25 courses with the subject LSCI, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Placeholder for Life Science Requirement. Take 4 credits of Life science. Delete the placeholder in student planning timeline, once course is planned.
This course is an in-depth coverage of Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic molecular cell biology. Topics include structure and utilization of the organismal genome; nuclear and cytoplasmic division; membrane structure, transport, and compartment dynamics; cell communication; cell-cycle regulation; cytoskeletal structure and dynamics; cellular aspects of multicellular development and apoptosis. Assigned readings in current primary literature will be used to extend learning of topics in this course. This course has a required critical analysis paper. Credits 3
This course integrates theorectical underpinnings of contemporary molecular techniques with applied skills using those techniques. Each student is expected to successfully perform each technique and create a written report the results using publication standards of a current refereed journal. The actual menu of techniques may vary depending on the students' area of interst. Typically techniques will incluse PCR, bacterial transformation, advanced agarose and polyacrylamide electrophoresis, Western, Southern, and/or Northern blotting, ELISA, or animal tissue culture. Pre-Requisites: Admission to the Master of Science program and satisfactory completion of an undergraduate genetics course. Credits 2
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This course introduces students to analytical technology platforms used in life sciences molecular research. The course will review specific technologies, online databases, online calculators, and primary literature review strategies. The course will include significant laboratory instruction each week with advanced orientation to technologies including mass spectrometry, NMR, PCR, and cell fractionation. Students will be introduced to protocols for obtaining and preparing biological materials for analysis as well as relating molecular characterizations to the genome and metabolism. Critical reveiw of the literature, including assigned readings, will be a key element to all aspects of the course. Two papers are required: a research methodology review and a grant proposal. Pre-Requisites: Admission to the Master of Science program. Credits 2
This course will introduce well-accepted methods, rationale and limitations for evaluating an array of functions in humans and animals. This course will provide students with the skills necessary to construct solid research designs for research applications, and the foundation required to critically review studies in the field of psycology. Pre- and satisfactory completion of an upper-level biochemistry course. Credits 2 200
Summer courses: Three, 3-credit hour electives from the approved course list (9 credits) Item # Title Credits
Students in this course will be exposed to key areas of biochemistry, pharmacology, and physiology, which are prerequisite to the understanding of physiological control mechanisms fundamental to modern medical practice. Integration of information and its application to clinical situations is emphasized. This is a graduate course that is designed and operated as intended primarily for veterinary students/veterinary technicians, with the explicit expectation that each participating student has a prior general understanding of systems-based physiological functioning. This course will cover select pharmaco- physiological concepts/dynamics that are critical to proper functioning in healthy animals. In-person. Credits 3
Selected diverse articles from the primary literature of the life sciences are critically presented and discussed. Attendance required. Course may be repeated for credit. Credits 1
This course covers the principles and applications of research design in the life sciences. This includes framing and articulating a research question, creating testable hypotheses, collecting valid data, approaches to data analyses, and presentation of results. Examples from the primary literature will be discussed and evaluated. Credits 3
This course focuses on formal scientific writing. It emphasizes concise communication of the research process. It includes both written and oral presentations of previous relevant background studies, statement of the research question, detailing of materials and methods, linkage of claims, warrants, and evidence, and concluding discussions. A written research proposal draft is required for completion of this course. Pre-Requisites: LSCI 604 is a pre-requisite for the LSR degree. LSCI 604 is not a pre- requisite for the AS and BMS degrees. Credits 2
Applied Ethics is the inquiry from the standpoint of moral philosophy into practical decision making. The focus of the course will concern ethical issues in relation to research and practice in the biomedical sciences. The course's instructional format will include a combination of lecture, video, small group discussion, and seminar. It will also include independent study of a focused topic selected by the student in consultation with their supervisor. The course will be primarily "Case Based" covering a range of topics with the emphasis on ethical decision-making. Ethical theory will be discussed in relation to making the most reasoned and informed argument for practical courses of action. Special attention will be given to the ethical dimensions of research involving human and non- human subjects. Pre-Requisites: Admission into the Master of Science Program and at least one prior undergraduate course in ethics. Credits 3
This course is designed for students who have background knowledge in immunology. This course will investigate the immune response and its involvement in health and disease through the use of case studies, webinars, and literature reviews. Topic areas covered include, but are not limited to, innate and adaptive immunity, regulation of the immune system, induction and role of cell types and subsets, transplant immunology, immuno-pathologies, tumor immunology, and immunotherapies. Pre-Requisites: Admission to the Master of Science program. Credits 3
This introductory course covers key pharmacologic concepts related to the physiologic, cellular, and biochemical actions of major drug classes used in human medicine. Students will learn basic scientific concepts including the theoretical basis of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics as well as the molecular and physiologic actions of drugs that influence function of the autonomic nervous system, the somatic nervous system, the central nervous system, the cardiopulmonary/renal systems, the endocrine system, the immune system, and actions of drugs that target microbial infection. In addition, students will apply pharmacologic principles to understand impact of drugs of abuse, important drug interactions, and actions of dietary/botanical supplements. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Science program Credits 3
This course will introduce basic principles and then apply those principles to clinical relevance. All aspects of microbiology will be explored. This course will cover taxonomy, metabolism, pathogenesis, modes of transmission, epidemiology, methods of isolation and control for pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. This course will include etiological agents responsible for many infectious diseases that future practitioners would encounter. Credits 4
The Elective Curriculum consists of 6 graduate credits. Students must select classes from the courses listed below Item # Title Credits
This course will cover the basic methods for infectious diseases epidemiology. Emphasis will be on definitions, outbreak investigations, disease surveillance, dynamic of transmission, effectiveness of vaccines, and diagnostics across species. The case studies will focus on diarrheal diseases, hepatitis, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, parasitic diseases, and other vector-borne diseases. The course will also cover One Health and the connectivity of human, animal and environment. Credits 3
Explores effective communication in health care. Various techniques will be considered in finding better ways to have discussions with colleagues and consultations with patients. This will include written and verbal communication in the various ways these now occur. The course will focus on special considerations in communication among the diverse populations of people with whom medical professionals can expect to interact. An important facet of this exploration is that the range of cultural norms in communities requires an understanding that the rich diversity is to be appreciated and respected. Credits 3
This course provides an analysis of curriculum development and methods for aligning course content to goals and evaluation procedures. The philosophical, historical, and psychological foundations of curriculum will be explored to help students better understand how curriculum models might be utilized in an ever changing and emerging educational environment. Topics explored will include course organization, teaching strategies/ methods in the biological science classroom, preparing educational units, developing the laboratory content, teaching methods, learning styles, etc. Credits 3
This course will introduce students to the concept of health equity and will provide a broad overview of health disparities in the United States. We will examine historical issues and empirical data, analyzing the experience of patients and providers. We will look at relevant research and consider interventions to promote health equity through a combination of readings, lectures, reflection papers, and in-class discussion. Our focus will be on social, genetic, economic, environmental, and cultural factors that contribute to differences in morbidity and mortality. Credits 3
Credits 3
Various specific life sciences topics are covered which include in-depth presentation, analysis and discussion of the related primary literature. May be repeated with a different topic. Pre-Requisites: Admission to the Master of Science program and permission of instructor. Credits 3 202
Total Credits 35 131
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The graduate student conducts life science research under the supervision of a graduate research mentor for completion of the approved Master of Science thesis proposal. May be repeated for credit at the discretion of the supervising committee. By permission of supervising committee only. Pass/Fail. MS Veterinary Clinical Care
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