Cell and Molecular Biology (Comprehensive)

The comprehensive major in Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB), is a rigorous and selective program in the sciences that prepares academically-serious students for:

1. graduate work in cell biology or molecular biology,

2. graduate work in fields such as biotechnology, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, and microbiology where a strong undergraduate foundation in cell and molecular biology would be an asset,

3. professional schools of medicine, dentistry, optometry, or other health-related professions or paraprofessions, and,

4. employment in cell biology and biotechnology-based industries.

Because of sequential prerequisites, limited course offerings, and tight course scheduling, students seeking formal admission to the degree program must begin to plan their program with a Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) advisor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences early during their freshman year.

Admission Requirements: Formal admission to the Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) major requires completion of at least 25 hours of course work, including BMS 110, 231, and CHM 160, and a cumulative and science GPA of 2.50 or higher. A student must achieve a grade of “C” or better in all specific general education requirements (A below), all required BMS core courses (B1 below), and all requirements from other departments (B2 below). A grade of “C” or better must be obtained in a prerequisite course prior to taking a sequential course. In the terminal semester each CMB major is required to take a comprehensive assessment examination in Cell and Molecular biology.

1. General Education (see General Education section of catalog)
   Specific General Education Requirements: CHM 160(4); PHY 123(4) or 203(5); MTH 287(3) or 261(5)

2. Major Requirements (54-57 hours)

   1. Biomedical Sciences Courses Required: BMS 110(4), 231(4), 321(4), 494(1), 521(4), 525(4)

   2. Requirements From Other Departments: CHM 170(3), 175(2), 310(5), 311(5) or 312(3); PHY 124(4) or 204(5)

   3. Other requirements: At least 16 hours of appropriate electives, selected in consultation with the student’s advisor, numbered 300 or above. At least 10 of these elective hours must carry a BMS prefix. Recommended Electives: BMS 308(4), 497(1-3), 498(1-3), 514(2), 516(4), 524(3), 529(3), 540(2), 558(3), 569(3), 582(4), 584(3), 585(4); BIO 310(5), 511(4); CHM 505(4), 550(3)

3. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog)

Dietetics (Comprehensive)

The Dietetics program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (800) 877-1600 ext. 5400. Graduates who meet the requirements for a Verification Statement are eligible to apply for a CADE-accredited Dietetics Internship and, following its successful completion, to take the national registration examination to become credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD).

Requirements for ADA Verification Statement of Completion of Didactic Program in Dietetics: A cumulative GPA of at least 2.90 with a grade of “C” or higher in all courses required for the major.

Admission Requirements: Completion of at least 45 hours, including BMS 240, BMS 308; CHM 105 or CHM 160; CHM 170  and CHM 175 with grades of "C" or better in each of the courses; a Missouri State GPA of at least 2.90; and a combined (Missouri State and transfer) GPA of at least 2.90. Exception to the minimum GPA may be made in unusual cases, but exceptions will be limited to no more than 5 percent of the total number of students admitted to the program.

1. General Education (see General Education section of catalog)
   The following program requirements may be used to fulfill general education requirements: BMS 110(4); CHM 105(5) or 160(4); CIS 101(2) or CSC 101(2); PSY 121(3). Other recommended general education courses include: PHI 105(3), PHI 115(3), and SOC 150(3) or ECO 155(3).

2. Major Requirements

   1. Biomedical Science Courses: BMS 110(4), 240(3), 305(1), 307(4), 308(4), 330(3), 331(4), 332(3), 333(3), 335(3), 340(2), 430(3), 432(3), 436(4), 438(5), 439(1), 440(2), 445(3), 446(4), 495(1)

   2. Related Requirements: ACC 109(1); BIO 210(3); CHM 105(5) or 160(4) and 170(3) and 175(2); CHM 200(5) or CHM 201(3); CHM 350(3); CIS 101(2) or CSC 101(2); ENG 321(3); MGT 320(3) or 340(3); MTH 340(3) or 545(3) or PSY 200(3) or QBA 237(3) or SOC 302(3); PSY 121(3). Recommended electives: CHM 351(2); MKT 350(3)

3. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirement (see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog)

Clinical Laboratory Sciences-Medical Technology (Comprehensive)

Students desiring to enter clinical laboratory sciences-medical technology may secure preparatory training at Missouri State University. All the requirements for the Bachelor of Science must be met with a minimum of 95 credit hours, including the capstone course, completed prior to entry into the clinical phase of the program. For the major, the University will grant 30-39 hours of upper division credit upon completion of the work given in a NAACLS approved school of clinical laboratory sciences-medical technology. The actual number of hours granted depends on which school of clinical laboratory sciences-medical technology the student attends. Before a student matriculates to an approved school, he/she must secure a letter from the Office of the Registrar which indicates the completion of all requirements for the degree other than the training at the school of clinical laboratory sciences-medical technology.

Missouri State University has entered into agreements with the school of clinical laboratory sciences-medical technology at St. John’s Medical Center (Joplin), Cox Medical Center (Springfield), and North Kansas City Hospital (Kansas City) whereby a clinical laboratory sciences-medical technology major may complete his/her work at one of those schools. Under these agreements, the student must meet the requirements for admission at the school of his/her choice as outlined above. Courses taken at one of the above schools will be entered directly on the Missouri State academic record and the grades earned in those courses will be calculated into the cumulative Missouri State grade point average. This combined averaging of grades applies only to clinical laboratory sciences-medical technology students attending one of the affiliated schools. MTC courses may not be used toward satisfying the University’s residence requirements for graduation. Those requirements must be met before entering a school of clinical laboratory sciences-medical technology. The descriptions of the courses to be taken at the school of clinical laboratory sciences-medical technology are listed under the MTC prefix.

Neither admission to the Missouri State program of preparatory training nor completion of that program will insure admission to a school of clinical laboratory sciences-medical technology. The student may apply for admission at the beginning of the third year at Missouri State, but acceptance by the clinical laboratory sciences-medical technology school is at the discretion of that school. Recent graduates of other majors who have met the prerequisites may also apply to these schools.

1. General Education (see General Education section of catalog)
   Specific General Education Requirements: BIO 121(4) or BMS 110(4); and CHM 160(4)

2. Major Requirements:

   1. Additional Science Courses Required: BMS 231(4) or BIO 235(4); and BMS 307(4) and BMS 308(4); and BIO 310(5) and BIO 511(3); CHM 170(3) and CHM 175(2); and CHM 200(5) or CHM 310(5); and BMS 321(4) or CHM 350(3) and CHM 351(2); and statistics (BIO 550 or ECO 308 or MTH 340 or PSY 200 or QBA 237 or SOC 302 or equivalent).

   2. Required Emphasis: Select one of the following emphases:

      1. Microbiology Emphasis: BIO 520(3) and BMS 524(3)

      2. Molecular Diagnostics Emphasis: BMS 321(4) and BMS 521(4) and BMS 525(4). Note: BMS 321 may also count as one of the required science courses.

      3. Management Emphasis: MGT 286(3) and MGT 340(3)

   3. Additional electives. With advisor approval, choose at least one additional course from the following that is not taken in the required courses or emphasis: BMS 321(4) or BIO 520(3) or BMS 521(4) or BMS 524(3) or CHM 330(5) or CHM 350(3) and CHM 351(2) or MGT 286(3) or MGT 340 (3)

   4. Clinical Course Requirements: MTC 401(10-12), 402(1-3), 403(4-6), 404(3-4), 405(7), 406(3-5), 407(2)

3. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog)

Biomedical Sciences

Required Courses: BMS 110(4), 230(3), 307(4), 308(4). BIO 101 or 102 do not count toward the minor.

Biomedical Sciences

1. Required Courses: BMS 110(4), 230(3), 307(4), 308(4)

2. Choose Biomedical Sciences electives to bring total hours in the minor to at least 20 hours. BIO 101 or 102 will not count toward the minor.

Exercise Biology

1. Required Courses: BMS 430(3), 432(3), 467(3), BMS 520(3) or CHM 350(3), BMS 567(4)

2. Choose electives from the following to bring total hours in the minor to at least 21 hours: BMS 230(3), 260(4), 335(3), 563(3), 570(4); PED 369(3); PSY 508(3)

Molecular Biology

Required Courses: BMS 521(4), 524(3), 525(4), 529(3), 558(3); BIO 310(5)

Nutrition

1. Required Courses: BMS 240(3), 333(3)

2. Choose electives from the following to bring total hours in the minor to at least 20 hours: BMS 300(1), 330(3), 331(4), 332(3), 335(3), 340(2), 432(3), 430(3), 497(1-3). No more than 3 hours of BMS 497 credit may be applied to the minor.

Nurse Anesthesia Courses

ANE 500 Clinical Conference I 1(1-0), F,S

Review of significant cases involving complex anesthesia considerations.

ANE 505 Orientation to Clinical Anesthesia 1(1-0), F,S

Prerequisite: permission from program director. Introduction to anesthesia equipment, monitoring equipment, positioning, intravenous considerations, records, departmental management, ethics, departmental organization and function, legal and professional aspects.

ANE 510 Physics and Chemistry of Anesthesia 1(1-0), F,S

A presentation of the principles and laws of physics and chemistry applicable to the field of anesthesia.

ANE 530 Application of Anatomy and Physiology to Anesthesia I 1(1-0), F,S

An in-depth analysis of structure and function of the cardiac, respiratory, endocrine, lymphatic, and circulatory systems emphasizing the relationships to anesthesia management.

ANE 540 Application of Anatomy and Physiology to Anesthesia II 1(1-0), F,S

An in-depth analysis of the special relationships between anesthesiology and the endocrine, heptatic, renal, neurologic, autonomic, and central nervous systems.

ANE 560 Introduction to Clinical Anesthesia 2(2-0), F,S

Preoperative evaluation of patients, airway management, inhalation techniques, common complications of induction and emergence.

ANE 600 Clinical Conference II 1(1-0), F,S

Prerequisite: ANE 500. A review of significant cases involving complex anesthesia considerations.

ANE 601 Clinical Conference III 1(1-0), F,S

Prerequisite: ANE 600. Continuing review of significant cases involving complex anesthesia considerations.

ANE 602 Clinical Conference IV 1(1-0), F,S

Prerequisite: ANE 601. Continuing review of significant cases involving complex anesthesia considerations.

ANE 605 Principles of Clinical Anesthesia I 2(2-0), F

Prerequisite: ANE 560. A study of the requirements for specialized anesthesia care; regional anesthesia, chronic pain, cardiac, and vascular anesthesia.

ANE 610 Pharmacology of Anesthesia I 1(1-0), F

Prerequisite: ANE 505. Introductory course in pharmacology that summarizes basic pharmacologic concepts related to anesthesia.

ANE 618 (BMS) Clinical Practicum 1-4, F,S,Su

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Clinical experience in the anesthesiology department at St. John's Regional Health Center. Specialty content may be included as part of the practicum experience. Section 4 taken in the fourth clinical semester includes specialty content related to professional/legal aspects of nurse anesthesia and cardiovascular anesthesia. May be repeated to a total of 26 hours. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

ANE 625 Special Considerations of Anesthesia Care I 2(2-0), F

Prerequisite: ANE 560. A review of subjects essential to the practice of anesthesia; emphasis on pediatrics, neonatal, critical care anesthesia, trauma and burns, organ transplants and organ retrieval, and obesity and GI disorders.

ANE 630 Pharmacology of Anesthesia II 1(1-0), F

Prerequisite: ANE 505. An in-depth review of all drugs commonly used to provide the state of anesthesia.

ANE 635 Principles of Clinical Anesthesia II 2(2-0), S

Prerequisite: ANE 560. Continuation of specialized care; anesthesia delivery systems, pre-operative evaluation, monitoring, professional liability, rare and coexisting diseases, hemotherapy and hemostatism post-anesthesia recovery, minimally invasive procedures, orthopedic, geriatric, and outpatient anesthesia.

ANE 640 Pharmacology of Anesthesia III 1(1-0), S

Prerequisite: ANE 560. Review of the effects of drugs required by medical patients whose drugs must continue intraoperatively.

ANE 655 Special Considerations of Anesthesia Care II 2(2-0), S

Prerequisite: ANE 560. A review of the anesthetic implications for airway management, respiratory physiology and function, thoracic surgery, neuro surgery, patients with liver and kidney disease, acid-base disturbances, and patients undergoing urologic, opthalmic, and otolaryngologic surgery.

ANE 660 Pharmacology of Anesthesia IV 1(1-0), S

Prerequisite: ANE 560. A continuation of the review of the effects of drugs required by patients with preexisting medical conditions during the perioperative period.

Biomedical Sciences Courses

BMS 100 Concepts and Issues in the Life Sciences 4(4-0), F,S

General Education Course (Natural World) A non-laboratory course that partially fulfills the general education requirement in the natural sciences. A foundation of knowledge and concepts in science and human biology. The nature of science, applications, and relationships of knowledge leading to an understanding of the biological individual and biomedical issues are stressed. Students will receive credit for only one of the following: BMS 100, 105, or 110.

BMS 105 Concepts and Laboratory in the Life Sciences 4(3-2), F,S

General Education Course (Natural World) A laboratory course that partially fulfills the general education requirement in the natural sciences. A foundation of knowledge and concepts in science and human biology with laboratory experiences. The nature of science, applications, and relationships of knowledge leading to an understanding of the biological individual, biomedical issues, and human relationships to the environment are stressed. This course is not designed for students who plan more advanced laboratory work in the life sciences. Students will receive credit for only one of the following: BMS 100, 105, or 110.

BMS 110 Concepts in the Biomedical Sciences 4(3-2), F,S

General Education Course (Natural World) An introductory course that focuses on examples in human biology and prepares students for further study in the biomedical sciences or cell/molecular biology. Partially fulfills the general education requirement for a laboratory course in the natural sciences. Designed for students planning further laboratory or course work in the biomedical sciences, such as departmental majors, minors, and others preparing for courses in human genetics, human anatomy and human physiology. Recommended for other science majors, students in pre-nursing and those preparing for various allied health professions, most preprofessional students, students in the social sciences, and others who require an understanding of the biological human. Students will receive credit for only one of the following: BMS 100 or 105 or 110. Supplemental course fee.

BMS 111 Introductory Laboratory in the Biomedical Sciences 1(0-2), F,S

Prerequisite: BMS 100 or BMS 105 or permission of instructor. This course is identical to the laboratory portion of BMS 110 and is designed for students who require intensive introductory laboratory experience to prepare for future laboratory work in the biomedical sciences. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 110 and BMS 111.

BMS 113 (HLH 113) Introduction to Medical Technology 1(0-2), S

Designed to acquaint students with the field of medical technology through performance of simple procedures and explanation of test principles and diagnostic interpretation of results. Also designed to provide adequate exposure to the medical laboratory so that the student will be able to make a rational decision concerning a career in laboratory medicine.

BMS 195 Introduction to the Health Professions 1(0-2), F,S

Designed to familiarize students with a variety of health career opportunities, and to provide guidance in early curriculum planning and alternative career options. Identical with HLH 195. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 195 and HLH 195.

BMS 230 Human Genetics 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: BMS 110 or BIO 121. A survey of genetic principles in humans with emphasis on molecular genetics and human genetic abnormalities causing diseases and behavioral changes. A portion of the course requires students to research, report on, and discuss current topics in human genetics. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 230 and BMS 231.

BMS 231 Human Genetics with Laboratory 4(3-2), F,S

Prerequisite: "C" grade or better in BMS 110 or BIO 121; and major in Cell and Molecular Biology or Clinical Laboratory Sciences-Medical Technology or permission. A survey of genetic principles in humans with emphasis on molecular genetics and human genetic abnormalities causing diseases and behavioral changes. A portion of the course requires students to research, report on, and discuss current topics in human genetics. The laboratory emphasis is on techniques and skills that expand the understanding of genetic concepts. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 230 and BMS 231. Supplemental course fee.

BMS 232 Human Genetics Laboratory 1(0-2), F,S

Prerequisite: BMS 230 or permission of instructor. This course is identical to the laboratory portion of BMS 231 and is designed for students who require laboratory experience in genetics to prepare for future laboratory work in the biomedical sciences. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 231 and 232.

BMS 240 Introduction to Nutrition 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: CHM 105 or CHM 160, or concurrent enrollment. Study of nutrients with emphasis on their sources and functions in human growth and health. Discussion of current nutrition issues. A grade of "C" or better is required in this course in order to take any nutrition courses numbered 300 and above or BMS 567. Course may not be taken Pass/Not Pass.

BMS 260 (360) Biology of Aging 4(4-0), F

Prerequisite: BMS 105 or BMS 110 or BIO 121; and either CHM 105 or CHM 106 or CHM 160. The physiology and biology of aging in humans. Designed for gerontology majors.

BMS 300 Service Learning in Biomedical Sciences 1, F,S

Prerequisite: 30 hours and concurrent enrollment in a Biomedical Sciences course designated as service learning offering. This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in one of the subdisciplines of Biomedical Sciences to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of and participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the specific course topic and learning objectives; a list of approved placements and assignments is available from the instructor and the Citizenship and Service Learning Office. May be repeated but no more than two hours of service learning may count toward graduation.

BMS 305 Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics 1(0-2), F,S

Prerequisite: BMS 240 or concurrent enrollment. Examination of the role of dietetics in the health care system, exploration of the responsibilities of nutrition and dietetics professionals, legal and ethical considerations, educational requirements and career opportunities.

BMS 307 Human Anatomy 4(3-2), F,S

Prerequisite: "C" grade or better in BMS 105 or BMS 110 or BIO 102 or BIO 121. Lecture and laboratory study of selected human cells, tissues, organs and organ systems. Mammalian examples of various systems studied in laboratory. Credit will only be awarded once for BMS 267, 307 or BMW 267 (West Plains course). Supplemental course fee.

BMS 308 Human Physiology 4(3-2), F,S

Prerequisite: "C" grade or better in BMS 307 or BIO 380; and "C" or better in CHM 105 or CHM 160. A study of mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis in the human organism. Topics covered include cellular structure and function, neurophysiology, metabolism, endocrinology, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, and gastrointestinal physiology. Emphasis is on cellular and molecular mechanisms of physiology. A grade of "C" or better is required in this course in order to take BMS 567. Credit will only be awarded once for BMS 268, 308 or BMW 268 (West Plains course). Course cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

BMS 310 Nutrition and Physical Activity in Aging 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: BMS 260 or BMS 308. Study of the nutritional requirements and physical activity needs of the elderly with emphasis on cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, and metabolic health and disease. Designed for gerontology majors, gerontology minors, and others interested in aging.

BMS 320 Molecular Biology and Metabolism 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: BMS 230 or BMS 231. Recommended: past or concurrent enrollment in CHM 200 or CHM 310. An introduction to the types and consequences of small and large molecular interactions in the living cell with an emphasis on the integrated metabolic exchanges of information, energy, and materials among cellular compartments. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 320 and BMS 321.

BMS 321 Biomolecular Interactions 4(3-2), F,S

Prerequisite: "C" grade or better in BMS 231. Recommended: concurrent enrollment in CHM 310. An introduction to the types of small and large molecular interactions important in cell and molecular biology. The course emphasizes the use of interactive computer software in order to visualize and manipulate the structures of molecules and molecular combinations. Emphasis on laboratory skills and techniques used in the biomedical sciences. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 320 and BMS 321.

BMS 322 Laboratory Methods in the Biomedical Sciences 1(0-2), D

Prerequisite: BMS 230 or BMS 231 or BIO 235. This laboratory course familiarizes students with the instrumentation, proper laboratory techniques, and analytical procedures that are used in the biomedical sciences. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 321 and BMS 322.

BMS 330 Food Selection and Preparation for Health 3(2-2), F,S

Prerequisite: BMS 240 or concurrent enrollment. Selection and preparation of food that supports optimum health. Food and nutrition information on grocery shopping, dining out, preparation of meals, snacks, and special occasion foods. Supplemental course fee.

BMS 331 Food Science 4(2-4), S

Prerequisite: BMS 240 and BMS 330; and CHM 200 or CHM 201. Experimental approach to the study of physical and chemical factors influencing food quality during processing, preparation and storage. Supplemental course fee.

BMS 332 Food and Culture 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: BMS 240 or concurrent enrollment. Exploration of ethnic, religious and regional influences on nutrition and health status, including the role of diet in traditional health beliefs.

BMS 333 (433) Nutrition Throughout the Life Span 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: BMS 240. Factors that influence nutrient requirements during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence and aging. Recommendations for food intake based upon assessment of case studies.

BMS 335 Nutritional Assessment 3(2-2), F

Prerequisite: BMS 240. Methods used to assess the nutritional status of individuals and populations. Interpretation of anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and dietary data as a basis for recommending nutritional care.

BMS 340 Nutrition Education and Communications 2(1-2), F

Prerequisite: BMS 240; and BMS 330 or concurrent enrollment; and PSY 121. Application of educational theories and techniques to nutrition education. Emphasis on subject matter and skills necessary to develop, implement, evaluate and document nutrition education sessions for individuals and groups utilizing a variety of communication methods. Development of nutrition educational materials.

BMS 380 Cooperative Education in Biomedical Sciences 1-3, D

Prerequisite: permission of department head. Provides the opportunity to earn academic credit by participation in supervised work experience. A variable content course that may be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

BMS 405 Clinical Practicum: Preventive and Rehabilitative Exercise 1-3, F,S

Prerequisite: BMS 567 or PED 369 and permission of department head. Field experience in a comprehensive health enhancement organization under the supervision of a certified preventive and rehabilitative program director. Students are assigned to Hammons Heart Institute. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 6 hours. Enrollment is limited. Students planning to participate in the clinical practicum must contact the Biomedical Sciences Department Head during the first two weeks of registration. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

BMS 430 Sports Nutrition and Exercise Physiology 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: BMS 240 and BMS 308. Nutrition and exercise physiology as related to athletic performance and other areas of physical activity, including training and competition nutrition, fluids and hydration, weight management, supplements and ergogenic aids, the child athlete, and eating disorders.

BMS 432 Human Nutrition and Metabolism 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: BMS 240 and BMS 308; and CHM 200 or CHM 201 or concurrent enrollment in CHM 200 or CHM 201. Food nutrients, their digestion, absorption and metabolism. Methods of determining requirements and interrelationships of nutrients.

BMS 436 Medical Nutrition Therapy I 4(3-2), F

Prerequisite: BMS 335; and BMS 432 and CHM 350 (or concurrent enrollment in CHM 350 and BMS 432) and admission to the B.S. in dietetics program. Principles and application of medical nutrition therapy as related to disease and stress. Transportation required.

BMS 438 Administrative Dietetics 5(3-4), F

Prerequisite: BMS 240 and BMS 330 and BIO 210 and ACC 109 and MGT 340. Application of managerial processes to the delivery of food to people in a variety of settings. Menu planning; recipe development; food procurement; receiving and storage; food production; quality assurance; personnel selection, training, supervision and evaluation; management of financial resources; equipment selection and layout; computer-assisted management and distribution. Transportation required.

BMS 439 Senior Seminar in Dietetics 1(1-0), F

Prerequisite: Dietetics major and admitted to degree program and 90 hours. Procedures and application process for obtaining professional status through dietetic registration and licensure. Professional ethics and legal responsibilities. Strategies for integration of current issues into dietetic practice.

BMS 440 Nutrition Counseling 2(1-2), F

Prerequisite: BMS 436 or concurrent enrollment. Interviewing techniques, counseling theory and methods applied to nutrition counseling. Emphasis on development of skills necessary to plan, implement, evaluate and document culturally sensitive nutritional care for individuals and groups. Includes simulated techniques and work with clients in selected settings.

BMS 445 Community Nutrition 3(2-2), S

Prerequisite: BMS 335 and PLS 101. Recommended: BMS 333 and MGT 340. Factors affecting the nutritional status of the community; nutritional assessment and surveillance methodologies; governmental nutrition policies and legislation; community resources. The role of the community dietitian in nutrition program planning, implementation and evaluation. Transportation required.

BMS 446 Medical Nutrition Therapy II 4(3-2), S

Prerequisite: BMS 436. Principles and application of medical nutrition therapy as related to complex disease states. Transportation required.

BMS 450 (150) Introduction to Biomedical Biomechanics 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: BMS 308. Biomechanical fundamentals and principles as they apply to the human organism; description of normal motion emphasizing orthopedic biomechanics and neuromuscular control.

BMS 455 Astrobiology 1(1-0), D

Prerequisite: introductory course in BMS or BIO; and introductory course in AST, PHY, CHM or GLG; or permission of the instructor. Scientific, technological, and philosophical foundations of astrobiology with emphasis on origins of life, life beyond Earth, and searches for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). Content stresses scientific evidence and knowledge, not science fiction.

BMS 460 Understanding AIDS 1(1-0), S

Prerequisite: BMS 100 or BMS 105 or BMS 110 or BIO 100 or BIO 102 or BIO 121. Biological aspects of infection by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and the disease syndrome known as AIDS (acquired human immunodeficiency syndrome). Recommended for health care workers or students planning to enter the health and service professions, individuals who work with or counsel populations that include HIV-infected or AIDS patients, and others seeking knowledge for personal assurance against infection. (Students previously enrolled in BMS 497 under the Understanding AIDS special topic will not receive credit for BMS 460.)

BMS 467 Anatomy and Mechanics of Human Motion 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: BMS 308 or permission of department head. Biological analysis of normal articulation and body segment motions, emphasizing neuromuscular control. Biomechanical fundamentals and principles that relate to anatomy of human motion.

BMS 494 Senior Seminar in Cell and Molecular Biology 1(1-0), F,S

Prerequisite: Cell and Molecular Biology major and BMS 521; and 90 hours or permission. Discussion of emerging topics and issues in the fields of cell and molecular biology. Opportunity for students to gain skill in oral and written scientific communication, and explore and prepare for employment opportunities, graduate school, and professional programs. Completion of a subject assessment examination and seminar attendance is required. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

BMS 495 Introduction to Research in Dietetics 1(0-2), F,S

Prerequisite: completion of 90 hours of coursework, including BMS 335, BMS 432, and statistics; or permission of instructor. Fundamentals of research in nutrition including research design, methodology, data collection and analysis, and presentation. Grant writing and funding process for research. Class discussions to include critiques of published research. Class projects to include research proposal/project and presentation.

BMS 497 (400) Topics in Biomedical Sciences I 1-3, F,S

Prerequisite: permission of department head. Selected topics which will vary from semester to semester. Course may be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours by a student provided topics are different. Variable Credit, Variable Content Course. Supplemental course fee (variable by section).

BMS 498 Undergraduate Research 1-3, F,S

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Individualized and directed research. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours.

BMS 499 Projects in the Biomedical Sciences 1-3, F,S

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Supervised experience in an area of the Biomedical Sciences. Course may be taken by students majoring or minoring in an area of the biomedical sciences.

BMS 500 Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences II 1-4, D

Prerequisite: permission of department head. Selected topics of an advanced nature which will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated by a student for a maximum of 8 hours of credit provided topics are different.

BMS 514 Scanning Electron Microscopy 2(1-2), F

Prerequisite: 60 credit hours or permission of instructor. An introduction to microsurface analysis using scanning electron microscopy and X-ray microanalysis. Theoretical considerations and laboratory procedures involve both techniques but the major emphasis will be on generation of secondary electron images. Some attention is devoted to backscattered electron imaging, X-ray mapping, stereo pair imaging, and related image processing techniques.

BMS 516 Transmission Electron Microscopy 4(2-4), S

Prerequisite: 20 credit hours in BMS or BIO. Demonstration of basic transmission electron microscopy techniques and microscope use. Emphasis is on ultrathin sectioning techniques; additional techniques include support film preparation, negative staining, immunogold localization procedures, and digital processing of photographic prints and negatives.

BMS 520 Medical Cell Biology 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: admission to the MS in Nurse Anesthesia program or permission of instructor. Focus on the molecular aspects of cell biology for students in the Nurse Anesthesia program. Content identical to the lecture part of BMS 521. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 520 and 521.

BMS 521 Molecular Cell Biology 4(3-3), F,S

Prerequisite: C grade or better in BMS 321; CHM 200 or CHM 310 or permission of instructor. Origins, structure and function of cells and basic life processes from a molecular perspective. Major topics focus on the energy, chemical, and information exchanges within and among cells and their environment. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 520 and 521.

BMS 524 Virology 3(2-2), S

Prerequisite: C grade or better in BIO 310 or BMS 521. The molecular biology and pathogenicity of animal viruses; basic techniques of tissue culture and virology will be performed in the laboratory.

BMS 525 (358) Molecular Biology 4(3-3), F,S

Prerequisite: C grade or better in BMS 521. In-depth examination of nucleic acid structure, function, regulation, repair, and mutagenesis; principles of genetic engineering. Laboratory provides experience in the techniques used to isolate, separate, quantitate, characterize, and modify nucleic acids. The course also includes an introduction to the GenBank and EMBL nucleic acid and protein sequence databases.

BMS 528 Molecular Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogenesis 2(2-0), S

Prerequisite: BMS 525 or permission of instructor. An in-depth study of the methods of genetic control and production of pathogenic factors employed by disease causing bacteria. The course will use both reference material and primary literature to illustrate the topics under discussion.

BMS 529 (519) Molecular Genetics 3(2-2), F

Prerequisite: C grade or better in BMS 525. Recent advances in the molecular aspects of genetics; mammalian DNA will be characterized and manipulated using modern molecular techniques.

BMS 530 Cell Biology of Cancer 2(2-0), S

Prerequisite: C grade or better in BMS 321 or BIO 310 or BIO 320. Discussion of the initiation, cellular and genetic events which lead to cancer as well as its prevention, treatment, and personal consequences. An extensive paper and presentation are required.

BMS 535 (621) Signal Transduction 2(2-0), D

Prerequisite: BMS 521 or permission of instructor. This course will examine the molecular mechanisms of various ligand/receptor interactions. The dynamics involved in ligand/receptor binding will be studied and examples of receptor-mediated signal transduction will be introduced. Signaling pathways within the cell will be discussed. Primary literature and reference materials will be utilized to illustrate specific examples under discourse.

BMS 540 Biotechnology 2(2-0), S

Prerequisite: C grade or better in BMS 321. The applications of the methodologies of cell and molecular biology in the rapidly-evolving biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries with an emphasis on the major sectors involving human therapeutics, human diagnostics, and genomics. Cell and molecular biology technologies adapted to mass production techniques to produce the products of biotechnology are surveyed. Typical pathways of product development from original basic research, product inception, clinical trials, regulatory approval, and commercialization are covered. Students will examine the current programs of the research and development of selected biotechnology and big pharmaco corporations.

BMS 558 Recombinant DNA Techniques 3(1-4), F,S

Prerequisite: C grade or better in BMS 525. Basic principles and techniques of gene cloning using major types of cloning vectors.

BMS 561 Medical and Pathologic Physiology 4(4-0), F,S

Prerequisite: BMS 308. A study of physiological dysfunction in human disease with consideration of disease etiology, diagnosis, clinical interpretation, and treatment. Designed for students and professionals in the health sciences.

BMS 562 Medical and Pathologic Physiology Laboratory 1(0-2), F,S

Prerequisite: BMS 561 or concurrent enrollment. Experience using laboratory techniques and case studies to enhance knowledge of pathophysiology.

BMS 563 Advanced Work Physiology 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: "C" grade or better in BMS 567 or PED 362 or permission of instructor. Review of cellular metabolism, energy transfer, and oxygen transport during work; excitation-contraction coupling in skeletal muscle; physiological mechanisms of fatigue; neuroendocrine regulation of metabolism and other responses to work; environmental factors in work performance. Emphasis on molecular and cellular mechanisms and contemporary research.

BMS 564 Molecular Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: BMS 308 and either BMS 321 or CHM 350. A detailed examination of the physiological, cellular and molecular aspects of human reproduction with particular emphasis on the endocrine aspects of reproduction.

BMS 565 Human Cardiopulmonary Physiology 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: BMS 308 and either BMS 321 or CHM 350. A cellular and molecular study of human cardiovascular and respiratory physiology and related human diseases. Emphasis will be on the molecular mechanisms for normal and abnormal functions of the blood, the blood vessels, the heart, the respiratory tract, and the lung. Current research topics and results will be introduced and discussed.

BMS 567 (363) Physiology of Exercise Metabolism 4(3-2), F,S

Prerequisite: "C" grade or better in BMS 240 and "C" grade or better in BMS 308. Introduction to the study of human metabolic and work physiology. Digestion, absorption, and metabolism of biologically important nutrients as they affect cellular energy transfer; mechanisms of energy transfer in cells during various forms of work; oxygen transport and utilization at the cellular and system level; factors modifying the efficiency of human work performance. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass.

BMS 568 Physiology of the Human Gastrointestinal and Urinary Systems 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: BMS 308 and either BMS 321 or CHM 350. Structure and function of the gastrointestinal and urinary systems including pathophysiology of common clinical conditions.

BMS 569 Neurobiology 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: C grade or better in BMS 308. Study of the mammalian nervous system including anatomy and principles of function.

BMS 570 Principles of Pharmacology 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: BMS 308. Principles of pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of major drug classifications, and the application of pharmacology to the biomedical sciences.

BMS 582 (382) Embryology 4(2-4), S

Prerequisite: BMS 110 or BIO 121; and either BMS 307 or BIO 380. A study of anatomical changes during early animal development with emphasis on vertebrates. Lecture emphasis is on the cellular and subcellular mechanisms that may explain normal development, especially with regard to fertilization and morphogenesis. Laboratory emphasis on the normal development of live and preserved vertebrate embryos. Meets the embryology requirements for students in pre-professional medical, dental, and allied health curricula, as well as any student requiring a background in embryology.

BMS 584 Molecular Mechanisms in Animal Development 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: BMS 521 or BIO 320. An overview of the relationship between the anatomy of developing embryos and fundamental molecular mechanisms that generate this morphology, with an emphasis on vertebrates. Some invertebrate systems will be presented. Selected topics will include cell signaling during fertilization, gene activity in early development, cytoskeleton dynamics during morphogenesis, cell-cell adhesion, master pattern genes, and regulated cell death.

BMS 585 Histology 4(2-4), F

Prerequisite: BMS 307 or BIO 380. Microscopic structure of cells, tissues, and organ systems, with special emphasis on human tissues. Extensive laboratory experience with interpretation of structures in stained tissues mounted on microslides. Recommended for students in medical, dental, optometric, and other preprofessional curricula, medical technology, cell and molecular biology, and zoology.

BMS 593 Bioinformatics and Biomedical Resources 2(2-0), F,S

Use of biomedical source materials and methods of data access, selection, organization, and evaluation.

BMS 600 Introduction to Graduate Studies in the Biomedical Sciences 3(3-0), F,S

Study of the researcher role, the research process, and research ethics relating to the biomedical sciences.

BMS 601 Research in the Biomedical Sciences 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: statistics or concurrent enrollment. Focus on research skills, scientific writing, and professional development.

BMS 607 (507) Medical Human Anatomy 6(3-10), F

Prerequisite: admission to the MPT program or permission of department head. This course offers an in-depth coverage of basic, applied, and clinical aspects of gross anatomy. Students observe, discuss, teach, learn, and dissect all body systems in detail. This course incorporates traditional didactic lectures, discussions, laboratory dissection, students teaching students in laboratory teaching sessions, and assignments that rely on critical thinking. Students make oral presentations and use the library and other sources of information (such as the internet and our Computer Laboratory) to learn and teach applied gross anatomy. Identical with PTE 607. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 607 and PTE 607.

BMS 611 Microbial Genetics 2(1-2), S

Prerequisite: BMS 321 or BIO 310. Course is designed to investigate various aspects of microbial genetics using advanced laboratory techniques. Experiments may include DNA and plasmid isolation and characterization, mutagenesis, transformation, transduction and conjugation of bacteria.

BMS 617 Medical Human Anatomy and Radiology 6(3-11), S

Prerequisite: admission to the PAS program or permission of department head. Regional study of the human body. Course will include lecture and laboratory activities including cadaver dissection, study of anatomic models, computer images, x-ray, CAT scan and MRI, and ultrasound imaging. Identical with PAS 617. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 617 and PAS 617.

BMS 626 Advanced Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology 1-4, F,S

Focused or detailed consideration of advanced or timely topics in cell and molecular biology. May involve group discussion from another institution or represent individual study. Credit for BMS 626 may be given for electronic and distance learning courses available via the Internet with the approval of the cell and molecular biology faculty who will determine the credit hours and topic title. Variable Content Course. May be repeated up to 6 hours when topic varies.

BMS 627 Human Gross Anatomy 2(1-3), F

Prerequisite: admission to the MS in Nurse Anesthesia program or permission of instructor. In-depth study of the gross anatomy of the human body in areas of interest relating to administration of anesthesia.

BMS 630 Current Literature Topics 1(1-0), F,S

A weekly forum of faculty and graduate students to discuss reports in the current literature from cell, molecular, and developmental biology. Participants are assigned to report on developments in their specialty or area of interest and provide background for understanding the basis and significance of the report to others in the group. May be repeated. Required each regular semester for full time students.

BMS 632 Clinical Preventive Medicine 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: permission of department head. A review of current scientific evidence regarding effective screening tests and interventions to improve health status.

BMS 652 Medical Physiology 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: admission to the PAS or the MPT program, or permission of department head. The study of biological function of the human organism. Emphasis will be placed on mechanisms and regulation using examples focusing on the field of medicine. Topics covered will include general cell function, neural, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and renal physiology and regulation of acid-base balance. The course stresses the interrelated functions of the body systems in homeostasis and builds on this knowledge to introduce how disease alters the homeostatic controls.

BMS 684 Developmental Genetics 2(2-0), D

Prerequisite: BMS 525. A study of developmental gene families, their expressions as related to the normal and abnormal development of form and structure, and their intrinsic and extrinsic regulation in various animal model systems, including humans. Specific gene-programmed and gene regulated mechanisms such as those regulating pattern formation, triggering cell differentiation, initiating regeneration (as it applies to specific tissues and organs), controlling apoptosis, and determining rates of cellular and organismal aging are included.

BMS 685 Histology and Tissue Biology 2(1-2), S

Prerequisite: admission to the MPT program or admission to the MS in Nurse Anesthesia program. This course emphasizes the structure and basic function of all the major tissues and cell types in the human body. It includes normal cell and tissue morphology and the adaptations that occur as a result of various stimuli both normal and abnormal. Identical with PTE 685. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 685 and PTE 685.

BMS 697 Non-Thesis Project 2, F,S

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. In-depth study in an area of interest, culminating in a presentation of an extensive scholarly paper. Graded Pass/Not Pass Only.

BMS 698 Research 1-6, F,S

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Application of the research process in the supervised study of a selected problem. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

BMS 699 Thesis 1-6, F,S

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Demonstration of the capacity for research and independent thought culminating in a thesis. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

Medical Technology Courses

MTC 401 Clinical Chemistry 9-12, D

Analytical and theoretical aspects of the clinical biochemistry of body fluid constituents, utilizing both manual and instrumental techniques including automation and special procedures.

MTC 402 Clinical Microscopy-Urinalysis 1-3, D

Principles and techniques of the physical, chemical and microscopic examination of urine and other excreta as related to disease processes.

MTC 403 Hematology-Coagulation 4-6, D

A study of the cellular element of blood and bone marrow; theory of cell production, release and survival; morphological characteristics of normal and abnormal cells; quantitative and qualitative abnormalities. Principles and techniques involved in the study of hemostasis, blood coagulation and hemorrhagic disorders.

MTC 404 Serology-Immunology 3-4, D

The science of immunity including antibody development, principles of antigen-antibody interactions, and techniques of serological testing for various disease states.

MTC 405 Clinical Microbiology 7, D

Sterile technique, methods of handling and inoculating specimens containing pathogenic microorganisms, isolation and identification of pathogenic microorganisms, laboratory test in chemotherapy, and diagnostic bacteriology, mycology, and parasitology.

MTC 406 Blood Bank-Immunohematology 3-5, D

A study of blood group systems and the immune response. Methods of cross-matching, antibody screening, and phenotyping. Administrative safeguards and legal aspects of blood banking. Proper clinical utilization of blood components.

MTC 407 Special Topics in Medical Technology—Education and Management 2, D

Instruction will include lecture and/or clinical practice in the areas of In-Service Education, Management and Supervision, Research and Development, and Principles and Techniques of the Instructional Process.