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Musculoskeletal Health Sciences

Courses
  • GRDM G801 Cell Biology of the Neuromusculoskeletal System (4 cr., Summer, even years only) Enrollment requires consent of instructor. The overall objective of this graduate course is to present, in an experimental context, information integrating cell structure with cell function. The specific focus is on topics in which new information on cell function has enhanced or reformulated our understanding of cell biology of the neuromusculoskeletal system. Pierchala, Plotkin, Witczak
  • GRDM G819 Basic Bone Biology (3 cr., Spring, even years only) Prerequisite: one semester of introductory biology. An introduction to basic bone biology, including bone morphology, composition and physiology; cell biology of bone cells; measurement techniques; adaptation to the mechanical and metabolic environments; regulatory factors and mineral homeostasis; and growth and development. Allen
  • GRDM G855 Experimental Design and Research Biostatistics (1 cr., Fall) This course will provide students with a functional understanding of experimental design and statistical testing in the biological sciences. Students will learn why a thoughtful approach to the design of their experiments and a rigorous, unbiased testing of their results are both important to their work and future careers. Students will receive an introduction to basic statistical theory with a practical focus on interpreting printouts from a variety of statistical programs (rather than a focus on students carrying out their own calculations). Practical examples of experimental design and statistical testing-both good examples and bad-will be worked through for a variety of real situations in biomedical research. Williams
  • MSHS B842 Musculoskeletal Disease and Injury (3cr., Fall, even years only) The overall objective of the course is to present, in the context of experimental research, the biology of major diseases, disorders, and injuries of the muscle and skeletal systems. The course will incorporate lecture, small group problem solving and journal article review. McNulty, Welc
  • MSHS B843 Skeletal Muscle in Health & Disease (3cr., Spring, odd years only) The overall objective of the course is to provide students with a fundamental knowledge of skeletal muscle tissue. Topics will include knowledge of the genetic, cellular, and biochemical basis of muscle adaptation to common physiological stresses such as exercise or again, as well as the pathophysiology of rare and common muscle diseases. The course will incorporate lecture, student-led presentations, small group problem solving and journal article review. Brault, Witczak
  • MSHS B815 Research in Musculoskeletal Health (variable cr, hours arranged), Requires consent of the graduate director
  • GRDM G819 Basic Bone Biology (3 cr., Spring, even years only) Prerequisite: one semester of introductory biology. An introduction to basic bone biology, including bone morphology, composition and physiology; cell biology of bone cells; measurement techniques; adaptation to the mechanical and metabolic environments; regulatory factors and mineral homeostasis; and growth and development. Allen
  • GRDM G855 Experimental Design and Research Biostatistics (1 cr., Fall) This course will provide students with a functional understanding of experimental design and statistical testing in the biological sciences. Students will learn why a thoughtful approach to the design of their experiments and a rigorous, unbiased testing of their results are both important to their work and future careers. Students will receive an introduction to basic statistical theory with a practical focus on interpreting printouts from a variety of statistical programs (rather than a focus on students carrying out their own calculations). Practical examples of experimental design and statistical testing-both good examples and bad-will be worked through for a variety of real situations in biomedical research. Williams
  • MSHS B842 Musculoskeletal Disease and Injury (3cr., Fall, even years only) The overall objective of the course is to present, in the context of experimental research, the biology of major diseases, disorders, and injuries of the muscle and skeletal systems. The course will incorporate lecture, small group problem solving and journal article review. McNulty, Welc
  • MSHS B843 Skeletal Muscle in Health & Disease (3cr., Spring, odd years only) The overall objective of the course is to provide students with a fundamental knowledge of skeletal muscle tissue. Topics will include knowledge of the genetic, cellular, and biochemical basis of muscle adaptation to common physiological stresses such as exercise or again, as well as the pathophysiology of rare and common muscle diseases. The course will incorporate lecture, student-led presentations, small group problem solving and journal article review. Brault, Witczak
  • MSHS B815 Research in Musculoskeletal Health (variable cr, hours arranged), Requires consent of the graduate director (variable cr, hours arranged), Requires consent of the graduate director

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