School of Medicine

ANES 591. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation in advanced topics that are not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

ANES 592. Directed Study. 1-6 Hours.

Directed study, reading, and/or research.

ANES 593. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

ANES 594. Seminar. 1-6 Hours.

Special seminars arranged for advanced graduate students.

ANES 595. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty-supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

ANES 691. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

ANES 692. Directed Study. 1-6 Hours.

Directed study, reading, and/or research.

ANES 693. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

ANES 694. Seminar. 1-6 Hours.

Special seminars arranged for advanced graduate students.

ANES 695. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty-supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

ANES 696. Graduate Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Each graduate student will present at least one seminar to the assembled faculty and graduate student body of his or her program.

ANES 697. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

ANES 698. Thesis or Dissertation. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. This is an optional course for programs that wish to provide formal supervision is needed during the writing of student reports (698). theses (698), or dissertations (798). (Grading is Normal.).

ANES 699. Graduate Colloquium. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. For graduate students not seeking coursework credit but who wish to meet residency requirements, use the University's facilities, and participate in its academic and cultural programs. Note: Graduate students who are not actively involved in coursework or research are entitled, through enrollment in their department's 699/799 Graduate Colloquium, to consult with graduate faculty, participate in both formal and informal academic activities sponsored by their program, and retain all of the rights and privileges of duly enrolled students. Grading is Normal; colloquium credit may not be counted against credit requirements for masters programs. Registration for one credit of 699/799 graduate colloquium satisfies the University requirement of registration in the semester in which graduation occurs.

ANES 701. Basic Sciences Applied to Anesthesiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. (Not offered during summer.) Examination and evaluation of date, decision-making, discussion of special procedures. (Max. enrollment: 10.).

ANES 731. Clinical Clerkship in Anesthesiology and Acute Medicine. 0 Hours.

PR: (Third year) CR. Preanesthetic evaluation, local and systemic anesthesia, airway management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, respiratory care, clinical pharmacology, toxicology, fluid and blood therapy, and pain management. Seminars and practical exercises in emergency cardiac life support clinical experience in ICU or OR. (Duration: 2 weeks.).

ANES 780. Surgical Critical Care Medicine. 0 Hours.

Clinical rotation course. (See conjoined courses.).

ANES 790. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Supervised practice in the college teaching anesthesiology. Note: This course is intended to insure that graduate assistants are adequately prepared and supervised when they are given college teaching responsibility. It will also present a mechanism for students not on assistantships to gain teaching experience. (Grading will be S/U.).

ANES 791. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

ANES 792. Directed Study. 1-6 Hours.

Directed study, reading, and/or research.

ANES 793. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

ANES 795. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

ANES 796. Graduate Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Each graduate student will present at least one seminar to the assembled faculty and graduate student body of his or her program.

ANES 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

AT 511. Managing Athletic Medical Trauma. 2 Hours.

Provides a comprehensive approach to the identification of risk factors, preparation of emergency action plans, and recognition and care of emergency medical conditions including those that may lead to sudden death.

AT 512. Foundations of Professional Practice. 1 Hour.

An introduction to clinical decision making through an exploration of evidence-based practice frameworks, a team approach to healthcare, legal and ethical considerations, primacy of the patient, effective communication and concepts of professionalism and cultural competence.

AT 513. Foundations of Athletic Training. 5 Hours.

Foundational athletic training skills necessary for active participation in patient care and introduction to clinical decision making through exploring evidence-based practice frameworks, team approach to healthcare, legal and ethical considerations, primacy of the patient, effective communication and concepts of professionalism and cultural competence. Introduction to patient history and physical examination, skill development, pre-participation physical examinations, injury prevention concepts, and documentation.

AT 520. Musculoskeletal Assessment & Diagnosis 1. 3 Hours.

A comprehensive approach to the assessment and diagnosis of lower extremity, lumbar spine musculoskeletal injuries including the identification of risk factors, the role of clinical outcome measures, and appropriate referral decisions.

AT 521. Musculoskeletal Assessment & Diagnosis 2. 3 Hours.

A comprehensive approach to the assessment and diagnosis of upper extremity, cervical spine, thoracic spine musculoskeletal injuries including the identification of risk factors, the role of clinical outcome measures, and appropriate referral decisions.

AT 522. Clinical Decision Making 1. 2 Hours.

Instruction of the standard techniques and procedures for the evaluation and diagnosis of musculoskeletal injuries and common illnesses.

AT 523. Evidence Based Practice 1. 2 Hours.

Concepts of evidence-based practice as it relates specifically to musculoskeletal assessment and diagnosis with a primary focus on clinician-and patient-oriented outcome measures and appropriate referral decisions. Students will explore primary literature focused on clinical questions related to a comprehensive approach to injury evaluation.

AT 524. Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinical Rotation. 3 Hours.

This clinical education rotation focuses on the health care needs of pediatric/adolescent athletes. This 14-week rotation is completed concurrently with other weekly courses required in the first professional year of study. Students will engage in an inter-professional sports medicine team providing care to competitive high school athletes in the state of West Virginia.

AT 530. Therapeutic Interventions 1. 3 Hours.

Designing therapeutic interventions for patients with physical dysfunctions that stem from inflammation, pain, and limited movement patterns. The primary focus is on the use of therapeutic modalities, pharmacotherapy, and manual therapy techniques.

AT 531. Therapeutic Interventions 2. 3 Hours.

Designing therapeutic interventions and corrective exercise plans for patients with physical dysfunctions and limitations associated with orthopedic injuries, pathological movement patterns, and post-operative rehabilitation.

AT 532. Clinical Decision Making 2. 2 Hours.

Assessment of patient status using clinician-and patient-oriented outcome measures. Based on this assessment and with consideration of the stage of healing and goals, students will design and implement comprehensive therapeutic interventions to maximize the patient’s participation and health-related quality of life.

AT 533. Evidence Based Practice 2. 1 Hour.

Concepts of evidence-based practice as it relates specifically to therapeutic interventions with a primary focus on clinician-and patient-oriented outcome measures. Students will explore primary literature focused on clinical questions related to the design, implementation, and modification of therapeutic interventions and outcome measures.

AT 534. Collegiate Sports Medicine Clinical Rotation. 3 Hours.

This clinical education rotation focuses on the health care needs of collegiate athletes. This 14-week rotation is completed concurrently with other weekly courses required in the first professional year of study. Students will engage in an inter-professional sports medicine team providing care to competitive collegiate athletes in the state of West Virginia.

AT 593. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

Study of advanced topics that are not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

AT 595. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty-supervised study, reading, or research.

AT 610. General Medical Conditions. 3 Hours.

Explores the physical, mental, and social health problems seen in the physically active individual, emphasizing the recognition of signs, symptoms, and predisposing conditions related to the specific illness or disease and its recommended treatment. Students will learn how to evaluate common non-orthopedic conditions present in physically active patients across the lifespan.

AT 611. Pathophysiology. 2 Hours.

In-depth exploration of altered structural and physiological adaptation processes and how they apply to assessment and treatment of disease and injury with an emphasis on conditions encountered in sports medicine and health care.

AT 613. Sports Medicine Clinical Rotation 1. 2 Hours.

The first of three full-time clinical education experiences. This 4-week, full-time clinical immersion rotation provides the athletic training student the opportunity to gain experience in a specific area of clinical practice. The course is designed to facilitate synthesis and the integration of knowledge, skills, and clinical decision-making into patient care.

AT 620. Healthcare Administration in Athletic Training. 2 Hours.

Business management principles associated with athletic training clinical practice as well as leadership and professional development.

AT 621. Advanced Neuromuscular Concepts. 2 Hours.

Provides an in-depth exploration and application of the biomechanics and neuromuscular concepts of therapeutic interventions and corrective exercise plans for patients across the lifespan.

AT 622. Optimizing Athletic Performance. 2 Hours.

Explores the concepts of assessing, designing, and implementing specialize performance programs to address the health and performance goals of the athletes. The primary focus is on movement instruction, energy systems, and program design.

AT 623. Sports Medicine Clinical Rotation 2. 9 Hours.

The second of three full-time clinical education experiences. This 18-week, full-time clinical immersion rotation provides the athletic training student the opportunity to gain experience in a specific area of clinical practice. The course is designed to facilitate synthesis and the integration of knowledge, skills, and clinical decision-making into patient care.

AT 629. Professional Practice in Athletic Training 1. 1 Hour.

Serves as a formal venue for IPE attendance credit, understanding of interprofessional education and professional development activities.

AT 630. Professional Practice in Athletic Training 2. 1 Hour.

Serves as a formal review for the national Board of Certification, Inc. examination for certification as an athletic trainer.

AT 631. Clinical Topics in Sports Medicine. 2 Hours.

A comprehensive approach to advanced orthopedic concepts associated with physically active individuals across the lifespan. The focus will be on surgical techniques, radiological concepts and interpretation, and advanced treatment procedures used in diverse orthopedic settings.

AT 632. Evidence Based Practice 3. 2 Hours.

Synthesizes the concepts of evidence-based practice as it relates to clinical practice. Students will collect and analyze actual clinician-and patient-oriented outcomes generated in the context of their own clinical practice in order to improve patient care.

AT 633. Sports Medicine Clinical Rotation 3. 8 Hours.

The third of three full-time clinical education experiences. This 16-week, full-time clinical immersion rotation provides the athletic training student the opportunity to gain experience in a specific area of clinical practice. The course is designed to facilitate synthesis and the integration of knowledge, skills, and clinical decision-making into patient care.

AT 697. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper, scholarly project, or a dissertation. Grading is S/U.

BIOC 593. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

BIOC 595. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

BIOC 690. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent of chairperson. Supervised practice in college teaching of biochemistry. (Graded as S/U.).

BIOC 693. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

BIOC 697. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper, or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

BIOC 698. Thesis or Dissertation. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. This is an optional course for programs that wish to provide formal supervision during the writing of student reports (698), or dissertations (798). Grading is normal.

BIOC 699. Graduate Colloquium. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. For graduate students not seeking coursework credit but who wish to meet residency requirements, use the University's facilities, and participate in its academic and cultural programs. Note: Graduate students who are not actively involved in coursework or research are entitled, through enrollment in their department's 699/799 Graduate Colloquium to consult with graduate faculty, participate in both formal and informal academic activities sponsored by their program, and retain all of the rights and privileges of duly enrolled students. Grading is P/F; colloquium credit may not be counted against credit requirements for masters programs. Registration for one credit of 699/799 graduate colloquium satisfies the University requirement of registration in the semester in which graduation occurs.

BIOC 790. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Supervised practice in college teaching of biochemistry. Note: This course is intended to insure that graduate assistants are adequately prepared and supervised when they are given college teaching responsibility. It will also present a mechanism for students not on assistantships to gain teaching experience. (Grading will be S/U.).

BIOC 791. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

BIOC 792. Directed Study. 1-6 Hours.

Directed study, reading, and/or research.

BIOC 793. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

BIOC 796. Graduate Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Each graduate student will present at least one seminar to the assembled faculty and graduate student body of his or her program.

BIOC 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

BMP 691. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

BMP 697. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

BMP 741. Clinical Clerkship in Psychiatry. 6 Hours.

This is a clinical rotation course required for all third-year medical students. Students will be assigned to work with both in- and out-patient psychiatric care. Focus will be on making psychiatric diagnoses and implementing appropriate treatments. Students will become familiar with various types of psychiatric disorders as well as their treatment. Students will learn about psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and other biological treatments. Students will also be on call for and involved in the treatment of emergency department psychiatric patients.

BMP 790. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Supervised practice in college teaching of behavior medicine and psychiatry. Note: This course is intended to insure that graduate assistants are adequately prepared and supervised when they are given college teaching responsibility. It will also present a mechanism for students not on assistantships to gain teaching experience. (Grading may be S/U.).

BMP 791. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

BMP 792. Directed Study. 1-6 Hours.

Directed study, reading, and/or research.

BMP 793. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

BMP 795. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

BMP 796. Graduate Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Each graduate student will present at least one seminar to the assembled faculty and graduate student body of his or her program.

BMP 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

BMP 830. Clinical Clerkship in Psychiatry. 6 Hours.

This is a clinical rotation course required for all third-year medical students. Students will be assigned to work with both in- and out-patient psychiatric care. Focus will be on making psychiatric diagnoses and implementing appropriate treatments. Students will become familiar with various types of psychiatric disorders as well as their treatment. Students will learn about psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and other biological treatments. Students will also be on call for and involved in the treatment of emergency department psychiatric patients.

BMP 930. Professional Development. 1-6 Hours.

Professional development courses provide skill renewal or enhancement in a professional field or content area (e.g., education, community health, geology). These tuition-waived continuing education courses are graded on a satisfactory or unsatisfactory grading scale and do not apply as graduate credit toward a degree program.

BMM 531. General Biochemistry. 4 Hours.

PR: General chemistry, organic chemistry. (For pharmacy students; others by consent.) Consisting of the lecture portion of BMM 705, this course is designed to be a general introduction to biochemical compounds, processes and concepts for students in the pharmacy program. Master's program students and others by consent. Four lectures per week.

BMM 701. Biochemical and Oncogenic Signaling. 3 Hours.

This advanced course is designed for upper level graduate students. It will focus on the biochemical and oncogenic mechanisms of cellular signaling. Students will explore the experimental techniques required to understand the scientific literature in biochemistry and cancer cell biology. (cross listed as CCB 701).

BMM 705. General Biochemistry. 5 Hours.

PR: General chemistry, organic chemistry. (For dental students.) General introduction to biochemical compounds, processes and concepts as part of the training for the practice of dentistry, including passage of the Dental Board Exam. Four lectures and one clinical correlation or small group discussion per week.

BMM 715. Molecular Genetics. 1-3 Hours.

This course emphasizes general principles of molecular biology (the progression of information from the gene to the production of the active protein or the active RNA) and incorporates a literature-based journal club.

BMM 730. Current Topics in Cell Biology. 3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Provides advanced graduate students an opportunity to independently study a focused area of cell biology in considerable depth with the guidance of a faculty member as tutor. Over the course of the semester, the student will scrutinize the primary literature covering a topic of interest and draft an original review of the topic, under the guidance of the faculty tutor.

BMM 750. Protein Chemistry/Enzymology. 4 Hours.

PR: Consent. Advanced topics in protein structure function relationships and enzymology. Emphasis is placed on emerging topics in the literature.

BMM 751. Advanced Molecular Biology. 4 Hours.

PR: Consent. A study of contemporary topics in molecular biology. This is an advanced seminar-style class using material from the current literature.

BMM 785. Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Journal Club. 1 Hour.

(May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credit hours.) Guided reading and critiquing of the current scientific literature for graduate students in the Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Graduate Programs.

BMM 790. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Supervised practice in college teaching of biochemistry. Note: This course is intended to insure that graduate assistants are adequately prepared and supervised when they are given college teaching responsibility. It will also present a mechanism for students not on assistantships to gain teaching experience. (Grading will be S/U.).

BMM 793. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

BMM 796. Graduate Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Each graduate student will present at least one seminar to the assembled faculty and graduate student body of his or her program.

BMM 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

BMS 684. Journal Club and Seminar. 1 Hour.

PR: Students must be enrolled in the MS in Health Science Program. A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the biomedical sciences and public health.

BMS 685. Professionalism in Health Care. 2 Hours.

PR: Students must be enrolled in the MS in Health Sciences Program. A discussion of the key elements of professionalism in the health care industry.

BMS 693. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

BMS 694. Seminar. 1-6 Hours.

Special seminars arranged for advanced graduate students.

BMS 695. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty-supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

BMS 700. Scientific Integrity. 1 Hour.

A course in scientific ethics that is led by individual faculty and incorporates small and large group discussions of ethical issues in science presented as case studies.

BMS 701. Scientific Rigor and Ethics. 1 Hour.

This is the second half of the training in the Responsible Conduct of Research that is required by the National Institutes of Health. The course also incorporates required training in Rigor and Reproducibility.

BMS 702. Biomedical Lab Experience. 2 Hours.

Five week lab rotations within the laboratories of faculty affiliated with the biomedical graduate programs. They are designed for first year graduate students to gain laboratory experience and to pick a laboratory for their dissertation research.

BMS 703. Professional Development for Scientists 1. 1 Hour.

The purpose of this course is to provide the opportunity to learn and practice skills that are required for the successful professional throughout their scientific/research career. Areas of instruction will include managing the transition to graduate school, communication, scientific professionalism, cultural awareness, and resilience. The intended audience for this course is PhD students.

BMS 704. Professional Development for Scientists 2. 1 Hour.

The purpose of this course is to provide the opportunity to learn and practice skills that are required for the successful professional throughout their scientific/research career. Areas of instruction will include transitioning to a new research team, developing researcher independence, scientific writing, building networks, cultural awareness, navigating challenges, and emotional intelligence. The intended audience for this course is PhD students.

BMS 705. Cell Structure and Metabolism. 1-4 Hours.

This course emphasizes general principles of cell biology, membrane structure and transport, and signaling, proliferation, death and structure of cells and incorporates a literature-based journal club.

BMS 706. Biomedical Research Methods. 1 Hour.

A lecture-based survey of research techniques used in contemporary biomedical science. The emphasis is on the theory behind techniques. Students will learn about standard techniques used in biomedical research from in vitro to in vivo including the use of humans in research. An emphasis is placed on techniques using core facilities at WVU.

BMS 707. Experiential Learning for Biomedical Trainees. 1-2 Hours.

PR: BMS 700, 2 semesters with a grade of P and consent. Graduate students in the biomedical sciences gain experiences and/or skills outside of their dissertation laboratory that lead to more informed decisions regarding their research questions or their career goals. These experiences are organized by the student and then proposed and approved/disapproved by the Course Director or Course Coordinator prior to beginning the experience.

BMS 710. Fundamentals of Integrated Systems. 1-4 Hours.

This course emphasizes four areas of integrated biology - endocrinology, neurobiology, immunology and microbial pathogenesis, with an overview of pharmacology and incorporates a literature-based journal club.

BMS 720. Scientific Writing. 2 Hours.

This course introduces students to scientific writing and requires them to write a journal article and a pre-doctoral grant proposal, based on the format used by NIH.

BMS 730. Introduction to Disciplines in the Biomedical Sciences. 1 Hour.

This course will impart a fundamental understanding of the sub-disciplines and programs that are part of the biomedical sciences doctoral program. The knowledge base is developed in an interactive faculty-student environment that requires interpretation and rational speculation to apply general concepts to specific situations and stimulate creative scientific thought.

BMS 736. Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis. 3 Hours.

PR: BMS 710. An expansion of the concepts and mechanisms of basic immunology and microbial pathogenesis previously introduced in Fundamentals of Integrated Systems BMS 710.

BMS 738. Muscle Structure and Function. 2-3 Hours.

This course examines in-depth the concepts in muscle structure and function with emphasis on normal physiology and applications to overload/exercise and disuse or aging.

BMS 747. Foundations for Contemporary Biomedical Research I. 4 Hours.

This course is the first of a two-part package that provides students with a foundation in cellular and molecular systems. It enables students to evaluate normal and pathological pathways while examining common issues that alter normal function. Students considering any research path directed toward human health and disease will find this course valuable.

BMS 777. Foundations for Contemporary Biomedical Research 2. 4 Hours.

PR: BMS 747. This course is the second of a two-part package that provides students with a foundation in cellular and molecular systems. It enables students to evaluate normal and pathological pathways while examining common issues that alter normal function. Students considering any research path directed toward human health and disease will find this course valuable.

BMS 790. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Supervised practice in college teaching of biomedical sciences. Note: This course is intended to insure that graduate assistants are adequately prepared and supervised when they are given college teaching responsibility. It will also present a mechanism for students not on assistantships to gain teaching experience. (Grading will be P/F.).

BMS 791. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation in advanced topics that are not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

BMS 791A. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation in advanced topics that are not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

BMS 792. Directed Study. 1-6 Hours.

Directed study, reading, and/or research.

BMS 793. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

BMS 793A. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

BMS 793B. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

BMS 795. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

BMS 796. Graduate Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Each graduate student will present at least one seminar to the assembled faculty and graduate student body of his or her program.

BMS 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

CCB 700. Selected Topics in Cancer Cell Biology. 3 Hours.

PR: CCB 730 or consent. This course is designed for upper level graduate students. An expansion of the concepts and mechanisms of cancer biology through review of selected topics including cellular signals and tumor microenvironment, as well as diagnostics and therapeutic strategies.

CCB 701. Biochemical and Oncogenic Signaling. 3 Hours.

This advanced course is designed for upper level graduate students. It will focus on the biochemical and oncogenic mechanisms of cellular signaling. Students will explore the experimental methodologies needed to understand the scientific literature in biochemistry and cancer.

CCB 702. Cancer Pharmacologic and Therapeutics. 3 Hours.

This course is designed for upper level graduate students. Course will focus on the pharmacologic, diagnostic, and therapeutic basis of cancer care including therapeutic strategies, drug resistance/design and clinical trials.

CCB 705. Journal Club. 1 Hour.

PR: Consent. A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field of cancer research.

CCB 730. Cancer Cell Biology. 2-3 Hours.

This course emphasizes the cellular signals that direct tumor growth and invasive potential and explores how these same signals can be targeted for intervention to block tumor progression.

CCB 796. Graduate Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Each graduate student will present at least one seminar to the assembled faculty and graduate student body of his or her program.

CCB 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

CCMD 701. Problem-Based Learning. 2 Hours.

(May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours.) Students work in facilitated groups to apply basic science concepts/principles to solve problems pertaining to clinical cases. Students are expected to develop/demonstrate independent learning/group communication skills. Students will also explore the roles of other health care practitioners, and learn to work in healthcare teams through the use of inter-professional education.

CCMD 713. Health of the Public. 2 Hours.

PR: Medical student or consent. An introduction to public health with an emphasis on West Virginia. Topics include occupational and environmental health, preventive medicine, social and behavioral aspects of health, and health services administration and management.

CCMD 721. Physical Diagnosis/Clinical Integration 2. 4 Hours.

This course will introduce clinical medicine topics, organized by organ system, as well as emphasize history and physical exam skills. Students will begin to use clinical reasoning techniques, integrating basic science and clinical knowledge. (Grading will be Pass/Fail.).

CCMD 722. Physical Diagnosis and Clinical Integration 2. 5 Hours.

This course will introduce clinical medicine topics, organized by organ system, as well as emphasize history and physical exam skills. Students will begin to use clinical reasoning techniques, integrating basic science and clinical knowledge. (Grading will be Pass/Fail.).

CCMD 725. Health Care Ethics. 2 Hours.

For medical students only. Integrated approach to medical-ethical, legal, and spiritual aspects of health care. Includes lectures about basic principles and concepts, small-group discussion of cases, and large-group interactive case discussions.

CCMD 730. Human Function. 16 Hours.

PR:For medical students and selected graduate students with instructor consent. Integrated approach combining biochemistry, genetics and physiology of the human body. Includes molecular, subcellular, and cellular components of the body, organ systems and whole body functions. Application of basic sciences to human health and disease. (Lec. 14 hr., other 2 hr., contact 16 hr.).

CCMD 740. Behavioral Science and Psychopathology. 4 Hours.

This course will introduce students to the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of health care. Normal and abnormal human development. Psychopathology, ethical, legal, and spiritual aspects of health care will be explored in the content of health care decision making. (Grading will be Pass/Fail.).

CCMD 741. Behavioral Science and Psychopathology. 2 Hours.

PR: CCMD 741. Continuation of CCMD 740. Students will will build on skills and techniques learned in CCMD 740.

CCMD 746. Physical Diagnosis and Clinical Integration. 4 Hours.

This course will introduce the student to persons with health concerns. Students will begin development of skills of medical communication, data gathering, and physical examination techniques.

CCMD 750. Radiation Safety and Radionuclide Usage. 1,2 Hour.

PR:PHYS 101 and PHYS 102, CHEM 115 and CHEM 116, or consent. Chemical, physical, and biological aspects of radiation; safety; handling and storage of radioactive materials; NRC and WVU regulations and licensing; detection and instrumentation, research, and clinical use of radioisotopes.

CCMD 770. Medical Genetics. 2-4 Hours.

PR: Second-year medical student standing; graduate student in genetics and developmental biology; others by consent. Introduction to clinical genetics including molecular, biochemical, and cytogenetic aspects of human biology. Application of genetic principles to human health and disease. (Also listed as GEN 570.).

CCMD 775. Neurobiology. 7 Hours.

Introduction to basic structure and function of the human nervous system with a focus on clinical application of basic information. The course emphasizes the normal neurobiology (at the cell and system level) essential to understanding human behavior and to recognizing abnormality seen in clinical practice. (Grading will be Pass/Fail.).

CCMD 776. Step-One Board Preparation. 3 Hours.

The USMLE Step 1 is the first step in the licensure of becoming a physician and is a graduation requirement of the WVU School of Medicine. The comprehensive exam assesses students' overall knowledge of the basic sciences critical to the practice of medicine. (Grading will be Pass/Fail.).

CCMD 777. USMLE Step-2 Clinical Knowledge Examination. 2 Hours.

PR: Completion of all required courses and clerkships in years one through three. The United States Medical Licensing Step2 Clinical Knowledge(CK) examination assesses whether students can apply medical knowledge, skills, and understanding of clinical science essential for the provision of patient care under supervision and includes emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. Step2CK ensures that due attention is devoted to principles of clinical sciences and basic patient-centered skills.

CCMD 778. Basic Medical Science Exam. 2 Hours.

The NBME Comprehensive Basic Medical Science exam assesses second-year medical students' preparedness to sit for the USMLE Step 1. The comprehensive exam assesses students' overall knowledge of the basic sciences critical to the practice of medicine. (Grading will be Pass/Fail.).

CCMD 779. Clinical Performance Examination. 1 Hour.

The Clinical Performance Examination (CPX) assesses the clinical competency of fourth-year medical students based on the first three years of the curriculem. Successful completion of the CPX is a graduation requirement of the MD degree.

CCMD 780. Hospital Care. 4 Hours.

PR: 4th year status. Required for week rotation serving as a sub-intern in either Medicine, Surgery, Family Medicine, or Pediatrics. Competency is assessed in medical knowledge, patient care, practice-based learning, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and systems-based practice.

CCMD 781. Rural Health. 4 Hours.

PR: 4th year status. Required four week non-campus based clinical rotation at an approved WV rural health clinic site. Competency is assessed in medical knowledge, patient care, practice-based learning, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and systems-based practice.

CCMD 782. Critical Care Clerkship. 2 Hours.

PR: Students must pass all required MD program courses and clerkships in years 1 through 3. Two-week selective rotation in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) component. Students may select from four intensive care rotations: Neonatal Intensive Care, Medical Intensive Care, Surgical Intensive Care, and Pediatric Intensive Care.

CCMD 784. Anesthesiology Clerkship. 2 Hours.

PR: Students must pass all required MD program courses and clerkships in years 1 through 2. The goal of this rotation is for medical students to learn and demonstrate basic acute care medical skills that are useful in any medical discipline. These skills include airway management and respiratory support, invasive and non-invasive monitoring, cardiovascular support and resuscitation, and ethical issues related to these environments.

CCMD 790. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Supervised practice in college teaching of conjoined courses. Note: This course is intended to insure that graduate assistants are adequately prepared and supervised when they are given college teaching responsibility. It will also present a mechanism for students not on assistantships to gain teaching experience. (Grading may be S/U.).

CCMD 791. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

CCMD 792. Directed Study. 1-6 Hours.

Directed study, reading, and/or research.

CCMD 793. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

CCMD 795. Independent Study. 1-18 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

CCMD 796. Graduate Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Each graduate student will present at least one seminar to the assembled faculty and graduate student body of his or her program.

CCMD 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

CCMD 801. Medical Biochemistry and Cellular Function. 8 Hours.

Medical Biochemistry combines the traditional subjects of biochemistry, human genetics and cell biology in one course. Information is presented in lectures, problem solving exercises, and clinical correlations. Accordingly, a considerable amount of instructional time will be devoted to self-directed learning activities.

CCMD 802. Professional Development. 1 Hour.

Introduction to professional behaviors for contemporary medical practice. Includes independent and group learning activities that target core competencies and program objectives related to accountability, lifelong learning, and interprofessional collaboration.

CCMD 803. Problem Based Learning 1. 1 Hour.

Students in this course work in facilitated groups to apply basic science concepts and principles to solve problems pertaining to clinical cases. Students are expected to develop and demonstrate independent and self-directed learning skills and group communication skills.

CCMD 811. Physical Diagnosis/Clinical Integration (PDCI) 1. 5 Hours.

PDCI 1 will introduce medical students to clinical medicine. Students will develop skills including medical communication, data gathering, and introductory physical examination techniques. Students will develop skills and knowledge that target comprehensive health issues, differential diagnosis, and detailed assessments while integrating basic science concepts into clinical medicine. Students will also learn the fundamentals of biostatistics and epidemiology.

CCMD 812. Physical Diagnosis and Clinical Integration (PDCI) 2. 3 Hours.

PDCI 2 will advance medical students’ knowledge of clinical medicine. Students will develop skills including medical communication, data gathering, and strengthen physical examination techniques. Furthermore, students will further develop skills to generate comprehensive health issues, differential diagnosis, and detailed assessments while integrating basic science concepts into clinical medicine.

CCMD 813. Neuroscience and Human Behavior. 7 Hours.

Neuroscience and Human Behavior will advance students’ knowledge and clinical skills related to the structure and function of the human central nervous system. Students will learn how to recognize and identify treatment options for neurological diseases and dysfunctions.

CCMD 814. Health Care Ethics. 2 Hours.

Health Care Ethics introduces medical students to an integrated approach to medical-ethical, legal, and spiritual aspects of health care. Learning events include didactic and online lectures about basic principles and concepts, small-group discussion of cases, and large-group interactive case discussions.

CCMD 815. Career and Professional Development Experiences. 7 Hours.

Students engage in self-directed learning experiences to meet the requirements of this course. These experiences may include research experiences, clinical experiences and community service experiences. Students select which experience(s) to complete. Students must reflect on how the experience(s) may inform their career and professional interests, which must be articulated in a reflection statement and submitted in their educational portfolio.

CCMD 816. Public Health. 2 Hours.

Public Health will introduce students to the basic concepts of population health. Students will advance their knowledge about epidemiology and public health systems, which impact the quality of patient care. Students will also advance their ability to interpret population health studies, which may inform strategies to target and reduce both regional and global healthcare disparities.

CCMD 821. Physical Diagnosis and Clinical Integration (PDCI) 3. 5 Hours.

PR: Medical students must satisfactorily pass all first-year MD Degree courses to enroll in this course. PDCI 3 will advance medical students’ knowledge of clinical medicine. Students will further develop skills including medical communication, data gathering, and strengthen physical examination techniques. Additionally, students will improve skills in developing comprehensive health issues, differential diagnosis, and detailed assessments while integrating basic science concepts into clinical medicine.

CCMD 823. Problem Based Learning 2. 3 Hours.

PR: Medical students must satisfactorily pass all first-year MD Degree courses to enroll in this course. Students in this course work in facilitated groups to apply basic science concepts and principles to solve problems pertaining to clinical cases. Students are expected to develop and demonstrate independent and self-directed learning skills and group communication skills.

CCMD 824. Comprehensive Basic Medical Science Exam. 3 Hours.

PR: Medical students must satisfactorily pass all first-year MD Degree courses to enroll in this course. The Comprehensive Basic Science exam assesses second-year medical students’ preparedness to sit for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1, which is the first step in the licensure process of becoming a physician. The Comprehensive Basic Science Exam assesses students’ overall knowledge of the foundational sciences.

CCMD 825. United States Medical Licensing (USMLE) Step 1 Prep. 6 Hours.

PR: Medical students must satisfactorily pass all first-year MD Degree courses to enroll in this course. This course includes students’ independent study and preparation for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 examination, the first step towards medical licensure. Students must demonstrate their overall knowledge of the foundational sciences that are critical to the practice of medicine by earning a passing grade on the Step 1 examination.

CCMD 841. Electives. 1-20 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

CCMD 842. Hospital Care. 4 Hours.

PR: 4th year status. Required for week rotation serving as a sub-intern in either Medicine, Surgery, Family Medicine, or Pediatrics. Competency is assessed in medical knowledge, patient care, practice-based learning, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and systems-based practice.

CCMD 843. Anesthesiology Clerkship. 2 Hours.

PR: Students must pass all required MD program courses and clerkships in years 1 through 2. The goal of this rotation is for medical students to learn and demonstrate basic acute care medical skills that are useful in any medical discipline. These skills include airway management and respiratory support, invasive and non-invasive monitoring, cardiovascular support and resuscitation, and ethical issues related to these environments.

CCMD 844. Critical Care Clerkship. 2 Hours.

PR: Students must pass all required MD program courses and clerkships in years 1 through 3. Two-week selective rotation in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) component. Students may select from four intensive care rotations: Neonatal Intensive Care, Medical Intensive Care, Surgical Intensive Care, and Pediatric Intensive Care.

CCMD 845. USMLE Step-2 Clinical Knowledge Examination. 2 Hours.

PR: Completion of all required courses and clerkships in years one through three. The United States Medical Licensing Step2 Clinical Knowledge(CK) examination assesses whether students can apply medical knowledge, skills, and understanding of clinical science essential for the provision of patient care under supervision and includes emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. Step2CK ensures that due attention is devoted to principles of clinical sciences and basic patient-centered skills.

CCMD 847. Clinical Performance Examination. 1 Hour.

The Clinical Performance Examination (CPX) assesses the clinical competency of fourth-year medical students based on the first three years of the curriculum. Successful completion of the CPX is a graduation requirement of the MD degree.

CCMD 848. Rural Health. 4 Hours.

PR: 4th year status. Required four week non-campus based clinical rotation at an approved WV rural health clinic site. Competency is assessed in medical knowledge, patient care, practice-based learning, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and systems-based practice.

CMED 691. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

CMED 695. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

CMED 697. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to a thesis, problem report, research paper, or equivalent scholarly project.

CMED 698. Thesis or Dissertation. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. This is an optional course for programs that wish to provide formal supervision during the writing of student reports (698), or dissertations (798). Grading is normal.

CMED 699. Graduate Colloquium. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. For graduate students not seeking coursework credit but who wish to meet residency requirements, use of the University's facilities, and participate in its academic and cultural programs. Note: Graduate students who are not actively involved in coursework or research are entitled, through enrollment in their department's 699/799 Graduate Colloquium to consult with graduate faculty, participate in both formal and informal academic activities sponsored by their program, and retain all of the rights and privileges of duly enrolled students. Grading is S/U; colloquium credit may not be counted against credit requirements for masters programs. Registration for one credit of 699/799 graduate colloquium satisfies the University requirement of registration in the semester in which graduation occurs.

CMED 712. Medical Aspects of Environmental Health. 1 Hour.

PR: MD degree or consent. A review of issues illustrating the responsibilities and professional interaction of physicians in identifying, managing, and preventing casualties from environmental causes in air, water, soil, food, pesticides, and related subjects.

CMED 750. Statistics Biomedical Sciences. 1 Hour.

This introductory biostatistics course for biomedical graduate students covers variables and descriptive statistics as well as parametric and non-parametric statistics.

CMED 790. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Supervised practice in college teaching of anatomy. Note: This course is intended to insure that graduate assistants are adequately prepared and supervised when they are given college teaching responsibility. It also provides a mechanism for students not on assistantships to gain teaching experience. (Grading will be P/F.).

CMED 791. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

CMED 791. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hr. PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

CMED 792. Directed Study. 1-6 Hours.

Directed study, reading, and/or research.

CMED 793. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

CMED 795. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

CMED 796. Graduate Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. A one credit hour seminar is designed to assist students in identifying their career objectives and exploring opportunities to achieve their career objectives.

CMED 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

CSAD 602. Communication Disorders. 3 Hours.

Survey of normal processes and communication disorders of speech, language, and hearing in children and adults; professions of speech language pathology and audiology; and job opportunities, designed for students not majoring in speech pathology and audiology.

CSAD 604. Seminars Clinical Practice 1. 1 Hour.

PR: Consent. Includes topics necessary for successful completion of clinical practicum.

CSAD 605. Seminars Clinical Practice 3. 1 Hour.

Examines profesional issues in Speech-Language pathology. Will be graded on a Pass/Fail basis.

CSAD 606. Seminars Clinical Practice 2. 1 Hour.

PR: Consent. Includes topics to enhance clinical skills of the beginning clinician.

CSAD 607. Seminars Clinical Practice 4. 1 Hour.

Explores employment settings and service delivery in Speech- Language pathology including medical and educational settings. Wil be graded on a Pass/Fail basis.

CSAD 608. Audiological Foundations. 2 Hours.

PR: Admission to the MS in Speech-Language Pathology program or consent. Develop knowledge and skills related to the screening of hearing and the assessment and treatment of secondary speech and language disorders for persons with hearing loss.

CSAD 609. Introduction to the Clinical Experience. 1 Hour.

PR: Admission to the MS Speech-Language Pathology program or consent. Development of foundational tools required for successful provision of services as a clinician for online Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders students.

CSAD 610. Clinic 1. 3 Hours.

PR: Admission to MS in Speech-Language Pathology program or consent of instructor. Introduction to clinical practice of speech-language pathology including necessary clinic guidelines, policies, and procedures, as well as the foundational skills required to provide ethical, effective, and evidence-based services.

CSAD 611. Advanced Practice/Audiology 1. 1,2 Hour.

PR: Consent. Supervised clinical practicum that concerns the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with hearing disorders.

CSAD 612. Clinic 2. 3 Hours.

PR: CSAD 610 and admission to the MS in Speech-Language Pathology program or consent. Clinical practice of speech-language pathology with supervised clinical experiences and seminars.

CSAD 613. Advanced Practice/Audiology 2. 3 Hours.

PR: CSAD 611 or consent. Supervised clinical practicum that concerns the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with speech-language disorders.

CSAD 614. Clinic 3. 3 Hours.

PR: CSAD 612 and admission to the MS in Speech-Language Pathology program or consent. Clinical practice of speech-language pathology with supervised clinical experiences and seminars.

CSAD 615. Advanced Practice/Audiology 3. 4 Hours.

PR: CSAD 613 or consent. Supervised clinical practicum that concerns the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with hearing disorders.

CSAD 616. Clinic 4. 3 Hours.

PR: CSAD 614 and admission to the MS in Speech-Language Pathology program or consent. Advanced clinical practice of speech-language pathology with supervised clinical experiences and seminars.

CSAD 617. Advanced Practice/Audiology 4. 4 Hours.

PR: CSAD 615 or consent. Supervised clinical practicum that concerns the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with hearing disorders.

CSAD 618. Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Sciences and Disorders. 3 Hours.

An overview of evidence-based clinical practice in communication sciences and disorders with strategies for implementation. Application of the scientific method to clinical practice and critical review of the research literature is emphasized.

CSAD 620. Neurophysiological Bases of Speech and Language. 4 Hours.

PR: Admission to the MS Speech-Language Pathology program or consent. Basic and clinical applications of neuroanatomy and neurology. Includes lectures on neurophysiological basis of practice in individuals with disorders of speech, language, hearing and swallowing.

CSAD 622. Voice Disorders. 3 Hours.

PR: Admission to the MS in Speech-Language Pathology program or consent. The purpose of this class is to develop an understanding of normal phonation in comparison to a variety of laryngeal pathologies. Emphasis will be placed on the development of appropriate assessment procedures and evidence-based treatment approaches to voice disorders. Specific emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking skills related to clinical assessment and intervention of individuals with voice disorders.

CSAD 624. Speech Sound Disorders. 3 Hours.

PR: Admission to master's speech-language pathology program or consent. Development of knowledge and skills necessary to assess and treat developmental speech sound disorders of different etiologies. Apply concepts in transcription, phonetic analysis, and typical phonological development to implement evidence-based clinical practice and to mitigate secondary deficits in other domains of spoken and written language.

CSAD 625. Developmental Language Disorders: Early Stages. 3 Hours.

PR: Admission to the MS Speech-Language Pathology program or consent. Development of knowledge and skills to evaluate and treat persons with primary and secondary developmental language disorders who communicate nonverbally up to simple sentences. Assess and interpret data (testing and sampling results) to diagnose developmental language disorder and develop evidence-based treatment plans for persons communicating nonverbally up to simple sentences.

CSAD 626. Acquired Motor Speech Disorders. 3 Hours.

PR: Admission to the MS Speech-Language Pathology program or consent. The purpose of this class is to develop an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of speech production in relation to motor speech disorders and their treatment. Differential diagnosis will be stressed in discussion of etiology and basic characteristics of motor speech disorders across the age continuum. Specific emphasis is placed on critical thinking related to clinical assessment and intervention.

CSAD 628. Fluency Disorders. 2 Hours.

PR: Admission in the master's speech-language pathology program or consent. Study of the symptomatology, epidemiology, etiology, research findings, assessment, prevention, and remediation of stuttering and related fluency disorders.

CSAD 630. Acquired Language Disorders. 3 Hours.

PR: Admission to the MS Speech-Language Pathology program or consent. The purpose of this class is to develop an understanding of acquired language impairments associated with focal lesions to the left or right hemisphere, traumatic brain injury, and dementia. Emphasis will be placed on the development of assessments and evidence-based treatments with specific emphasis placed on developing critical thinking and analytical skills.

CSAD 632. Craniofacial Anomalies. 3 Hours.

PR: CSAD 624 or consent. Investigation of the etiology, diagnosis, nature, and therapy approaches of communicative disorders in persons with cleft palate.

CSAD 634. Language Disorders in Children: Assessment. 2 Hours.

PR: CSAD 324. Assessment procedures utilized to identify children with language disorders. Standardized tests and non-standardized analysis procedures are introduced.

CSAD 635. Developmental Language Disorders: Advanced Stages. 3 Hours.

PR: Admission to the MS Speech-Language Pathology program or consent. Development of knowledge and skills to evaluate and treat persons with primary and secondary developmental language disorders at advanced language stages (oral and written language). Assess and interpret data (testing and sampling results) to diagnose primary and secondary developmental language disorders and develop evidence-based treatment plans for persons in the advanced language stages (complex language, reading, and writing).

CSAD 636. Augmentative/Alternative Communication. 3 Hours.

Discussion of augmentative/alternative communication options for persons who are unable to meet their daily needs through natural modes of verbal, manual, or written communication. Demographics, assessment, and treatment of candidates for AAC interventions.

CSAD 642. SLP Service Provision: Education. 2 Hours.

PR: Admission to the MS SLP program or consent. Development of knowledge base and skills in speech-language pathology services provided in an educational setting with content focusing on educational terminology, policies, federal and state laws and legal mandates, interpretation of educational documentation, the design of service provision with alignment to educational curriculum standards, service delivery models, and other educational service delivery considerations.

CSAD 648. Central Auditory Disorders. 3 Hours.

PR: CSAD 642 or consent. Pathology and audiometric site-of-lesion testing of the central auditory nervous system.

CSAD 658. Auditory Processing Disorders. 3 Hours.

PR: Consent. A transdisciplinary approach to evaluation and management of auditory processing disorders in children and adults is presented. This course is for graduate students in speech-language pathology and audiology and professional speech-language pathologists and audiologists.

CSAD 660. Neuropathology of Speech and Language. 3 Hours.

PR: CSAD 620. Explores methods of identifying and treating speech and language problems associated with nonprogressive and progressive neurological disorders.

CSAD 662. Dysphagia. 3 Hours.

PR: Admission to the MS in Speech-Language Pathology program or consent. Assessment and treatment of feeding and swallowing disorders in children and adults.

CSAD 663. Principles of Intervention. 2 Hours.

PR: Admission to the MS Speech-Language Pathology program or consent. Development of knowledge and skills associated with the treatment of communication disorders regardless of disorder type or age of client. Includes instruction and assessment of effective development, implementation, evaluation and documentation of treatment.

CSAD 664. Principles of Diagnostics in Communication Sciences and Disorders. 2 Hours.

PR: Admission to the MS program in Speech-Language Pathology or consent. Development of knowledge and skills associated with the diagnosis and reporting (oral and written) of speech and language disorders, including reviewing of case histories/medical records, interviewing, observation, and evaluation using and interpreting standardized tests.

CSAD 665. Culturally Responsive Practices in Communication Sciences and Disorders. 2 Hours.

PR: Admission to the MS Speech-Language Pathology program or consent. Facilitate knowledge of diverse populations in our society and to examine how differences among both individuals and cultures can affect interpersonal and group communication, as well as clinical practice.

CSAD 666. Updating Trends in Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 2 Hours.

Recent research in augmentative and alternative communication assessment and intervention.

CSAD 668. Clinical Experience in AAC. 2 Hours.

Hands on AAC and AAC assessment and intervention experience at Camp Gizmo in Romney, West Virginia.

CSAD 691. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

CSAD 692. Directed Study. 1-6 Hours.

Directed study, reading, and/or research.

CSAD 693. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

CSAD 694. Seminar. 1-6 Hours.

Special seminars arranged for advanced graduate students.

CSAD 695. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

CSAD 696. Graduate Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Each graduate student will present at least one seminar to the assembled faculty and graduate student body of his or her program.

CSAD 697. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

CSAD 698. Thesis or Dissertation. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. This is an optional course for programs that wish to provide formal supervision during the writing of student reports (698), or dissertations (798). Grading is normal.

CSAD 702. Anatomy/Physiology of the Ear. 3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Detailed study of the anatomy and physiology of the auditory and vestibular systems, and detailed investigation of physiological aspects of auditory and vestibular sensitivity.

CSAD 704. Instrumentation in Audiology. 3 Hours.

PR: Consent. A study of instrumentation utilized in the evaluation of hearing disorders, including calibration, maintenance, minor repair, and use of such instrumentation. The course includes foundational study of electricity and electrical components.

CSAD 706. Advanced Audiological Assessment 1. 4 Hours.

PR:CSAD 440 or consent. Audiological test procedures utilized in the evaluation of hearing loss including differential diagnosis, test administration and interpretation.

CSAD 709. Practical/Clinical Experience 1. 1 Hour.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent of the Chair. Enrollment includes supervised clinical experience, cases presented in weekly class meetings, and Department Grand Rounds during which students will use clinical knowledge and practice clinical skills in order to provide ethical, effective, interprofessional, culturally competent, and evidence-based services. Clinical experiences will be actual and simulated, including otoscopy; hearing, language and speech screening; and history taking.

CSAD 710. Psychoacoustics and Anatomy and Physiology. 3 Hours.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from the Chair. Students will use project- and team-based activities and recent best evidence to examine the auditory processing of acoustic signals in typical and disordered human auditory systems, and will apply these principles to hearing screening and assessment measures and the advanced study of the anatomy and physiology of the peripheral and central auditory systems.

CSAD 711. Adult Behavioral Assessments. 3 Hours.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from Chair. Students will use problem- and research-based activities, case studies, and recent best evidence to examine comprehensive behavioral and electrophysiological measurements used in the assessment of the human auditory system. Emphasis will be placed on cultural competence, differential diagnosis, test administration and interpretation, communicating results to patients, the patient and family roles in decision-making, and referrals, and recommendations.

CSAD 713. Adult Audiologic Rehabilitation. 2 Hours.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from Chair. Students will use cases, project- and team-based learning and recent best evidence to examine a range of approaches to assessing and treating different degrees of audiologic disorders in adult populations; psycho-social and informational counseling; outcome measures of treatment efficacy; cultural competence; communicating results to patients and families; participating on interprofessional teams; patient and family roles in decision-making; referrals, and recommendations.

CSAD 714. Neurophysiological Bases of Hearing. 4 Hours.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from Chair. Introduction to basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology in a clinically meaningful format for audiologists.

CSAD 715. Communication Technologies for Adults 1. 3 Hours.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent of Chair. Students will use project- and team-based activities, case studies and recent best evidence to learn about communication technologies including ear-level, bone- and middle-ear implants, and hearing assistive technologies; comprehensive objective and subjective assessment protocol for determining technology candidacy; the process of selecting devices and their features; making earmold impressions; and cultural competence, communicating with patients, their families, and other professionals.

CSAD 716. Amplification Lab 1. 1 Hour.

PR: CSAD 706 and Coreq: CSAD 715. Demonstration and introductory experience selecting, fitting and servicing basic hearing aids for individuals with hearing impairment.

CSAD 717. Ototoxicity, Genetics, & Pharmacology. 1 Hour.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from Chair. Students will use case studies, project- and team-based learning activities and recent best evidence to examine the role of genetics in auditory vestibular disorders, the diagnosis and management of genetic hearing losses; cultural competence; communicating with patients, families, and care providers; team management of syndromic and non-syndromic hearing loss; and the effect of ototoxins on auditory and vestibular function.

CSAD 718. Externship in Speech-Language Pathology. 4-9 Hours.

PR: CSAD 616 and Admission to the MS in Speech-Language Pathology program or consent. Clinical practice of speech-language pathology externship with supervised clinical experiences and seminars.

CSAD 720. Hearing Loss Prevention and Advocacy. 1 Hour.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from Chair. Students will use cases, team-based and experiential learning and recent best evidence to examine role of audiologists in leading or participating in efforts to prevent hearing loss, and create and pass legislation to improve educational, vocational, and other opportunities for people with hearing loss; and how to provide education about the needs of individuals with hearing loss to various groups.

CSAD 721. Communication Technologies for Adults 2. 3 Hours.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent of Chair. Students will use case studies, project- and team-based learning activities, and recent best evidence to examine objective and subjective assessments used when fitting, verifying, and validating a range of communication technologies; instructing patients and families in technology care and use; referring and making recommendations; cultural competence and communicating results to patients, families, and other professionals.

CSAD 722. Amplification Lab 2. 1 Hour.

PR: CSAD 715 and CSAD 716 and Coreq: CSAD 721. Demonstrations and introductory experience selecting and fitting amplification systems for individuals with hearing impairment.

CSAD 723. Developmental Audiology & Pediatric Assessment. 2 Hours.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from Chair. Students will use case studies, project- and team-based learning activities and recent best evidence to examine embryology; developmental, physiology and auditory perception; principles of behavioral and objective hearing screening and assessment techniques; test interpretation; effects of hearing loss on pediatric populations; collaborative team management; cultural competence; referring and making recommendations; and communicating results to patients, families and professionals.

CSAD 725. Electrophysiologic Assessments. 3 Hours.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from Chair. Students will use case studies, team-based, or experiential learning and recent best evidence to examine electrophysiological properties and the anatomy and physiology of peripheral and central human auditory systems; stimuli and equipment used otoacoustic emission and auditory evoked response testing; test result interpretation; making referrals and recommendations cultural competence, and relaying results to patients, families and other providers.

CSAD 726. Physiological Measures Lab. 1 Hour.

PR: CSAD 711 and CSAD 714 and Coreq: CSAD 725. Demonstration and introductory experiences with otoacoustic emissions and evoked potential test procedures.

CSAD 729. Practical/Clinical Experience 2. 1 Hour.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent of Chair. Enrollment includes supervised clinical experience, experiential learning, cases presented in weekly class meetings and Department Grand Rounds and interprofessional education events. Clinical knowledge and skills will be practiced and solidified in order for students to provide ethical, effective, culturally competent, and evidence-based services. Clinical skills may include conducting an audiologic assessment and communicating with patients, families, and other professionals.

CSAD 731. Pediatric Audiologic Habilitation. 3 Hours.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from the Chair. Students will use cases, project- and team-based learning and recent best evidence to examine pediatric audiologic (re)habilitation assessment battery; candidacy for and application of different spoken and manual language interventions; working with families; educational audiology and classroom acoustics; cultural competence; communicating results to patients and families, patient and family role in decision-making, working with teams, recommendations, and referrals.

CSAD 734. Auditory Processing Disorders & Non-Organic Hearing Loss. 3 Hours.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from Chair. Students will use cases, project- and team-based learning and recent best evidence to examine anatomy and physiology of central auditory nervous system; behavioral, physiologic, self-assessments and interventions for auditory processing disorders; behavioral and physiologic assessments for non-organic hearing loss; team management; cultural competence; communication of results to patients, families and other care providers, patient role in decision-making, recommendations, and referrals.

CSAD 735. Tinnitus & Hyperacusis. 1 Hour.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from the Chair. Students will use cases, project- and team-based learning and recent best evidence to examine the psychological and physical effects of tinnitus; objective and subjective assessments of tinnitus and hyperacusis; technological and psychological interventions and their efficacy and limitations; team management; cultural competence; communication of results to patients, families and other care providers, patient role in decision-making and recommendations, and referrals.

CSAD 736. Vestibular Disorders: Assessment. 4 Hours.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from the Chair. Students will use cases, team-based and experiential learning and recent best evidence to examine the anatomy and physiology of the mechanisms involved in maintenance of balance; techniques and interpretation of clinical vestibular system and balance function assessment; indicators for balance rehabilitation; cultural competence; team membership; communicating results to patients and families; patient and family role in decision-making; referrals, and recommendations.

CSAD 737. Vestibular Disorders: Intervention. 2 Hours.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from the Chair. Students will use cases, team- and research-based learning to interpret vestibular assessments in order to differentiate vestibular test abnormalities; use empirical data in treatment planning; manage and treat vestibular and balance system disorders; use outcome measures of treatment success; communicate results to patients and families; participate on interprofessional teams; patient and family roles in decision-making; referrals, and recommendations.

CSAD 738. Approaches to Care in Audiology. 1 Hour.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from Chair. Students will engage in team- and project-based learning activities and case studies to discover how professional skills and issues, service-delivery models, licensure and certification, client characteristics, and other factors affect clinical practice.

CSAD 739. Practical/Clinical Experience 3. 2 Hours.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from Chair. Enrollment includes supervised clinical experience, experiential learning with cases presented in class meetings, Grand Rounds, and interprofessional education events. Clinical knowledge and skills will be or students to provide ethical, effective, culturally competent, and evidence-based services, including conducting and interpreting audiologic assessments, technology selection and fitting, patient/family role in decision-making and communicating with patients, families and other professionals.

CSAD 741. Business Practices & Supervision. 3 Hours.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from the Chair. Students will use cases, project- and team-based learning and recent best evidence to examine business planning, financial and managerial accounting, marketing, human resources management, and other audiology practice management topics involved in daily operations of a private audiology practice; leadership and supervisory styles and practices, working with employees and supervisees; communication, cultural competence, and conflict resolution.

CSAD 743. Hearing Conservation. 2 Hours.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from the Chair. Students will use cases, project- and team-based learning and recent best evidence to examine the effect of noise on auditory and related systems; principles and practices of noise-induced hearing loss prevention in occupational, recreational, and other settings; regulations; hearing conservation programs; noise reduction technologies; outcome measures; cultural competence; communicating with workplace leadership employees, schools and individuals; referrals, and recommendations.

CSAD 745. Clinic Supervision Seminar. 2 Hours.

An investigation into methods and techniques for clinical supervision in audiology.

CSAD 747. Cochlear Implants. 2 Hours.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from the Chair. Students will use cases, project- and team-based learning and recent best evidence to examine implant manufacturers and their technologies; cultural competence in service delivery; programming; verification measures; implant orientation and troubleshooting; other follow up services; patient and family role in decision-making; the audiologists’ role on related interprofessional teams; and communicating with the patient, family, and team members.

CSAD 748. Communication Technologies for Children. 2 Hours.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from the Chair. Students will use cases, project- and team-based learning and recent best evidence to examine pediatric objective and subjective assessments for determining technology candidacy; process of selecting devices and their features; making earmold impressions; fitting, verification and validation measures for children, families and educators; cultural competence; patient and family roles in decision-making; communicating with patients, families and professionals; referrals, and recommendations.

CSAD 749. Practical/Clinical Experience 4. 2 Hours.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from Chair. Enrollment includes supervised clinical experience, experiential learning and cases presented in weekly class meetings and Department Grand Rounds. Clinical knowledge and skills will be practiced in order for students to provide ethical, effective, culturally competent, and evidence-based services, including a range of assessment and intervention tasks, communicating results to patient, patient’s role in decision-making, referrals, and recommendations.

CSAD 750. Information Literacy in Communication Sciences and Disorders. 3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Practical and theoretical issues in the use of the professional literature to advance research and practice in audiology and speech-language pathology.

CSAD 752. Research Design in Communication Sciences and Disorders. 3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Practical and theoretical issues in the selection and implementation of quantitative and qualitative research designs common in communication sciences and disorders.

CSAD 754. Teaching and Supervision in Communication Sciences and Disorders. 3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Principles, concepts, and processes involved in effective classroom instruction and clinical supervision of students in audiology and speech-language pathology programs.

CSAD 759. Practical/Clinical Experience 5. 2 Hours.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from Chair. Enrollment includes supervised clinical experience, experiential learning and cases presented in weekly class meetings and Department Grand Rounds. Clinical knowledge and skills will be practiced in order for students to provide ethical, effective, culturally competent, and evidence-based services, including a range of assessment and intervention tasks, communicating results to patient, patient’s role in decision-making, referrals, and recommendations.

CSAD 769. Practical/Clinical Experience 6. 3 Hours.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from Chair. Enrollment includes supervised clinical experience, experiential learning, and cases presented in weekly class meetings and Department Grand Rounds. Clinical knowledge and skills will be practiced in order for students to provide ethical, effective, culturally competent, and evidence-based services, including a range of assessment and intervention tasks, communicating results to patient, patient’s role in decision-making, referrals, and recommendations.

CSAD 770. Cultural Diversity in Communication Sciences and Disorders. 1 Hour.

PR: Consent and Suggested as CoReq: CSAD 771. Issues and differences related to communication sciences and disorders within diverse subcultures in the USA and Canada.

CSAD 771. Cultural Diversity Lab. 1 Hour.

PR: Consent. Suggested CoReq: CSAD 770. Hands-on experience related to practice in communication sciences and disorders within diverse cultural settings in the USA and Canada.

CSAD 779. Audiology Clinic 7. 6 Hours.

PR: CSAD 769. Supervised clinical practicum that concerns the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with hearing disorders.

CSAD 780. Global Initiatives in Communication Sciences and Disorders. 1 Hour.

PR: Consent and Suggested CoReq: CSAD 781. Issues and differences related to communication sciences and disorders in settings outside the United States and Canada.

CSAD 781. Global Initiatives Lab. 1 Hour.

PR: Consent and Suggested CoReq: CSAD 780. Hands-on experiences related to professional practices and perspectives in communication sciences and disorders outside the United States and Canada.

CSAD 789. Final Year Clinical Experience. 7-9 Hours.

PR: Admission to the AuD program or consent from the Chair. Enrollment in the Final Year Clinical Experience includes the supervised clinical practice of audiology as well as participation in weekly online seminars that will address various advanced professional issues.

CSAD 793. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

CSAD 795. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

CSAD 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

CSAD 900. Professional Development. 1-6 Hours.

Professional development courses provide skill renewal or enhancement in a professional field or content area (e.g. education, community health, geology.) The continuing education courses are graded on a pass/fail grading scale and do not apply as graduate credit toward a degree program.

CSAD 930. Professional Development. 1-6 Hours.

Professional development courses provide skill renewal or enhancement in a professional field or content area (e.g., education, community health, geology.) These tuition-waived continuing education courses are graded on a pass/fail grading scale and do not apply as graduate credit toward a degree program.

CTS 600. Foundations of Scientific Integrity. 1 Hour.

PR: Enrollment in the Clinical and Translational Science MS or Certificate programs or permission of instructor. As a graduate student or trainee at West Virginia University, you are required to meet particular federal and University-wide standards regarding the responsible conduct of research. This course, which also includes training via the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) addresses this requirement for Master’s programs and individuals with NIH Responsible Conduct of Research training requirements.

CTS 610. Clinical Research: Ethics and Regulatory Aspects. 2 Hours.

PR: Enrollment in the Clinical and Translational Science MS or Certificate programs or permission of instructor. Topics covered in this course includes ethical clinical research; IRB review, informed consent and investigator panel; subject selection, coercion and undue inducement and ethics of research with children; risks and benefits, research with adults who cannot consent and participant panel; ethics and international research; ethics of randomized clinical trials, the use of placebo in trials and conflicts of interest.

CTS 620. Scientific Manuscript Writing and Publishing. 2 Hours.

PR: Enrollment in the Clinical and Translational Science MS or Certificate programs, or permission of instructor. This course introduces students to scientific writing focusing on manuscript preparation, technical writing skills, the publication process, navigating peer review and ethical issues in publishing. Students will prepare their own manuscript during this course.

CTS 693. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

CTS 695. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty-supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

CTS 697. Research. 1-9 Hours.

Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

CTS 700. Fundamentals of Clinical and Translational Sciences. 3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Examination of the principles, theories, and current issues in conducting clinical and translational research.

CTS 707. Seminar: CTS Journal Club. 1 Hour.

CTS Journal Club.

CTS 780. Clinical and Translational Science Research Experience. 2-4 Hours.

Research rotations within the laboratories of faculty at WVU. They are designed for first year graduate students to gain laboratory experience within 3 different disciplines (i.e. basic science, clinical and population science) and to pick a laboratory for their dissertation research.

CTS 791. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

Investigation in advanced topics that are not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

CTS 793. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

CTS 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

DISB 580. Disability and the Family. 3 Hours.

This course is designed to familiarize students with developmental disabilities and their impact on families. Interdisciplinary, family-centered care is emphasized, along with how to access resources to meet the needs of children and families.

DISB 581. Lifespan Disability Policy. 3 Hours.

Overview of health, education, financial and related policies impacting individuals with disabilities across the lifespan and at the federal, state, and local levels.

DISB 585. Disability and Society. 3 Hours.

This course provides a global, interdisciplinary overview of issues and policies that are the concern of individuals with disabilities (e.g., public policy, health-related issues, employment, and social benefits).

DISB 682. Disability and the Community. 2 Hours.

This course offers service learning experience in the community with persons who have a disability.

DISB 686. Graduate Capstone: Disability. 1 Hour.

This capstone experience for the certificate in disability studies at the graduate level culminates with an essay, a presentation, and a portfolio.

DISB 693. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

EMCP 501. Cardio/Hematologic Emergencies. 2 Hours.

PR: PA-C, NP, DO, MD degree or by permission of the instructor. Clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and management of cardiovascular and hematologic emergencies are covered.

EMCP 502. Neurologic, Psychiatric, Ophthalmologic, and Otolaryngologic Emergency. 2 Hours.

PR: PA-C, NP, DO, MD degree, or by permission of instructor. Emergency management of neurologic, psychiatric, ophthalmologic, and otolaryngologic disorders are emphasized. Clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation and treatment option are covered.

EMCP 503. Obstetric, Gynecologic, Pediatric, and Infectious Disease Emergency. 2 Hours.

PR: PA-C, NP, DO, MD degree, or by permission of the instructor. Emergency management of obstetric, gynecologic, pediatric, and infectious disease disorders is emphasized. Clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment options are covered.

EMCP 504. Trauma and Musculoskeletal Emergencies. 2 Hours.

PR: PA-C, NP, DO, MD degree, or by permission of instructor. Emergency management of the trauma patient is emphasized. Non-traumatic musculoskeletal disorders are also covered.

EMCP 505. Environmental Emergencies. 2 Hours.

PR: PA-C, NP, DO, MD degree, or by consent. Management of environmental emergencies is emphasized. Clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment options are covered for a variety of environmental-induced disorders.

EMCP 506. Toxicology/Dermatology Emergencies. 2 Hours.

PR: PA-C, NP, DO, MD degree, or by consent. Management of toxicologic and dermatologic emergencies is covered. pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation and treatment options are emphasized.

EMCP 507. Chest/Abdominal Emergencies. 2 Hours.

PR: PA-C, NP, DO, MD degree, or by consent. Emergency management of gastrointestinal, thoracic and respiratory emergencies is covered. Pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment options are emphasized.

EMCP 508. Renal/Endocrine/Immune Emergencies. 2 Hours.

PR: PA-C, NP, DO, MD degree, or by consent. Emergency management of renal, urogenital, endocrine, metabolic, and immunologic disorders are covered. Pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation and treatment options are emphasized.

EMCP 509. Evidence-Based Emergency Medicine. 1 Hour.

PR: PA-C, NP, MD, or DO degree, or consent. Students will synthesize material learned in pervious courses with the student's own clinical experiences. Evidence-based Medicine (EBM will be utilized in this course to facilitate achievement of this objective.

EMCP 510. Emergency Medicine Procedures. 1 Hour.

PR: PA-C, NP, MD or DO degree, or consent. Students will focus on procedures that fall within the scope of practice of the Emergency Medicine practitioner.

EMCP 593. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

EXPH 564. Applied Biomechanics. 3 Hours.

PR: Department approval. This course will provide students with the principles of the analysis of human movement biomechanics, including but not limited to: anthropometry, signal processing, kinetics, kinematics, electromyography, isokinetic strength assessment, and basic programming.

EXPH 567. Exercise Physiology 2. 4 Hours.

PR: Consent. Comprehensive knowledge of the functioning of body systems during exercise, the acute and chronic adaptations that occur, and the practical application of this to health and disease.

EXPH 583. Neuromechanics. 4 Hours.

Core concepts in Neuromechanics. Fundamental concepts in computational neuroscience and biomechanics with applications to the analyses of movement control.

EXPH 601. Tactical Performance Assessment and Monitoring 1. 2 Hours.

Tactical Performance Assessment and Monitoring 1 will cover the identification of key performance indicators and the implementation of technology in respect to external and internal load monitoring of Tactical athletes. EXPH 601 is offered in a blended format and students will be expected to attend a 4-day on-campus laboratory session.

EXPH 602. Tactical Performance Assessment and Monitoring 2. 2 Hours.

PR: EXPH 601 with a minimum grade of B-. Tactical Performance Assessment and Monitoring 2 will build upon the skills from Tactical Performance Assessment and Monitoring 1 and cover the identification of key performance indicators and the implementation of technology in respect to external and internal load monitoring of Tactical athletes. EXPH 602 is a blended course and students will be expected to attend a 4-day on-campus laboratory session.

EXPH 610. Environmental Exercise Physiology. 3 Hours.

PR: EXPH 567 with a minimum grade of B-. A survey of the effect of the physical properties of thermal, barometric, gravitational, and air pollutant conditions on the physical performance of humans. Both acute and chronic effects will be examined, with emphasis placed on physiologic limitations and adaptations. This course is offered in an online synchronous format and intended for graduate students who have completed Advanced Exercise Physiology.

EXPH 650. Advanced Anatomy for Exercise Physiology. 3 Hours.

Provides an advanced, in-depth, integrative understanding of human anatomy. A regional approach will be used to learn typical and atypical anatomical structures of the human body. Clinical correlations will made throughout each topical area.

EXPH 651. Advanced Gross Anatomy for Exercise Physiology. 2 Hours.

PR or CONC: EXPH 650. Provides graduate Exercise Physiology students with integrative advanced dissection experience, leading to a comprehensive understanding of human anatomy. The student will engage in dissection activities associated with the content of co-requisite lectures. A regional approach will be used to learn typical and atypical anatomical structures of the human body.

EXPH 661. Clinical Research Methods 1. 1 Hour.

Develops skills to understand, design, assess, and evaluate clinical techniques and research that are relevant to Clinical Exercise Physiologists, including pathologies resulting from lack of exercise. Students will evaluate clinical scientific literature and case studies of various disease conditions and incorporate exercise testing and prescription in small group, student-centered, problem-based learning activities.

EXPH 662. Clinical Research Methods 2. 1 Hour.

PR: EXPH 661. Advance the foundation knowledge from Clinical Research Methods 1. Advance skills to understand, design, assess, and evaluate clinical techniques and research, including pathologies resulting from lack of exercise. Students will evaluate clinical scientific literature and case studies of various disease conditions and incorporate exercise testing and prescription in small group, student-centered, problem-based learning activities. Completion of this course.

EXPH 667. Advanced Exercise Nutrition. 3 Hours.

Provides advanced scientific knowledge of nutrition for health science disciplines with a particular emphasis on sports nutrition.

EXPH 668. Diabetes and Exercise. 3 Hours.

PR: Graduate standing, consent. In-depth study of topics related to the comprehensive management of patients with diabetes mellitus, with special emphasis on the use of exercise in diabetes care.

EXPH 669. Advanced Strength and Conditioning Methods. 3 Hours.

Advanced Strength and Conditioning aims to develop expertise regarding adaptations to anaerobic training and practical knowledge in resistance training program design. Special emphasis will be given to the physiological needs and resistance training program design for tactical professionals (i.e., military, law enforcement officers, and firefighters).

EXPH 670. Lab Techniques and Methods 2. 3 Hours.

PR: Graduate standing, consent. This course teaches the techniques and methods used to monitor physiologic systems in humans during rest and exercise. It includes methods used to assess the health status of individuals desirous of exercise testing or prescription.

EXPH 671. Stress Testing. 3 Hours.

PR: EXPH 670, consent. In-depth study of graded exercise testing in laboratory or field situations. The course includes protocols for athletes, asymptomatic individuals, and special populations.

EXPH 672. Professional Field Placement. 1-18 Hours.

PR: Consent. Prearranged program to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development. (Internship.).

EXPH 673. Exercise Prescription. 3 Hours.

This course will provide graduate students an understanding of the exercise prescription process and the exercise management of patients with chronic diseases.

EXPH 680. Advanced Clinical Exercise Physiology. 3 Hours.

PR: Graduate Standing. Presentation of scientific techniques utilized by clinical exercise physiologists to assess fitness in healthy and disease populations. This course will refine clinical competencies needed to safely administering various fitness assessments in clinical populations in which the risk of untoward events increases.

EXPH 681. Clinical Exercise Prescription. 5 Hours.

This course will present current established exercise guidelines for the safe evaluation of functional capacities and the establishment of safe, effective exercise prescriptions for individuals with cardiovascular and/or metabolic diseases.

EXPH 682. Research Design and Methods. 4 Hours.

An advanced level of important concepts involved in the design of experimental studies in Exercise Physiology. The main focus will be on understanding the essential techniques for study design, data collection, its critical evaluation, and research reporting.

EXPH 691. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

EXPH 693. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

EXPH 695. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

EXPH 696. Graduate Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Each graduate student will present at least one seminar to the assembled faculty and graduate student body of his or her program.

EXPH 697. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

EXPH 698. Thesis or Dissertation. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. This is an optional course for programs that wish to provide formal supervision during the writing of student reports (698), or dissertations (798). Grading is normal.

EXPH 699. Graduate Colloquium. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. For graduate students not seeking coursework credit but who wish to meet residency requirements, use the University's facilities, and participate in its academic and cultural programs. Note: Graduate students who are not actively involved in coursework or research are entitled, through enrollment in their department's 699/799 Graduate Colloquium to consult with graduate faculty, participate in both formal and informal academic activities sponsored by their program, and retain all of the rights and privileges of duly enrolled students. Grading is P/F; colloquium credit may not be counted against credit requirements for masters programs. Registration for one credit of 699/799 graduate colloquium satisfies the University requirement of registration in the semester in which graduation occurs.

EXPH 777. Journal Club. 1 Hour.

PR: Instructor consent. An in-depth examination and discussion of recent publications, research ideas and research projects/data-encompassing topics and research relevant to Exercise Physiology or pathologies resulting from lack of exercise.

EXPH 786. Musculoskeletal Biology. 3 Hours.

Introduction to current research approaches in musculoskeletal biology of exercise physiology. This course will stress critical thinking, and refine skills related to research design and evaluation of research methods used in exercise physiology.

EXPH 787. Cardiopulmonary Physiology. 3 Hours.

An advanced survey of important concepts involved in cardiovascular/ cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology. The main focus will be on understanding the changes to cardiovascular/pulmonary system brought about by physiological stimuli such as exercise, aging, and disease states.

EXPH 790. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Supervised practice in teaching exercise physiology. Note: This course is intended to insure that graduate assistants are adequately prepared and supervised when they are given college teaching responsibility. It also provides a mechanism for students not on assistantships to gain teaching experience. (Grading will be S/U.).

EXPH 791. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation in advanced subjects which are not covered in regularly scheduled courses. Study may be independent or through specially scheduled lectures.

EXPH 792. Directed Study. 1-6 Hours.

Directed study, reading, and/or research.

EXPH 793. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

EXPH 795. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

EXPH 796. Graduate Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Each graduate student will present at least one seminar to the assembled faculty and graduate student body of his or her program.

EXPH 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

FMED 731. Clerkship. 8 Hours.

PR:Successful completion of first two years of medical school. An eight week rotation in the office setting; rotations of four weeks to clinics within the university system and four weeks to private practitioner offices throughout the state. Lecture, laboratory, conference, and patient care.

FMED 830. Clinical Clerkship in Family Medicine. 8 Hours.

PR: Successful completion of first two years of medical school. An eight week rotation in the office setting; rotations of four weeks to clinics within the university system and four weeks to private practitioner offices throughout the state. Lecture, laboratory, conference, and patient care.

IMMB 501. Scientific Integrity. 1 Hour.

PR: Departmental approval. Discussion and review of topics addressing fundamental issues in maintenance of scientific integrity in biomedical research.

IMMB 502. Immunology/Microbiology Journal Club. 1 Hour.

PR: Departmental approval. Review and discussions on current immunology and medical microbiology literature. Students are required to lead discussion sessions each semester.

IMMB 503. Research. 1-2 Hours.

PR: Departmental approval. Independent research projects.

IMMB 504. Contemporary Issues for Majors. 3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Detailed coverage for major issues of contemporary research in immunobiology.

IMMB 590. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Supervised practice in college teaching.

IMMB 697. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper, scholarly project, or a dissertation. Grading is S/U.

IMMB 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper, scholarly project, or a dissertation. Grading is S/U.

MED 731. Clinical Clerkship in Medicine. 8 Hours.

(Third year.) CR. Required of third-year medical students. The individual student is assigned responsibility for specific patients from the inpatient and outpatient services at West Virginia University Health Sciences Center or Charleston Area Medical Center service. The student is an integral part of the team providing diagnostic and treatment services needed by the patient, under direct supervision of members of the faculty of the department. The student elicits the patient's history, performs physical examinations, and performs or secures indicated laboratory and clinical studies. The student records findings and presents case reports for discussion by members of the faculty during hospital rounds or outpatient clinics. The student attends such conferences, as directed. Clerkship in medicine occupies 8 weeks. (Grading will be S/U.).

MED 791. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

MED 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

MED 830. Clinical Clerkship in Internal Medicine. 8 Hours.

PR: Required of third-year medical students. The individual student is assigned responsibility for specific patients from the inpatient and outpatient services at West Virginia University Health Sciences Center or Charleston Area Medical Center service. The student is an integral part of the team providing diagnostic and treatment services needed by the patient, under direct supervision of members of the faculty of the department. The student elicits the patient's history, performs physical examinations, and performs or secures indicated laboratory and clinical studies. The student records findings and presents case reports for discussion by members of the faculty during hospital rounds or outpatient clinics. The student attends such conferences, as directed. Clerkship in medicine occupies 8 weeks. (Grading will be S/U.) (Third year.).

MICB 500. Medical Microbiology. 3 Hours.

Provides basic background in medical microbiology. Emphasis is on basic structure of all microorganism groups including bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa and helminths; epidemiology, immunology, and infectious disease.

MICB 522. Bioinformatics Resource for Epigenomic Data Analysis. 2 Hours.

The course introduces basic concepts in epigenomic data analysis for several commonly used genome-wide profiling techniques, such as RNA-Seq, ChIP-seq, and DNase-seq/ATAC-seq, and offers hand-on experience for a set of frequently used standalone GUI tools, online databases, and web servers.

MICB 581. Advanced Immunology. 3 Hours.

Students participate in a study of contemporary topics using primary literature selected from recent developments in the field of immunology.

MICB 582. Advanced Microbiology. 2 Hours.

Current methodologies and topics in microbial pathogenesis, pathophysiology of the disease, and host-pathogen interactions. Course involves active learning techniques, including critical assessment of primary research reports, designing and presenting lectures to faculty and peers, or interacting with invited outside seminar speakers.

MICB 583. Advanced Vaccinology. 3-4 Hours.

Students will explore vaccinology from theory, to models, to human uses.

MICB 590. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Supervised practice in college teaching.

MICB 592. Directed Study. 1-6 Hours.

Directed study, reading, and/or research.

MICB 593. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

MICB 691. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

MICB 697. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

MICB 698. Thesis or Dissertation. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. This is an optional course for programs that wish to provide formal supervision during the writing of student reports (698), or dissertations (798). Grading is normal.

MICB 699. Graduate Colloquium. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. For graduate students not seeking coursework credit but who wish to meet residency requirements, use the University's facilities, and participate in its academic and cultural programs. Note: Graduate students who are not actively involved in coursework or research are entitled, through enrollment in their department's 699/799 Graduate Colloquium to consult with graduate faculty, participate in both formal and informal academic activities sponsored by their program, and retain all of the rights and privileges of duly enrolled students. Grading is P/F; colloquium credit may not be counted against credit requirements for masters programs. Registration for one credit of 699/799 graduate colloquium satisfies the University requirement of registration in the semester in which graduation occurs.

MICB 702. Microbiology. 5 Hours.

(For dental students only.) PR: Organic chemistry. Detailed study of pathogenic microorganisms. Emphasis on oral flora.

MICB 720. Cellular Immunobiology. 3 Hours.

This course will study contemporary topics in immunology from a research perspective. The primary focus of this course is to examine the impact of significant research discoveries on shaping current knowledge in immunology and disease. Students are expected to have prior understanding of basic immunology.

MICB 721. Bacterial Pathogenesis. 4 Hours.

Examines cellular and molecular-level strategies used by pathogens to survive and multiply in host systems, as well as modern approaches for studying these processes.

MICB 722. Bioinformatics Resource for Epigenomic Data Analysis. 2 Hours.

The course introduces basic concepts in epigenomic data analysis for several commonly used genome-wide profiling techniques, such as RNA-Seq, ChIP-seq, and DNase-seq/ATAC-seq, and offers hand-on experience for a set of frequently used standalone GUI tools, online databases, and web servers.

MICB 781. Advanced Immunology. 3 Hours.

Students participate in a study of contemporary topics using primary literature selected from recent developments in the field of immunology.

MICB 782. Advanced Microbiology. 2 Hours.

PR: (BMS 777 and MICB 721) or MICB 801. Current methodologies and topics in microbial pathogenesis, pathophysiology of the disease, and host-pathogen interactions. Course involves active learning techniques, including critical assessment of primary research reports, designing and presenting lectures to faculty and peers, or interacting with invited outside seminar speakers.

MICB 783. Advanced Vaccinology. 3-4 Hours.

Students will explore vaccinology from theory, to models, to human uses.

MICB 784A. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784B. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784C. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784D. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784E. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784F. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784G. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784H. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784I. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784J. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784K. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784L. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784M. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784N. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784O. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784P. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784Q. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784R. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784S. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784T. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784U. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784V. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784W. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784X. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784Y. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 784Z. Special Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent.

MICB 785. Immunology and Microbiology Journal Club. 1-2 Hours.

A review of contemporary topics selected from developments in the field during the current year.

MICB 790. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Supervised practice in college teaching of microbiology. Note: This course is intended to insure that graduate assistants are adequately prepared and supervised when they are given college teaching responsibility. It will also present a mechanism for students not on assistantships to gain teaching experience. (Grading will be P/F.).

MICB 791. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

MICB 792. Directed Study. 1-6 Hours.

Directed study, reading, and/or research.

MICB 793. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

MICB 795. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

MICB 796. Graduate Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Each graduate student will present at least one seminar to the assembled faculty and graduate student body of his or her program.

MICB 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading will be S/U.).

MICB 801. Immunity, Infection and Disease. 9 Hours.

An integrated approach to the study of infectious disease in humans, with focus on innate and acquired immunity, mechanisms of pathogenesis of infectious microorganisms, transmission, and treatment.

MICB 812. Immunity, Infection and Disease (MICRO) 1. 4 Hours.

The overall objective of this course is to understand the biology of diseases caused by microbial infection and the immune response that follows microbial infection in humans. The first section of the course will review the cells, tissues, and functions of the vertebrate immune system; the second section reviews the basic structure, physiology, and genetics of classes of infectious microorganisms.

MICB 820. Immunity, Infection and Disease (MICRO) 2. 4 Hours.

PR: Medical students must satisfactorily pass all first-year MD Degree courses to enroll in this course. The overall objective of this course is to understand the biology of diseases caused by microbial infection and the immune response that follows microbial infection in humans. The first section of the course will review the cells, tissues, and functions of the vertebrate immune system; the second section reviews the basic structure, physiology, and genetics of classes of infectious microorganisms.

NBAN 706. Advanced Neuroanatomy. 2-4 Hours.

PR:CCMD 775 and Consent. (Course may be repeated.) Detailed study of selected areas of the nervous system.

NBAN 790. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Supervised practice in college teaching of anatomy. Note: This course is intended to insure that graduate assistants are adequately prepared and supervised when they are given college teaching responsibility. It will also present a mechanism for students not on assistantships to gain teaching experience. (Grading may be S/U.).

NBAN 791. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

NBAN 792. Directed Study. 1-6 Hours.

Directed study, readings, and/or research.

NBAN 793. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

NBAN 795. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

NBAN 796. Graduate Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Each graduate student will present at least one seminar to the assembled faculty and graduate student body of his or her program.

NBAN 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

NEUR 741. Clinical Clerkship in Neurology. 2 Hours.

Required of third-year students. Basic fundamentals of the neurological evaluation and neurological diseases. Evaluation and treatment of hospitalized patients and patients seen at the physician office center. All evaluations are performed under supervision of attending and resident physicians. Conferences and correlative instruction in neuropathology and neuroradiology.

NEUR 791. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

NEUR 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

NEUR 830. Clinical Clerkship in Neurology. 2 Hours.

PR: Required of third-year students. Basic fundamentals of the neurological evaluation and neurological diseases. Evaluation and treatment of hospitalized patients and patients seen at the physician office center. All evaluations are performed under supervision of attending and resident physicians. Conferences and correlative instruction in neuropathology and neuroradiology. (Third year.).

NSCI 593. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

NSCI 760. Neuroscience Journal Club. 1 Hour.

PR: Enrollment in Neuroscience Graduate Program. Current and topical research papers from the literature are reviewed in a student-centered presentation and discussion format. The Journal Club provides an opportunity to develop critical reading and presentation skills and to gain experience with current research topics in Neuroscience.

NSCI 761. Neuroscience Research Forum. 1 Hour.

PR: Enrollment in Neuroscience Graduate Program. Students prepare and present a formal research seminar based on their current dissertation project and provide formal critiques and constructive feedback on the presentations by other students.

NSCI 764. Human Functional Neuroanatomy. 3 Hours.

PR: Graduate level only. This course examines the basic structure of the CNS, from cellular neuroanatomy to gross anatomy of the spinal cord and brain, as well as clinically relevant CNS (dys)function as it pertains to sensorimotor systems, proprioception, memory, cognition, and neurobiological disease. A hands-on neuroanatomy lab complements the lectures throughout the semester.

NSCI 770. Fundamentals of Neuroscience 1. 6 Hours.

PR: BMS 747 and BMS 777. Core concepts in Cellular Neuroscience. Fundamental concepts in cellular, molecular, developmental neuroscience, hypothalamus and pituitary function, and neuroanatomy.

NSCI 772. Fundamentals of Neuroscience 2. 4 Hours.

PR: NSCI 770. This is the second course of a two-semester sequence covering core concepts in Neuroscience. Advanced concepts related to Sensory Systems, Motor Systems, Cognition and Disorders of the Central Nervous System are covered.

NSCI 774. Fundamentals of Neuroscience. 4 Hours.

PR: Must be accepted into the Neuroscience Graduate Program. This is a one-semester course covering core concepts in Foundational Neuroscience and taught by a team of neuroscientist researchers. The course consists of 5 Blocks: Neuronal Signaling, Sensory Systems, Motor Systems and Nervous System Development, Higher Brain Functions and Disorders of the Nervous System, 6 sessions in each block. Take-home exams, one per block, form the basis for grading.

NSCI 793. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

NSCI 795. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

NSCI 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

OBST 741. Clinical Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 8 Hours.

(Required of third-year medical students) Presents core knowledge of obstetrics and gynecology with small group instructional seminars, ward rounds, didactic teaching sessions and grand rounds conducted by faculty, house officers, visiting faculty, and students. Students participate in the care of all inpatients and attend all departmental clinics.

OBST 791. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

OBST 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

OBST 830. Clinical Clerkship in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 8 Hours.

PR: (Required of third-year medical students). Presentas core knowledge of obstetrics and gynecology with small group instructional seminars, ward rounds, didactic teaching sessions and grand rounds conducted by faculty, house officers, visiting faculty, and students. Students participate in the care of all inpatients and attend all departmental clinics.

OTH 500. Health Care Issues in Occupational Therapy. 3 Hours.

PR: OTH student status. Occupational therapy practice models in diverse health care delivery systems are discussed, including hospital based, home health, outpatient/private practice, long term care settings, and public schools. (2 hr. lec., 2 hr. other.).

OTH 501. Management for Occupational Therapy Practice. 4 Hours.

PR: OTH student status. This course reviews the structure and recent changes in the United States health care system with attention to those aspects of managed care of importance to the entry-level occupational therapist. (3 hr. lec., 2 hr. lab.).

OTH 502. Foundations of OT Intervention. 3 Hours.

PR: OT Student Status. Clinical reasoning, goal writing, documentation, and intervention planning utilizing activity analysis and grading as a foundation for the occupational therapy process. Implement strategies for grading activity to facilitate the use of occupation as intervention, while incorporating client factors, performance skills, performance patterns, contexts and environments, and practice settings across the lifespan.

OTH 503. Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics. 3 Hours.

PR: OTH student status. This course reviews the medical and developmental conditions of pediatric populations commonly encountered by occupational therapists. Emphasis is placed on OT assessment and interventions. (2 hr. lec., 2 hr. lab.).

OTH 504. Anatomic Foundations in OT. 4 Hours.

PR: OT Student Status. A study of human gross anatomy with major emphasis on the musculoskeletal system, with a functional anatomical correlation of human movement and occupational performance.

OTH 505. Disruptions in Occupational Performance. 4 Hours.

PR: OTH student status. An overview of the effects of human disease and disability to include inflammatory and immune conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular disorders, neurodegenerative disease, genetic and developmental disorders, mental health disorders, neurological conditions, and chronic conditions on the occupational performance of humans across the lifespan.

OTH 506. Functional Movement Across the Lifespan. 2 Hours.

PR: OTD Student Status. Instruction on acquisition of developmental patterns, motor control, motor skill acquisition. This course also provides an overview of the effects of normative processes of aging on neuromotor patterns in occupational performance.

OTH 507. Functional Kinesiology in Occupational Therapy. 2 Hours.

PR: OT Student Status. Develop enhanced understanding of functional anatomical correlations and the use of the principles of kinesiology including statics, dynamics, and biomechanics to conduct functional movement analyses of occupational performance.

OTH 508. Developmental Life Tasks. 3 Hours.

PR: OTH 703 and OTD Student Status. Life-span human development across cognitive, psychosocial and neuromotor domains with particular emphasis on applications to physical or occupational therapy interventions. Includes focus on cultural influences in health and illness.

OTH 509. Neurobiologic Foundations. 4 Hours.

PR: OTH Student Status. Basic and clinical applications of neuroanatomy and neurology. Includes lectures on neurophysiological basis of occupational therapy practice.

OTH 510. Occupational Performance Evaluation 1. 3 Hours.

PR: OTD Student Status. Standardized and non-standardized screening and assessment of occupational performance in basic and instrumental activities of daily living, work, and rest and sleep, incorporating performance patterns, and contexts and environments across the lifespan.

OTH 511. Occupational Performance Evaluation 2. 4 Hours.

PR: OTH 515 and OT Student Status. Standardized and non-standardized screening and assessment of motor skills including but not limited to range of motion, strength, coordination, balance, endurance and pain inclusive of values, beliefs, and spirituality as they impact occupational performance across the lifespan.

OTH 514. Occupational Performance Eval 3. 4 Hours.

PR: OTH 511 and OT Student Status. Standardized and non-standardized screening and assessment of the following areas: sensory neurobehavioral, cognition, psychological/ emotional, developmental, play, leisure, social participation and education inclusive of values, beliefs, and spirituality as they impact occupational performance across the lifespan.

OTH 515. Interventions Across the Lifespan 1. 4 Hours.

PR: OTH Student Status. Critical reasoning, goal writing, documentation, and intervention planning to address basic activities of daily living incorporating client factors, performance skills, performance patterns, and contexts and environments across the lifespan.

OTH 516. Interventions Across the Lifespan 2. 4 Hours.

PR: OTH 515 and OTD Student Status. Intervention planning of occupational performance in instrumental activities of daily living, work, education, social participation, performance patterns, and contexts and environments across the lifespan.

OTH 517. Interventions Across the Lifespan 3. 4 Hours.

PR: OTH Student Status. Critical reasoning, goal writing, documentation, and intervention planning for client factors and performance skills addressing neuromusculoskeletal and movement related functions, cardiovascular and respiratory functions, motor skills incorporating performance patterns, and contexts and environments across the lifespan.

OTH 518. Interventions Across the Lifespan 4. 4 Hours.

PR: OTH Student Status. Clinical reasoning, goal writing, documentation, and intervention planning for education, play, leisure, and social participation, inclusive of client factors and performance skills that address mental functions, sensory functions, social interaction skills, developmental milestones, and motor skills incorporating performance patterns, and contexts and environments across the lifespan.

OTH 520. Occupational Therapy in the Work Environment. 3 Hours.

PR: OTH student status. Provides students with insight into the role of the worker as an occupation. A holistic approach to evaluation and treatment interventions commonly practiced by Occupational Therapists with workers will be explored. This course will investigate anthropometrics and ergonomics within an occupational environment as well as the global impact of work related injury and illness.

OTH 521. Professional Development Seminar 1 Fieldwork Prep. 1 Hour.

PR: MOT Student Status. A seminar style class designed to provide a forum for discussion and instruction on the philosophy, purpose, and practice of fieldwork. A focus is placed on student professional growth, insight, and readiness for Level 2 Fieldwork Placement.

OTH 522. Professional Development Seminar 2. 1 Hour.

PR: OT Student Status. Preparing for second Level II Fieldwork and developing essential skills for entry to the profession. Includes NBCOT exam prep and job search skills. Experiences within the professional organization and ongoing plan for professional activity. Conduct a personal professional development assessment and address professional development needed for second Fieldwork rotation.

OTH 523. Professional Development Seminar 3. 1 Hour.

PR: OT Student Status. Addressing skills necessary for entry into the profession while completing the 2nd Level II fieldwork. Includes NBCOT exam prep, prep for state licensure, job search skills including resume, cover letter, and interview skills. Student experiences within the professional organization and ongoing plan for professional activity. Develop a professional development plan to ensure continuing competence.

OTH 524. Interventions Across the Lifespan 4. 4 Hours.

PR: OTH 423 with a minimum grade of C- and MOT Student Status. Critical reasoning, goal writing, documentation, and intervention planning of education, play, leisure, and social participation, inclusive of client factors and performance skills that address mental functions, sensory functions, social interaction skills, developmental milestones, and motor skills incorporating performance patterns, and contexts and environments across the lifespan.

OTH 532. Clinical Reasoning for Groups 3. 3 Hours.

PR: OT student. Using the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, integrating occupation-based models, theory, frames of reference, and public health data sets, students will apply principles of critical thinking to case-based problem solving. This course integrates context from prior courses in the professional curriculum with a focus on case-based problem solving related to social health determinants, and interventions for groups and populations.

OTH 533. Clinical Reasoning for Populations. 3 Hours.

PR: OT Student. Identify, analyze, and evaluate the contextual factors; current policy issues; and socioeconomic, political, geographic, and demographic factors on the delivery of occupational therapy services for populations. Analysis of unmet occupational needs of populations and propose real world solutions to improve, to advocate for, and influence health policy to reduce occupational deprivation.

OTH 540. Level 2 Fieldwork 1. 1-6 Hours.

PR: OTH student status. Students are placed in one 12-week, or 2 6-week placement(s) depending on the facility and the needs of the student. Students will be placed in facilities where individualized instruction can occur. (Course will be graded S/U.).

OTH 550. Education in Occupational Therapy. 1 Hour.

PR: OT Student status. Principles of academic instruction and theory in occupational therapy education are presented. Students prepare instructional materials and assess learning consistent with OT specialty accreditation requirements.

OTH 551. Occupational Therapy in Prevention & Wellness. 3 Hours.

PR: OTH student status. Students are taught occupational therapy principles and strategies to develop community health promotion and wellness programs in a variety of settings.

OTH 570. Advanced Theory in Occupational Therapy. 3 Hours.

PR: OTH grad student standing. This course will provide a holistic approach to theory in occupational therapy including theory development and application of theory to occupational therapy practice.

OTH 584. Level 1 Fieldwork 1 Clinical Skills. 2 Hours.

PR: OTD Student Status. The first in a series of three clinical instruction courses in the occupational therapy program. OT documentation, basic measurement skills, and clinical skills, experiences with people with disabilities and participation in professional activities.

OTH 585. Level 1 Fieldwork 2. 2 Hours.

PR: OTD Student Status. Clinical instruction in the occupational therapy process, OT documentation, basic evaluation and assessment skills. Experiences with people with disabilities and participation in professional activities.

OTH 586. Level 1 Fieldwork 3. 2 Hours.

PR: OT Student Status. A 32 hour, 4 day rotation focused on the psychosocial factors that influence occupational engagement and interpreting the role of Occupational Therapy in non-traditional settings.

OTH 593. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

OTH 594. Seminar. 1-6 Hours.

Special seminars arranged for advanced graduate students.

OTH 600. Assistive Technology Assessment in Childhood. 2 Hours.

PR: Consent. Online materials are paired with service learning at the West Virginia Department of Education’s annual Camp Gizmo. Course includes experience with a range of AT devices and work on interdisciplinary teams. There is a focus on the assistive technology assessment process in order to effectively identify an appropriate disciple specific action plan.

OTH 601. Disruption of Occupational Performance. 4 Hours.

PR: OTD Student Status. An overview of the effects of human disease and disability to include inflammatory and immune conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular disorders, neurodegenerative disease, genetic and developmental disorders, mental health disorders, neurological conditions, and chronic conditions on the occupational performance of humans across the lifespan.

OTH 602. Clinical Reasoning in OT 1. 2 Hours.

PR: OTD Student Status. Critically interpret evidenced based data, theory and frames of reference to evaluate and justify occupational therapy clinical reasoning in applied clinical and case-based contexts, integrating context from courses in the professional curriculum.

OTH 603. Foundations of OT Intervention. 3 Hours.

PR: OTD Student Status. Clinical reasoning, goal writing, documentation, and intervention planning utilizing activity analysis and grading as a foundation for the occupational therapy process and intervention. Implement strategies for grading activity to facilitate the use of occupation as intervention, while incorporating client factors, performance skills, performance patterns, contexts and environments, and practice settings across the lifespan.

OTH 607. Management and Supervision in OT. 3 Hours.

PR: MOT Student Status. Develop a business/program plan that highlights the distinct value of occupational therapy’s role in promoting health, wellness, and quality of life through occupational participation. Students will also develop an occupation-based program evaluation that meets the needs of population health.

OTH 612. Functional Kinesiology in Occupational Therapy. 2 Hours.

PR: OTD Student Status. Develop enhanced understanding of functional anatomical correlations and the use of the principles of kinesiology including statics, dynamics, and biomechanics to conduct functional movement analyses of occupational performance.

OTH 630. Clinical Reasoning in OT 1. 2 Hours.

PR: OTD Student Status. Critically interpret evidenced based data, theory and frames of reference to evaluate and justify occupational therapy clinical reasoning in applied clinical and case-based contexts, integrating information from courses in the professional curriculum.

OTH 631. Clinical Reasoning in OT 2. 2 Hours.

PR: OTH 630 and OTD Student Status. Using the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, integrating occupation-based models, theory and frames of reference, students will apply principles of critical thinking to case-based problem solving. This course is designed to integrate context from prior courses in the professional curriculum.

OTH 640. Level 2 Fieldwork 2. 1-6 Hours.

PR: OTH student status. Students are placed in one 12-week, or two 6-week placement(s), depending on the facility and the needs of the student. Students will be placed in facilities where individualized instruction can occur. (Grading will be S/U.).

OTH 660. Scientific Inquiry in OT 1. 3 Hours.

PR: OTD Student Status. Integrates student prior knowledge of the research process into the scholarship of the profession. Students will survey methodological considerations in the design of research, ways of evaluating research and practice, and ethical considerations in research.

OTH 661. Scholarship & Inquiry in OT 2. 3 Hours.

PR: OTH 660 and OTD Student Status. Advances student understanding of theory-based research, methodological considerations in the design of research, ways of evaluating practice, and approaches to analyzing data.

OTH 670. Theories and Science of Occupation. 3 Hours.

PR: OTD Student Status. Through an introduction and understanding of the concepts of occupational science and history of occupational therapy, view the world through an occupation perspective. Introduction to the process of theory development and basic theories from occupational therapy and a variety of related fields including psychology, sociology, anthropology, etc. and how they are applied to occupational therapy.

OTH 693. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

OTH 693. Special Topics. 1-6 hr. Study of advanced topics that are not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

OTH 695. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty-supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

OTH 697. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: OTH student status. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

OTH 708. Leadership in Occupational Therapy. 2 Hours.

PR: OTD Student Status. Leadership in the profession of occupational therapy, characteristics of quality of leaders and personal characteristics that impact leadership effectiveness. Includes the doctoral comp exam which is needed to progress to the clinical component of the curriculum.

OTH 732. Clinical Reasoning in OT 3. 3 Hours.

PR: OTH 605. Using the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, integrating occupation-based models, theory and frames of reference, students will apply principles of critical thinking to case-based problem solving. This course is designed to integrate context from prior courses in the professional curriculum with a focus on case-based problem solving related to advocacy and clinical management.

OTH 733. Clinical Reasoning in OT 4. 3 Hours.

PR: OTH 709. Identify, analyze, and evaluate the contextual factors; current policy issues; and socioeconomic, political, geographic, and demographic factors on the delivery of occupational therapy services for persons, groups, and populations. Focus on analysis of unmet occupational needs of persons, groups, and populations and propose real world solutions to improve, to advocate for, and influence health policy to reduce occupational deprivation.

OTH 788. Doctoral Capstone Planning 1. 2 Hours.

PR: OTD Student Status. Directed study, reading, and/or research. Work in collaboration with the Capstone Coordinator to identify potential capstone sites and projects. Students will then complete a individualized study plan to prepare for capstone. Students may not proceed to capstone courses OTH 789, 809 & 810 until the objectives of this course are met.

OTH 789. Doctoral Capstone Planning 2. 2 Hours.

PR: OTD Student. Collaboration with faculty and Capstone Coordinator to develop, present, and defend a scholarship and/or service project to be completed during the doctoral experiential component.

OTH 793. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Study of advanced topics that are not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

OTH 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper, scholarly project, or a dissertation. Grading is S/U.

OTH 807. Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Occupational Therapy. 3 Hours.

PR: OT Student. Provides a model of creativity, resourcefulness, and effective leadership skills to develop a business/program plan that highlights the distinct value of occupational therapy’s role in promoting health, wellness, and quality of life through occupational participation. Development of an occupation-based program evaluation that meets the needs of population health.

OTH 809. Doctoral Thesis Capstone. 2 Hours.

PR: OTH 789 and OTD Student Status. Completion of the student designed doctoral capstone project including final written report for scholarly dissemination and oral presentation and defense. The doctoral capstone project is completed during the doctoral experiential.

OTH 810. Doctoral Experiential. 7 Hours.

PR: OTH 789 and OTD Student Status. A full time 14 week experiential provides students with an in-depth learning opportunity during which they are exposed to advanced learning in areas of clinical practice, research, education, policy development leadership, administration, program development, advocacy, education, or theory development.

OTH 812. Professional Development Seminar 2. 1 Hour.

PR: OTD Student Status. Preparing for the second Level II Fieldwork and developing essential skills for entry to the profession, including NBCOT exam prep and job search skills. Experiences within the professional organization and ongoing plan for professional activity. Conduct a personal professional development assessment and address professional development needed for the next Level II Fieldwork rotation.

PA 507. Human Anatomy 1. 3 Hours.

Lecture and lab based human anatomy course covering back, upper limb, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis.

PA 510. Physician Assistant Practice. 1 Hour.

Introduction to the physician assistant profession, including history, scope of practice, physician collaboration, overview of the US healthcare system, ethics and risk management.

PA 511. Evidence Based PA Practice 1. 1 Hour.

Introduction to evidence based medicine, including how to access scientific evidence and how to evaluate scientific merit of sources.

PA 512. Physical Diagnosis. 3 Hours.

Medical background and associated skills practice in history taking and medical examination. Includes preparation for clinical practice with HIPPA, OSHA, and BLS requirements. Principles and practice of medical documentation.

PA 515. Pathophysiology 1. 2 Hours.

Embryology, histology, immunology overview, principles of inflammation and healing; pathophysiology of cancer and introduction to infectious disease.

PA 517. Genomic Medicine. 1 Hour.

Review of genetics and cell biology. Introduction to genomic applications in medicine. With other concurrent courses, illustrates genetic basis of diseases such as cancer.

PA 518. Health and Disease Across the Lifespan. 3 Hours.

Study of life-span human development across cognitive, psychosocial and neuromotor domains with particular emphasis on applications to physician assistant practice in health, disease and disability.

PA 522. Clinical Procedures 1. 3 Hours.

Introduction to specific skills necessary in clinical practice settings primarily through experiential learning. Includes Orthopedics, Surgery and Emergency Medicine, and ACLS. Documentation practice and simulation experiences will be used.

PA 523. Clinical Medicine & Pharmacotherapeutics 1. 4 Hours.

PR: Good standing in physician assistant program. First in a series of courses designed to prepare the physician assistant for the assessment and clinical management, including pharmacologic, of various diseases and conditions. Emphasis is on diseases of the dermatologic, musculoskeletal, and psychiatry/behavioral organ systems. Pathophysiologic processes relevant to each organ system will also be presented.

PA 524. Diagnostic Medicine 1. 2 Hours.

Principles of imaging and specific applications to body organs and systems for the purpose of clinical diagnosis.

PA 527. Human Anatomy 2. 3 Hours.

PR: Successful completion of PA 507 and good standing in the physician assistant program and pathologists' assistant program. Lecture and lab based anatomy course covering head, neck, and lower limb.

PA 528. Principles of Behavioral Health for PA. 1 Hour.

Application of biopsychosocial model of health to human health. Principles of behavior and behavior change are introduced. Includes overview of techniques, including counseling, motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy.

PA 530. Physician Assistant Practice 2. 1 Hour.

Introduction to members of the health care team, including mandatory inter-professional education experience. Experiential practice in clinical setting.

PA 531. Evidence Based PA Practice 2. 2 Hours.

Principles of epidemiology and research. Includes research ethics, IRB and design applications to quality improvement and evidence based practice. Overview of clinical trial terminology and implementation.

PA 533. Clinical Medicine & Pharmacotherapeutics 2. 4 Hours.

Second in a series of courses designed to prepare the physician assistant for the clinical management, including pharmacologic, of various conditions. Includes infectious disease and disorders of the cardiovascular, hematologic, pulmonary and GI systems.

PA 534. Diagnostic Medicine 2. 3 Hours.

Principles and applications of medical tests which guide clinical interventions. Includes laboratory medicine and physiologic tests. Exposure to normal and abnormal laboratory findings as well as reading and interpretation of EKG.

PA 535. Pathophysiology 2. 3 Hours.

Concurrent with study of human physiology, pathophysiology of various body systems.

PA 536. Clinical Reasoning for PA. 1 Hour.

PR: Good standing in physician assistant studies program. Utilizes a case-based approach to provide instruction in the cognitive steps involved in describing, framing, and solving medical problems. Includes discussion of common errors in the medical diagnostic process.

PA 537. Acute Care Medicine for PA. 1 Hour.

PR: Good standing in physician assistant studies program. Clinical medicine topics relevant to the practice of acute care medicine are presented using a symptom-based framework.

PA 538. Obstetrics/Gynecology & Surgery for PA. 2 Hours.

PR: Good standing in physician assistant studies program. PA practice in obstetrics and gynecology and surgery. Includes management of complicated and uncomplicated pregnancy and essentials of pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative management.

PA 540. PA Practice in the US Health System. 2 Hours.

Description of the US Health system, including billing, coding and reimbursement. Medicare and Medicaid are covered. Regulations regarding PA scope of practice are included.

PA 541. Evidence Based PA Practice 3. 1 Hour.

Students design and propose a research or quality improvement project, including literature review.

PA 542. Clinical Procedures 2. 2 Hours.

Introduction to specific skills and procedures necessary in clinical practice settings primarily through experiential learning. Includes Obstetrics and Gynecology, ENT and Neurology. Involves case based and simulated practice.

PA 543. Clinical Medicine & Pharmacotherapeutics 3. 4 Hours.

Third in a series of courses designed to prepare the physician assistant for the assessment and clinical management, including pharmacologic, of various diseases and conditions. Emphasis is on ENT, urogenital, and neurologic disorders.

PA 547. Neurobiology. 4 Hours.

Lecture and laboratory based course provides fundamentals of neuroanatomy and mechanisms of Central Nervous System function.

PA 549. Prevention and Community Health for PA. 3 Hours.

PA role in the prevention of disease and maintenance of community health. Survey of cultural impact and health disparity. Includes inter-professional experience in community based health programs.

PA 553. PA Practice in Pediatrics & Geriatrics. 2 Hours.

PA practice in pediatric and geriatric populations, with emphasis on clinical conditions that uniquely affect children and older adults.

PA 593. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Study of advanced topics that are not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

PA 610. Family Medicine PA Practice. 4-6 Hours.

Clinical practice experience in primary care/family medicine. Under supervision, students perform clinical assessments, procedures and clinical decision making involved in patient care.

PA 620. Internal Medicine PA Practice. 8 Hours.

Clinical practice experience in internal medicine. Under supervision, students perform clinical assessments, procedures and clinical decision making involved in patient care.

PA 625. Cardiology PA Practice. 4 Hours.

Clinical practice experience in cardiology. Under supervision, students perform clinical assessments, procedures, and clinical decision making involved in patient care in the cardiology practice.

PA 630. Pediatric PA Practice. 4-6 Hours.

Clinical practice experience in primary care/pediatrics. Under supervision, students perform clinical assessments, procedures and clinical decision making involved in patient care.

PA 640. Women's Health PA Practice. 4-5 Hours.

Clinical practice experience in obstetrics and gynecology. Under supervision, students perform clinical assessments, procedures and clinical decision making involved in patient care.

PA 650. Surgery PA Practice. 4-6 Hours.

Clinical practice experience in general surgery. Under supervision, students perform clinical assessments, procedures and clinical decision making involved in patient care.

PA 660. Behavioral Medicine PA Practice. 4 Hours.

Clinical practice experience in behavioral medicine and psychiatry. Under supervision, students perform clinical assessments, procedures and clinical decision making involved in patient care.

PA 670. Emergency Medicine PA Practice. 4 Hours.

Clinical practice experience in emergency medicine. Under supervision, students perform clinical assessments, procedures and clinical decision making involved in patient care.

PA 680. Elective PA Practice. 4 Hours.

Elective experience in a clinical practice setting selected by the physician assistant student. The experience may be an extension of one of the core required rotations OR may reflect a special interest of the student within the practice of medicine.

PA 681. Elective PA Practice 2. 3 Hours.

PR: Good standing in physician assistant program. An additional elective experience in a clinical practice setting selected by the physician assistant student. The experience may be an extension of one of the core required rotations OR may reflect a special interest of the student within the practice of medicine.

PA 682. Rural PA Practice 2. 4 Hours.

An elective clinical practice experience in a primary care setting designated as rural. Students may elect this rotation in place of PA 680 Elective PA Practice. The experience may be in family medicine, internal medicine, or pediatrics.

PA 685. Rural PA Practice. 4 Hours.

Mandatory clinical practice experience in a setting designated as rural. The experience may be in either family medicine, internal medicine or pediatrics.

PA 686. PA Summative Evaluation. 1 Hour.

Summative evaluation and preparation for the national certification (PANCE) exam.

PA 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

PALM 503. AT Human Anatomy. 4 Hours.

PR: Acceptance into the Master of Science in Athletic Training degree program. This course is an advanced human anatomy course designed for students with previous gross anatomy experience accepted to the Master of Science in Athletic Training degree program. We will utilize a regional anatomical approach to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human structure and function, with particular emphasis on musculoskeletal and peripheral nervous systems.

PALM 510. Molecular Diagnostics. 2 Hours.

PR or CONC: PALM 412. Principles and procedures of molecular biology that aid in the diagnosis and prognosis of disorders and disease states.

PALM 520. Immunohematology. 3 Hours.

PR or CONC: PALM 422. Primary principles and practices of blood banking which includes blood group systems, antibody detection and identification, compatibility testing, quality control requirements, instrumentation, blood transfusion, donor selection, and component preparation.

PALM 525. Immunohematology Practicum. 4 Hours.

PR: PALM 422 and PALM 520. Supervised practicum in which students will integrate practice and theory of immunohematology in a health care setting and will be exposed to the scope of work, variety of tests, and automation found within the immunohematology department.

PALM 530. Clinical Chemistry. 3 Hours.

PR or CONC: PALM 432. Theory of routine and specialized clinical chemistry laboratory testing, which will include quality assurance, laboratory test principles and methodologies, and correlation between test results and disease states.

PALM 535. Clinical Chemistry Practicum. 4 Hours.

PR: PALM 432 and PALM 530. Supervised practicum in which students will integrate practice and theory of clinical chemistry in a health care setting and will be exposed to the scope of work, variety of tests, and automation found within the clinical chemistry department.

PALM 540. Clinical Hematology. 3 Hours.

PR or CONC: PALM 442. Study of formed elements of blood including test principles and methodologies, associated disorders and diseases, and the correlation between test results and disease states.

PALM 544. Hemostasis. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: PALM 446. Study of blood hemostasis including the coagulation cascade, principles of testing, hemostatic disorders and diseases, and the correlation between test results and disease states.

PALM 545. Clinical Hematology Practicum. 4 Hours.

PR: PALM 442 and PALM 540. Supervised practicum in which students will integrate practice and theory of clinical hematology in a health care setting and will be exposed to the scope of work, variety of tests, and automation found within the hematology department.

PALM 550. Clinical Microbiology. 3 Hours.

PR or CONC: PALM 452. Study of medically significant microbiology, including normal flora and pathogens, microbial physiology, interactions between host and pathogenic microorganisms, and the clinical and epidemiological consequences of these interactions.

PALM 554. Clinical Mycology & Parasitology. 2 Hours.

Study of clinically significant fungi and parasites that will include the morphological characteristics, pathogenicity, epidemiological characteristics, and laboratory testing.

PALM 555. Clinical Microbiology Practicum. 4 Hours.

PR: PALM 452 and PALM 550. Supervised practicum in which students will integrate practice and theory of clinical microbiology in a health care setting and will be exposed to the scope of work, variety of tests, and automation found within the clinical microbiology department.

PALM 560. Urinalysis and Body Fluids. 1 Hour.

PR or CONC: PALM 462. Comprehensive study of the renal system and bodily fluids including principles and methods of testing and associated disorders or diseases.

PALM 580. Medical Immunology. 3 Hours.

Comprehensive study of the immune system including principles of immunological and serological procedures, immunological disorders and diseases, and correlation between test results and disease states.

PALM 600. Pathologists' Assistant Microanatomy. 2 Hours.

This course is designed specifically for the pathologists' assistant student to build a foundation in normal microscopic anatomy.

PALM 602. Leadership Theory. 1 Hour.

Introduction to leadership theory and practice for medical laboratory science students.

PALM 603. Pathology and Anatomy. 6 Hours.

This course will cover gross and microscopic human anatomy including embryology, histology and microanatomy lab.

PALM 604. Educational Theory. 1 Hour.

Educational methodologies for medical laboratory science students.

PALM 605. Advanced Microanatomy. 2 Hours.

Microanatomy of disease states including clinical correlations for students in the pathologists assistant program.

PALM 606. Graduate Seminar. 1 Hour.

Introduction to research design and methods for medical laboratory science students.

PALM 610. Pathology Assistant Education Methods. 1 Hour.

Techniques in educational methodology for pathologist's assistants.

PALM 620. Clinical Pathology Seminar. 2 Hours.

This course presents a review of clinical pathology, including pertinent forensic molecular, toxicologic and radiologic diagnostics.

PALM 625. Anatomical Pathology Techniques. 4 Hours.

This course will cover standard techniques in surgical and autopsy dissection, preparation of reports, basic forensic, investigation techniques, and basic histological and immunological staining techniques.

PALM 627. Pathology Assistant Practicum 1. 9 Hours.

Rotations in surgical and autopsy pathology to include forensics and pediatrics.

PALM 628. Pathology Assistant Practicum 2. 9 Hours.

Rotations in surgical and autopsy pathology to include forensics and pediatrics.

PALM 629. Pathologists' Assistant Practicum 3. 7 Hours.

PR: PALM 628. This course is a continuation of PALM 628 and advanced procedures and application of advanced techniques in surgical and autopsy pathology.

PALM 630. Pathology Review 1. 2 Hours.

This course includes an intense review of clinical and anatomical pathology theory and techniques, and presentation of scientific journal articles and clinical cases.

PALM 631. Pathology Review 2. 2 Hours.

PR: PALM 630. This course is a continuation of PALM 630 and includes an intense review of clinical and anatomical pathology theory and techniques, and presentation of journal articles and clinical cases.

PALM 648. Surgical and Autopsy Pathology Procedures. 3 Hours.

This course is specifically designed for Pathologists' Assistant students as a comprehensive review course covering both surgical and autopsy pathology techniques to correlate with clinical rotations.

PALM 650. Introduction to Disease Mechanisms. 4 Hours.

This course is specifically designed for the pathologists' assistant students to study the general pathology concepts associated with disease mechanisms.

PALM 652. Histology for Pathologists' Assistants. 3 Hours.

This course presents students with histology content requisite to their field of study. It includes both lecture and web-based instruction.

PALM 693. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

PALM 701. Advanced Gross Anatomy. 2-6 Hours.

PR: PALM 704 or PALM 724 and consent. Morphological and functional analysis of a selected region, with dissection.

PALM 704. Human Structure. 1-17 Hours.

PR: Admission to medical school or medical basic science graduate program or consent. Integrated approach combining human gross anatomy, microanatomy and embryology. Includes human cadaver dissection, microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues and organs with application to human health and disease.

PALM 705. Microanatomy. 5 Hours.

PR: Admission to medical basic science graduate program or consent. Study of cells, tissues, and organs.

PALM 712. Special Topics in Anatomy. 2-4 Hours.

PR: Consent. Different topics of current interest in anatomy that are not included in the regular graduate courses.

PALM 714. Applied Anatomy. 2-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Detailed study of anatomy, adapted to the needs of the individual student.

PALM 716. Craniofacial Growth and Maturation. 1 Hour.

PR: Consent. The current concepts of craniofacial growth and maturation are presented and integrated for application to clinical problems.

PALM 718. Dental Histology. 6 Hours.

PR: Dental student standing or consent of instructor or chairperson. Cells, tissues, organs. Structure, function, and development of oral tissues.

PALM 719. Advanced Head and Neck Anatomy. 1 Hour.

PR: Admission to medical, dental or basic science graduate programs, or consent. Head and neck craniofacial anatomy as it applies to specialties in dental or medical practice.

PALM 724. Human Gross Anatomy. 7 Hours.

PR: Admission to dental school or medical basic science graduate program or consent. Human anatomy including cadaver dissection for dental students. (4 hr. lec., 3 hr. lab.).

PALM 750. Systemic Pathology for Pathologists' Assistant Students. 6 Hours.

Pathologists’ Assistant students study the different disease processes and neoplasms they will encounter while in surgical pathology and autopsy. This course provides the background necessary to properly gross surgical pathology specimens or select tissue at autopsy in order to assist the pathologist in diagnosing patients.

PALM 751. Advanced Microanatomy and Organology. 2-4 Hours.

PR: PALM 705 or PALM 709 and Consent. An extension of the major topics included in PALM 705 or 709. Special emphasis on recent contributions.

PALM 753. Oral Pathology 2. 2 Hours.

PR: PATH 738 or consent. Continuation of PATH 738.

PALM 782. Advanced Oral Histopathology. 1,2 Hour.

PR: PALM 738 and PALM 753 or consent. An elective seminar stressing the significant microscopic features and diagnosis of various oral lesions.

PALM 793. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

PALM 801. Human Structure. 7 Hours.

Human Structure is an integrated course combining human gross anatomy, microanatomy and embryology. Students will conduct human cadaver dissection and learn the microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues and organs with application to human health and disease.

PALM 802. Mechanisms of Human Disease. 11 Hours.

Integrated study of disease using structure-function relationships. This course includes the structural, biochemical, and functional changes in cells, tissues, and organs that underlie disease.

PALM 812. Mechanisms of Human Disease (PATH) 1. 3 Hours.

Pathology is the study (logos) of disease (pathos). It includes the structural, biochemical, and functional changes in cells, tissues, and organs that underlie disease. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the morphologic, molecular, microbiologic, and immunologic techniques to identify the signs and symptoms manifested by patients.

PALM 820. Mechanisms of Human Disease (PATH) 2. 7 Hours.

PR: Medical students must satisfactorily pass all first-year MD Degree courses to enroll in this course. Pathology is the study (logos) of disease (pathos). It includes the structural, biochemical, and functional changes in cells, tissues, and organs that underlie disease. Pathologists use morphologic, molecular, microbiologic, and immunologic techniques to explain the whys of the signs and symptoms manifested by patients.

PATH 601. Special Studies in Oral Pathology. 1-3 Hours.

PR: PATH 738 and PATH 753. Advanced study of local or systemic disease processes affecting oral structures through seminars, assignment of specific topics, or research activities.

PATH 790. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Supervised practice in college teaching of behavior medicine and psychiatry. Note: This course is intended to insure that graduate assistants are adequately prepared and supervised when they are given college teaching responsibility. It will also present a mechanism for students not on assistantships to gain teaching experience. (Grading may be S/U.).

PATH 791. Advanced Study. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

PATH 792. Directed Study. 1-6 Hours.

Directed study, reading, and/or research.

PATH 795. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

PATH 796. Graduate Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Each graduate student will present at least one seminar to the assembled faculty and graduate student body of his or her program.

PATH 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

PCOL 516. Pharmacology for PA. 3 Hours.

Principles of pharmacology for physician assistant students. Students will be introduced to basic pharmacological concepts and drugs commonly used in medicine.

PCOL 549. Applied Pharmacology. 4 Hours.

PR: For exercise physiology and other graduate students or selected undergraduate seniors with consent. Effect of drugs in humans with emphasis on application of drugs relevant to health professionals.

PCOL 593. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

PCOL 701. Bioinformatics Tools. 2 Hours.

Introduction to biomedical databases and ontologies, sequence comparison and alignment, gene finding and protein function prediction, analysis of gene expression and high throughout proteomics, and pathways analysis.

PCOL 743. Pharmacology 1. 3 Hours.

PR: Second year professional standing or Consent. Cellular and biochemical effects that explain the therapeutic or adverse effects of drugs. These will be integrated into considerations of drug effects, toxicities and interactions between drugs.

PCOL 745. Advanced Pharmacology 1. 1-3 Hours.

This course contains three modules and addresses general pharmacological principles and contemporary topics in integrative, cellular, and molecular aspects of cardiovascular, inflammatory, endocrine, and pulmonary pharmacology, and toxicology.

PCOL 746. Advanced Pharmacology 2. 1-3 Hours.

This course contains three modules and addresses contemporary topics in integrative, cellular, and molecular aspects of neuropharmacology (first two modules) and cancer pharmacology (third module).

PCOL 760. Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 3 Hours.

PR: Second year dental students or graduate students with consent. Lecture course provides students with an understanding of how drugs commonly used in dentistry enter the body, produce effects, interact with other drugs, and are eliminated from the body. Drugs commonly prescribed by other practitioners will also be discussed.

PCOL 762. Literature Survey. 1 Hour.

per semester. PR: Graduate status in pharmacology and toxicology or Consent. Current literature pertinent to pharmacology and toxicology including journals of allied biological sciences.

PCOL 763. Applied Dental Pharmacology. 2 Hours.

Applied pharmacology course for third year dental students. Clinical application of pharmacology relevant to dental patients will be emphasized in small group activities. A prior knowledge of basic or introductory pharmacology is expected.

PCOL 764. Advanced Pharmacology. 1-6 Hours.

PR: PCOL 761 or Consent. Advanced lectures and discussion of general principles of pharmacology and toxicology and advanced lectures in biochemical, endocrine, pulmonary, and cardiovascular pharmacology. (1-6 hr. lec.) (Alternate years.).

PCOL 765. Advanced Biomedical Sciences: Applied Pharmacology. 1 Hour.

Web-based course for students of various masters level dental programs to promote application of pharmacology to clinical practice.

PCOL 770. Summer Medical Pharmacology. 7 Hours.

Online course covering basic principles of drug action, mechanisms of therapeutic effects, and undesirable effects. Emphasis on the classes of drugs currently used in medical practice.

PCOL 790. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Supervised practice in college teaching of pharmacology. Note: This course is intended to insure that graduate assistants are adequately prepared and supervised when they are given college teaching responsibility. It will also present a mechanism for students not on assistantships to gain teaching experience.

PCOL 791. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

PCOL 792. Directed Study. 1-6 Hours.

Directed study, reading, and/or research.

PCOL 793. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

PCOL 795. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

PCOL 796. Graduate Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Each graduate student will present at least one seminar to the assembled faculty and graduate student body of his or her program.

PCOL 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. Grading may be S/U.

PCOL 801. Medical Pharmacology. 9 Hours.

Basic principles of drug action, mechanisms of therapeutic effects and undesirable effects. Emphasis on the classes of drugs currently used in medical practice.

PCOL 812. Medical Pharmacology 1. 3 Hours.

This course provides the foundational knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics, then continues with systems-based drug information for the immune system and the nervous system. This course integrates the basic knowledge of drug action with the practical use of and problems associated with pharmacotherapy in clinical practice.

PCOL 820. Medical Pharmacology 2. 5 Hours.

PR: Medical students must satisfactorily pass all first-year MD Degree courses to enroll in this course. This course integrates the basic knowledge of drug action with the practical use of and problems associated with pharmacotherapy in clinical practice. Pharmacology integrates knowledge of anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, immunology, and pathology into an understanding of the actions of drugs. Content coverage is by organ system, including renal/cardiovascular, respiratory, blood, endocrine, reproductive, musculoskeletal, and gastrointestinal.

PEDI 731. Clinical Clerkship in Pediatrics. 8 Hours.

CR. Required of third-year medical students. See description of clinical clerkship under MED 731. Clerkship in pediatrics occupies six weeks.

PEDI 791. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

PEDI 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR:Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

PEDI 830. Clinical Clerkship in Pediatrics. 8 Hours.

PR: Required of third-year medical students. See description of clinical clerkship under MED 830. Clerkship in pediatrics occupies six weeks. (Third year.).

PSIO 516. Medical Physiology for PA. 4 Hours.

This course examines the functions of the human body required for the study of clinical medicine. Topics include the physiology of nervous, muscle, cardiovascular, renal, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems.

PSIO 541. Integrative Physiology. 4 Hours.

PR: First professional year standing in the School of Pharmacy. A systematic examination of the homeostatic functions of the human body with emphasis on the physicochemical mechanisms involved. Pathophysiology and clinical correlations related to pharmacy are introduced in relation to normal physiology.

PSIO 580. Systems Physiology. 4 Hours.

PR: PSIO 241 or PSIO 441 with a minimum grade of C-. This course is designed to provide students with a systematic examination of homeostatic functions with emphasis on integrative, systems physiology. The course focuses on how complex relationships between organ systems allows the body to adapt to stressors to maintain homeostasis. Students will apply problem solving and critical thinking in evaluating physiological changes to stressors such as disease, injury and aging.

PSIO 593. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

PSIO 742. Physiological Methods 2. 1-4 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research techniques and strategies for physiology.

PSIO 743. Fundamentals of Physiology. 5 Hours.

PR: College physics, algebra, chemistry, and consent. (For dental students and a limited number of full-time graduate students.) Analysis of basic facts and concepts relating to cellular processes, organ systems, and their control.

PSIO 744. Graduate Seminar. 1 Hour.

PR: Graduate standing and consent. (Grading may be S/U.).

PSIO 745. Physiology Journal Club. 1 Hour.

This course provides graduate students in Physiology and Pharmacology with experience in presenting and evaluating current or historic research articles. A major focus will be to develop critical thinking, presentation skills, active reflection, and personal confidence as well as experience as a scientific colleague. The course will also emphasize connections between the history of physiology and current research directions.

PSIO 750. Graduate Physiology and Pharmacology 1. 3 Hours.

This is a flipped classroom format course that integrates the basic knowledge (molecular, sub-cellular, cellular, and tissue components) of cardiovascular, respiratory and kidney system function. It also includes the application of basic pharmacology to the fundamental understanding of human health and disease as it relates to these systems.

PSIO 751. Graduate Physiology and Pharmacology 2. 3 Hours.

This course is designed to integrate basic knowledge (molecular, sub-cellular and tissue components) of gastrointestinal, endocrine and neural system function. It also includes the application of basic pharmacology to the fundamental understanding of human health and disease as it relates to these systems. This is a flipped classroom format course.

PSIO 760. Human Physiology. 6 Hours.

A blended online medical physiology course with weekly face-to-face class meetings for first-year medical students who took a leave of absence and will repeat their first year.

PSIO 775. History of Physiology. 1 Hour.

This course will examine historical and seminal papers that have shaped the course of physiology research and that provide the foundation for our current understanding of various physiological systems.

PSIO 777. Systems Toxicology: Paracelsus Society. 1 Hour.

PR: Currently enrolled in a PhD program and in good standing. This course is a monthly meeting to discuss current concepts in toxicology. Examples include, journal club presentations, current events and technological research tools.

PSIO 790. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Supervised practice in college teaching of physiology. Note: This course is intended to insure that graduate assistants are adequately prepared and supervised when they are given college teaching responsibility. It will also present a mechanism for students not on assistantships to gain teaching experience. (Grading may be P/F.).

PSIO 791. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

PSIO 792. Directed Study. 1-6 Hours.

Directed study, reading, and/or research.

PSIO 793. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

PSIO 795. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

PSIO 796. Graduate Seminar. 1-3 Hours.

PR: Consent. Each graduate student will present at least one seminar to the assembled faculty and graduate student body of his or her program.

PSIO 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

PSIO 801. Summer Medical Physiology. 7 Hours.

An online course designed for medical students who need to remediate the physiology portion of WVU SOM: CCMD 730 (or equivalent), prior to entering their second year. Course will be taught on a Pass/Fail basis.

PSIO 820. Principles of Medical Physiology. 5 Hours.

PR: Medical students must satisfactorily pass all first-year MD Degree courses to enroll in this course. Principles of Medical Physiology examines the functions of the human body required for the study of clinical medicine with an emphasis of the connections of physiology to pathology and pharmacology. Topics include the physiology of muscle, cardiovascular, renal, pulmonary, gastrointestinal and endocrine systems. The course also includes integration of physiological principles to special situations (pregnancy, aging, exercise, stress).

PT 701. Professional Development 1. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the roles and professional behaviors of physical therapists. Includes units on professionalism, health care ethics, and clinical documentation.

PT 706. Advanced Clinical Anatomy. 5 Hours.

This course presents advanced study of clinical applications of gross anatomy to physical therapy practice through lecture and lab. Laboratory includes dissection, computer-based instruction and clinical palpation.

PT 708. Movement Diagnosis 1. 2 Hours.

An introduction to the concept of human movement as the basis of physical therapy expertise. Includes overview of how anatomic structures and physiologic functions interact to move the body or its component parts. Laboratory activities include exposure to methods to assess the systems that contribute to human movement.

PT 713. Lifespan Functional Movement. 2 Hours.

An overview of motor learning including acquisition of developmental patterns, motor control, and motor skill acquisition. This course also provides an overview of the effects of normative processes of aging on neuromotor patterns in occupational performance.

PT 714. Foundational Science 1. 4 Hours.

An introduction to basic sciences fundamental to physical therapist diagnosis and treatment. Areas of study include genetics, embryology, histology, pathology, and immunology.

PT 715. Evidence Based Physical Therapy 1. 3 Hours.

Introduces students to information needed to practice evidence-based physical therapy by understanding research studies and applying research findings to patients/clients. The course emphasizes the role of scientific evidence in physical therapy practice; foundational content in research design, methods, analyses, and statistical software; and the critical appraisal of intervention studies.

PT 716. Kinesiologic Foundations. 4 Hours.

PR: Admission to professional program in PT. Functional anatomical correlations and human movement. Statics, biomechanics, dynamics and functional movement analysis. (2 Hr. lec; 4 hr. lab.).

PT 718. Movement Diagnosis 2. 3 Hours.

This foundational course sets the stage for more advanced examination procedures of the movement system. The course covers many of the essential components of a physical therapy examination including: history taking, vital signs, gross evaluation, basic neurological examination, functional evaluation, goniometry, manual muscle testing, balance assessment, postural assessment, and medical screening.

PT 720. Clinical Education 1. 2 Hours.

Experiential learning through an integration of classroom and patient/client opportunities. This first course in a series of two integrated clinical education courses will focus on documentation, communication, development of basic examination and treatment techniques, the roles of the physical therapist, and introduction to the members of the interprofessional team.

PT 723. Developmental Life Tasks. 3 Hours.

Life-span human development across cognitive, psychosocial and neuromotor domains with particular emphasis on applications to physical or occupational therapy interventions. Cultural influences in health and illness.

PT 724. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 1. 3 Hours.

Principles of aerobic and resistance training for both healthy and rehabilitation populations. Includes exercise testing and development of exercise programs for persons with either primary or secondary cardiopulmonary issues.

PT 725. Evidence-Based Physical Therapy 2. 3 Hours.

PR: PT 715. This is the second course in the Evidence-Based Physical Therapy sequence that emphasizes various types of research methodologies and designs as well as the critical appraisal of each required for evidence-based clinical practice. Includes systematic reviews, meta-analyses, clinical practice guidelines, diagnostic studies, prognostic studies, population health/epidemiology, survey methods, qualitative methodologies, mixed methodologies, case reports/series, and single case designs.

PT 727. Neurobiologic Foundations. 4 Hours.

PR: Enrolled in professional sequence. Basic and clinical applications of neurophysiological basis of physical and occupational therapy practice.

PT 729. Physical Therapy Interventions 1. 3 Hours.

Introduction and application of the clinical interventions foundational to physical therapy practice. Includes body mechanics, positioning and draping, transfer and gait training, seated mobility, and wound management.

PT 731. Professional Development 2. 1 Hour.

The role of the physical therapist in wellness and health promotion for patients/clients and communities. Includes content related to nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management and avoiding addictive substances to prepare future physical therapists to provide health behavior change advice within their scope of practice.

PT 734. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 2. 3 Hours.

Correlation of anatomy, physiology and pathology for the physical therapy management of cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. Laboratory includes cardiopulmonary assessments and interventions for persons with cardiovascular and/or pulmonary conditions in a variety of settings.

PT 736. Orthopedic Physical Therapy 1. 4 Hours.

Clinical-decision making principles that govern diagnosis of soft tissue lesions and joint impairments associated with movement dysfunction. Includes application of therapeutic exercise techniques and skills used in physical therapist intervention.

PT 738. Movement Diagnosis 3. 1 Hour.

An introduction to imaging studies with an emphasis on plain film imaging of the musculoskeletal system. This course, the first in a 2-part series, focuses on normal anatomy and common pathologies as viewed on radiographs of major areas of the upper extremity. Clinical correlations of information gleaned from imaging studies affecting physical therapy diagnosis and interventions is emphasized.

PT 739. PT Interventions 2. 3 Hours.

Introduces the use of thermal, mechanical and electromagnetic biophysical agents as physical therapists. The course includes a strong emphasis of the effects on human anatomy and physiology as well as clinical decision-making principles involved in usage to ensure safe and effective application.

PT 740. Clinical Education 2. 1 Hour.

Experiential learning through an integration of classroom and patient/client opportunities. This second course in a series of two integrated clinical education courses will focus on advancement of documentation, communication, examination/screening, and interventional techniques as well as the role of the physical therapist as part of the interprofessional team.

PT 741. Professional Development 3. 3 Hours.

The roles of the physical therapist as an educator and a provider of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention services in the community. Includes information on educational theories and methods, evidence-based development of community health programs, providing culturally competent care, and post-professional development.

PT 743. Geriatric Physical Therapy. 2 Hours.

Students are provided information about medical and psychosocial factors associated with aging. Study of the role of physical therapy in geriatrics, including laboratory practice of common evaluation and treatment procedures. (1hr. lec, 2 hr. lab.).

PT 744. Foundational Science 2. 2 Hours.

Introduction to pharmacology for the physical therapy student. Includes study of pharmacotherapeutics, and an overview of selected medications. The emphasis is on clinical application and the therapist's role as a health care team member.

PT 745. Evidence Based Physical Therapy 3. 1 Hour.

Small group presentation, critical review and discussion of current literature related to physical therapy and applications to patient care.

PT 746. Orthopedic Physical Therapy 2. 4 Hours.

Physical examination and interventional techniques for the cervical and thoracic spine and upper extremity. Includes mechanisms of injury, diagnostic signs and symptoms, and therapeutic management of musculoskeletal injury and disease.

PT 747. Neurorehabilitation 1. 3 Hours.

The first course in a two course series to prepare physical therapy students to work in neurologic rehabilitation. The course is based on an International Classification of Function (ICF) paradigm. Theories of motor control, motor learning and motor rehabilitation which support the ICF are presented in the context of adult neurorehabilitation.

PT 749. Survey of PT Practice. 1 Hour.

Content related to practice areas of women’s health/pelvic floor PT, occupational PT and chronic pain/psychological health and PT.

PT 754. Foundational Science 3. 3 Hours.

Introduction to selected topics in clinical medicine that are foundational to physical therapy practice. Utilizes the movement system model to describe screening, examination, evaluation and intervention as it relates to medical conditions seen in physical therapy practice such as metabolic and endocrine disorders, somatic disorders, oncology, and rheumatology.

PT 756. Orthopedic Physical Therapy 3. 4 Hours.

Physical examination and interventional techniques for the lumbosacral spine, pelvis, and lower extremity. Includes mechanisms of injury, diagnostic signs and symptoms, and therapeutic management of musculoskeletal injury and disease.

PT 757. Neurorehabilitation 2. 3 Hours.

The second in the course sequence preparing the physical therapy student to work with patients in neurologic rehabilitation. Builds on the International Classification of Function model of analysis and outcomes. Clinical populations include brain injury, spinal cord injury, and cerebral palsy.

PT 758. Movement Diagnosis 4. 1 Hour.

The second in a 2-part series, focuses on normal anatomy and common pathologies as viewed on radiographs of areas of the spine and the lower extremity. Clinical correlations of information gleaned from imaging studies affecting physical therapy diagnosis and intervention is emphasized.

PT 759. Prosthetics and Orthotics. 3 Hours.

Presents the principles of biomechanics as they apply to prosthetic and orthotic prescription and fabrication. Students learn how to plan and implement rehabilitation programs for patients who use orthotic or prosthetic devices.

PT 760. Clinical Education 3. 5 Hours.

The first of three full-time clinical education experiences. Students practice for 10 weeks under the direction of licensed physical therapists.

PT 761. Professional Development 4. 2 Hours.

Introduction to health policy related to physical therapist practice, including payment policies in various clinical settings and licensure laws. Includes a unit on advocacy for people with disabilities.

PT 770. Clinical Education 4. 5 Hours.

The second of three full-time clinical education experiences. Students practice for 10 weeks under the direction of licensed physical therapists.

PT 771. Professional Development 5. 3 Hours.

Principles of business and management as they apply to contemporary physical therapy practice. Fiscal management, risk management, marketing, and program improvement are addressed.

PT 773. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 3 Hours.

An overview of pediatric physical therapy practice, including legislation, common practice settings, as well as unique aspects of assessment and documentation. Pediatric conditions commonly treated by physical therapists are introduced.

PT 775. Evidence Based Physical Therapy 4. 1 Hour.

Emphasis is on review and integration of physical therapy principles in preparation for successful completion of the national board examination. The course includes a curriculum based comprehensive examination.

PT 780. Clinical Education 5. 8 Hours.

Students practice full-time for sixteen weeks under the direction and supervision of licensed physical therapists.

PT 781. Professional Development 6. 1 Hour.

Students who are preparing for graduation present a culminating professional development plan based on clinical experience and professional interest. The course also includes student experiences within the professional organization and ongoing plan for professional activity.

PT 785. Advanced Clinical Decision Making. 2 Hours.

Students who are preparing for graduation present a culminating case study based on their clinical experience and applying principles of evidence based practice. The presentation could be on an individual case, a community needs assessment, or a quality improvement project.

PT 786. Medical Issues of Prematurity. 1 Hour.

Introduction to medical issues of prematurity for the physical therapy neonatal fellow. Includes common medical sequelae of prematurity as well as medical management of these conditions as they affect neonatal physical therapy practice.

PT 787. Premature Infant Growth and Development. 1 Hour.

Introduction to growth and development of the premature infant for the physical therapy neonatal fellow. Includes normal and abnormal development of the GI system, nutritional needs, feeding methods and developmental impact.

PT 788. Neurobehavioral Management of Premature Infants. 1 Hour.

This course prepares the learner for specialty physical therapy practice in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), utilizing principles of family centered care and synactive theory. Topics include neurobehavioral development, developmental assessment, intervention planning and outcomes assessment.

PT 789. Evidence Based PT in NICU Practice. 1 Hour.

The learner to prepared to critically read the literature relevant to neonatal physical therapy practice, as well as to develop skills in Scientific Inquiry in order to be able to design, carry out and disseminate a clinical study and participate in ongoing NICU research by other professionals.

PT 791. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

PT 792. Directed Study. 1-6 Hours.

Directed study, reading, and/or research.

PT 793. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours.

A study of contemporary topics selected from recent developments in the field.

PT 795. Independent Study. 1-9 Hours.

Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

PT 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

PT 800. Professional Roles in Neonatal Physical Therapy. 1 Hour.

The learner is prepared to participate in the roles of a leader in neonatal physical therapy, including education, administration, and evidence based practice.

SURG 741. Clinical Clerkship in Surgery. 8 Hours.

SURG 741. Clinical Clerkship in Surgery. (Third year.) PR: Required of third-year medical students. Clinical clerks are assigned responsibility for hospitalized surgical patients under supervision of house staff and attending surgeons. Students are an integral part of the team providing diagnostic and treatment services and are expected to take histories, perform physical examinations, and participate in ward and laboratory procedures. A course of surgical lectures, designed to outline surgical core curriculum, is given concurrently. The student is expected to attend the daily rounds and conferences arranged by the department.

SURG 791. Advanced Topics. 1-6 Hours.

PR: Consent. Investigation of advanced topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

SURG 797. Research. 1-9 Hours.

PR: Consent. Research activities leading to thesis, problem report, research paper or equivalent scholarly project, or a dissertation. (Grading may be S/U.).

SURG 830. Clinical Clerkship in Surgery. 8 Hours.

PR: Required of third-year medical students. Clinical clerks are assigned responsibility for hospitalized surgical patients under supervision of house staff and attending surgeons. Students are an integral part of the team providing diagnostic and treatment services and are expected to take histories, perform physical examinations, and participate in ward and laboratory procedures. A course of surgical lectures, designed to outline surgical core curriculum, is given concurrently. The student is expected to attend the daily rounds and conferences arranged by the department. (Third year.).