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Trans Biol Medicine & Health (TBMH)

TBMH 4964 - Field Work/Practicum (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
TBMH 4984 - Special Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
TBMH 4994 - Undergraduate Research (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
TBMH 5004 - Translational Biology, Medicine and Health (8 credits) 
Processes underlying human health and disease and the context in which they occur. Normal vs. pathological lifespan trajectory of humans and animal models at the molecular, cellular, organ system, organismal, group and social levels. Homeostatic processes throughout lifes stages and the genetic, environmental, behavioral and social drivers and interactions that lead to pathological outcomes. Pre: Graduate standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (8 Lec, 8 Crd) 
TBMH 5014 - Fundamentals in Molecular Brain Science (4 credits) 
Fundamental and translational neuroscience across multiple levels of analysis including molecular, cellular, systems, and developmental neurobiology, as it relates to brain function in both normal and pathologic states. Impact of brain disease burden on individuals, families and society will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): TBMH 5004 
Instructional Contact Hours: (4 Lec, 4 Crd) 
TBMH 5024 - Fundamentals of Cancer (4 credits) 
Comprehensive survey of neoplastic diseases across scales: genetic, molecular, cellular, tissue, organism, society. Causes diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Social and economic aspects of cancer.
Prerequisite(s): TBMH 5004 
Instructional Contact Hours: (4 Lec, 4 Crd) 
TBMH 5034 - Fundamentals of Health Implementation Science (4 credits) 
Analysis of research and strategies for translating major medical and health discoveries into effective treatment delivery with measurable outcomes at the individual, health systems, and population levels. Theories of health implementation, research design and methodology, health messaging, human behavior change, health care decision making, health literacy and disparities, community-based participatory research, patient-centered research, and health economics and policy. Research new approaches to improve health outcomes, health care quality, and costs related to recent therapeutic or preventative discoveries.
Prerequisite(s): TBMH 5004 
Instructional Contact Hours: (4 Lec, 4 Crd) 
TBMH 5044 - Fundamentals of Cardiovascular Science (4 credits) 
Comprehensive survey of cardiac and vascular physiology, and their interrelationship. Epidemiology, pathophysiology, and socioeconomic impact of cardiometabolic diseases, with an emphasis on translating basic scientific discoveries into practical applications.
Prerequisite(s): TBMH 5004 
Instructional Contact Hours: (4 Lec, 4 Crd) 
TBMH 5054 - Fundamentals of Immunity and Infectious Disease (4 credits) 
Comprehensive survey of human immunity, infectious agents and disease across scales: genetic, molecular, cellular, tissue, organism, society. Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious and immune diseases. Social and economic aspects of infectious disease and immunity.
Prerequisite(s): TBMH 5004 
Instructional Contact Hours: (4 Lec, 4 Crd) 
TBMH 5064 - Fundamentals of Tissue Engineering and Reparative Medicine (4 credits) 
Comprehensive survey of pre-natal and post-natal development, aging, and repair mechanisms in different organ systems. Advances in basic research and clinical approach to developmental disorders, genetics, degenerative diseases and regenerative therapies, considered in the context of biomedical research, health care, environmental triggers, economic impact and in society at large.
Prerequisite(s): TBMH 5004 
Instructional Contact Hours: (4 Lec, 4 Crd) 
TBMH 5074 - Fundamentals of Cognitive Brain Science (4 credits) 
Fundamental and translational neuroscience across multiple levels of analysis including cognitive, computational and systems level function, as well as individual and social cognition in normal and pathologic states. Impact of brain disease burden on individuals, families and society.
Prerequisite(s): TBMH 5004 
Instructional Contact Hours: (4 Lec, 4 Crd) 
TBMH 5104 - Foundational Knowledge for Leading Clinical Trials Research (1 credit) 
The Foundational Knowledge for Leading Clinical Trials Research course will explore the key components of designing, conducting, analyzing results, and disseminating findings while focusing on ethical and safety guidelines when using human subjects. Students will compare and categorize the types of clinical trials and be able to explain how each is important when developing new medical interventions. This course will also cover the requirements and responsibilities of the various members of an investigative team, categorize the needs and expectations of funding sources, and cover complex trial designs and variations based on need.
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
TBMH 5105 - Professional Development and Ethics (2 credits) 
5105: Ethical standards of science and ethical issues in translational, biomedical and health research. Responsible conduct of biomedical and health research. Collaborative research strategies. Impact of translational science on national and global issues. Pre: Graduate standing. 5106: Scientific communication and grantsmanship in translational, biomedical and health research. Intellectual property, regulations, and commercialization. Career paths in biomedical and health research. Curriculum vitae and individual career development.
Corequisite(s): TBMH 5004 
Instructional Contact Hours: (2 Lec, 2 Crd) 
TBMH 5106 - Professional Development and Ethics (2 credits) 
5105: Ethical standards of science and ethical issues in translational, biomedical and health research. Responsible conduct of biomedical and health research. Collaborative research strategies. Impact of translational science on national and global issues. Pre: Graduate standing. 5106: Scientific communication and grantsmanship in translational, biomedical and health research. Intellectual property, regulations, and commercialization. Career paths in biomedical and health research. Curriculum vitae and individual career development.
Prerequisite(s): TBMH 5105 
Instructional Contact Hours: (2 Lec, 2 Crd) 
TBMH 5124 - Translational Grant Writing (3 credits) 
The course content will primarily focus on the grant writing process for translational fellowship grants using the National Institutes of Health Pre-Doctoral Fellowship grant (F31) as both a critical exemplar and summative project. The Translational Grant Writing class will familiarize students with the process of writing grants that address gaps in scientific knowledge related to health, with the intent to submit these grant specifically to funding agencies with the mission centered on translating basic science to improve human health. Through this course, students will be better prepared to write grants with clear research approaches and project management plans designed to meet specific funder requirements. This course will teach students the steps for writing a clear and concise fellowship grant proposal that meets the scientific rigor and reproducibility required by funding agencies. Pre: Restricted to TBMH majors only.
Prerequisite(s): TBMH 5004 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
TBMH 5204 - Seminar in Translational Biology, Medicine and Health (1 credit) 
Weekly scientific research presentations from local and invited visiting scholars on current topics related to the biomedical, translational, and health sciences. Emerging technological and methodological trends. Recent conceptual advances, their relevance across specializations, and broader societal impact. May be repeated for up to 4 credits. Pass/Fail Only.
Corequisite(s): 5004 on first enrollment. 
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
Repeatability: up to 4 credit hours 
TBMH 5304 - Research Experience in Translational Biology, Medicine and Health (3 credits) 
Research experience in biomedical, translational, and health sciences. Experimental design and methods, techniques and procedures, lab safety, data analysis and significance, data presentation, evaluation of research contributions and scientific literature. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits.
Corequisite(s): 5004 Translational Biology, Medicine and Health upon first enrollment. 
Instructional Contact Hours: (9 Lab, 3 Crd) 
Repeatability: up to 15 credit hours 
TBMH 5404 - Scientific Logic & Analysis in Translational Biology, Medicine, & Health (1 credit) 
Scientific logic, hypothesis testing, study design, and evaluation of evidence in biomedical, translational, and health science research. Critical evaluation and discussion of primary research studies. Analysis of contemporary research problems and controversies, research design and methodology, and interdisciplinary scientific approaches in translational biology, medicine, and health research. Effective peer-review and its role in science.
Prerequisite(s): TBMH 5004 
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
TBMH 5964 - Field Work/Practicum (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
TBMH 5974 - Independent Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
TBMH 5984 - Special Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
TBMH 5994 - Research and Thesis (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
TBMH 7994 - Research and Dissertation (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course