BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (BMD)

BMD 101 Biomedical Sciences Orientation 1 cr
An introduction to Biomedical Sciences that will establish an early and continuing working relationship between students and faculty, increase awareness of sciences and scientists and familiarize students with functions, policies and services of the University, College and Department. Taught in Fall and Spring Quarters.

BMD 210 Infectious Disease in Health Care Environments 4 cr
Infectious Disease in Health Care Environments is designed to provide a foundation in basic host-parasite relationships with particular emphasis on the application of these principles in health care settings. The hospital environment provides a unique ecologic niche wherein alterations in hosts and microflora result in special patterns of infectious disease. The ubiquity of microbes, vulnerability of hospitalized population, and interactions between personnel and patients is emphasized to stimulate awareness and interest in infection control. Prerequisite: Biology or Physiology. Taught in Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer Quarters.
BMD 290 Special Topics 1-8 cr
Topics of current health interest.

BMD 311 Human Anatomy 5 cr
A course in human gross and microscopic anatomy. The structures of the different systems in the human body are studied with reference to their functions. Prerequisites: BLY 141, 142. Taught in Fall and Spring Quarters.

BMD 312 Microscopic Anatomy 5 cr
A course in (human) microscopic anatomy, extended from Human Anatomy I, with laboratory emphasizing recognition and utilizing traditional and also up-to-date histologic techniques. Prerequisite: Human Anatomy I. Taught in Fall Quarter. Special fee: $25.00.

BMD 321 Biochemistry I: Molecular Biology 5 cr
Principles of molecular and cellular biochemistry, with emphasis on protein structure and function, nucleic acids structure, replication, transcription and translation of genetic information. The course includes a laboratory component focused on applications of modern analytical techniques to study protein purification and molecular biology. Prerequisites: CH 221, 222, 223. Taught in Fall Quarter. Special fee: $20.00.

BMD 322 Biochemistry II: Energetics & Metabolism 5 cr
A continuation of Biochemistry I, including enzyme mechanisms and kinetics, bioenergetics and carbohydrate and lipid intermediary metabolism. The course also includes a laboratory component that is focused on methods used to study enzyme activity and metabolic pathways. Prerequisite: BMD 321. Taught in Winter Quarter. Special fee: $20.00.

BMD 331 Human Physiology I 5 cr
Study of medical physiology with emphasis on the basic principles of both cellular and organ system physiology. The course emphasizes cellular physiology, cardiovascular function, nerve function and muscle function. Prerequisites: BLY 141-142; CH 114, 115. Taught in Fall, Winter and Summer Quarters.

BMD 332 Human Physiology II 4 cr
Continuation of Human Physiology I. This course emphasizes renal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproductive and metabolic physiology. Prerequisite: BMD 331. Taught in Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters.

BMD 333 Physiology Laboratory 1 cr
This laboratory is designed to afford students hands-on laboratory experience in membrane physiology, motor and sensory neurophysiology, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory and renal physiology. The course must be taken either concurrently with or following BMD 332. Prerequisite: BMD 331. Taught in Winter and Spring Quarters. Special fee: $25.00.

BMD 341 Pathophysiology 5 cr
A systematic study of disease processes involving relationships between pathophysiological changes and clinical manifestations. Prerequisites: BMD 210 or BMD 370 or BMD 380 or acceptable microbiology course; BMD 331 and 332 or BLY 151 and 152. Taught in Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer Quarters.

BMD 350 Introduction to Research (W) 4 cr
Basic concepts of research will be presented to provide a fundamental understanding of the application of the scientific method as a means to advance knowledge in the biomedical sciences. Prerequisites: BMD 311, 321, 322, 331, 332, 333. Taught in Fall and Spring Quarters.

BMD 370 Immunology-Virology 5 cr
The first part of the course will present the basic concepts of immunochemistry, immunobiology and host immune responses to disease. Antigens, antibodies, cells and structures of the immune system will be discussed as well as their roles in the processes of immunity, allergies, transplantation and diseases. The second part of the course will deal with the mechanisms of pathogenesis and examples of diseases caused by viruses as well as virus-host interactions. Prerequisites: BMD 321 or MT 340. Taught in Winter Quarter.

BMD 380 Medical Microbiology 5 cr
Course will present the concepts of pathogenicity and virulence as they relate to disease causing bacteria and fungi. Mechanisms of pathogenicity, inter-relationships and interactions that occur between the host, the parasite and their environments will be emphasized in molecular terms. The laboratory portion of the course will provide hands-on experience in the laboratory handling and identification of bacteria. General concepts of microbial physiology, genetics and antibiotic therapy will also be presented. Prerequisites: BMD 370. Taught in Spring Quarter. Special fee: $30.00.

BMD 390 Special Topics 1-8 cr
Topics of current health interest.

BMD 420 Pharmacology 5 cr
An introduction to pharmacological concepts and effects and uses of major drug classes. Drug design, pharmacodynamics (receptors, mechanisms, dose-response) and pharmacokinetics (time-action) are discussed in general (principles), and in particular, for selected classes of drugs. Prerequisites: BMD 321, 322, 331, and 332. Taught in Spring Quarter.

BMD 430 Neurosciences (W) 4 cr
A study of neuroscience which integrates neurochemistry, neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology. Prerequisites: BMD 311, 321, 322, 331, and 332. Taught in Winter Quarter.

BMD 490 Special Topics 1-8 cr
Topics of current health interest.

BMD 493 Biomedical Sciences Forum 1 cr
Research presentations on a variety of Biomedical topics offered by department, College of Medicine, and visiting scientists. Taught in Fall Quarter.

BMD 499 Honors Research Thesis (W) 5-10 cr
Literature survey and laboratory research experience under the direction of the faculty. BMD 499 may be taken over two successive quarters of the academic year, or one regular (full) summer quarter for a maximum of 10 credits. Prerequisites: BMD 311, 321, 322, 331, 332, 333, 350, and permission of the faculty admissions committee. Contact the department chair for application procedures. Taught in Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer Quarters. Special fee: $25.00.

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