| BVIS | 400 | Clinical Sciences for Biomedical Visualization | 2 hours. | The application of neuroanatomy, genetics, immunology, imaging, and pharmacology to Biomedical Visualization. An introduction to visual information processing, visual perception, and related technology. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. |
| BVIS | 405 | Anatomical Visualization | 3 hours. | Graphic manipulation and representation of human morphology and gross anatomy. Graphic construction skills, visual standards and conventions, data collection methods, and personal sketch style development. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of the instructor. |
| BVIS | 415 | Computer Applications | 2 hours. | Using the Internet as a communication tool with emphasis on the World Wide Web: FTP, Telnet, HTML authoring, image processing, navigation and interface design. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of the instructor. |
| BVIS | 420 | Illustration Techniques | 3 hours. | Introduction to line, continuous tone and color rendering techniques. Digital image creation and manipulation, color theory and design, print and electronic publication issues. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing; and BVIS 405 or consent of the instructor. |
| BVIS | 430 | Surgical Orientation | 1 hours. | Survey of surgical specialties, including an historical survey and relationship to visual communication. Instruments, aseptic technique, incisions, suturing, principles of wound healing, imaging modalities, and surgical terminology. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing; and BVIS 405 and consent of the instructor. |
| BVIS | 440 | Instructional Design | 2 hours. | Instructional design process for print and audiovisual media development in the health sciences. Emphasis on theory in communication, learning, and the instructional design process. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of the instructor. |
| BVIS | 450 | Graphic Design | 2 hours. | Fundamentals of graphic design techniques and imagery production as applied to health science print media. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and one year of basic design courses. |
| BVIS | 460 | 3-D Model Design | 2 hours. | Introduction to the biocommunicator's role in 3-D models, anatomical simulators, prosthetics, health care exhibits. Exploration of materials and techniques for impression taking, sculpting, mold construction, and casting. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. |
| BVIS | 480 | Business Practices | 2 hours. | Business procedures and organizational structures associated with the role of a biocommunicator in institutional, freelance, and small business settings. Topics range from business forms and procedures to legal and ethical issues. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of the instructor. |
| BVIS | 515 | Advanced Graphic Design | 3 hours. | Application of graphic design techniques to a simulated, multicomponent client project. Exploration of conceptualizing techniques and project management. Prerequisite(s): BVIS 450. |
| BVIS | 520 | Advanced Imaging Applications | 3 hours. | Instruction in advanced line imaging and visualization for patient education, editorial and product, and diagnostic image interpretation. Prerequisite(s): BVIS 420 or consent of the instructor. |
| BVIS | 525 | Animation and Multimedia | 4 hours. | Production experiences in selected biomedical communications specialties: electronic print media, multimedia, animation, web site design. Guest instructors with special expertise utilized wherever feasible. Prerequisite(s): BVIS 542 or consent of the instructor. |
| BVIS | 530 | Surgical Illustration | 4 hours. | Students attend surgery, research surgical procedures and prepare illustrations for educational and commercial use. Students integrate knowledge of instructional design, anatomy, graphic design, and illustration techniques. Prerequisite(s): ANAT 441 and BVIS 420 and BVIS 430 and BVIS 440 and BVIS 450. |
| BVIS | 540 | Computer Visualization | 4 hours. | Construction of 3-dimensional computer models of biological and anatomical structures using software modelers, 3-D input devices and medical scans and data. Prerequisite(s): BVIS 415. |
| BVIS | 542 | Computer Animation | 4 hours. | Investigates principles of motion using computer animation techniques to solve contemporary problems in medical education and communication where motion can effectively be used. Involves production from concept to final presentation. Prerequisite(s): BVIS 415 and BVIS 540 and consent of instructor. |
| BVIS | 543 | Computer Animation II | 4 hours. | Builds on concepts introduced in BVIS 542 Computer Animation. Further investigation of motion using computer animation techniques to solve contemporary problems in medical education and communication where motion can effectively be used. Prerequisite(s): BVIS 542 and consent of the instructor. |
| BVIS | 545 | Computer-based Multimedia | 4 hours. | An introduction to the use of desktop multimedia development systems. Software options for creating, manipulating, animating and combining graphics, text, video and sound for presentation and electronic publication. Prerequisite(s): BVIS 415 and BVIS 440. |
| BVIS | 546 | Virtual Reality and Stereography in Biomedical Visualization | 2 hours. | Introduction to 3D perception; digital 3D model creation; 3D presentation methods; computer configuration for 3D display; virtual reality in medicine. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
| BVIS | 550 | Simulators and Models | 2 hours. | An extension of the principles learned in Biomedical Visualization 460. Emphasis on materials research and problem solving strategies for complex 3-D projects. Prerequisite(s): BVIS 460. |
| BVIS | 554 | Anaplastology Materials and Techniques | 2 hours. | Hands-on experience with prosthetic materials and techniques. Emphasis on health and safety issues related to laboratory equipment and clinical procedures. Prerequisite(s): AHS 420 and ANAT 441 and BVIS 460. |
| BVIS | 555 | Clinical Anaplastology | 4 hours. | Concepts of prosthetic rehabilitation. Provision of facial/somato prosthetic services in a multidisciplinary clinical setting requiring direct interaction with patients with disfigurements. Emphasis on prosthetic techniques and materials. Prerequisite(s): ANAT 441 and AHS 420 and BVIS 460 or consent of the instructor. |
| BVIS | 580 | Practicum in Biomedical Visualization | 2 TO 12 hours. | Field experience under supervision of a professional expert in a biomedical communication setting that is consistent with student's area of concentration and career goals. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
| BVIS | 594 | Special Topics in Biomedical Visualization | 1 TO 4 hours. | Selected topics in specialty areas of biomedical visualization, depending on sufficient student demand and faculty availability, such as pharmaceutical illustration and ocular prosthetic design. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
| BVIS | 595 | Seminar in Biomedical Visualization | 1 hours. | Topics of current interest in biomedical visualization. Includes discussion of current journal articles and important new developments in the field. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
| BVIS | 596 | Independent Study | 1 TO 4 hours. | For students who wish to pursue independent study not related to their project research. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
| BVIS | 597 | Project Research | 0 TO 5 hours. | Independent investigation which engenders the responsibilities of professionals to contribute to their field. Students investigate a topic/problem in their field, write an article and deliver an oral presentation. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
| BVIS | 598 | Research in Biomedical Visualization | 0 TO 16 hours. | Independent research in biomedical visualization directed by a faculty member. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Foundation courses in research and statistics, or consent of instructor. |