Major organ systems with emphasis on basic physiological processes and control systems. Primarily for health sciences graduate students.

Lecture, laboratory, and independent study devoted to the structure and function of the human nervous system. Emphasis on those features of the nervous system of contemporary research interest.

Lectures and conference discussions covering principles of drug action; autonomic (adrenergic/cholinergic), cardiovascular, renal, central nervous system, endocrine and antimicrobial pharmacology, cancer chemotherapy, and toxicology.

Lecture, discussions, and laboratory covering: cell, muscle, respiratory, circulatory, gastrointestinal, metabolism, endocrinology, nervous system, and reproduction. Students will conduct physiology experiments to gain knowledge of experimental techniques and data collection.

Functional regulation of biosynthesis, release and reuptake of neurotransmitters as well as the role of transmitters in regulating physiological processes will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on experimental techniques used in this area of pharmacology.

Advanced study of selected topics in neuroanatomy.

An in-depth examination of the cardiovascular system with an emphasis on hemodynamic principles, cardiac regulation, and the use of drugs in various pathological states of the mammalian heart.

The actions of several classes of drugs that alter ion movements in excitable tissues will be explored in depth with emphasis on models of drug actions and altered responses in hereditary and disease states.

Cellular and molecular principles of neurobiology and neuroscience topics from a research-oriented perspective.

Tutuorial instruction and group discussion of select topics in neuroscience involving neuroendocrinology, neuropharmacology, developmental neurobiology, or neuropsychobiology. Content varies by title and may be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credits total.

Presentation and group discussion of research articles in neuroscience. Focus on improvement of critical thinking and scientific writing skills, as well as development of research ideas.

This course is focused on the principles of effective scientific communication. The major focus of instruction is on developing and giving high-quality scientific presentations to scientists and non-scientists.

This course is focused on developing the skills required to navigate the grant writing process, with an emphasis on developing a competitive pre-doctoral grant application for PhD candidates in Neuroscience or related fields.

Generation and transmission of excitation in the mammalian nervous system. Integrated function of the nervous system with emphasis on interactions of autonomic, neuroendocrine, and behavioral mechanisms contributing to homeostatic regulation.

This course covers the fundamentals of scientific manuscript writing with a focus on neuroscience topics. Students will develop skills for writing effective publication-quality manuscripts and will focus on improving clarity, concision, and accuracy of scientific reporting. Lectures will cover ethical issues and navigating the submission, revision, and resubmission process.

This course is focused on career and professional development for PhD candidates in neuroscience or related fields.

Integrated foundation in neuroanatomical and neurophysiological principles from a research-oriented perspective.

Integrated foundation in neurochemical and neuropharmacological principles from a research-oriented perspective. Includes aspects of molecular neuroscience and systems analyses.

Principles of neuroanatomy necessary for research in neurobiology-related disciplines. Each 5-week module provides fundamentals of particular aspects of neurobiology, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, molecular neurobiology, and neuropharmacology, or skills necessary for research in neurobiology-related disciplines.

Principles required for understanding chemical and cellular processes in the nervous system. Each 5-week module provides fundamentals of particular aspects of neurobiology, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, molecular neurobiology, and neuropharmacology, or skills necessary for research in neurobiology-related disciplines.

In-depth analysis of neurochemical processes, signaling, and pathways in the nervous system. Each 5-week module provides fundamentals of particular aspects of neurobiology, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, molecular neurobiology, and neuropharmacology, or skills necessary for research in neurobiology-related disciplines.

Principles required for understanding neurophysiological processes and integrated nervous system functions. Each 5-week module provides fundamentals of particular aspects of neurobiology, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, molecular neurobiology, and neuropharmacology, or skills necessary for research in neurobiology-related disciplines.

Principles of physiological processes and the nervous system control of such processes. Each 5-week module provides fundamentals of particular aspects of neurobiology, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, molecular neurobiology, and neuropharmacology, or skills necessary for research in neurobiology-related discipline.

Principles of neuropharmacology and how drugs act on the nervous system. Each 5-week module provides fundamentals of particular aspects of neurobiology, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, molecular neurobiology, and neuropharmacology, or skills necessary for research in neurobiology-related disciplines.

Principles related to cellular and molecular control of neurobiological processes. Each 5-week module provides fundamentals of particular aspects of neurobiology, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, molecular neurobiology, and neuropharmacology, or skills necessary for research in neurobiology-related disciplines.

Principles for quantifying changes related to neurobiological research. Each 5-week module provides fundamentals of particular aspects of neurobiology, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, molecular neurobiology, and neuropharmacology, or skills necessary for research in neurobiology-related disciplines.

Novel topics in neurobiology offered as the field progresses. Each 5-week module provides fundamentals of particular aspects of neurobiology, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, molecular neurobiology, and neuropharmacology, or skills necessary for research in neurobiology-related disciplines.

Team taught modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and social issues surrounding the neurobiological basis of anxiety. Research-oriented and literature-based approaches integrate the molecular, cellular, systems, and translational levels of stress, the amygdale, and anxiety disorders. Team taught, 5-week modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and ethical issues surrounding a specific neurobiological disease. Modules focus on research oriented and literature-based approaches to the molecular, cellular, systems, and translation.

Team-taught modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and social issues surrounding the neurobiological basis of depression. Research-oriented approach integrates the molecular, cellular, systems, and translational levels of stress, the hippocampus, and depression. Team taught, 5-week modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and ethical issues surrounding a specific neurobiological disease. Modules focus on research oriented and literature-based approaches to the molecular, cellular, systems, and translation.

Team-taught modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and social issues surrounding the neurodegenerative diseases associated with aging. Research-oriented approaches integrate the molecular, cellular, systems, and translational levels of disorders such as Parkinsons, Alzheimers, and stroke. Team taught, 5-week modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and ethical issues surrounding a specific neurobiological disease. Modules focus on research oriented and literature-based approaches to the molecular, cellular, systems, and translation.

Team-taught modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and social issues surrounding the neurobiological basis of pain. Research-oriented and literature-based approaches integrate the molecular, cellular, systems, and translational basis of chronic pain and its treatment. Team taught, 5-week modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and ethical issues surrounding a specific neurobiological disease. Modules focus on research oriented and literature-based approaches to the molecular, cellular, systems, and translation.

Team-taught modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and social issues surrounding the neurobiological basis of disorders of cognition such as schizophrenia. Research-oriented approaches integrate the molecular, cellular, systems, and translational aspects of prefrontal cortex control of executive function and its role in schizophrenia. Team taught, 5-week modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and ethical issues surrounding a specific neurobiological disease. Modules focus on research oriented and literature-based approaches to the molecular, cellular, systems, and translation.

Team-taught modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and social issues surrounding the neurobiological basis of epilepsy. Research-oriented and literature-based approaches integrate the molecular, cellular, systems, and translational levels of seizure disorders and their treatment. Team taught, 5-week modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and ethical issues surrounding a specific neurobiological disease. Modules focus on research oriented and literature-based approaches to the molecular, cellular, systems, and translation.

Tutorial instruction in anesthesia. This course may be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credits total.

Foundational and basic concepts of anesthesia practice integrated into supervised clinical training to reinforce principles of anesthesia care.

Foundational and advanced concepts of anesthesia practice integrated into supervised clinical training to reinforce principles of anesthesia care.

Tutorial instruction in pharmacology and physiology. This course may be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credits total.

Group discussions by students and staff based on literature surveys and current research in pharmacology and physiology.

Group discussions by students and staff based on literature surveys and current research in anesthesia.

Preoperative assessment, intraoperative management and postoperative management of patients receiving anesthesia. Development of cognitive and psychomotor skills needed to perform an advanced health assessment for patients undergoing anesthesia.

Introduction to the cognitive and clinical skills necessary to perform effective anesthesia in a supervised clinical setting.

Supervised clinical practicum in nurse anesthesia for students beginning their second year of training.

Advanced, supervised clinical practicum in nurse anesthesia for students in their second year of training.

Graduate research designed by student in conjunction with research advisory committee.

To instruct nurse anesthesia students entering their third year of training to the advanced cognitive and clinical skills necessary to perform effective anesthesia in a supervised clinical setting.

Pre and post-operative evaluation, principles, and techniques of anesthesia, and the use of the anesthesia machine, ventilators, and monitoring equipment used in the administration of anesthesia. Course can be taken up to 5 total credits.

Continuation of PCOL 791. Anesthetic techniques for specialty surgery including neurological, cardiovascular-thoracic, pediatric, and obstetrical surgery. May be repeated for a total of up to 5 credits.

Physical and chemical concepts and their relationships to the principles of anesthesia. Includes the behavior of gases and the gas laws, chemical composition of anesthetic agents and drugs.

An overview of the professional, practical, and educational issues of the practice of nurse anesthesia. Includes the history of anesthesia practice, psychological, and ethical issues, legal aspects of anesthesia practice, and current trends in anesthesia practice.

Human anatomy, biochemistry, and pathological processes necessary for the practice of the health-related professions.