The study of anatomy of the adult human body by lectures and dissection, and utilization of prosections, teaching models, and skeletons. Topics of radiographic anatomy will also be presented. Clinical applications will be emphasized by clinical correlation lectures and laboratory presentations.

D 507 Histology and Embryology (5 cr. hrs.)

This course has two points of emphasis. Foremost is the discipline of histology, which is the study of cells, tissues, and their arrangement in to organ systems. Examination of these structures will be at both the level of the light and electron microscope with the relationship between anatomical structure and physiologic function emphasized. In addition, embryological events causing and resulting in the formation of adult structures will be examined.

B 509 Medical Biochemistry (6 cr. hrs.)

Introduction to biochemical terminology, methods, and concepts in a framework relevant to the practice of medicine. Principal topics include structures and reactions of the major classes of biological molecules, protein structure and function, enzymology, metabolism of biological molecules, biosynthesis of macromolecules and molecular biology, regulation of cellular activities (enzymatically/hormonally), and principles of hematology.

X-600 Doctor/Patient Relationship (3 cr. hrs.)

Introduction to Clinical Care is designed to provide first year medical students with an introduction to the principles and practice of the medical interview, the physician/patient relationship and a broad range of related topics. It will provide the student with an opportunity to have contact with patients early in their medical school career. Students will spend several afternoons accompanying a primary care physician in their practice learning the critical importance of communication and relationship development with patients. Classroom sessions will revolve around discussions and physician panels involving many different clinicians.

F 515 Human Physiology (7 cr. hrs.)

Physiological function and regulation of the respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, renal and endocrine systems. Muscle structure and function; general properties of nerves, the blood elements; acid/base, electrolyte fluid thermal and homeostasis as well as pathophysicology concepts. Pathophysiologic function. Laboratory exercises serve to amplify concepts from lectures.

D 508 Neurosciences (5 cr. hrs.)

Interdisciplinary investigation of the gross and microscopic anatomy of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system of man. Aspects of brain circulation, neurochemistry and neurological disorders are presented. Laboratory activities include dissection of brain and spinal cord, examination of histological sections, and clinical correlation conferences.

J 525 Medical Microbiology and Immunology (7 cr. hrs.)

Study of biological properties of bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae, fungi, and human parasites. Microbial physiology, genetics, and the action of antimicrobial agents are covered. Dynamics of host parasite relationship relative to immunologic phenomena are presented. Diagnostic microbiology and immunology, research methodology, and clinical correlation conferences are presented in the laboratory.

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