MED 601 – Biochemistry
The biochemical pathways of living organisms are studied to include the structure of biomolecular chemistry and an understanding of energy yielding processes and the transfer of genetic material. Includes a study of the chemistry and reactions of constituents of living matter, including the carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, vitamins, coenzymes, and minerals; the chemistry and regulation of the reactions and processes of whole organisms; endocrinology; enzymology; nutrition; intermediary metabolism, and biochemical mechanisms in selected disease states.
(10 credits; 160 hrs. Lecture/Lab)
MED 704 – Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine
A course addressing the fundamentals and principles of the distribution of diseases and their causes in human populations. Students will learn how to conduct epidemiologic investigation, how to critically review medical literature and how to use such information in a clinical environment. To acquire some basic level of proficiency in epidemilogic principals and to understand and be able to apply epidemiology in clinical practice.
(4 credits; 64 hrs. Lecture)
MED 703 – Medical Genetics
This course provides the student with an understanding of the principles and concepts upon which current clinical genetic practice (diagnosis, treatment and counseling) is based. This course covers the genetics of human populations and introduces recent and ongoing discoveries so that their future applications may be understood. It builds upon the foundation of basic material introduced in cell biology.
(8 credits; 80 hrs. Lecture)
Prerequisite: Biochemistry
MED 602 – Human Physiology
The principles of human physiology are first studied then followed by an intensive overview of human organ system physiology to include neural, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and kidney physiological processes. The goals of this program are to enhance the student’s ability to critically analyze the cell biology mechanisms governing the functions of each system and to utilize physiological concepts in problem solving.
(10 credits; 170 hrs. Lecture/Lab)
Prerequisites: Histology, Anatomy