School of Medicine
Courses
Biomedical Research
A molecular and cell biological study of the structure and function of nucleic acids and proteins.
A molecular and cell biological study of the structure of cells and of cellular metabolism.
An advanced molecular and cell biological study of cell metabolism and the regulation of cell function.
A molecular and cell biological study of the basis of diseases prevalent in Appalachia
An application-oriented course in statistical concepts and techniques aimed at prospective researchers in the biomedical sciences.
To study and understand the structure and function of the nervous system and disorders of neuronal function.
Pre-req: BMR 600 with a minimum grade of C.
To study and understand the structure and function of the nervous system and disorders of neuronal function.
Pre-req: BMR 628.
Published articles in the neuroscience literature will be presented by all class members. Each presentation will include background introduction methods, results, and discussion of the neuroscience research.
An in-depth discussion of current literature in developmental biology with emphasis on early embryo development, morphogenesis, lineage determination and regulation of of developmental process.
Pre-req: BIC 628.
Responsible conduct of research, including human subjects, live vertebrate animals, conflict of interest, mentor.mentee responsibilities, collaborative research, peer review, data management, research misconduct, and responsible authorship, with case discussions.
This graduate level course is designed to give senior undergraduates and graduate students an introduction to the pharmacological, cellular, and molecular components of drug addiction. Topics that will be discussed include: dependence on, tolerance to, and relapse for a range of drugs including opiates, psychostimulants, alcohol, cannabinoids, and nicotine.
Pre-req: BMR 628 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C.
This is a mentored journal club for graduate students covering selected areas of current interest in cancer biology research.
Biomedical graduate students are trained to plan, prepare and deliver effective scientific presentations.
Biomedical graduate students are trained to plan, prepare and deliver effective scientific presentations.
A seminar course where published articles in the field of obesity and obesity-related diseases are presented and discussed.
A seminar-style series that will focus on recent advances in topics related to cardiovascular disease.
Students gain experience in teaching using a variety of methods in a supervised setting.
Mentored journal club preparation with monthly presentation in cellular and molecular biology research.
Intensive study of a selected topic or problem. Emphasizes independent study.
Study and discussion of current topics related to the Biomedical Sciences.
Directed research activities requiring a completed prospectus for an advanced research project, a written report, or a research thesis. A minimum of three (3) hours required for all M.S. candidates.
Clinical Translational Science
Practical application of epidemiology and biostatistics used in medical research. The course will primarily focus on the design and analysis of translational studies.
Class will examine the role of gut microbiota and diet in maintaining human health.
Students will participate in an internship with faculty in providing consultation services in study design and statistics for medical research projects.
Articles that describe either clinical or translational research along with machine learning techniques will be discussed. Students are expected to read, describe and present at these fourteen, 1 hour weekly sessions.
This course is designed for those who are interested in suing machine learning with a focus on translational medical research, which is concerned with bringing bioscience research discoveries into patient care. This course explores the characteristic of its methods, its benefits and limitations. Explain and describe different learning algorithm machine learning journal club is optional.
This course will introduce Redcap, explore relational DB terms, I2B2, a research data warehouse counting tool, and data manipulation using MS SQL queries, functions, procedures along with C# using LINQ.
This course is an introduction to the concepts of database processing and management especially as it relates to clinical translational research. The focus is to bring bioscience research discoveries into patient care. Primary topics include discussions of major database types, history of databases and database issues, security, database principles, DBMS, RDBMS, SQL queries, Big Data, Marshall Clinical Data Warehouse.
Course will present C#, a tool that can be used to manipulate data within the Clinical database using LINQ/other to connect the application to the database. The focus is on translational research, which is concerned with bringing bioscience research discoveries into patient care. This course is designed for those who are interested in medical research programming using console/web/smart-phone application technology.
This course will focus on the operation of clinical research trials, providing an overview of the critical aspects involved in all stages of clinical trials.
This course is a hands on experience in Clinical Research trial operation. The course provides an opportunity for students to work with clinical research professionals on FDA-directed clinical trials.
Pre-req: CTS 620.
The goal of this course is to expose clinical informatics students to programming in Java for common problem solving tasks. This course will focus on topics related to object-oriented programming with emphasis on object oriented design and style, classes, recursion, searching and sorting, simple data structures, and graphical user interfaces.
This course offers practical guidance about how best to engage in team science to pursue complex science questions and work effectively with team members.
This course is designed as an introduction to qualitative research methods. It offers various approaches to designing and conducting qualitative research projects in health and health services research. Students will gain hands-on experience in various qualitative methods adn analysis techniques while carrying out a research project related to their area of interest.
This course teaches students to become more effective writers of scientific publications.
Tableau is a business/clinical intelligence tool that makes it easier to process an ever-increasing stream of clinical information through data visualization, data discovery, visual analytics, dashboards, and visual storytelling. In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of creating interactive visual displays using an industry standard visualization tool using real medical data.
This course will be presentations and discussions of the recent literature in the area of clinical trials. Fundamental principles and new discoveries will be emphasized.
The quality of healthcare data is critical to clinical & translational research and medical practice. Getting the right data is difficult without a basic understanding of health information systems (HIS) and medical classification standards. This course provides an overview of these HIS and standards in the healthcare industry and enables gathering and use of HIS data effectively.
This course will acquaint students with the issues of rural community health and wellness, which will allow them to participate in clinical studies in a rural environment.
Pre-req: CTS 620.
The course will describe the clinical presentations, epidemiology and molecular phenotype of disorders common in the Appalachian region.
Microbiology
The study of mocroorganisms, immunobiology, immunologic disesases, host resistance and the means by which diseases are produced and prevented.
Critical discussion of current literature/concepts. Participants present published research papers on topics with a molecular biology component. Presentations are followed by discussion/evaluation of the contribution of the research.
This course will present the major aspects of the field of medical microbiology with emphasis on selected pathogenic organisms.
Pre-req: BMS 600.
This course will present a continuation of the major aspects of the field of medical microbiology with emphasis on the major pathogenic organisms.
Pre-req: BMS 600 and MCB 631.
An advanced treatment of microbiology with emphasis on the molecular aspects of anatomy, taxonomy, and physiology and genetics of microorganisms.
Basic principles of the immune response system of humans and related mammals. Concepts of B & T cell function and interrelationships emphasized.
An in depth study of molecular mechanisms of bacterial, viral, and immune-mediated disease processes.
A comprehensive survey of methodologies used to detect and characterize viral specific antibodies and antigens and the status of cellular immunity in virus infected hosts.
Pre-req: MCB 620.
Basic principles of the immune response system of humans and related mammalian representatives. The concepts of B and T cell function and their interrelationships will be emphasized.
Independent Study in Microbiology is designed to allow the student the opportunity to work with a faculty member on a topic of special interest.
Pharmacology
An introduction to the basic concepts of drug actions and therapeutic principles governing drug therapy. Emphasis is placed on general mechanisms, therapeutic uses and toxicity of prototypic drugs.
Pre-req: BIC 620.
This course will encompass the core pharmacology concepts as well as drugs used in the treatment of infectious diseases, cancer, hematological matters, nervous system agents and cardiovascular drugs.
Pre-req: BMS 600.
This course will encompass the core pharmacology concepts as well as drugs used in the treatment of pulmonary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, renal, and musculoskeletal diseases, drugs specific for mens and womens health, dermatological agents, and toxicology.
Pre-req: BMS 600.
Topics will include a discussion of the metabolizing enzymes, enzyme induction and inhibition, toxic metabolites, prodrugs, metabolic disorders and analytical methods for studying drug metabolism.
An introduction to the chemical principles of pharmacology. The chemical classification, acid-base chemistry and stereochemical properties of drugs and the reactivity of drugs with biological systmes will be discussed.
Pre-req: PMC 620.
A study of the actions of drugs on the nervous system.
Pre-req: BMS 600.
Class participants will be exposed to state-of-the-art neuropharmacology research techniques while in the laboratories of neuropharmacology faculty.
A general overview of the principles of pharmacology and the mechanisms and effects of cardiovascular and respiratory drugs.
Pre-req: PMC 620.
This course will provide a presentation and discussion of current literature in the area of toxicology. Fundamental principles and new discoveries will be emphasized.
Present course material on special areas of research or topics which are not routinely covered in esisting courses.
Independent Study of Pharmacology
Out-of-State Externship
Physician Assistant
This rotation provides clinical instruction in primary care in an outpatient medical setting.
This rotation provides clinical instruction in primary care in a rural, outpatient setting.
This rotation provides clinical instruction in the care with patients with psychiatric illness and behavioral health disorders. Differing aspects of psychiatric care and medication management are introduced.
This rotation provides clinical instruction in internal medicine in an inpatient setting. The student will develop an awareness of the complexity of disease processes and different diagnosis.
This rotation provides clinical instruction in an internal medicine sub-specialty.
This rotation provides clinical instruction in obstetrics and gynecology in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
This rotation provides clinical instruction in pediatric primary care.
This rotation provides clinical instruction in the principles of surgery, pre-operative evaluation and preparatory procedures, post-operative care, and development of surgical skills.
This rotation provides clinical instruction in emergency medicine.
This rotation provides clinical instruction in orthopaedics in outpatient and inpatient settings.
This rotation provides clinical instruction in the area of medicine related to the student's clinical or academic interest. Faculty approval is required.
This course applies medical knowledge, interpersonal skills, patient care skills and professionalism learned in preparation for a student to enter clinical practice.
Physiology
To study and understand the basic functional principles of the cells of the nervous system, and organization of cells into functional systems.
Pre-req: BMS 600.
To study and understand the major functional systems of the brain.
Pre-req: PHS 626.
This coures is a basic introductory, survey course covering neurophysiology from sub-cellular level to behavioral level.
A study of mammalian systems including pulmonary, renal, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrinological and nervous systems. Emphasis will be placed on homeostatic mechanisms and on experimental approaches to physiology.
A laboratory course in mammalian physiology which includes instruction in surgical preparation, bioinstrumentation technique and open-chest surgery in dogs.
Experience in laboratory instruction of medical and graduate students in the mammalian physiology laboratory.
Detailed examination of changes in EEG, EMG, cardiorespiratory function and ocular motility during sleep.
Pre-req: PHS 629.
Bioelectric potentials. A.C. and D.C. potentials, transcortical potentials,E.E.G., comeo-retinal potential, bloodCSF potential, etc.
Pre-req: PHS 629.
Pre-req: PHS 629.
Class participants will be exposed to state-of-the-art neurophysiology research techniques while in the laboratories of neurophysiology faculty.
An in depth study of the endocrine system with special emphsis on the role of experimentation in the development of concepts in endocrine physiology (PR: BMS 600 or Equivalent; Permission)
Pre-req: BMS 600.
An in-depth study of selected specific topics in cell physiology.
Pre-req: BMS 600.
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and research underlying the normal functioning of the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, reproductive, nervous, and gastrointestinal systems.
Present course material on special areas of research or topics which are not routinely covered in existing courses.
Present course material on special areas of research or topics which are not routinely covered in existing courses.
Present course material on special areas of research or topics which are not routinely covered in existing courses.
Independent Study in Physiology is designed to allow the student the opportunity to work with a faculty member on a topic of special interest.