Oral Sciences - OSCI

OSCI 451 Research Methodology 1 hours. Designed to help the student understand, utilize and appreciate the process of scientific inquiry. Primarily intended for students enrolled in the Master of Science in Oral Sciences degree program. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation into the Master of Science in Oral Sciences program, or courses in basic biological sciences or the equivalent background and consent of the instructor. 
OSCI 452 Biological Basis of Oral Diseases 2 hours. Focuses on the biological basis of oral disease and modern concepts in the biomedical sciences. Prerequisite(s):  BCMG 411 and HSTL 451 or the equivalent courses, or consent of the instructor.
OSCI 534 Dental and Medical Anthropology Within Human Evolution 1 TO 3 hours. Studies the biological and physical anthropology of hominid teeth and the craniofacial complex with relevant medical anthropology, ethno-pharmoacology, forensic sciences, and paleo-pathology topics.   Same as ANTH 534 and PMPG 534.  Field work required.  A lab experience,independent study and a research paper is required for 3 hours of credit.  Prerequisite(s):  Graduate standing and consent of the instructor.
OSCI 580 Advanced Oral Sciences I 2 hours. Discussion follows presentation of  faculty research. Topics include developmental and molecular biology, tissue engineering, genetics and structural biology in tandem with cutting-edge dental technology.
OSCI 581 Advanced Oral Sciences II 2 hours. Continuation of OSCI 580.   Prerequisite(s):  OSCI 580.
OSCI 583 Research Laboratory Rotation 1 TO 4 hours. Students participate directly in laboratory research; learn to approach a scientific problem and to perform various experimental techniques to investigate the problem.   May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.
OSCI 590 Hominid Evolution, Dental Anthropology, and Human Variation 1 hours. Evolution; hominid origins; organization and development of human dentition, agenesis, metric and non-metric variation in tooth form, human growth and maturation, variation and adaptation. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. 
OSCI 593 Independent Research in Oral Sciences 1 TO 8 hours. Faculty supervised research projects. Research may not duplicate that being done in OSCI 598. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. 
OSCI 594 Special Topics in Oral Sciences 1 TO 4 hours. Content varies. Selected topics of current interest in oral sciences. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Graduate or postgraduate standing and consent of the instructor. 
OSCI 596 Independent Study 1 TO 4 hours. Faculty-supervised independent study not included in regular course offerings. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. 
OSCI 598 Master's Thesis Research 0 TO 16 hours. Thesis research to fulfill master's degree requirements. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation into the Master of Science in Oral Sciences program and consent of the director of graduate studies. 
OSCI 599 Doctoral Thesis Research 0 TO 16 hours. Independent investigation carried out by PhDcandidates under supervision of the student's Advisory Committee.   Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only.  Prerequisite(s):  Satisfactory completion of Candidacy Examination.