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Craniofacial Biology (CBY)
462 Physiology for the Health Professions (4) (Enroll in PHBI 462)
561 Molecular Genetics (4, Sp) (Enroll in INTD 561)
562 Systems and Integrative Physiology (4, Sp) (Enroll in PHBI 562)
571 Biochemistry (4, Fa) (Enroll in INTD 571)
573 Molecular Embryology (4) Principles of developmental biology; emphasis on molecular genetics and cell and molecular mechanisms of tissue interaction and morphodifferentiation.
574 Statistical Methods in Bioexperimentation (3) Experimental design and analysis as applied to all levels of biologic organization; hypothesis construction; probability; univariate and multivariate analysis; basic epidemiology.
575 Biologic Basis of Oral-facial Disease (3, FaSpSm) Cell and molecular biology of oral tissues in disease: emphasis on immunopathology. (Duplicates credit in former CBY 575a).
576 Biochemical Aspects of Periodontal Disease (3, FaSpSm) Cell and molecular biology of oral tissues in disease; emphasis on molecular oral pathology. (Duplicates credit in former CBY 575b).
577L Principles of Teratology (4) Environmental factors associated with human congenital malformations; emphasis on drug-induced birth defects; limited laboratory using avian and mammalian animal models.
578 Pathological Conditions of the Craniofacial Complex (3, FaSpSm) Acquired and inherited, systemic and local disease resulting in clinical craniofacial morbidity: cellular and molecular expression as related to etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
579L Craniofacial Molecular Genetics (4) Principles and methodologies of mammalian molecular genetics; laboratory exercises applied to pre- and postnatal craniofacial growth and development.
580ab Seminars in Craniofacial Biology (2-2) Seminars presented by recognized researchers in the various disciplines relating to craniofacial biology; selected readings in preparation for discussion. Graded CR/NC.
582L Laboratory Methods (3) Contemporary methods of laboratory analysis, including theoretical and practical exposure to procedures and equipment in the research laboratory.
583 Craniofacial Clinical Genetics (4) Principles of human genetics; clinically oriented normal and abnormal human embryology; diagnosis and natural history of human craniofacial birth defects; genetic counseling and bioethics.
585 Systematic Research Writing (3, FaSpSm) Enhancement of critical research thinking by fulfilling anticipated conceptual components of the journal article; perfection of writing skills by correcting inter- and intrasentence flaws.
586x Scientific Writing Practicum (3) Development of writing skill while completing a discipline-required project (proposal, dissertation, journal article). Seminar and tutorial format. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: CBY 585 or DENT 402.
587 Cell and Molecular Biology of Craniofacial Tissues (3) Contemporary cell and molecular biology as applied to the development, structure, and function of craniofacial tissues. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
590 Directed Research (1-12) Research leading to the master’s degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
594abz Master’s Thesis (2-2-0) Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Seminars on craniofacial biology in subject areas of special interest to faculty and students.
670 Scientific Policy: Past, Present and “Future” (2) Literature related to the genesis of scientific policy, including presentation and analysis of mechanisms for submission of research grants and contracts.
671 Epistemology and Ethos of Bioscience (2) Classical and contemporary thought on knowledge acquisition, truth, and method as applied to bioscience; characteristic spirit, beliefs, and moral assumptions of bioscientists in modern history.
672 Advances in Development and Differentiation (2) Integration of recent advances in cell and molecular developmental biology into classical and emerging thematic frameworks.
673 Biomineralization (2) Fundamental principles and mechanisms of matrix mediated biomineralization in model systems from bacteria to humans.
674 Advanced Oral Microbiology (2) Cell and molecular aspects of microbiology as applied to oral infections: microbial physiology and genetics; oral microbial ecology; host resistance factors in oral infections.
790 Research (1-12) Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0) Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.