Please check the Class Schedule or contact the department for specific course availability for each semester:
BBS 4032 Neuroscience of human speech and language
Professor Froud. An introduction to the neurological bases of normal speech and language perception, production and use.
Instructor: Karen Froud
BBS 5060 Neuromuscular responses and adaptation to exercise
Faculty. A review of the physiology of muscle contraction in addition to in-depth discussion of topics related to the field which include, the relationship between muscle activation and respiration during exercise, muscle fatigue, eccentric versus concentric contractions and adaptation to strength training.
Instructor: Carol Ewing Garber
BBS 5068 Brain and behavior I: Communication in the nervous system
Professor Gordon. An introduction to communication within the nervous system and functional brain neuroanatomy. Examination of chemical circuits in brain and associated pathologies, such as Parkinson's disease, Tourettes, schizophrenia, depression and anxiety.
Instructor: Andrew Gordon
BBS 5069 Brain and behavior II: Perception, emotion memory and cognition
Faculty. An introduction to brain processes associated with perception, emotion, memory and cognition. Consequences of damage to these neurobehavioral processes are examined through reading and discussion of clinical case studies.
Instructor: Antoinette Gentile
BBSQ 4043 The human nervous system
Faculty. Anatomy and basic physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Reflex systems, sensorimotor processes and the special senses; introduction to neuropathology and clinical neurology as related to rehabilitation.
BBSQ 4043 The human nervous system
Faculty. Anatomy and basic physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Reflex systems, sensorimotor processes and the special senses; introduction to neuropathology and clinical neurology as related to rehabilitation.
BBSR 4005 Applied anatomy and biomechanics
Faculty. Topics include: gross anatomy and function of human skeletal and muscular systems, mechanics of human movement, and analysis of skills in dance and physical education. Designed primarily for students without a prior course in anatomy or biomechanics. Students will be expected to participate in a laboratory offered immediately preceding the scheduled class time. Lab fee: $50.
BBSR 4050 Biomechanical analysis of
Professor Gordon. Permission required. Covers the principles and techniques required to analyze human movement, which can be used to develop practical research questions. Quantitative and qualitative techniques for analysis of movement are discussed in relation to the study of learning, motor control, motor development, and motor impairments. Lab fee: $50.
Instructor: Andrew Gordon
BBSR 4055 Neuromotor processes
Faculty. Prerequisite: BBSQ 4043 or equivalent. An examination of the structure and function of the nervous system with specific reference to adaptive motor control.
BBSR 4060 Motor learning
Faculty. Study of factors relating to the acquisition and performance of motor skills. Includes review and analysis of appropriate research findings.
Instructor: Tara McIsaac
BBSR 4070 Introduction to the psycho-social study of human movement
Faculty. A general overview of knowledge and theory pertaining to the psychosocial dynamics of behavior in sports and dance.
BBSR 4090 Physical fitness, weight control, and relaxation
Faculty. Contributions of exercise to human well-being throughout life. Classroom, gymnasium, and laboratory experiences included. Designed for teachers, counselors, and others who desire an introduction to basic concepts of physical fitness.
BBSR 4095 Applied physiology I
Professor De Meersman. Prerequisite: a course in human physiology. Physiological bases of exercise. Lectures concerning the effects of exercise on the major physiological systems (cellular, cardiovascular, thermoregulatory, pulmonary, renal, body fluids, hormonal).
BBSR 4151 Laboratory methods in biomechanics
Dr. Kaminski. Permission required. Enrollment limited. Prerequisite: BBSR 4050. Students develop technical skills in the application of biomechanics to the study of movement behavior including video-based data collection and computer-based kinematic analysis. Students design and conduct a pilot research study using biomechanical analysis of a functional movement. Special fee: $75.
BBSR 4161 Motor learning laboratory
An introduction to qualitative and quantitative analysis of movement and action during acquisition of functional skills. Corequisite BBSR 4060.
BBSR 4195 Applied physiology laboratory I
Professor De Meersman and lab assistant. Co/prerequisite: BBSR 4095. The discussion and practice of techniques for collection and analyses of physiologic data (calibration, basal metabolism, body composition, static pulmonary functions, VO2 measurements, physiography). Lab fee: $100.
BBSR 4861 WkshpMotor Lrng & Motor Cntrl
BBSR 4865 Tutorials in motor learning and control
Faculty. Review of theoretical and experimental studies in motor learning and motor control. Topics to be announced.
BBSR 4900 Research and independent study in movement sciences and education
Faculty. Permission required. Master's degree students undertake research and independent study under the direction of a faculty member.
Instructor: Ronald De Meersman
BBSR 5028 Motor development
Review and analysis of theoretical models and experimental research related to development and performance of motor skills throughout the life span.
Instructor: Tara McIsaac
BBSR 5050 Neurophysiology of motor control and electromyography
Faculty. Advanced topics dealing with the experimental and clinical use of electromyography. Topics will be integrated with the kinematics of movements being observed. A laboratory project using EMG will be required. Lab fee: $50.
BBSR 5055 Bases of motor control systems
Faculty. Study of control processes subserving the coordination of movement.
BBSR 5057 Movement disorders
Professor Gordon. Study of the pathophysiology of various movement disorders and the resulting motor impairments.
Instructor: Andrew Gordon
BBSR 5095 Exercise and health
Professor De Meersman. Prerequisite: BBSR 4095 or equivalent. The role of exercise in diagnosis, prevention, and rehabilitation of health problems such as cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, diabetes, obesity, and stress. Interactions with nutrition are stressed.
Instructor: Carol Ewing Garber
BBSR 5151 Introduction to the analysis of biomechanical signals
Professor Gordon. Introduction to the concepts and techniques used in the analysis of biomechanical signals. Students will apply these techniques to actual kinematic, kinetic, and electromyographic data using the LabVIEW programming language.
BBSR 5194 Applied physiology laboratory II
Faculty. The discussion and practice of techniques for collection and analysis of physiologic data (strength testing, electromyography, computerized data acquisition). Lab fee: $100.
BBSR 5195 Advanced applied physiology laboratory
Professor DeMeersman. Prerequisite: BBSR 5194. Introduction of advanced physiologic measurement techniques and concepts. Included are indirect calorimetry, spectrophotometry, vascular volume dynamics, autonomic reflexes, thermoregulation, noninvasive cardiac output, computerd data plethysmography, tonometry, acquisition and post-acquisition analyses. Lab fee: $100.
Instructor: Ronald De Meersman
BBSR 5200 Fieldwork in movement science and education
Faculty. Permission required. For advanced students prepared to investigate problems.
BBSR 5251 Fieldwork seminar in motor learning and motor control
Faculty. Applications of theory/research to therapeutic or educational practice for students in field-based settings.
BBSR 5504 Research training in motor learning
Professor Gordon and Dr. Kaminski. Permission required. A competency-based approach to the preparation of researchers in the areas of neuromotor control and perceptual-motor processes. Several learning experiences are offered each semester, involving lectures, laboratory practica, seminars and individual research advisement.
Instructor: Antoinette Gentile
BBSR 5582 Research design in the movement science and education
Professor Silverman. Basic concepts of research design and statistical analysis. Students learn to interpret articles and design projects.
BBSR 5595 Research seminar in applied physiology
Professor De Meersman and Faculty. M.A. students carrying out research-culminating projects enroll in this course near the end of their course of study to discuss and present their projects. Ed.M. and doctoral students enroll at least once in connection with each research project they complete.
Instructor: Carol Ewing Garber
BBSR 5596 Topics in applied physiology
Faculty. Prerequisite: BBSR 5095 or equivalent. A seminar format used for discussion of advanced topics. Open only to doctoral and advanced master�s students.
BBSR 6070 Neural Basis of respiration
Faculty. This course is designed to expose students to topics in respiratory control which relates to the fields of motor learning, exercise physiology, and speech. Topics include posture, balance and breathing, respiratory control of upper airway muscle activity, neural basis of exercise hyperpnea.
BBSR 6201 Supervision of educational or clinical practice in the movement sciences
Faculty. Permission required. Corequisite: actual supervisory experience during that semester. For doctoral students in the movement sciences. Field-based experiences in the guidance of therapists or educators engaged in applying the movement sciences to clinical practice.
Instructor: Antoinette Gentile
BBSR 6563 Neuromotor processes seminar
Faculty. Offered in conjunction with BBSR 5864. Review and analysis of research related to conference topic.
Instructor: Andrew Gordon
BBSR 6564 Advanced topics in neuromotor processes
Faculty. Topic changes annually.
Instructor: Andrew Gordon
BBSR 6565 Seminar in motor learning and motor control
Faculty. Review and analysis of theories and research in a selected topical area pertaining to acquisition of skill or control processes underlying skilled performance. Re-enrollment is permitted as topics vary.
BBSR 6900 Supervised independent research in movement sciences
Faculty. Permission required. For advanced students who wish to conduct research under faculty guidance.
Instructor: Ronald De Meersman
BBSR 7500 Dissertation seminar in movement science and education
Faculty. Permission required. Candidate develops proposal for doctoral dissertation in consultation with advisor. Seminar convenes only on days when candidates present proposals for approval.
BBSR 8900 Dissertation advisement in movement science and
Faculty. Individual advisement on doctoral dissertation. Fee to equal 3 points at current tuition rate for each term. For requirements, see catalog on continuous registration for Ed.D. degree.
Instructor: Ronald De Meersman
MSTC 5000 Neurobiology of consciousness, constructivism, and information processing
See the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology for course description.
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Congratulations to the following doctoral students who recently defended their dissertations:
We are pleased to welcome a new addition to our faculty, Dr. Carol Ewing Garber.