I. BEHAVIORAL AND COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE:

 

COMM SCI 5526. Adult Language Disorders: Foundations (2 s.h.)

Prerequisite: COMM SCI 2218, 3235

Presents an overview of acquired neurogenic language disorders and the ways in which these disorders have historically been described and explained. Approaches to diagnosis and treatment of adult language disorders from structural to functional models are discussed.

 

COMM SCI 8726. Child Language Disorders: School Age (2 s.h.)

Prerequisite: COMM SCI 5521

Presentation of information and specific skills to prepare the speech and language specialist to function in the educational setting in a variety of roles.

 

COMM SCI 8821. Child Language Disorders-Reading (2 s.h.)

Concentrated study of special topics in the area of child language disorders

 

PHILOS 8731. Seminar in Philosophy of Mind (3 s.h.)

Examination of current views of such topics as materialistic accounts of mind, intentionality, the analysis of specific mental phenomena (e.g., belief, consciousness, emotion, desire), ascription of mental attributes to machines.

 

PSYCH 8130. Topical Seminars in Neuroscience (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: open to Ph.D. students in psychology and others with permission of instructor.

Topics vary from semester to semester.

Neurobiology of Addiction (Gould)

Psychopharmacology (Gould)

 

PSYCH 8310. Topical Seminar in Cognitive Psychology (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Open to Ph.D. students in psychology and others with permission of instructor.

Topics vary from semester to semester. Students may repeat this course.

Neuropsychology of Memory Through Movies (Olson)

 

PSYCH 8712. Core Course in Behavioral Neuroscience (3 s.h.)

(Formerly PSYCH 809)

An examination of brain-behavior relationships.

 

II. SYSTEMS NEUROSCIENCE:

 

ANAT & CELL BIO 9103. Neuroanatomy (4 s.h.)

Students should have a good prior knowledge of gross human anatomy, especially of the peripheral nervous system. The focus is on human neuroanatomy, with emphasis on the central nervous system. Clinical problem solving and case presentations are employed. Registration for all courses is subject to prior departmental approval.

 

BIO 5452 Systems Neuroscience. (3 s.h.)

(Formerly BIO 452)

Prerequisite: BIO. 104, 204 or equivalent recommended.

A comparative survey of vertebrate and invertebrate nervous systems intended to acquaint the student with their structure, function and development at several levels of complexity.

 

BIO 5454 Neurological Basis of Animal Behavior. (3 s.h.)

(Formerly BIO 454)

Prerequisite: One semester neurobiology.

An exploration of the relationship of neural activity and connectivity to behavior. Topics include motor control, object recognition and learning. Examples from both vertebrate and invertebrate species. Analytic and synthetic approaches.

 

BIO 5456 Organization and Development of the Nervous System. (3 s.h.)

(Formerly BIO 456)

Prerequisite: BIO 204 or permission of instructor.

This course covers developmental, anatomical and integrative aspects of the nervous system. The relationship of form to function will be studied in a variety of systems both invertebrate and vertebrate. The course is intended to complement Neurobiology 352/452 so that students will have a perspective on neuroscience ranging from the molecular to the systems level.

 

ME 5732. Tissue Biomechanics (3 s.h.)

Tissue Biomechanics course is an introductory course about the mechanical properties of living tissues. The emphasis of the course is on the meaning of constitutive models for bio-solids and bio-fluids. Topics include a review of elastic, viscous, and viscoelastic constitutive models; biovisoelastic solids; mechanical properties of blood vessels; mechanics of skelatal and heart muscles.

 

KNSLOGY 5311. Physiology of Exercise (3 s.h.)

Survey of the broad spectrum of exercise physiology. The physiology concepts presented are applied to research, rehabilitation, preventive medicine, and coaching. Such topics as nutrition and performance, weight control, stress testing, and ergogenic aids are discussed in detail. Basic laboratory techniques and classical experiments are demonstrated.

 

KNSLOGY 5313. Exercise and Aging (3 s.h.)

A study of the potential influence of exercise on the aging process. The scientific principles that govern aging processes and the influences of exercise on these processes will be reviewed as well as the development of exercise programs for geriatric populations.

 

KNSLOGY 9301. Motor Development (3 s.h.)

This course is designed to study human movement across the lifespan through the review and critique of major theoretical positions and the analysis of selected movement patterns.

 

PT 9621. Issues in Motor Learning for Physical Therapists (3 s.h.)

(Formerly PT 621)

A survey of current issues and trends in motor learning research and theory. Applications of motor learning principles to clinical practice is emphasized, particularly as they relate to the structure of feedback and practice schedules for patient populations.

 

PT 9627. Neural Regulation of Posture and Movement (3 s.h.)

(Formerly PT 620)

Current theories pertaining to the control of movement and posture will be reviewed as a foundation for the evaluation and treatment of movement and balance dysfunction. Required for PhD students.

 

PT 9651. Theoretical Foundations of Physical Therapy (3 s.h.)

This course examines theories that underlie the discipline of Physical Therapy. Topics include neuronal regeneration, balance control, motor development, cumulative trauma disorders, health services research and expertise in clinical practice. Students will examine empirical evidence that supports or refutes each theory. Required for PhD in PT students.

 

III. CELLULAR/BIOPHYSICAL/MOLECULAR/DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROSCIENCE:

 

BIO 8510 Seminar: Neuroscience(3 s.h.)

A discussion of recent advances in the clinical and experimental Neurosciences using original research papers or reviews. Particular topics are selected on the basis of student interests and background.

 

MICROBIO 9306. Neuroimmunopharamacology (2 s.h.)

An interdisciplinary course that explores pathways, receptors, and mediation connecting the neural and immune systems.

 

NEURO (TUSM) 9500. Molecular Neuro-oncology

The course will provide students with a detailed understanding of the molecular mechanisms that give rise to tumors of the central nervous system (CNS).

 

PHARM 9703. Cellular Pharmacology (4 s.h.)

General principles of drug-cell interactions including receptor structure and function, channel structure and function and signaling pathways.

 

PHARM 9706. Neuropharmacology (3 s.h.)

(Formerly PHARM 519)

Structure and function of neuronal components of the nervous system. Pharmacological agents that affect the central and peripheral nerve tissue.

 

PHARM 9707. Pharmacology of Drugs of Abuse (3 s.h.)

(Formerly PHARM 520)

The pharmacological profiles of the following substances: opioids, barbiturates, alcohol, amphetamines, cocaine, LSD, marijuana, PCP and "club drugs". Emphasis on the assessment of abuse potential of these agents. Structure and function of the corresponding receptors and channels.

 

PHYSIO 9802. Molecular and Cellular Physiology (3 s.h.)

(Formerly PHYSIO 520)

This course presents a quantitative biophysical and biochemical description of physiological processes at the level of individual cells. Topics include biophysical analysis of membrane biology (membrane transport energetics, electrophysiology, and maintenance of cellular electrolyte composition) experimental techniques, and communication between cells. A major component of the course is an advanced study of cellular signal transduction mechanisms (second messenger systems, receptor mechanisms, and stimulus-response coupling).

 

IV. RESEARCH METHODS IN NEUROSCIENCE:

 

BIO 5433 Advanced Techniques in Microscopy (3 s.h.)

Note: This course includes extensive laboratory experience

This course will provide a survey of modern techniques in microscopy. Students will acquire a thorough grounding in general principles of optics and conventional microscopy, and learn the theory of many methods current in biology and medicine, fluorescence, confocal microscopy, video microscopy, and digital image processing and analysis.

 

EE 5714. Introduction to Intelligent Systems Engineering (3 s.h.)

Introduction of the use of artificial intelligence techniques to develop intelligent systems. The course gives the student 1) an overview of what artificial intelligence is and its current state; 2) an overview of intelligent systems --what they are and their possible future role in society; 3) a practical and theoretical knowledge of expert systems, their development, implementation and maintenance and 4) an introduction to intelligent tutoring systems and to provide a perspective about the potential impact of these systems.

 

EE 8524. Speech Signal Processing (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: EE 8514.

Spectral analysis of non-stationary signals, short-time Fourier transform, homomorphic filtering and filter bank, Speech compression, and synthesis techniques. Weiner filtering for speech enhancement.

 

KNSLOGY 9311. Biomechanics: Human Movement (3 s.h.)

An assessment of research in the biomechanics of human motion including electromyography, muscle modeling, link segment modeling and analysis, energy and power analysis. The above concepts will be utilized in the assessment of both normal and atypical populations in sport and rehabilitation contexts.

 

PHARM 9704. Experimental Pharmacology (3 s.h.)

(Formerly PHARM 542)

Laboratory exercises in techniques of modern pharmacology; the course involves writing a paper on each segment.

 

PHARM 9705. Mathematical Biology (3 s.h.)

(Formerly PHARM 507)

Techniques of mathematical analysis important in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, drug-receptor theory and error analysis.

 

PSYCH 8310. Topical Seminar in Cognitive Psychology (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Open to Ph.D. students in psychology and others with permission of instructor.

Topics vary from semester to semester. Students may repeat this course.

fMRI Methods (Chein)

 

PSYCH 8420. Topical Seminars in Clinical Psychology (3 s.h.)

Topics such as depression, sexuality, neuropsychology, death and dying, stress, impulsivity, specialized treatment approaches, and others are varied from semester to semester according to programmatic needs.

Clinical Neuropsychology (Giovanetti)

 

FOUR SEMESTERS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE SPECIALIZATION:

 

9381. Neuroscience Journal Club and Seminar (1 s.h.)

A journal club linked to the psychology readings course. Students must register through the Psychology department (contact Dr. Peggy de Wolf, Associate Chair of Psychology, for a green card).