Ph.D in Biomedical Science - Medical Microbiology & Immunology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BMSP 6330 | Current Problems and Research Approaches in Proteins | 2 |
| BMSP 6340 | Curr Prob Res App Genes/Genom | 2 |
| BMSP 6360 | Current Problems and Research Approaches in Cell Membranes | 2 |
| BMSP 6380 | Methods in Biomedical Sciences | 2 |
| BMSP 6390 | Mentored Research | 1-9 |
| BMSP 6470 | System Pathophysiology | 4 |
| BMSP 6350 | Cell Biology & Signaling | 3 |
| BMSP 7320 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
| MMIM 6030 | Current Topics in MMI | 1 |
| INDI 6020 | On Being a Scientist | 1 |
| MMIM 6890 | Research in MMI | 1-9 |
| MMIM 8020 | Advanced Immunology | 1 |
| MMIM 8030 | Current Topics in MMI | 1 |
| MMIM 6040 | Advanced Microbiology | 1 |
| MMIM 9990 | Dissertation Research in MMI | 1-9 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST TERM | 9 credits | |
| Introduction to Biomedical Research 1 | ||
| Current Problems and REsearch Approaches (CPRA) in: | 0 | |
| BMSP 6330 | Current Problems and Research Approaches in Proteins | 2 |
| BMSP 6340 | Curr Prob Res App Genes/Genom | 2 |
| BMSP 6360 | Current Problems and Research Approaches in Cell Membranes | 2 |
| BMSP 6380 | Methods in Biomedical Sciences | 2 |
| BMSP 6390 | Mentored Research | 1 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SECOND TERM | 9 credits | |
| BMSP 6350 | Cell Biology & Signaling | 3 |
| BMSP 6470 | System Pathophysiology | 4 |
| BMSP 6390 | Mentored Research | 1 |
| MMIM 6030 | Current Topics in MMI | 1 |
| All students must pass MMIM '100 Question Exam' by June 30th of their 1st year. | ||
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THIRD TERM | 6 credits | |
| BMSP 7320 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
| INDI 6020 | On Being a Scientist | 1 |
| MMIM 6890 | Research in MMI | 2 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FOURTH TERM | 9 credits | |
| MMIM 8020 | Advanced Immunology | 1 |
| MMIM 8030 | Current Topics in MMI | 1 |
| MMIM 6890 | Research in MMI | 7 |
| All students must pass Qualifying Exam by end of fall semester (December) of their 2nd year | ||
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FIFTH TERM | 9 credits | |
| MMIM 8040 | Advanced Microbiology | 1 |
| MMIM 8030 | Current Topics in MMI | 1 |
| MMIM 9990 | Dissertation Research in MMI | 7 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SIXTH TERM | 6 credits | |
| MMIM 9990 | Dissertation Research in MMI | 6 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SEVENTH TERM | 9 credits | |
| MMIM 8030 | Current Topics in MMI | 1 |
| MMIM 9990 | Dissertation Research in MMI | 8 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EIGHTH TERM | 9 credits | |
| MMIM 9990 | Dissertation Research in MMI | 8 |
| MMIM 8030 | Current Topics in MMI | 1 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NINTH TERM | 6 credits | |
| MMIM 9990 | Dissertation Research in MMI | 6 |
1 Required.
Third Year and Above: (Student Seminar/Current Topics in MMI required in fall and spring semesters)
PhD Program Students: Year 5 and above
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall, Spring and Summer | ||
| MMIM 8030 | Current Topics in MMI (Fall and Spring only) | 1 |
| MMIM 9990 | Dissertation Research in MMI (Summer only) | 1 |
All PhD students must pass their Qualifying Exam by the end of the Fall semester (December) of the 2nd year. Before passing the Qualifying Exam, Ph.D. students should conduct research by registering for ‘Research in MMI’ (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory; MMIM6890). After passing the Qualifying Exam, Ph.D. students should conduct their research by registering for Dissertation Research in MMI (MMIM9990).
The minimum number of credits required to obtain a Ph.D. is 90, with a minimum of 25 credits of didactic coursework (letter grade), and a minimum of 30 credits of dissertation research. The remainder of the credits are approved electives and research in the Medical Microbiology and Immunology track.
All Ph.D. students are required to register for Current Topics in MMIM (MMIM8030) during all fall and spring semesters while they are enrolled as a student. When a student’s graduate advisory committee approves that he/she may begin writing their dissertation, that student then may be exempt from registering for Current Topics in MMIM.
- PLO 1. FY1. Identify and summarize the structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs
- PLO 2. FY2. Describe the molecular, biochemical, and cellular mechanisms that maintain the normal function, development, and plasticity of cells, tissues, and organs
- PLO 3. FY3. Summarize basic disease causes and processes that affect the structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs
- PLO 4. FY4. Assess and critically analyze relevant basic science and clinical literature.
- PLO 5. FY5. Design and conduct applicable biomedical sciences experiments
- PLO 6. FY6. Organize, interpret and summarize results of applicable biomedical sciences experiments.
- PLO 7. FY7. Demonstrate ethical and responsible conduct in research and all other scholarly activities consistent with the University of Toledo, Health Science Campus, Standards of Conduct
- PLO 8. K1 Knowledge of the microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and other agents) that cause disease in humans and animals or are related to these agents.
- PLO 9. K2 Knowledge of molecular, biochemical, and cellular mechanisms that are important in maintaining the body’s innate and adaptive immune systems.
- PLO 10. K3 Knowledge of pathogenic mechanisms of graft rejection and graft-versus-host disease.
- PLO 11. K4 Knowledge of the pathophysiology of prominent infectious and immune-based diseases.
- PLO 12. K5 Knowledge of basic bioinformatic and statistical methods used in the design and interpretation of research projects.
- PLO 13. K6 Knowledge of the principles and legal responsibilities that govern responsible conduct of research, the ethical care and use of animal models in research, and the accurate reporting of the results.
- PLO 14. S1 The ability to perform laboratory procedures necessary for the completion of the student’s dissertation (Ph.D.) or thesis (M.S.) research project(s).
- PLO 15. S2 The ability to design and complete an independent research project.
- PLO 16. S3 The ability to perform research productively as an individual or member of a research team.
- PLO 17. S4 The ability to communicate research findings effectively, both orally and in writing.
- PLO 18. S5 The ability to retrieve (from electronic databases and other sources), manage, and utilize biomedical information for solving problems that are relevant to the appropriate completion of a research project, and accurate reporting of the results.
- PLO 19. P1 Ethical, responsible and reliable behavior in all aspects of their professional lives.
- PLO 20. P2 Honesty and integrity in all interactions with colleagues, research subjects, and others with whom students may interact in their professional lives.
- PLO 21. P3 Professionalism in dress and grooming in compliance with health and safety rules applicable to the research laboratories and to other institutional and public sites.
- PLO 22. P4 Respect for all laws and regulations governing the biomedical research use of animals and patient materials, and for all patient privacy issues.