501 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2) Biochemical properties of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids - emphasizing molecular structure-function interrelatedness, integrated metabolism, and molecular biology of the cell.
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.
575ab Biologic Basis of Oral-Facial Disease (3-3) Cell and molecular biology of oral tissues in disease; emphasis on (a) immunopathology, and (b) molecular oral pathology.
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.
579 Craniofacial Molecular Genetics (4) Principles and methodologies of mammalian 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 Approach to Scientific Writing (2) Development of skills for preparing clear, concise, and cogent scientific abstracts and publications.
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.
502ab Contemporary Dental Practice (2-2) Economic, legal, and professional aspects of dental practice; alternative careers in dentistry.
507abc Ethical Issues in the Practice of Dentistry (0-0-1) Examination of the major ethical issues in the current practice of dentistry; study of effective and proper methods of addressing the issues.
601 Mobile Clinic (1) Clinic experience in provision of dental care for children of low income agricultural workers through use of mobile dental clinic on location.
602 Forensic Dentistry (1) Clinical introduction to forensic dentistry, including dental evidence in identification procedures, bite mark evidence, dentistry's role in disaster planning.
603 Multiphasic Experiences in Extramural Dentistry (1) Community responsibilities of dentists in a dynamic society. Practical experiences include consultations and visitations to private offices, group practices, hospitals, and neighborhood health clinics.
604 Dental History and Bioethics (1) Evolution of the dental profession and the legal ethical codes which influence the interaction between dentistry and society.
606 Business Principles in Dentistry (2) Overview of basic business administration principles, including economics, accounting, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, and strategic planning as relevant to the practice of dentistry.
607abc Sports Dentistry (0-0-2, FaSpSm) The role of the dentist in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of sports related dental trauma; recognition and correct referral of sports injuries and medical problems; clinical treatment of athletes including exposure to cerebral concussion, hypothermia, heat stroke and Sudden Death Syndrome.
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