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2007/2008 Academic Catalog
The Academic Catalog accurately reflected the policies of the institution
at the time of its publication. However, Upstate reserves the right
to change the policies, including academic requirements, at any time.
The 2007/2008 Academic Catalog is designed and published by SUNY
Upstate Medical University through the Office of Marketing and University
Communications, Stephanie DeJoseph, editor. Content oversight by the
Office of the Vice Provost.
Table of Contents
Upstate Medical University OVERVIEW text
Campus Map—3
History and Description—5
Syracuse and Central New York—6
Mission Statement—6
Accreditation—6
Statement of Technical Standards—7
Non-discrimination Policy—7
Facilities for Instruction—7
Degree Programs List—11
Program Descriptions and Requirements—13
Academic Policies—17
Departments and Programs
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology—22
Cell and Developmental Biology—26
Microbiology and Immunology—28
Neuroscience— 29
Physiology—31
Pharmacology—33
Additional Graduate Courses— 34
MD/PhD Program Courses—35
History and Description—37
Curriculum—37
Program Options—41
Binghamton Clinical Campus —41
Rural Medical Education Program—41
Student Research Opportunities—42
MD/PhD Program— 42
Syracuse Clinical Facilities—43
Binghamton Clinical Facilities—44
Curriculum Overview (Grid)—45
Courses —46
Admission Policies and Programs —49
Academic Policies—56
Departments and Chairs —64
History and Description—65
Programs—67
BS Degree Program—67
MS Degree Program—69
Transitions from BS to MS—72
Post-Master’s Advanced Certificate Program—72
Academic Policies—73
Courses —85
2007/
History and Description—91
Admission Policies—92
Academic Policies—98
Arts and Sciences—108
Courses —109
Cardiovascular Perfusion —113
BS Degree Program—115
Courses — 116
Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical
Technology and Medical Biotechnology)—118
BS Degree Program in Medical Technology— 119
Courses —121
BS Degree Program in Medical Bioechnology—124
Courses —127
MS Degree Program in Medical Technology—128
Courses —132
Cytotechnology —134
BS Degree Program—136
Courses —136
Medical Imaging Sciences —138
BS Degree Programs—139
BPS Degree Programs—144
Courses— 147
Physical Therapy —151
Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program—152
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (T-DPT) Program—154
Courses —155
Radiation Therapy —160
BS Degree Program—162
BPS Degree Program—163
Courses —164
Respiratory Therapy Education —165
BS Degree Program in Cardiorespiratory Sciences—166
BS Degree Program in Respiratory Care—168
Courses —170
Electives
Tuition and Fees—179
Payment Policies—179
Financial Aid—182
How To Apply for Financial Aid —184
Estimated Cost of Attendance—185
Financial Aid Programs —190
SUNY Upstate Medical University Grants and Scholarships—191
Obligatory Service Scholarships—194
Loan Programs—196
Student Employment —198
Additional Information and Policies—199
Facilities—201
Housing Information—202
Programs and Services—204
Administrators—207
Faculty by Department (Syracuse)—208
Faculty by Department (Binghamton)—242
Telephone Numbers —245
