USC Schedule of Classes

Translational biomedical informatics analysis of next-generation sequencing genomic data, fundamentals, foundations, and concepts for applied analysis, human ontology, application molecular tools, basic computing.

Translational next generation sequencing genomics microarrays, RNA-seq, exome sequencing, annotation, transcriptome, ontology, pipelines, variants, expression, methylation.

Portfolio, translational biomedical informatics, bioinformatics, genomics, application development, web-based application.

Molecular biotechnology, genomics, next-generation sequencing, epigenomics, drug discovery, biomarkers, microrarrays, commercialization, microarray analysis, expression, proteomics.

Covers basic understandings of clinical bioinformatics methodologies and practices, along with the genomic technologies used for clinical diagnostic purposes.

Examination of classical and novel techniques used to explore and manipulate gene function and implications for the use of biotechnology in areas of global need. Recommended preparation: two semesters of introductory biology; two semesters of molecular biology and genetics.

Exploration of the process of discovering and developing novel therapeutic treatments.

Experiential training based on a project in a biomedical, biotechnology or pharmaceutical setting.

Preparation for capstone defense course.

Finalization and defense of capstone project.

Covers advanced biotechnology principles and applications.

Global biotechnology industry, idea generation, business plan formulation, intellectual property protection, funding, personnel management including board composition, regulatory body interaction, company exits.

Core concepts in intellectual property law, regulatory law, healthcare law, corporate law, and M&A law to the biopharmaceutical and diagnostic device sectors. Open to students who are pursuing or have already attained graduate degrees (MS, PhD or PharmD) in the bioscience disciplines, or students from professional schools who have college-level bioscience background.

Series of seminars that provide updated views on various sub-specialties in translation and entrepreneurship in biomedical sciences.

Written communication modalities for accurate and effective transmission of scientific information to a wide audience in biomedical, healthcare, and related industries.

Verbal communication modalities for accurate and effective transmission of scientific information to a wide audience in biomedical, healthcare, and related industries.

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department.