The following courses are taught for the Allied Health programs by faculty in the basic science departments of the medical school:
500. Anatomy
Fall. Credit, four hours.
Gross anatomy and histology of the human body systems. Anatomical
terms, structures, and relationships, emphasizing functional significance in
problem-solving situations. Laboratory provides demonstrations on models and prosection in small groups.
501. Biochemistry
Fall. Credit, four hours.
Overview of metabolism, enzyme activities, and genetic reproduction as they relate to health and disease. Regular clinical correlation conferences.
502. Physiology
Fall. Credit, four hours.
Systems approach to normal function of the human body, including relevant information on anatomy. Weekly problem-solving sessions, regular laboratory exercices, and clinical application to systemic disorders.
503. Microbiology
Spring. Credit, five hours.
Basic principles of medical microbiology, immunology, and virology presented through lectures, clinical
conferences, and laboratory work. Pathogenic bacteria, fungi, viruses, and
animal parasites discussed in relation to human disease, with emphasis on
pathogenesis, mechanisms of virulence, epidemiology, therapy, and prevention.
Concepts of immunology are introduced. Clinical correlation conferences and
reviews with discussion of recent advances in laboratory diagnostic techniques and integration of practical laboratory skills commonly performed in clinical settings.
504. Pharmacology
Spring. Credit, three hours.
Basic principlies of drug action; absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs; and mechanisms of drug action and toxicity. Basis for the use of medicines in pharmacological therapy of specific diseases.