Laboratory experience includes introduction to fundamental microbial techniques, including differential staining, biochemical identification techniques, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Patient case studies will be used to supplement learning experience.

Laboratory experience includes an introduction to digestion, absorption, transportation, and utilization of nutrients. Lab exercises are completed in which students prepare foods and observe the chemical and physical properties that affect the product.

An introduction to the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on anatomy. This course surveys anatomical terminology, basic chemistry, cell structure/function, tissues, skin skeleton, joints, muscles, and central nervous system.

Continuation of BMD 110. Topics include, peripheral/autonomic nervous system, endocrinology, cardiovascular system, blood, respiration, digestion, metabolism/nutrition, urinary system, and reproduction.

Clinical Observations (Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry and Veterinary Medicine). This course gives the student clinical exposure to various health-care services. It is designed to help students make informed decisions when selecting a career in the health professions. A written report on the clinical experience or scenario dealing with "medical ethics" is required. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours' credit. Permission of the Director of Health Pre-Professional Program is required.

This course introduces students to contemporary biomedical research and career possibilities in the biomedical sciences. Students will use the resources of the Biomedical Library to perform a literature search.

This course introduces concepts of human host-infectious microbe interactions that result in disease. Microorganisms examined include viruses, parasites, fungi, mycobacteria, and bacteria. Included topics are genetics, taxonomy, microbial metabolism, virulence factors, host defense/microbe evasion mechanisms, epidemiology, antimicrobial chemotherapy/resistance, merging/reemerging infectious diseases, and diagnostic criteria. Emphasis will be placed on the microbial infections of different body systems.

This course is an introduction to digestion, absorption, transportation, and utilization of nutrients. It will discuss the integration of basic chemical, physical, microbiological and nutritional properties and components of food and their relationship to a healthy lifestyle. Lab exercises are completed in which students prepare foods and observe the chemical and physical properties that affect the product.

This is the first of a two-course sequence that covers basic human anatomy and physiology, including the study of the structure and function of various body systems. Included is a study of basic principles of organism homeostasis, biochemical makeup, a study of cells and tissue, cellular metabolism, joints, the integumentary, and skeletal systems, muscular and nervous systems, and the senses. Laboratory experiences are provided through demonstration and interactive (virtual) laboratories.

A continuation of BMD 251. Topics include nervous, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems. Additional topics may include blood, metabolism, immunology and reproduction. Laboratory experience is provided through demonstration and interactive (virtual) laboratories.

Topics of current health interest.

A course in human gross and microscopic anatomy in a systematic approach, with an emphasis on structure-function relationships at the cell, tissue and organ level. The topics include anatomy of integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, cardio-vascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. This course is lecture - based with no lab component.

The course covers different aspects of molecular biology including protein structure and function, carbohydrate, lipids, DNA replication, transcription and translation and applications to medical problems (i.e., forensic medicine, diagnosis of genetic diseases, etc).

The course discusses the chemical basis of metabolism including the conversion of nutrients from digestion to either molecules of biological relevance or to energy. Genetic diseases affecting these pathways are described and discussed.

This laboratory is designed to provide hands-on experience on several biochemical techniques including cell fractionation, chromatography, DNA isolation, electrophoresis, determination of enzyme activity, etc.

The objectives of this course are to study human physiology with emphasis on cellular physiology ( cell structure, metabolism, and transport) and the endocrine and nervous systems and skeletal muscle. This course is the first of a 2 course sequence.

Study of human physiology with emphasis on the basic principles of organ system physiology. The course emphasizes muscle, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, digestive, and reproductive physiology and an introduction to immunology. This is the second course in a 2 course sequence.

This laboratory is designed to provide students with hands-on laboratory experience in physiology, with emphasis on the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems. Limited to BMD majors unless by special permission. Special fee.

The course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of molecular genetics and genomics. The concepts that will be covered in this course include nucleic acid structure and function, mechanisms of replication, transcription, translation, gene expression and regulation. In addition, the course aims to familiarize students with modes of analysis used in comparative genomic research.

Topics of current health interest.

This course presents 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.

This course presents the concepts of pathogenicity and virulence as they relate to disease causing bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, protozoans, and viruses. Mechanisms of pathogenicity, host interactions, epidemiology and diagnosis will be emphasized. General concepts of microbial physiology, taxonomy, genetics, host immune response, and antimicrobial therapy are also presented. The laboratory portion of the course will provide hands-on experience in the handling and identification of each microbe class. Special fee.

This course will focus on the biological and molecular features of oncogenesis and clinical cancer, with specific attention given to the molecular events underlying carcinogenesis, metastasis, and angiogenesis. Recent therapeutic advances and their implications for the field will be explored through reading of current scientific literature. Case study learning is integrated into the course to help students understand the societal implications of cancer.

A systematic study of disease processes involving relationships between pathophysiological changes and clinical manifestations.

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.

A study of neuroscience which integrates neurochemistry, neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology, emphasizing cellular neurobiology, neural systems, and the neurobiology of behavior. Course includes laboratory experience.

Fundamental principles of research will be presented and applied. Students will examine and evaluate a selection of contemporary research and learn many of the responsibilities of professional researchers, particularly in academic settings. Oral classroom presentations are required.

Topics of current health interest.

This course will provide an open forum for discussion of current controversial issues in biomedical sciences. The topics will include research integrity, discussions on the impact of medical advances in society as well as issues of historical relevance.

The student will perform a biomedical research project under the direction of a faculty mentor. This will include literature searches and presenting the project in a written format. Instructor Permission Required.

Literature survey and laboratory research experience under the direction of the faculty. Instructor permission required.

This course presents 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 process of immunity, allergies, transplantation and diseases. A term paper is required.

The course presents the concept of pathogenicity and virulence as they relate to disease causing bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Mechanisms of pathogenicity, interrelationships, and interactions that occur between the host, the parasite and their environments will be emphasized in molecular terms. General concepts of microbial physiology, genetics, and antimicrobial therapy are also presented. The laboratory portion of the course will provide hands-on experience in the handling and identification of bacteria. A term paper is required.