MED 311 – Microbiology and Immunology
This lecture and laboratory course provides the fundamental principles of microbiology including the sub-disciplines of immunology, virology, bacteriology, mycology, and parasitology. This course explores the workings of the human immune system including the intricate processes of antigen recognition, immunoglobulin production and the detection of antigen-antibody reactions. Basic genetic and molecular biological concepts are integrated and connected to clinical manifestations of disease and immunopathological reactions (such as hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, transplantation concerns, tumor immunology, hematology, reproduction, infectious disease, and immunodeficiency). Students acquire an understanding of the physiological and virulence properties of microorganisms and epidemiological factors contributing to human infectious disease; immunological responses contributing to health and disease; and an introduction to the activities and uses of antimicrobial agents for asepsis and treatment.
(12 credits; 225 hrs. Lecture/Lab)
Prerequisites: Completion of MED 111 is required. Completion of MED 212 is recommended.
MED 312 – Neurosciences
Neurosciences is a lecture and laboratory course that provides an integrated multidisciplinary study of the structure and functional relationships of the central and peripheral nervous systems and relies on basic knowledge of the anatomy of Head and Cranial nerves. Neurobiology and neurophysiology, brain metabolism, and the effects of damage and disease on cells of the central nervous system are covered in depth during the initial part of the course. Students are also introduced to techniques of neuroimaging and taught introductory clinical assessment during this time. Each aspect of the central nervous system is discussed with regards to both normal structures & processes integrated with the pertinent clinical correlations. Learning is enhanced through laboratory gross brain dissection, imaging techniques and discussion of clinical correlations.
(9 credits; 150 hrs. Lecture/Lab)
Prerequisites: Completion of MED 111 is required. Completion of MED 212 is recommended.
MED 313 – Medical Genetics
Medical Genetics is a lecture course that provides the students with an understanding of the principles and concepts of inherited disorders. Beginning with a study of chromosomes and the disorders which result from their aberrations, the course also covers current diagnosis and treatment, the genetics of human populations, and ongoing discoveries and research in molecular biology.
(5 credits; 90 hrs. Lecture)
Prerequisites: Completion of MED 112 and MED 113 is required. Completion of Biochemistry is recommended.
MED 314 – Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
This course introduces the students to the fundamental concepts of biostatistics and epidemiology. Using the principles of disease distribution, students are able to realize the importance of epidemiologic research to clinical practice. In addition to being able to evaluate current epidemiological issues, students learn the historical importance of how diseases are distributed in various populations and the impact this has on health issues in the 21st century.
(4 credits; 60 hrs. Lecture)
Prerequisites: Completion of MED 114 is required.
