Cell Biology (CELL)

Prerequisites: Jr/Sr Ungraduate (60+hrs), min. 2 semesters biology, permission of course director. Introduction to Cadaver Anatomy is a course that will provide students with detailed human dissection experiences and illustrated lectures that present a regional approach to human anatomy. This course is recommended for students who will enter post-bachelor's degree programs that include a gross anatomy course. (Spring)

Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate College, background in biological sciences, and/or approval of instructor. Human Structure explores the macroscopic anatomy of the human body with correlations to functional, clinical and radiological anatomy. Supervised dissection integrated with lectures. The approach is regional.

Prerequisites: None The Cell and Tissue Biology course provides an overview of microscopic structure of human cells, tissues, and organs, with correlation of structure and function. Components of the course include lectures, independent readings and microscopic study of histological preparations during a weekly laboratory session.

Prerequisites: None Study of the development of the human body at the cellular and organ level, with emphasis on the relation of embryogenesis to adult anatomy and congenital malformations. Course may include lectures, a weekly group discussion on related scientific literature and a research paper. (SP)

Prerequisites: None. May be repeated; maximum credit 28 hours. Students will critically read and discuss with the faculty primary research publications in cellular and molecular biology, and participate in departmental seminar presentations. May be repeated with change in course content. (F, Sp)

May be repeated; maximum credit 30 hours. Once enrolled, student must continue registration until the requirements for the degree are fulfilled.

May be repeated; maximum credit 9 hours. Introduction to original research investigation of some problem in cell biology. May be repeated; maximum credit nine hours.

May be repeated; maximum credit 25 hours. This course provides the opportunity for the student to learn and experience an in-depth knowledge and appreciation for scientific skills and emphasizes techniques, instrumentation, and experimental design in a specific discipline within a multidisciplinary research environment.

A systematic examination of the physiological and biochemical mechanisms through which drugs affect the cardiovascular system and the kidney.

Prerequisites: None May be repeated; maximum credit 12 hours. This is a seminar course for Cell Biology graduate students to present their own research data, receive constructive criticism on their research and presentation, and to learn how to effectively listen to and critically evaluate material presented in the research seminars.

A systematic examination of the physiological and biochemical mechanisms through which drugs affect the central nervous system.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of the course in which the student will do a teaching practicum. May be repeated; maximum credit 10 hours. The course is designed to provide each student with supervised teaching experiences in Human Structure, Histology, Embryology, or Neuroanatomy as well as critical reviews of all teaching duties involved with the specific course. Course may be repeated for credit. Graduate students in the ILAC/Anatomical Sciences Education program must complete 10 hours of teaching practicum. Those hours need to be spread through at least 3 of the courses listed above.

Prerequisites: None May be repeated; maximum credit 8 hours. Students and faculty will present current basic biomedical science education methods and/or medical education research. Students will received constructive criticism on their presentation and learn how to effectively listen to and critically evaluate material presented in the seminar settings. Seminar (Summer, Fall & Spring) I, II, III, & IV

A systematic examination of the physiological and biochemical mechanisms through which drugs affect the autonomic nervous system.

Explore current cellular and molecular concepts in developmental biology, including epithelial-mesenchymal interactions, cell cycle, cell migrational cues, homeobox genes and master genes, pattern formation and differentiation, tumor suppressor genes, growth control, and angiogenesis. Topics covered will change yearly.

Explore current cellular and molecular concepts in developmental biology, including epithelial-mesenchymal interactions, cell cycle, cell migrational cues, homeobox genes and master genes, pattern formation and differentiation, tumor suppressor genes, growth control, and angiogenesis. Topics covered will change yearly.

Prerequisites: Cell and Molecular Systems 1 and 2, or first two years of medical school and admission into the Cell Biology graduate program, or permission of the Course Director. Expands on fundamental concepts in cellular biology, including: diversity of cell types, tissue types and relationships among cells; organization of cells and tissues in more complex biological structures; microscopic methods, and stem cell biology.

Prerequisites: Cell and Molecular Systems I and 2, or first two years of medical school and admissions into the Cell Biology graduate program, or permission of the Course Director. Expands on fundamental concepts in cellular biology, focusing on advanced topics in cell signaling.

Prerequisites: Admissions into the Cell Biology graduate program following successful completion of the GPIBS curriculum or the first two years of medical school, or permission of the Course Director. Cement knowledge of Cell Biology gained from previous courses, foster the students' ability to synthesize and discuss content related to Cell Biology, and to prepare students for the written and oral qualifying examination.

Prerequisites: GPIBS Core Curriculum or permission of Instructor. The major intent is to develop a working knowledge of the fundamental genetic strategies used to solve biological problems.

Prerequisites: CELL 6301 or Instructor's Permission. This course will present genetic principles at an advanced level, provide examples of the applicability of genetic approaches to a wide variety of biological problems, acquaint the students with a broad historical perspective of the field of genetics, and provide immersion in genetics, and provide immersion in genetics primary literature.

Prerequisites: GPIBS Curriculum or permission of instructor, admittance to candidacy, and permission of student's Ph.D. advisor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 10 hours. This Journal Club is designed to increase student's reading of the scientific literature, to develop critical scientific thinking, and to make the students more comfortable presenting genetic data through experience. This journal club is open to all graduate students in or beyond their second year, postdoctoral trainees and interested members of faculty.

Prerequisites: None. May be repeated with a change in subject matter, maximum credit nine hours. Comprehensive approaches to dissection of select regions by special and varied methods. Conferences, demonstrations, and literature study. .

Crosslisted: OCNS 6321 Prerequisites: GPIBS Core Curriculum or Permission of Instructor. This course is designed for graduate students to provide for the integration of the knowledge gained from the GPIBS core course and its application to the generation of research projects on basic cellular functions using the visual system as an experimental model.

Prerequisites: GPIBS fall courses and first part of spring semester courses; Permission of the instructor. It is an elective module offered by the Department of Cell Biology for the second part of the spring semester of GPIBS.

Prerequisites: GPIBS Curriculum or permission of instructor, admittance to candidacy, and permission of student's Ph.D. advisor. This colloquium is designed to increase students' understanding of important concepts, approaches, and historical perspectives in Genetics. This colloquium is open to all graduate students in or beyond their second year, postdoctoral trainees and interested members of the faculty.

Crosslisted: BIOC 6341 and CELL 6341 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Topics. Prerequisite: GPIBS Core Curriculum or permission of Instructor. Current understanding of the biochemistry and molecular biology of regulation at the gene, cell, and organism level.

Prerequisites: Instructor Permission R for Data Analysis prepares students to explore large datasets, generate publication-quality graphics, perform reproducible and literate data analysis pipelines, and communicate analysis results. The goal is to teach novice programmers to write modular and descriptive code using R to address relevant scientific questions. [SU; I, II, III, IV]

Prerequisites: GPIBS curriculum, admittance to candidacy, permission of course director, and permission of student's Ph.D. advisor. This course requires attendance at one of the 4 OU Cancer Center Program monthly meetings. Each month, members of the cancer center present their current research and their anticipated future research questions. Students will enroll in this course over several semesters and must attend at least 15 meetings to receive 1 credit.

Prerequisites: GPIBS curriculum, admittance to candidacy, permission of course director and permission of student's Ph.D. advisor. May be repeated; maximum credit 1 hours. This didactic course will present seminal and current research in the field of Molecular Medicine. Each weekly presentation will be a compilation of primary literature around a central theme. The theme for the semester will be chosen by the students, their mentors, and the course director. This course will meet 15 times for 1 credit hour.

Prerequisites: GPIBS curriculum, admittance to candidacy, permission of course director, and student's Ph.D. advisor. May be repeated; maximum credit 2 hours. This course is for graduate students in cancer research who are interested in gaining insight into the clinical disease. This course requires attendance at a weekly clinical department tumor board and a monthly meeting with the course director. In addition, each student will read and write a summary of a recently published clinical trial. The case history, surgery, pathology, and treatment options for individual cancer cases are presented at the tumor board. Specific Tumor Boards will be determined by the student, their mentor and course director. Students will attend 14 meetings over the course of one academic semester for 1 credit.

May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 6 hours. This course provides an opportunity for the study of a particular research area through review of literature under a selected instructor.

Prerequisites: Approval of advisor. May be repeated; maximum credit 60 hours. Once enrolled, student must continue registration until the requirements for graduation are filled. A maximum of 60 hours is allowed toward the Ph.D. degree.

May be repeated; maximum credit 8 hours. Qualified students of biomedical sciences may work independently on topics of special interests in any area of cell biology. May encompass discussions, guided reading or laboratory research depending on the student. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit eight hours.

In-depth studies in selected areas of gross anatomy, embryology, microanatomy, or neuroanatomy. Lectures, discussions, readings, seminars, and/or laboratories.

May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 160 hours. Explore in-depth and advanced areas of pharmacology, such as autonomic, cardiovascular, biochemical, or behavioral neuropharmacology; drug-induced birth defects; pharmacokinetics or drug metabolism.

Prerequisites: Fourth Year Standing May be repeated; maximum credit 320 hours. A special studies course is designed to provide an in-depth study of a specific subject in a particular area or discipline for which there is no existing approved course. The purpose of this elective is to allow the student to spend a period of time in full-time study working directly with a faculty member to further enhance the student's clinical and/or research skills. The elective may be repeated with a change of subject matter.