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instructor. Survey of medical microbiology, focusing on the genetics
and physiology of bacteria, their use as research tools, and the role
of bacteria in causing disease.
GMS 6040: Host-Pathogen Interactions (1) Prereq: consent of
instructor. Survey of medical microbiology, focusing on the host
response and subsequent evasion of that response by pathogens.
GMS 6160: Introduction to Oral Biology I (2) Review of basic
principles of prokaryotic and eukaryotic molecular biology, gene
therapy, stem cell biology, and tissue engineering and the
application of those principles to study of normal and abnormal
conditions of oral cavity.
GMS 6161: Introduction to Oral Biology II (2) Prereq: GMS
6160 or consent of instructor. Review of current information on
psychophysiology and biology of oral pain; oral infectious diseases;
oral ramifications of inflammation, hypersensitivities, and immune
deficiencies; bone disorders; and oral health in normal aging.
GMS 6173: Stomatognathic System: Form and Function (2)
Anatomy and function of head and neck muscles,
temporomandibular joints, and salivary glands. Normal and
abnormal mastication, deglutition, speech, and oral sensorimotor
measures.
GMS 6176: Biology of Tooth Supporting Structures I (1) Coreq:
BCH 6740 or consent of instructor. Organization, vasculature, and
innervation of the periodontium; chemistry; biosynthesis,
biophysics, and degradation of collagen; studies of other associated,
unique proteins.
GMS 6177: Biology of Tooth Supporting Structures II (1)
Prereq: GMS 6176; or consent of instructor. Coreq: BCH 6207.
Development and function of the periodontal ligament; organization,
development, biophysics, and biochemistry of bone; calcification
mechanisms and bone remodeling; effects of hormones and
nutrients on bone.
GMS 6193: Research Conference in Oral Biology (1 or 3; max:
8) Required of graduate students in oral biology; open to others by
departmental approval. Critical discussion and appraisal of current
research in the department by students and faculty. S/U.
GMS 7179: Journal Colloquy (1; max: 8) Critical presentation
and discussion of recent original journal articles in the oral biology
literature.
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