| Biomedical Visualization | BVIS | 502 | 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. Previously listed as BVIS 400. |
| Biomedical Visualization | BVIS | 510 | 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. Previously listed as BVIS 405. |
| Biomedical Visualization | BVIS | 515 | Advanced Graphic Design | 3 hours. | Application of graphic design techniques to explore unique design solutions and graphically symbolize abstract concepts. Prerequisite(s): BVIS 552. |
| Biomedical Visualization | BVIS | 518 | 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. Previously listed as BVIS 415. |
| Biomedical Visualization | 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 522 and BVIS 540. |
| Biomedical Visualization | BVIS | 522 | 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. Previously listed as BVIS 420. Prerequisite(s): BVIS 510 Anatomical Visualization. |
| Biomedical Visualization | BVIS | 525 | Animation and Multimedia | 4 hours. | Production experiences in selected biomedical communications specialties such as electronic print media, multimedia, animation, and web site design. Prerequisite(s): BVIS 542. |
| Biomedical Visualization | BVIS | 528 | 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. Previously listed as BVIS 430. Prerequisite(s): BVIS 510. |
| Biomedical Visualization | 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 522 and BVIS 528 and BVIS 535 and BVIS 552. |
| Biomedical Visualization | BVIS | 535 | Instructional Design | 2 hours. | Instructional design process for print, web and multimedia development in the health sciences. Emphasis on theory in communication, learning, and the instructional design process. Previously listed as BVIS 440. |
| Biomedical Visualization | 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 518. |
| Biomedical Visualization | 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 518 and BVIS 540. |
| Biomedical Visualization | 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. |
| Biomedical Visualization | 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 518 and BVIS 535. |
| Biomedical Visualization | 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. |
| Biomedical Visualization | BVIS | 552 | Graphic Design | 2 hours. | Fundamentals of graphic design techniques and imagery production as applied to health science print media. Previously listed as BVIS 450. |
| Biomedical Visualization | BVIS | 554 | Techniques and Technology in Anaplastology | 2 hours. | Hands-on laboratory experience with prosthetic materials, design techniques and technology. Emphasis on digital technology and technique selection; health and safety issues related to laboratory equipment and clinical procedures. Prerequisite(s): ANAT 441. |
| Biomedical Visualization | BVIS | 555 | Clinical Anaplastology | 4 hours. | Clinical course applying knowledge, techniques and materials in prosthetic rehabilitation including osseointegration. Provision of facial/somato prosthetic services in a clinical setting requiring direct interaction with patients with disfigurements. Prerequisite(s): ANAT 441 and and BVIS 554 or consent of the instructor. |
| Biomedical Visualization | BVIS | 575 | Business Practices | 2 hours. | Business procedures and organizational structures associated with the role of biomedical visualization professionals in institutional, freelance, and small business settings. Topics include business forms and procedures to legal and ethical issues. Previously listed as BVIS 480. |
| Biomedical Visualization | BVIS | 580 | Practicum in Biomedical Visualization | 1 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. |
| Biomedical Visualization | BVIS | 594 | Special Topics in Biomedical Visualization | 1 TO 4 hours. | An in depth study of a biomedical visualization topic of importance selected by the faculty. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
| Biomedical Visualization | BVIS | 595 | Seminar in Biomedical Visualization | 1 hours. | Topics of current interest in biomedical visualization. Includes discussion of relevant journal articles and important new developments in the field. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. |
| Biomedical Visualization | BVIS | 596 | Independent Study | 1 TO 4 hours. | For graduate students who wish to pursue independent study of special problems in the student's area of interest not related to their project/thesis research. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of the instructor. |
| Biomedical Visualization | BVIS | 597 | Project Research | 0 TO 4 hours. | Independent investigation that draws upon the professional experience and knowledge synthesis of the student. Students investigate a topic/problem in their field, document a visualization project or write a paper, and deliver an oral presentation. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 499, BHIS 500, and BHIS 595 and consent of the instructor. |
| Biomedical Visualization | 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): BHIS 499, BHIS 500, BHIS 595 and consent of instructor. |