May be repeated indefinitely.

Outstanding membrane scientists present their current research on biological and/or synthetic membranes. Students read a pertinent paper by the speaker prior to his/her talk and write a short paper on the talk; especially important is relevance of the main points of the talk to membrane science in general and the student's own research in particular. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

With the advice and approval of his or her faculty advisor, the first year student may choose approved electives offered by the Department of Biochemistry. The intent is to provide the student an opportunity for exploration and study in an area which supplements and/or complements required course work in the first-year curriculum. PASS-FAIL ONLY.

With the advice and approval of his or her faculty advisor, the second-year student may choose approved electives offered by the Department of Biochemistry. The intent is to provide the student with an opportunity for exploration and study in an area which supplements and/or complements required course work in the second-year curriculum. PASS-FAIL ONLY.

Individual study related to a special research project. Intended for M.S. candidates who want a research project experience independent of their M.S. thesis work. This course cannot be used to satisfy residency credit requirements. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Lecture, one to three hours; laboratory, three to six hours per week.

This introductory course in gerontology or first-year dental students addresses the cognitive and affective domains of the course objectives. It includes information concerning various theories of aging; demographic trends in the aged population; the major social, psychological and biological changes that occur with age; and the more commonly occurring diseases of the aged. Emphasis is also placed on fostering positive attitudes toward the aged. Lecture, 16 hours.

This course introduces the student to a variety of computer applications available for dentistry. Sessions will consist mainly of demonstrations of these applications, but students will also gain hands-on experience wherever possible. Topics include dental imaging, word processing, the use of interactive video disk and other computer software/ hardware as instructional tools, accessing national databases and performing literature searches, electronic mail, computer-aided orthodontic diagnosis and treatment, the Internet, and other applications.

This course will cover selected new developments in dentistry or treat with added emphasis established dental skills and knowledge. The topics will be in such areas as the basic sciences, behavioral science, clinical dentistry, dental practice management, and community dentistry. Methods of instruction will vary, depending on topics. When offered, this course will be required of first-year dental students. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits.

This course will cover selected new developments in dentistry or treat with added emphasis established dental skills and knowledge. The topics will be in such areas as the basic sciences, behavioral science, clinical dentistry, dental practice management, and community dentistry. When offered, this course will be required of third-year dental students. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits.

Outstanding membrane scientists present their current research on biological and/or synthetic membranes. Students read a pertinent paper by the speaker prior to his/her talk and write a short paper on the talk; especially important is relevance of the main points of the talk to membrane science in general and the student's own research in particular. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.