This course offers practicum training in the clinical use of therapy physics and health physics in brachytherapy. May be repeated to a maximum of three credits. Laboratory, 40 hours per week.

With the advice and approval of the Third and Fourth Year Curriculum and Student Progress Committee, the fourth-year student may choose approved electives offered by the various departments in the College of Medicine. The intent is to provide the student an opportunity to develop his fund of knowledge and clinical competence.

This course will introduce students to the mammalian reproductive system and its function. The objective is to provide students with knowledge on the anatomy, endocrine regulation and physiology of reproduction. Comparison of reproductive function will be made among species and the scientific research methods used to investigate these systems will be introduced.

Immune mechanisms involved during pregnancy will be covered with a focus on the interactions between the placenta and the maternal immune system. The role of the immune system of defects during pregnancy will be discussed, including the role in pre-term labor, implantation, and preeclampsia. The response of the normal immune system on the developing fetus will be covered.

The in-depth structure and function of the mammalian reproductive system will be studied as it relates to the understanding of human reproduction at the molecular level. Both male and female reproductive organs and associated hormones and behaviors will be studied. Experts in relevant fields will give lectures and students will be involved in discussions with the lecturers.

The course will introduce students to fundamentals of biological and molecular events related to disease progression, and the current therapeutic modalities for the treatment of reproductive cancers. The course will include lectures for each topic area. In addition, there will be discussions and student presentations on related topics.

Research in Reproductive Sciences following successful completion of the qualifying examination. Research initiated in RSC 790 will be expanded to answer a proposed research question or questions. Following acceptable collection of data the student will write a dissertation and defend the dissertation at an oral defense. In addition the student must submit his/her findings to a peer-reviewed scientific publication journal.

Research in Reproductive Sciences prior to the pre-qualifying examination. Students will identify a research problem, develop research skills, apply research methods and write a research proposal.

Elective courses offered by the Department of Restorative Dentistry provide opportunities for further study of or experience in various aspects of restorative dentistry. Topics may include occlusion in oral reconstruction, philosophies of occlusion, complex restorative dentistry, dental ceramics and esthetics, and dental physical sciences. Hours variable, ranging from a minimum of 16 hours lecture/discussion to a maximum of 10 weeks clinical experience. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 credits.

This course is a continuation of Principles of Fixed Prosthodontics (RSD 830). Primarily, this course will consist of a review of topics presented in RSD 830 discussed in greater depth and detail. Examples are cosmetic dentistry and complex fixed prosthodontics. Secondarily, more advanced material will be presented such as prosthodontic problem solving, and extensive reconstruction on telescopic crowns. The goal of the course is to provide the prosthodontic knowledge base and to ultimately develop a greater clinical efficiency in fixed prosthodontics.