The Biomedical Sciences Department in the UWM College of Health Professions and Science offers a broad range of programs dedicated to the detection, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases across the systems and parts of the body.
Available areas of study and professional preparation programs for learners interested in careers and research in the healthcare industry are:
- Laboratory based programs including master’s and Ph.D. preparation (working with bodily fluids, tissues and cells).
- Diagnostic Imaging programs (working with organs, the vascular system and skeleton).
- Health Sciences including degree completion programs (application of science to health, including the study of medicine, nutrition, and other health-related topics and how they affect humans).
Please see the program page for details about each program.
Programs
- Biomedical Sciences, BS: Biomedical Science
- Biomedical Sciences, BS: Cytotechnology
- Biomedical Sciences, BS: Diagnostic Imaging Completion
- Biomedical Sciences, BS: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Biomedical Sciences, BS: Health Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences, BS: Health Sciences Completion
- Biomedical Sciences, BS: Public Health Microbiology
- Biomedical Sciences, BS: Radiologic Technology
- Biomedical Sciences, MS
- Blood Banking/Immunohematology, Undergraduate Certificate
- Death Investigation, Undergraduate Certificate (School of Biomedical Sciences and Health Care Administration)
- Forensic Science, Undergraduate Certificate (School of Biomedical Sciences and Health Care Administration)
- Forensic Toxicology, Undergraduate Certificate (School of Biomedical Sciences and Health Care Administration)
- Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare, Undergraduate Microcredential
- Medical Laboratory Science, BS
- Molecular Diagnostics, Undergraduate Certificate
Biomedical Sciences Courses
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Lecture and laboratory instruction to introduce the student to the profession of clinical laboratory sciences with special emphasis in medical technology and cytotechnology.
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introductory course examining epidemiology, physiology, and microbiology of sexually transmitted infectious diseases. Information on reproductive physiology, pathophysiology and clinical disease, prevention and current treatment strategies.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: NS
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Collaborative course between academic and student affairs. Students develop and refine behaviors and skills necessary for achieving academic self-confidence and scholastic success. Fulfills a requirement for restoring academic good standing.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of BMS 290 with similar topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Basic principles and concepts of infectious diseases recognized to be of major worldwide importance in terms of mortality and morbidity.
Prerequisites: none.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Explores the science, ethics, and applications of diagnostic medicine while developing critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and information literacy through interdisciplinary connections in biology, physiology, and natural science.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: NS
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Explores the science, ethics, and applications of diagnostic medicine while developing critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and information literacy through interdisciplinary connections in biology, physiology, and natural science.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: NS
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Fundamentals of human nutrition, functions and requirements of nutrients, nutritional needs throughout the life cycle.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Not open for cr to students with cr in BMS 332.
General Education Requirements: NS
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to the philosophy, evidence and applications of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional western biomedicine.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to the philosophy, evidence and applications of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional western biomedicine.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A multidisciplinary view of how forensic scientists contribute to the many ways that physical evidence is collected, analyzed, and evaluated.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: ANTHRO 281, BMS 281, CHEM 281, and CRM JST 281 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Lectures on the fundamentals of death investigation as outlined by national guidelines for death investigators.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Jointly-offered with & counts as repeat of Anthro/Chem/Crm Jst 285.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Topics of current interest in the field of health sciences.
Prerequisites: specified in sem schedule whenever req'd for a topic.
Course Rules: May be repeated with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance to Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Pathological mechanisms underlying disease states, diagnosis and treatment of these disorders; topics cover cell injury, inflammation, immunopathology, repair, regeneration and fibrosis.
Prerequisites: Bio Sci 203(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Pathological mechanisms underlying disease states, diagnosis and treatment of these disorders; topics cover cell injury, inflammation, immunopathology, repair, regeneration and fibrosis.
Prerequisites: Bio Sci 203(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Pathological mechanisms underlying disease states, diagnosis and treatment of these disorders; topics cover developmental and genetic disorders, neoplasms, nervous system, bones, joints, skeletal muscle.
Prerequisites: BMS 301(C) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Pathological mechanisms underlying disease states, diagnosis and treatment of these disorders; topics cover developmental and genetic disorders, neoplasms, nervous system, bones, joints, skeletal muscle.
Prerequisites: BMS 301(C) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Pathological mechanisms underlying disease states, diagnosis and treatment of these disorders; topics cover cardiovascular, respiratory, blood and lymphoid systems, diabetes.
Prerequisites: BMS 301(C) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Pathological mechanisms underlying disease states, diagnosis and treatment of these disorders; topics cover cardiovascular, respiratory, blood and lymphoid systems, diabetes.
Prerequisites: BMS 301(C) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Pathological mechanisms underlying disease states, diagnosis and treatment of these disorders; topics cover gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, kidney, liver/biliary system, female and male reproductive systems.
Prerequisites: BMS 301(C) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Pathological mechanisms underlying disease states, diagnosis and treatment of these disorders; topics cover gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, kidney, liver/biliary system, female and male reproductive systems.
Prerequisites: BMS 301(C) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Pathological mechanisms underlying disease states, diagnosis/treatment of these disorders. Topics: endocrine system, infectious and parasitic diseases, environmental and nutritional factors related to morbidity/mortality.
Prerequisites: BMS 301(C) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Pathological mechanisms underlying disease states, diagnosis/treatment of these disorders. Topics: endocrine system, infectious and parasitic diseases, environmental and nutritional factors related to morbidity/mortality.
Prerequisites: BMS 301(C) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of human pathological processes. Emphasis is on interrelationships among organ systems and deviations from homeostasis.
Prerequisites: Bio Sci 202(P) & 203(P).
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of BMS 301 or BMS 302 or BMS 303.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of human pathological processes. Emphasis is on interrelationships among organ systems and deviations from homeostasis.
Prerequisites: Bio Sci 202(P) & 203(P).
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of BMS 304 or BMS 305.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Nutritional needs throughout life; relationships between food habits and health problems; evaluating dietary information for deficiencies and imbalances.
Prerequisites: Chem 103(P), Bio Sci 202(P) & 203(P), or BMS 232(P) or HlthSci 232(P).
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, UWinteriM 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to normal cardiovascular anatomy, the normal ultrasound exam and protocol for an echocardiogram.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2009, Fall 2008, Fall 2007.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Fundamental theory and aspects of histotechnology techniques including fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy and staining. Laboratory operation topics are also covered such laboratory math, quality control and compliance related to histology laboratories.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of Histotechnology I. Introduction to fundamental histotechniques such as special stains, immunohistochemistry, cytology staining, enzyme histochemistry and in situ hybridization.
Prerequisites: BMS 350(P) or consent of instructor.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of the basic principles of acoustic transmission, reflection in tissues and transducer design in pulse echo systems.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of the basic principles of near zone, far zone, beam profiles, beam focusing, transducer arrays.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog) or cons instr.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of the basic principles of Doppler, acoustical exposure measurements, QA, bioeffects and the ALARA principle.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of normal and abnormal sonograms of the peritoneal space, pre-vertebral vessels, liver, biliary, pancreas and kidneys will be discussed.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of normal and abnormal sonograms of the spleen, transplant imaging, GI imaging and dedicated pediatric imaging will be discussed.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of cerebrovascular anatomy, normal and abnormal, and ultrasound imaging, upper arterial ultrasound exams, anatomy and pathology and lower extremity arterial ultrasound.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of peripheral vascular direct and indirect arterial and venous, normal and abnormal and abdominal Doppler.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Students will successfully complete sonography clinical competency examinations, under the supervision of the clinical instructors.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Students will successfully complete sonography clinical competency examinations, under the supervision of the clinical instructors.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2015, Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Lectures in the production, regulation, function, and cytomorphology of normal hematopoietic elements. Introduction to hemostastis theory.
Prerequisites: jr st or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Lectures in the production, regulation, function, and cytomorphology of normal hematopoietic elements. Introduction to hemostastis theory.
Prerequisites: jr st or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Clinical laboratory experiences in basic hematology techniques and instrumentation to evaluate hematopoietic elements. 3 hr lab.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr; BMS 420(C).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Fundamentals of Clinical Immunology, including cellular, humoral and molecular aspects. Correlation of laboratory test results with clinical disease states.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Fundamentals of Clinical Immunology, including cellular, humoral and molecular aspects. Correlation of laboratory test results with clinical disease states.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Laboratory experiments in clinical immunology and theories of testing concepts. 3 hr lab.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr; BMS 427(C).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Correlation of clinical chemistry with the pathophysiology of human disease.
Prerequisites: jr st; Chem 501(P) or cons instr; or grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Correlation of clinical chemistry with the pathophysiology of human disease.
Prerequisites: jr st; Chem 501(P) or cons instr; or grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Theory and application of Clinical Chemistry laboratory principles. Focus on laboratory principles, quality assurance, theory of instrumentation, and laboratory problem solving.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr; Chem 501(P); BMS 431(C).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Develop and demonstrate competency in best practices for professionalism, roles, responsibilities, teamwork, communication, ethics, and collaboration to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Prerequisites: sr st or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Develop and demonstrate competency in best practices for professionalism, roles, responsibilities, teamwork, communication, ethics, and collaboration to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Prerequisites: sr st or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Knowledge and understanding about professional volunteerism, leadership, legislative, and advocacy efforts, certification and licensure, career pathways, growth, and advancement.
Prerequisites: sr st or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Knowledge and understanding about professional volunteerism, leadership, legislative, and advocacy efforts, certification and licensure, career pathways, growth, and advancement.
Prerequisites: sr st or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Learning in this course is based on the IPEC Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice and principles of cultural engagement.
Prerequisites: junior standing or greater.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Learning in this course is based on the IPEC Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice and principles of cultural engagement.
Prerequisites: junior standing or greater.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Comparison of normal and pathological anatomy cases utilizing two, three and four dimensional sonography techniques.
Prerequisites: junior standing in BioMedical Science program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2013, Spring 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Comparison of normal and pathological anatomy cases utilizing two, three and four dimensional sonography techniques.
Prerequisites: junior standing in BioMedical Science program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2013, Spring 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Student is assigned to a research project and mentor in didactic one-on -one sessions and performing clinical studies.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2009.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Structure and physiology of the human body as they relate to radiography of the remaining systems. The physiochemical process.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Digital imaging concepts and conversion problems, qualities of contrast, density, detail, and distortion.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Instruction on collection, preservation, and analysis of physical evidence from crime scenes. Instruction on the rules of evidence and expert testimony.
Prerequisites: jr st; admis to Forensic Sci cert prog; Anthro/Chem/BMS/Crm Jst 281(P); Crm Jst 480 (P).
Course Rules: Anthro 481, Chem 481, BMS 481, & Crm Jst 481 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance to Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance to Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Fieldwork to include lecture and laboratory instruction introducing the profession of Cytotechnology with emphasis on the role, responsibility, and ethics of the profession.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog & cons prog dir.
Last Taught: Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to common biomedical laboratory techniques and begin development of independent biomedical researchers.
Prerequisites: BMS 427(P), BMS 428(P), BMS 560(P), and BMS 561(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to principles of experimental design in the biomedical research setting toward development as independent biomedical researchers.
Prerequisites: BMS 427(P), BMS 428(P), BMS 560(P), and BMS 561(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Instruction in hematological laboratory techniques and the pathophysiology of disease of the reticuloendothelial system using case studies as a basis of discussion.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Correlation of basic theories of the hemostatic system with normal and abnormal clinical laboratory results. Introduction to basic methodology employed in differential diagnosis of hemostatic disorders.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons prog dir.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Lectures dealing with abnormalities of hematopoiesis, and the blood dyscrasias, and examination of bone marrow and lymphnodes.
Prerequisites: BMS 420(320)(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Practical experience in the clinical laboratory dealing with both normal and abnormal hematology and body fluids.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons prog dir.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
An introduction to the fundamentals of immunohematology and clinical blood banking.
Prerequisites: BMS 427(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Fundamental practical instruction in basic blood banking techniques.
Prerequisites: BMS 529(C) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Clinical applications and relationships within the various disciplines of clinical laboratory sciences including discussion of current topics of interest in diagnostic medicine.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Practical instruction in clinical serology and immunohematology. Correlation of test results with disease states.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons prog dir.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Advanced comprehensive study of microorganisms that influence human health and disease. Emphasis on identification/diagnosis and microbial attributes and mechanisms that facilitate infectious disease.
Prerequisites: jr st & Bio Sci 383(303)(P); or grad st; or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Advanced comprehensive study of microorganisms that influence human health and disease. Emphasis on identification/diagnosis and microbial attributes and mechanisms that facilitate infectious disease.
Prerequisites: jr st & Bio Sci 383(303)(P); or grad st; or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Formal systematic laboratory study of microorganisms important in human health and disease. Emphasis on current methods of detection, identification and treatment. 4 hr lab.
Prerequisites: jr st & Bio Sci 383(303)(P), or cons instr; BMS 534(C).
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Formal systematic laboratory study of microorganisms important in human health and disease. Emphasis on current methods of detection, identification and treatment. 4 hr lab.
Prerequisites: jr st & Bio Sci 383(303)(P), or cons instr; BMS 534(C).
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Lectures and laboratory dealing with the systematic study of bacteria of medical importance to humans.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons prog dir.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Lectures and laboratory dealings with the medically significant parasitic and mycotic agents of human disease.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog; or grad st; or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Lectures and laboratory dealings with the medically significant parasitic and mycotic agents of human disease.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog; or grad st; or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Clinical instruction in techniques utilized for the diagnosis of infectious disease, including special culture techniques.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons prog dir.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
The role of microbiological analysis in public health and the current techniques for detecting, identifying, and enumerating pathogenic microorganisms.
Prerequisites: jr st & Bio Sci 383(303)(P), or grad st; or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
The role of microbiological analysis in public health and the current techniques for detecting, identifying, and enumerating pathogenic microorganisms.
Prerequisites: jr st & Bio Sci 383(303)(P), or grad st; or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Current laboratory techniques for detecting, identifying, and enumerating pathogenic microorganisms.
Prerequisites: jr st, or cons instr
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Current laboratory techniques for detecting, identifying, and enumerating pathogenic microorganisms.
Prerequisites: jr st, or cons instr
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Lecture and laboratory experience in clinical analysis of urine.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Systematic instruction in the laboratory determination of substances of principal interest to the diagnosis of human disease.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Experience in a hospital laboratory dealing with routine and specialized biochemical procedures and all phases of instrumentation currently used in this field.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons prog dir.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A detailed study of the structure and function of human tissues.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A detailed study of the structure and function of human tissues.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2-5 cr. Undergraduate.
Lectures and laboratory covering special topics in the use of laboratory testing in clinical diagnosis of disease.
Prerequisites: senior standing in Biomedical Sciences program or consent of program director.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2-5 cr. Undergraduate.
Experience in various laboratory techniques.
Prerequisites: senior standing in Biomedical Sciences program or consent of program director.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Discussion and participation in professional development activities. Topics include: laboratory management, laboratory information systems, professional conduct, ethics, certification, job placement, and educational methodologies.
Prerequisites: senior standing in BioMedical Science program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Nutrient utilization and human metabolism, nutritional influences in anthropology, epidemiology and international development issues.
Prerequisites: jr st; BMS 232(P) or Bio Sci 501(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2008, Fall 2007.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Nutrient utilization and human metabolism, nutritional influences in anthropology, epidemiology and international development issues.
Prerequisites: jr st; BMS 232(P) or Bio Sci 501(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2008, Fall 2007.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of the pharmacology and analytical methods for identification and quantitation of therapeutic and toxic substances.
Prerequisites: jr st, & Chem 341(P) or 345(P); or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of the pharmacology and analytical methods for identification and quantitation of therapeutic and toxic substances.
Prerequisites: jr st, & Chem 341(P) or 345(P); or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to principles and applications of DNA technology in the clinical laboratory.
Prerequisites: jr st, Bio Sci 325 (P); or grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to principles and applications of DNA technology in the clinical laboratory.
Prerequisites: jr st, Bio Sci 325 (P); or grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Clinical laboratory experiences in molecular diagnostic techniques and instrumentation.
Prerequisites: jr st & BMS 560(C); or grad st & BMS 705(P); or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Clinical laboratory experiences in molecular diagnostic techniques and instrumentation.
Prerequisites: jr st & BMS 560(C); or grad st & BMS 705(P); or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Fieldwork to include lectures discussing the normal and abnormal cytology of the female genital tract.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog & cons prog dir.
Last Taught: Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Fieldwork to include laboratory experience dealing with the study of the normal and abnormal cytology of the female genital tract.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog & cons prog dir.
Last Taught: Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Lectures and laboratory experience in the study of the normal and abnormal cytology of the respiratory tract.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog & cons prog dir.
Last Taught: Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Fieldwork to include lecture and laboratory experience dealing with the normal and abnormal cytology of the G.I. and G.U. tracts.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog & cons prog dir.
Last Taught: Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Fieldwork to include lecture and laboratory experiences in the study of various body fluids in health and disease.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci & cons prog dir.
Last Taught: Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Fieldwork to include lecture and laboratory experience dealing with aspiration cytology.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog & cons prog dir.
Last Taught: Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Fieldwork to include lecture and laboratory experiences dealing with special procedures used in cytological diagnosis.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog & cons prog dir.
Last Taught: Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Fieldwork to include lecture and laboratory experiences dealing with the normal and abnormal cytology of the breast.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog & cons prog dir.
Last Taught: Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Fieldwork to include laboratory preparation of gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens using several different instrument methodologies.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog & cons prog dir.
Last Taught: Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012, Summer 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Practical experience in a forensic toxicology laboratory under the supervision of a toxicologist.
Prerequisites: junior standing; admis to Forensic Science certificate program; ANTHRO 281(P), CHEM 281(P), BMS 281(P), or CRM JST 281(P), and ANTHRO 285(P), CHEM 285(P), BMS 285(P), or CRM JST 281(P); CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P); Hepatitis B vaccine series or waiver.
Course Rules: ANTHRO 585, CHEM 585, BMS 585, and CRM JST 585 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2002.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Basic administrative functions and quality control procedures utilized in the cytology laboratory.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog & cons prog dir.
Last Taught: Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Research methods in cytology through journal club, literature reviews, case studies, and library research.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog & cons prog dir.
Last Taught: Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012, Summer 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Fieldwork in a functioning cytotechnology laboratory.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog & cons prog dir.
Last Taught: Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012, Summer 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Practical experience in death investigation under the supervision of a death investigator and forensic pathologist.
Prerequisites: unior standing; admis to Forensic Science certificate program; ANTHRO 281(P), CHEM 281(P), BMS 281(P), or CRM JST 281(P); CRM JST 480(P); BMS 620(R); Hepatitis B vaccine series or waiver.
Course Rules: ANTHRO 589, CHEM 589, BMS 589, and CRM JST 589 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2019, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-5 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Topics of current interest in the field of clinical laboratory sciences. The major theme for each semester offering will be posted.
Prerequisites: junior standing; consent of instructor for graduate credit.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to max of 9 cr for grad students.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-5 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Topics of current interest in the field of clinical laboratory sciences. The major theme for each semester offering will be posted.
Prerequisites: junior standing; consent of instructor for graduate credit.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to max of 9 cr for grad students.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
On-site shadowing of evidence analyst at State Crime Laboratory.
Prerequisites: junior standing; admis to Forensic Science certificate program; ANTHRO 281(P), CHEM 281(P), BMS 281(P), or CRM JST 281(P); CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P); CRM JST 480(P); Hepatitis B vaccine series or waiver.
Course Rules: ANTHRO 594, CHEM 594, BMS 594, and CRM JST594 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Spring 2020, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Individualized experience which enables the student to study current topics of interest to the clinical laboratory scientist. Level of credit assigned based on time required for completion.
Prerequisites: cons instr & prog dir.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 12 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Use of contrast media in medical imaging diagnostic procedures.
Prerequisites: junior standing in BioMedical Science program; ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI Imaging Certification or completion of an Introductory Diagnostic Imaging course.
Last Taught: Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Use of contrast media in medical imaging diagnostic procedures.
Prerequisites: junior standing in BioMedical Science program; ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI Imaging Certification or completion of an Introductory Diagnostic Imaging course.
Last Taught: Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Study of imaging principles utilized with molecular imaging. To include review of scientific publications for the use of molecular imaging to review various disease processes.
Prerequisites: junior standing in BioMedical Science program; ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI Imaging Certification or completion of an introductory Diagnostic Imaging course.
Last Taught: Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Study of imaging principles utilized with molecular imaging. To include review of scientific publications for the use of molecular imaging to review various disease processes.
Prerequisites: junior standing in BioMedical Science program; ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI Imaging Certification or completion of an introductory Diagnostic Imaging course.
Last Taught: Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Lectures on pharmacokinetics, mechanisms of action, and physiological effects of toxic and therapeutic substances.
Prerequisites: jr st, Chem 501(P), or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Lectures on pharmacokinetics, mechanisms of action, and physiological effects of toxic and therapeutic substances.
Prerequisites: jr st, Chem 501(P), or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Cellular and molecular mechanisms of toxicant interactions with critical target organelles and molecules and subsequent downstream cellular responses.
Prerequisites: jr st, Chem 501(P) or cons instr; or grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Cellular and molecular mechanisms of toxicant interactions with critical target organelles and molecules and subsequent downstream cellular responses.
Prerequisites: jr st, Chem 501(P) or cons instr; or grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
An advanced course in basic pathological mechanisms underlying production of human disease and effects on selected organ systems.
Prerequisites: grad st or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
A continuation of 701 dealing with pathogenesis of the major diseases of human organ systems.
Prerequisites: grad st; BMS 701(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2018, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Principles, methods, and applications of nucleic acid-based technologies in pathology and laboratory medicine.
Prerequisites: grad st or cons instr.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of BMS 590 with similar topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2009.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Presentation of topics of current interest to the biomedical scientist.
Prerequisites: grad st or cons instr.
Course Rules: May be repeated to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Fundamental laboratory bench techniques common to the biological sciences to prepare students for independent research.
Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Fundamentals of experimental design for beginning graduate students in Biomedical Sciences.
Prerequisites: grad st; biostatistics or undergraduate statistics course or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Immunobiology of the response to infectious disease agents of humans, with resulting clinical outcomes; mechanisms of immune evasion in establishing infection and causing disease.
Prerequisites: grad st; Lec courses in immunology and microbiology or cons instr
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Examination of mechanisms by which abnormal, unwanted, or absent immune responses result in disease, including discussion of clinical presentation, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic intervention.
Prerequisites: grad st; BMS 750(P) or cons instr
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
An overview of various forms of human cancer. Emphasis on cell markers and cytomorphology, etiology and kinetics.
Prerequisites: grad st or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2022, Fall 2020, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Advanced theoretical skills and an appreciation of the current scientific literature in basic and clinical physiologic chemistry.
Prerequisites: grad st or cons instr; basic college chemistry class suggested
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2018, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Study of fundamental principles of fluid mechanics as applicable to physiologic and biological systems. Topics include Poiseuille flow, circulatory flow resistance.
Prerequisites: Admission to Biomed Sci MS program; ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI Imaging Certification or completion of introductory course in diagnostic imaging
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Study of imaging principles evoked in utilizing multiple imaging modalities (DMS, CT, MRI and radiographic imaging) of both the normal and pathology findings.
Prerequisites: Admission to Biomed Sci MS program; ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI Imaging Certification or completion of introductory course in diagnostic imaging
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
In-depth study of how acquired heart disease is imaged in the adult patient.
Prerequisites: Admission to Biomed Sci MS program; ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI Imaging Certification or completion of introductory course in diagnostic imaging
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
In-depth study of imaging used to monitor surgical and medical management of patients with cardiovascular disease.
Prerequisites: Admission to Biomed Sci MS program; ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI Imaging Certification or completion of introductory course in diagnostic imaging
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Molecular and cellular means by which microorganisms facilitate infection, withstand or evade immune response, induce damage to host, and ensure transmission to human populations.
Prerequisites: graduate standing; lc & la course in medical microbiology.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2018, Spring 2016, Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Detailed studies of those infectious diseases with both an emerging nature and a high impact on public health.
Prerequisites: grad st; background in microbiology, BMS 534 or BMS 539 or BioSci 383 (R)
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Cellular basis of the immune response with emphasis on immunoregulation and clinical disease manifestations resulting from altered cellular immune function.
Prerequisites: grad st; course in immunology; or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2010, Spring 2006, Spring 2004, Spring 2000.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-8 cr. Graduate.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Repeatable.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Graduate.
Capstone for the Biomedical Sciences MS non-thesis track.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken one time; no more than 2 credits in total allowed for BMS 890.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
The nature and function of sciences, the logic of the scientific method as it relates to health, and implications of research and practices in health care.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: BMS 901 and LIBRLST 901 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
This course provides the student, under the supervision of a faculty member, with the opportunity to design, deliver, and evaluate an undergraduate course.
Prerequisites: graduate standing, one of the following: ATRAIN 900(P), OCCTHPY 900(P), PRPP 900(P), or PT 900(P), and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. ATRAIN 909, BMS 909, COMSDIS 909, HCA 909, KIN 909, OCCTHPY 909, PT 909, and PRPP 909 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Faculty, students, and guests present research topics in the Health Sciences.
Prerequisites: grad st
Course Rules: Retakable to 4 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2020, Fall 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Graduate.
Preparation of a dissertation under the direction of the student's primary and secondary advisors.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Individualized experience enables student to study current topics of interest to the biomedical scientist. Level of credit assigned based on time required for completion.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Repeatable to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
Diagnostic Imaging Courses
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Imaging modalities with a special emphasis on Radiologic Technology and Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of BMS 290 with similar topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to physics as it relates to Diagnostic Medical Imaging. Students will explore the fundamental principles of physics and its application to Medical Imaging equipment and instrumentation.
Prerequisites: Radiography or Diagnostic Medical Sonography intended student or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Radiographic anatomy and procedures related to upper and lower extremities, chest, abdomen, and barium studies. Pediatric imaging is discussed.
Prerequisites: jr st; BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the cultural, physical and psychological needs of the patient and family.
Prerequisites: jr st; BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Radiographic anatomy and procedures for the bony thorax, vertebral column, and iodinated studies will be covered. Pediatric imaging for each procedure will be discussed.
Prerequisites: jr st; BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Radiographic anatomy and procedures for the cranium and facial bones; pediatric imaging for each procedure will be discussed.
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography with an overview of basic terminology, techniques, and equipment.
Prerequisites: jr st; BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology of the abdominal vessels and organs as they relate to sonography.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology of the kidneys and abdominal organs as they relate to sonography.
Prerequisites: jr st BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to sonography scanning and development of clinical skills.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Biomedical Science program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Normal gross, cross-sectional, relational and sonographic anatomy of superficial structures including male pelvis, thyroid, parathyroid glands. Pathologic findings are correlated with causative etiologies utilizing lab values in conjunction with ultrasound protocols.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Biomedical Sciences program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Normal gross, relational and sonographic anatomy of the female pelvic region. Physiology and related laboratory and clinical findings for disease processes are discussed.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Gravid uterus and fetal development. Gestational dating methods, embryology, and maternal and fetal anatomy.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Fetal anomalies, disease processes, and pathologies. Various fetal and maternal pathologies explained in sonographic terms.
Prerequisites: jr st in Bio Med Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Characteristics of sound and mechanism of sonographic image production and display. Potential biological effects. Safety and mathematical principles.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Clinical practicum rotations including abdominal and OB/GYN imaging, and vascular technology.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Embryology, structure, physiology, and pathology of the thyroid, breast, and testicle. Normal and abnormal gross, cross-sectional, and relational sonographic anatomy.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Biomedical Sciences program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Clinical practicum rotations including abdominal and OB/GYN imaging, and vascular technology.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Biomedical Science program, or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Initial introduction to diagnostic medical sonography with an overview of basic terminology, techniques, and equipment.
Prerequisites: jr st; BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2017, Summer 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to diagnostic medical sonography with an overview of basic techniques and equipment.
Prerequisites: DMI 327(P); jr st; BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Anatomy, physiology, pathology and pathophysiology of the adult prostate, penis, and GI tract and the pediatric abdomen and neck as seen on normal and abnormal sonograms.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Biomedical Sciences program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
This course focuses on the normal gross, cross-sectional, relational, and sonographic anatomy of the breast and associated structures.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Biomedical Sciences program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to cardiac physiology, mechanical events, left ventricle function indicators, timing of mitral and aortic flow, auscultation, phonocardiography, hemodynamics and Doppler applications of echocardiography.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Biomedical Sciences program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Clinical practicum rotations including adult echocardiography.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Biomedical Science program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
This course will discuss cardiac physiology and electrophysiology, ausculation, mechanical and electrical events of the heart, chronotropic and inotropic forces, and components of the cardiac cycle including IVRT, IVCT, systole, preload, and afterload.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Biomedical Sciences program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Development and developmental anomalies of the cardiovascular system.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to cardiac pathology seen on echocardiograms in the adult population.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Clinical practicum rotations including adult and pediatric echocardiography.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to various types of congenital heart disease and pediatric cardiac procedures.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Cardiovascular disease and diagnostic cardiac procedures in the adult population.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Biomedical Sciences program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Clinical practicum which includes adult and pediatric echocardiography clinical rotations with focus on advanced adult competencies.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Biomedical Science program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to Radiologic Technology imaging principles and equipment. Basic concepts of patient care, emergency care, CPR, medical ethics, legal issues, and cultural diversity.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
All aspects of radiation protection including radiation safety, detection, and measurement relevant to Radiologic Technology.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Radiographic qualities and factors influencing those qualities. X-ray tube, beam restricting devices, exposure factors, grids and scatter radiation.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to radiographic positioning of the chest, upper extremities, urinary and digestive systems. Pharmacology of contrast media.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Students rotate through all aspects of the radiologic science field. A total of 65 competencies must be achieved in two years of clinical education.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Biomedical Science program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Effects of radiation from the cellular level to the entire human body. Long and short term somatic effects and genetic effects.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Radiographic qualities and the factors influencing those qualities. Systems and chemicals used in radiographic processing. Film and processor sensitometry.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to radiographic positioning for lower extremities, spine, and digestive system. Students learn to identify anatomy on radiographs and evaluate them for acceptability.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Students rotate through all aspects of the radiologic science field. A total of 65 competencies must be achieved in two years of clinical education.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Anatomy and physiology of the human body as they relate to the radiography of the skull, facial bone, and circulatory system.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Basic concepts of advanced imaging, special procedures, and supplementary imaging modalities.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Clinical Education allows students to rotate through all aspects of the radiologic science field. A total of 65 competencies must be achieved in two years of clinical education.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Biomedical Science program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Evaluation of all aspects of the imaging system from processor to generator.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of anatomy (to include anatomic variants), physiology, pathophysiology and the sonographic appearance of the musculoskeletal system as evaluated by diagnostic medical sonography.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Biomedical Science program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Cardiovascular pharmacology and the potential effects of cardiac medications on echocardiographic images.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced instruction in various types of congenital heart disease and pediatric echocardiography.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Indications, utility, limitations and technical procedures related to exercise stress echocardiography.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Clinical practicum rotations including advanced adult and pediatric imaging of the heart with focus on advanced pediatric competencies.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Biomedical Science program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Clinical practicum rotations including exercise and pharmacological stress, echocardiograms and transesophageal echocardiograms.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Biomedical Sciences program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Clinical practicum including advanced imaging in echocardiography techniques.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Indications, utility, limitations and technical procedures related to transesophageal echocardiography.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology of the peripheral vascular subset of the cardiovascular system as it relates to sonography.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology of the cerebrovascular subset of the cardiovascular system as it relates to sonography.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Clinical practicum including abdominal and OB/GYN imaging, and vascular technology.
Prerequisites: senior standing in Biomedical Science program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
The role of ultrasound in assisting with treatment as it relates to women's reproductive health and prenatal care.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Echocardiographic examination of the fetal heart including normal anatomy and congenital heart disease.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Biomedical Science program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Doppler principles, spectral display, hemodynamics of abdominal, transplant organ, and penile vascular techniques; vascular statistics.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3-4 cr. Undergraduate.
Clinical practicum including abdominal and OB/GYN imaging, and vascular technology.
Prerequisites: senior standing in Biomedical Science program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Comparison of normal and pathological anatomy cases combining diagnostic medical sonography, computed sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
Prerequisites: junior standing in BioMedical Science program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Comparison of normal and pathological anatomy cases combining diagnostic medical sonography, computed sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
Prerequisites: junior standing in BioMedical Science program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Current trends in health care and sonography. Federal regulations, Medicare, managed care, professional organizations, and certication exam preparation.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Clinical practicum including abdominal and OB/GYN imaging, and vascular technology.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Problem solving of management issues relating to diagnostic medical sonography and exploring educational strategies employed in ultrasound education.
Prerequisites: junior standing in BioMedical Science program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Problem solving of management issues relating to diagnostic medical sonography and exploring educational strategies employed in ultrasound education.
Prerequisites: junior standing in BioMedical Science program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Anatomy, physiology, pathology, pathophysiology and the sonographic appearance of the normal and abnormal fetal and neonatal brain.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Biomedical Sciences program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Atomic and subatomic theories, electrical theory, interaction of x-rays with matter, production of radiation, equipment maintenance, x-ray circuits, tubes, and cooling charts.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Radiographic qualities and factors influencing those qualities. Principles of flouroscopy, AEC, tomography, and other accessory equipment.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Skull positioning advanced skills, special procedures, and supplementary imaging modalities.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Students to rotate through all aspects of the radiologic science field. A total of 65 competencies must be achieved in two years of clinical education.
Prerequisites: senior standing in Biomedical Science program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Current concepts in radiologic technology.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Structure and physiology of the human body as it appears in cross section. Diagrams, CT, and MRI images are utilized.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Changes that occur in disease and injury and their applications to radiography.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Students rotate through all aspects of the radiologic science field. A total of 65 competencies must be achieved in two years of clinical education.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Current concepts in radiologic technology.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
6 cr. Undergraduate.
600 hours of clinical experience. The student will begin surgical and evening rotations.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Biomedical Science program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Rotations through the Emergency Department, diagnostic area outpatient and orthopedic clinics, CT, MRI, and interventional radiology.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Biomedical Science program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate.
70 hours of clinical practice. Opportunity to rotate through any area of interest in a variety of imaging modalities.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Federal regulations and legislation as they relate to the health care profession and radiology. Preparation for the certification exam.
Prerequisites: sr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Students rotate through all aspects of the radiologic science field. A total of 65 competencies must be achieved in two years of clinical education.
Prerequisites: senior standing in Biomedical Science program or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
4 cr. Undergraduate.
400 hours of clinical practice. Opportunity to rotate through any area of interest in a variety of imaging modalities.
Prerequisites: jr st in BioMed Sci prog or cons instr.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of BMS 590 with similar topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Exploration and discussion of volunteerism and leadership in professional associations, professional advocacy, emerging trends in certification, re-certification and career pathways related to career advancement.
Prerequisites: admis to BMS major; or cons instr.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of BMS 590 w/ same topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Exploration and discussion of volunteerism and leadership in professional associations, professional advocacy, emerging trends in certification, re-certification and career pathways related to career advancement.
Prerequisites: admis to BMS major; or cons instr.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of BMS 590 w/ same topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Individualized experience which enables the student to study current topics of interest in Diagnostic Medical Imaging. Level of credit assigned based on time required for completion.
Prerequisites: consent of Program Director.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 15 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
Name | Rank | Degree | School | Graduate Faculty | Emeritus Faculty |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shahla Anders | Clinical Associate Professor | MEd, MLS(ASCP)CM | Carroll University | No | No |
Cindy Brown | Clinical Associate Professor Emerita | MEd | Central Michigan University | No | Yes |
Daniel Cordas | Clinical Assistant Professor | BS | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | No | No |
Bradley DePons | Clinical Assistant Professor | BS, MLS(ASCP)CM | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | No | No |
Richard Dettman | Clinical Assistant Professor | PhD | Walden University | No | No |
Jennifer Doll | Associate Professor | PhD | Washington University | Yes | No |
Kaitlyn Doyle | Clinical Assistant Professor | BS | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | No | No |
Janis Eells | Professor | PhD | University of Iowa | Yes | No |
Fang Yao Stephen Hou | Clinical Associate Professor | PhD, MB(ASCP)QCYM, MLS(ASCPi) | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Yes | No |
Randall Lambrecht | Professor | PhD, MT(ASCP) | University of Wisconsin-Madison | No | Yes |
Elizabeth Liedhegner | Assistant Professor | PhD | Case Western Reserve University | Yes | No |
Zac Lunak | Clinical Associate Professor | PhD, MLS, HTL(ASCP)CM | Marquette University | No | No |
Kristen Moose | Clinical Assistant Professor | MPH | University of Michigan | No | No |
Dean Nardelli | Associate Professor | PhD | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Yes | No |
Jason Rentmeester | Clinical Assistant Professor | BS | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | No | No |
Troy Skwor | Assistant Professor | PhD | Texas A&M University | Yes | No |
Susan Stalewski | Clinical Associate Professor | MBA, MLS(ASCP)CM | Keller Graduate School of Management | No | No |
Jayne Wisniewski | Clinical Associate Professor | MEd | Carroll University, WI | No | No |