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Basic Medical Science (BMS)

BMS 5590      Special Topics View Details
An opportunity to explore new topics or existing topics in modified or greater detail; topics which are not included in the usual course offerings. Prerequisites: To be determined by instructor and topic. Offered: On Demand.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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BMS 9265      Human Biochemistry 1 - Medical View Details
5 credit hours. Presents basic principles of human biochemistry. Addresses structure, function, biosynthesis, degradation and utilization of the major constituents of living systems. Employs an integrative approach to the basic science and clinical medicine aspects of normal and defective metabolism.
Credits: 5 hours
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BMS 9296      Human Structure Function I View Details
7 credit hours, (lecture, laboratory and case-based discussions). Part 1 of a 4 part series (January-February). Integrated course in anatomy, histology, embryology, physiology and biochemistry. All basic science lectures have clinical faculty to emphasize basic science concepts relevant to the practice of medicine. This unit covers introductory principles and the musculoskeletal system. This unit covers introductory principles and the musculoskeletal system
Credits: 7 hours
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BMS 9297      Human Structure Function II View Details
6 credit hours, (lecture, laboratory and case-based discussions). Part 2 of a 4 part series (February-April). Integrated course in anatomy, histology, embryology, physiology and biochemistry. All basic science lectures have clinical faculty to emphasize basic science concepts relevant to the practice of medicine. This unit covers cardiopulmonary and gastrointestinal systems.
Credits: 6 hours
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BMS 9298      Human Structure Function III View Details
5 credit hours, (lecture, laboratory and case-based discussions) Part 3 of a 4 part series (April-May). Integrated course in anatomy, histology, embryology, physiology and biochemistry. All basic science lectures have clinical faculty to emphasize basic science concepts relevant to the practice of medicine. This unit covers urinary and reproductive systems.
Credits: 5 hours
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BMS 9310      Neurosciences View Details
Fall Year Three. 9 credit hours/4 hours lecture plus laboratory sessions. Lecture-based course covering major neurological disorders and disease states. Specific neurologic diseases will be correlated to the didactic sessions by clinicians. Laboratory component is oriented around brain dissection sessions. Laboratory experience will demonstrate gross lesions and integrate the lesions with the clinical symptoms. A variety of supplemental audiovisual material also supports the class.
Credits: 9 hours
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BMS 9311      Medical Microbiology View Details
6 credit hours/6 hours lecture per week. Covers basic scientific principles of virology, bacterial physiology and genetics. Presents information relevant to the pathogenesis of human infections caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and helminthes. Provides a concise presentation of basic immunological principles and their clinical relevance. Provides a concise review of antimicrobial therapeutic regimens including mechanism of action and clinical settings in which specific agents might be used.Utilizes case presentations to illustrate the manner in which reasonable differential diagnoses are developed and a rational approach toward empiric antimicrobial usage.
Credits: 6 hours
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BMS 9399      Human Structure Function IV View Details
4 credit hours, (lecture, laboratory and case-based discussions) Part 4 of a 4 part series (June-July). Integrated course in anatomy, histology, embryology, physiology and biochemistry. All basic science lectures have clinical faculty to emphasize basic science concepts relevant to the practice of medicine. This unit covers the head and neck system. Includes a comprehensive examination for the Human Structure Function Series I-IV.
Credits: 4 hours
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BMS 9701      Clinical Anatomy Of Head And Neck View Details
A detailed dissection of the maxillofacial and anterior neck regions, with the emphasis being placed on the clinical application of the surgical procedures used in these areas. This course may not be used to satisfy Cell Biology and Biophysics or Molecular Biology and Biochemistry disciplinespecific requirements for the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program.
Credits: 2-4 hours
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