit Restriction: May not be used toward degree requirements.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
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BME 503 - Biological Numerical Methods 3 Credit Hours
The complexity of biomedical systems presents significant mathematical challenges. Therefore, modeling and simulation are essential to understanding these systems and numeric tools are the basis/means for accomplishing this. This course is a survey of essential numeric tools routinely applied to solving biomedical engineering problems that are implemented primarily via Matlab scientific programming language.
Recommended Background: Multivariate calculus, differential equations, MATLAB or other programming language. Equivalent UT courses include MATH 141, MATH 231, MATH 251, EF 230 or COSC 140.
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BME 505 - All Things Carbon 3 Credit Hours
Carbon is the basis of life; as such biomedical engineering students have the ability to study this element along with associated biological applications. Diamond-like carbon has potential as a coating for orthopedic implants. Nano-crystalline diamond can be used as a biosensor. Carbon nanotubes have applications in pharmacy and medicine due to their large surface area. Carbon is a suitable coating for magnetic nanoparticles, which can be used for hyperthermia and magnetic resonance imaging. In summary, the ability of carbon to enhance medical diagnostics and treatment is wide-ranging and not fully exploited. Students will learn current applications of carbon in medicine and be able to project future uses once this course is completed.
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BME 510 - Science Communication 3 Credit Hours
Instruction in the fundamentals of technical writing targeted at an academic audience, science writing targeted at a general audience, technical presentation skills, and persuasive presentation skills, all applied to Biomedical Engineering topics.
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BME 511 - Biotransport Processes 3 Credit Hours
Introduction of an integrative set of computational problem solving tools providing numerical foundations for Biomedical Engineering. This course will apply numerical methods to applications in systems, organs, cellular, and molecular systems.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 503.
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BME 518 - Computational Fluid Dynamics 3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Mechanical Engineering 518.)
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BME 520 - Systems Biology and Complex System Theory 3 Credit Hours
Mathematical techniques and complex system theory for understanding and solving biological as well as biomedical problems at the small scale. The focus is on mathematical modeling, dynamic analysis, control and automation techniques for disease diagnosis and treatment at the molecular and cellular level. Case studies include: immune system dynamics and control, immune-vaccine interactions and optimal vaccine strategy design, cellular system control, molecular diagnosis and treatment, lab-on-a-chip technology, DNA and protein microarray technology, and controlled drug delivery.
Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both 420 and 520.
Recommended Background: Mathematics 231 and 200 or 251.
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BME 521 - Applied Quantitative Physiology 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to mathematical modeling, theoretical analysis, computer simulation, and computer visualization in physiology of systems. Topics may include electrocardiology, circulatory system, respiration mechanisms, muscle functions, renal physiology, retina and vision, immune response, etc. Upon completion of the course, students will grasp fundamental mathematical thinking in systems physiology.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 503.
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BME 529 - Application of Linear Algebra in Engineering Systems 3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 529.)
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BME 530 - Thin Film Enhancement of Biomedical Devices 3 Credit Hours
Overview of the fundamentals of selected thin film deposition techniques and pertinent instrumentation with an emphasis on applications to biomaterials. Structural characterization and tailoring of thin films for implant-specific applications. Growth of thin films on biomaterial surfaces, the biological interface and biocompatibility. Uniformity, adhesion, cytotoxicity and bacterial reduction synergy. Application of thin films in tissue engineering and stem cell technologies.
Recommended Background: Biomaterials and cell and tissue-biomaterials interaction.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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BME 531 - Advanced Biomechanics I 3 Credit Hours
Derivation of mathematical models of the human body using Kane’s Method of Dynamics to create system equations of motions. Mathematical models will pertain to human non-implanted and implanted joints. Models will be created by hand and using the symbolic manipulation algorithm Autolev.
Cross-listed: (Same as Mechanical Engineering 531.)
Recommended Background: Mechanical Engineering 231.
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BME 538 - Biomedical Instrumentation and Biosensing Techniques 3 Credit Hours
Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering instrumentation and analysis are covered. Topics include measurement principles; fundamental concepts in electronics including circuit analysis, data acquisition, amplifiers, filters, and A/D converters; Fourier analysis; and temperature, pressure, and flow measurements in biological systems.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 503, 521.
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BME 548 - Optimization Techniques in Biomedical Engineering 3 Credit Hours
Current techniques in optimization. Emphasis on applying optimization techniques to problems in biomedical imaging.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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BME 560 - Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 3 Credit Hours
Develop an understanding of cell-cell interactions and the role of the extracellular matrix in the structure and function of normal and pathological tissues. Topics include the harvesting of stem cells from specific tissues, the use of artificial and natural scaffolds in three-dimensional tissue culture, and the role of maintaining the stem cell state in culture.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 503, 511, 521.
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BME 570 - Healthcare Engineering 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to fundamentals of health care delivery from an engineering perspective, for example clinical pathway optimization, operating room efficiency, impact of multidisciplinary preoperative patient education and other healthcare policy decisions on healthcare delivery cost and efficacy.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 503.
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BME 573 - Biomechanics of Hard and Soft Tissue 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to terminology, physiology, and analytical methods for mechanics of living tissue. Continuum mechanics analysis of hard and soft issue, biological fluid flows. Flow properties of blood, rheology of blood in micro vessels; bioviscoelasticity of fluids and solids, mechanical properties of blood vessels; skeletal, heart and smooth muscle; bone and cartilage. Research paper.
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BME 574 - Medical Imaging 3 Credit Hours
Introduction is provided of the basic principles of image acquisition, formation, and processing, along with clinical applications of different imaging modalities for predicting disease outcome and treatment evaluation. Clinical site visits provide experience with imaging modalities covered in class.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 503.
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BME 575 - Luminescent Materials for Theranostics 3 Credit Hours
Luminescent materials are crucial for diagnostic imaging. Scintillators and storage phosphors are used in x-ray imaging, computed tomography, single photon emission computed tomography, and positron emission tomography. Luminescent nanoparticles can be used for in-vivo diagnostics such as visualization of tumor margins. The first part of the course will focus on basic mechanisms of luminescence such as radiation absorption and emission, energy level diagrams, and selection rules. The second part will focus on the properties and applications of luminescent materials such as thermoluminescence, afterglow, upconversion, x-ray phosphor and scintillator materials, integrating and counting techniques as well as the above-mentioned imaging modalities.
Recommended Background: Physics 411 or some basic quantum mechanics.
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BME 577 - Neural and Fuzzy Approaches in Engineering 3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Nuclear Engineering 577.)
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BME 578 - Advanced Biomaterials: Biological Applications of Nanomaterials 3 Credit Hours
Cross-listed: (See Materials Science and Engineering 578.)
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BME 580 - Computational Cell Biology 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to dynamical modeling in molecular and cellular biology. Topics include: models and analysis of neurons and other excitable systems, fast and slow time scales, whole-cell models, intercellular communication, cell cycle controls, molecular motors, and stochastic and nonlinear dynamics in biological systems.
Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both 480 and 580.
Recommended Background: Multivariate calculus, differential equations, MATLAB or other programming language.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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BME 582 - Micro-electromechanical Systems in Biomedical Engineering 3 Credit Hours
Examines physical principles, design techniques, fabrication techniques, and testing technologies needed for the modern biomedical engineer working in the microfabrication field in miniaturized environments. This is a hands-on hardware and software course that includes some laboratory experiments and use of MEMS design software.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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