Biomedical Sciences - Dental School (continued)
Non-U.S. residents MUST also include the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exams. The Graduate School requires scores of 550 or 80 on the TOEFL pbt or ibt, respectively, or 7 on the IELTS.
Courses DBMS 604 Current Trends in Cellular and Molecular Biology of Oral Tissues.................1 Presentations by students, faculty members, and guest speakers consist of original research work and related issues and trends in molecular biology research of oral tissues. The course emphasizes new methods in molecular and cell biology. Offered depending upon enrollment. DBMS 605 Scientific Method, Writing, and Ethics.........1 (REQ’D CORE) Covers the scientific method, including the relationship of empirical vs. rational approaches. Emphasizes the formulation of hypothesis and experimental design and critical review of literature. The course also covers ethical issues and writing styles for scientific papers and research grant proposals. DBMS 608 Introduction to Biomedical Sciences Research........................1 This course serves to introduce new BMS graduate students to the program degree requirements and expectations and is recommended to be taken in the first year of the program, concurrent with the scientific writing course. Assignments pertain to assisting the student in selecting a research topic and mentor. Assignments include literature searches and description of three to five research questions of interest to the student, refining to one to three potential projects and meeting with potential mentors, and mentor selection and submission of final proposal.
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DBMS 611 Principles of Mammalian Physiology............6 Focuses on ideas of human physiology. Topics include cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, nervous, renal, and endocrine systems; didactic method and seminar methods of instruction; and research aspects of physiology. DBMS 614 Physiology of Aging.........................................2 This course for graduate students in health professions and others with an interest in gerontology focuses on cell biology, metabolic processes, cardiovascular, and neurobiological aspects of aging. Covers a pathophysiological basis for health problems of older adults. Students study alterations at the cell, organ, and system levels to provide the basis for clinical management of common health problems. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: DBMS 611 or MPHY 600, or equivalent. DBMS 618 Special Topics in Microbiology............... 1 to 3 This multi-sectioned course offers students research and educational opportunities in both the traditional biomedical disciplines and in several emerging areas of the “new biology.” Small groups of students and graduate faculty arrange the offerings. Areas of specialization include Anatomy-Sect. 2 Biochemistry-Sect. 3 Microbiology-Sect. 4 This course is offered for 1 to 3 credits. A student may elect to take a 10-hour lecture portion on advanced oral microbiology for 1 hour credit and/or do special microbiology projects for 1 to 3 credits. The lecture segment covers oral microbial aspects of oral ecology, oral biofilms, dental caries, endodontic disease, periodontal disease, oral malodor, candida infections, viral infections, and treatment strategies for oral infections. The other options may be laboratory or library special projects in oral or general microbiology. Any professor in the Department of Microbial Pathogenesis can sponsor these projects.Pharmacology- Sect.5 Physiology-Sect. 6 Neuroscience-Sec. 7 Immunology-Sect. 8 Molecular and Cell Biology Molecular endocrinology Mineralized tissues