This course will consider the function of the mammalian organism from a perspective ranging from cells to organs, with an emphasis on physiological communication between organ systems. It will build upon the Integrated Biomedical Sciences (IBS) series of courses to allow the student to develop a truly integrative appreciation of biologic function.

Weekly seminar devoted to the presentation and discussion of classic and new research. May be repeated to a maximum of four times; two semesters are required as part of the IBS curriculum.

IBS 608 emphasizes genomics and bioinformatics approaches that are increasingly important in broad areas of biomedical science. These tools allow us to work with large data sets, analyze the transcriptomes of single cells and whole tissues, visualize data in sophisticated ways, do rigorous experimental design, and perform proper statistical procedures for these types of data. This is a hands-on, experiential course. It includes some lecture material but the emphasis is on computer exercises allowing students to learn tools by using them.

Individualized laboratory and research experience under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours. Two semesters required as part of IBS curriculum.

Practical Statistics will introduce students to basic statistical concepts and applications that are used in a majority of biomedical and translational research studies. The emphasis will be on "how" and "why" certain basic statistical applications are used rather than the theory behind various statistical methods. Students will cover materials using didactic lectures, examples of data from the primary literature, and homework problems.

Students apply the design process and creative problem-solving to small- scale environments. Projects focus on human habitation and relationships of public versus private space. Students focus on spatial definition, and organization as they relate to human interaction with the built- environment and design elements and principles. Students investigate design decisions within the parameters of ecological, socio-economic and cultural contexts. Students are charged a studio fee for this course.

Students apply the design process and creative problem-solving to small- scale environments. Projects focus on human habitation and relationships of public versus private space. Students focus on spatial definition, and organization as they relate to human interaction with the built- environment and design elements and principles. Students investigate design decisions within the parameters of ecological, socio-economic and cultural contexts. Students are charged a studio fee for this course.

Students apply the design process and creative problem-solving to small- scale environments. Projects focus on human habitation and relationships of public versus private space. Students focus on spatial definition, and organization as they relate to human interaction with the built- environment and design elements and principles. Students investigate design decisions within the parameters of ecological, socio-economic and cultural contexts. Students are charged a studio fee for this course.

Further exploration of digital and hand media utilized as a tool for design communication and ideation. Continued application of visual and graphic representation of design language, plus continued emphasis on verbal communication techniques. Further exploration of 2D and 3D drafting and modeling software, and emphasis on ideation through two- and three-dimensional drawings and models.

Topical and chronological explorations of two-dimensional and three- dimensional forms of design as expression of human values. Students investigate technology, finishes, furnishings, representation, and theories to understand the historical, cultural, and social dimensions of design. Lectures, visuals, readings, discussions, historical analysis, research and field trips. The course requires some out of class fieldtrips with corresponding expenses.