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BMS 34110B - Metabolic Disease architecture, neuronal excitability and alkylating agents and antimitotic HMG 44110A - Inherited knowledge of different heredity and Medical Genetics program, which
I synaptic functions, sensory systems, agents and newer ‘magic bullet’ Neurological Disorders patterns and family history enables students to develop the
Credit Hours: 3 circadian rhythms, perception and treatments; cellular and humoral Credit Hours: 3 importance for heredity risks. competencies required for a medical
Prerequisite: BMS 23110C learning. This course demonstrates immune responses to tumors; and Prerequisite: BMS 34110A Students will be proficient in: genetics’ scientist via experiential
in-depth understanding of the major tumor immunotherapy. making risk assessments based on learning. Students will be assigned
This course introduces metabolic stages, structures and the processes HMG 35110B - Principles of This course will provide the students different inheritance patterns, taking to research labs, clinics or hospital
diseases, ranging from inborn underlying the development of the with an in-depth understanding of the information about the family history with whom CoHS has signed MOUs.
errors of metabolism in newborns human nervous system, illustrating Medical Genetics molecular mechanisms underlying and being able to draw a pedigree. During their placement, students will
to other diseases linked with the consequences of the disruption Credit Hours: 3 inherited neurological disorders, The limitations and ethical, legal, and be introduced to the basic principles
altered metabolism in adults. The of these processes. The course Co-requisite: BMS 34110B their diverse clinical presentations, social aspects of genetic testing and and techniques in molecular biology
course discusses deficiencies in also considers the principles and diagnostic methodologies, and results of these tests will be explored. and genetics. They will develop basic
enzymes involved in the metabolism applications of genetic analysis in The course introduces the genetics available treatment options. competences in planning, performing
of carbohydrates, proteins and diagnosing neural diseases including of human disease, from simple The course will also cover the experiments and analyzing results,
amino acids, lipid, fatty acids, and behavioral dysfunctions and cognitive Mendelian traits to complex biochemistry of genetic deficiency as well as the writing of reports. The
cholesterol, and their association diseases. multigenic diseases and gene/drug disorders and metabolic diseases Research, Placements duration of the internship is 6 weeks
with the state of the disease. Etiology, BMS 34130A - Cancer Biology I interactions. Topics include the affecting cognitive function. This with a lab rotation every 2 weeks
prevention and treatments of development of medical genetics; involves neurotransmitters’ structure, and Electives to maximize students’ learning and
metabolic disorders such as diabetes Credit hours: 3 the spectrum of human autosomal function, and pharmacology, neuron- practice. A central part of this course
mellitus, metabolic syndrome and Prerequisite: BMS 34210A recessive diseases; localization glia interactions, intra-neuronal is the placement portfolio, which
obesity will be discussed. The course and isolation of the Huntington signaling, and the neurobiology of HSC 410 - Healthcare Research must be completed and approved
also will examine the screening The Cancer Biology course is a major disease gene; congenital diseases behavior and neurodegenerative Methodology by the training institution preceptor
course for Biomedical Sciences (BMS)
and diagnostic procedures used in caused by chromosomal imbalance; disorders. Credit Hours: 3 and the lab placement coordinator at
assessing these disorders, including and Molecular & Medical Genetics diseases involving repeat expansions; ADU. Students’ performance will be
(MMG) programs designed to prepare
basal metabolic and functional developments and setbacks in the HMG 2201 - Introduction to Prerequisite: Completion of 80 assessed via end of rotation reports,
investigations, next-generation students in their premedical studies use of gene and molecular therapies Counselling Theory and Skills Credit Hours + HSC 205 end of placement oral presentation,
sequencing (NGS), and post-mortem for future careers in these fields. This for treatment of hereditary diseases; Credit Hours: 3 This course is involved with along with clinical preceptor and
course includes a comprehensive
analysis. and pharmacogenomics (interaction understanding basic principles placement coordinator evaluations.
description of all aspects of cancer of genetic background with drug Prerequisite: ENG200 + Completion Students will have full orientation
BMS 34210A - Immunology I biology from the causes, and response). The course also covers of 45 Credit Hours of research techniques and prior to the placement about the
methodologies as applied to
Credit hours: 3 mechanistic view of dysregulation of analysis of quantitative traits: Student are provided with healthcare professions. The purpose manual, the learning objectives, the
Prerequisites: BMS 23010C cellular processes, to the diagnosis, complex human diseases such as foundational philosophy and practice of this course is to further develop code of conduct, the rotations plan
and treatment of cancer patients. type 2 diabetes and approaches to information concerning counselling/ and the modes of assessment.
The Immunology I course is a major The course summarizes the latest mapping genetic variants responsible support work and professional ethics. research, critical analysis, and
communication skills.The major
course for Biomedical Sciences (BMS) knowledge to date about cancer and for complex traits; heritability; and They are introduced to the code of MMG 4401 - Molecular and
and Molecular & Medical Genetics how the field is evolving. genome wide association mapping. ethics developed for health providers, components of this course are Medical Genetics Placement 2
(MMG) programs. This course HMG 44130A - Inherited Cancer Finally, the course explores transgenic with discussion on how to use this understanding research purpose Credit Hours: 3
and methodology; developing a
includes a comprehensive description animals and gene therapy, stem cell code as a guide to providing client
of some basic aspects of immunology Genetics biology and human evolutionary services. Applied exercises will help research proposal; critical review Prerequisite: Completion of 102
of the literature and information
from defining the various cell types Credit Hours: 3 genetics. trainees practice identifying potential Credit Hours
involved in immune responses, the Prerequisites: BMS 34130A + HMG HMG 442 - Inherited ethical issues. Using theoretical resources; comprehending the role This practicum is the second of a two-
molecular pathways of humoral and 442 principles and skills, making ethical of ethics in health sciences research; practicum sequence internships. It
and introducing different quantitative
cell-mediated adaptive responses, to Immunodeficiencies reflections around guidance, enables students to incorporate and
the interaction between the immune Although cancer is largely a Credit Hours: 3 and searching evidence-based and qualitative healthcare research apply the theoretical concepts and
somatic genetic disease, several
methods. The course will also enable
system and pathogens. The abnormal Prerequisite: BMS 34210A information concerning medical skills they acquired via coursework
functioning of the immune system predisposition mutations in key proto- testing and counselling guidance are the students to develop different in a professional setting and
oncogenes and in particular tumour
including some autoimmune diseases suppressor genes are inherited. Thus, The course is designed to provide covered. This will include identifying data collection tools and different maintain confidentiality. During
sampling designs and techniques.
will also be covered. Some commonly information on the genetic cause and possible psychological reactions in their practicum, students will be
used techniques in immunology will the importance of predisposition cellular changes that occur in Primary connection with health guidance. MMG 3401 - Molecular and assigned hands-on rotations with
will be covered in depth. The course
be explored in this course. immunodeficiencies. These can arise Medical Genetics Placement 1 specific assays and techniques in
will also explore cancer, genetics during development and others are HMG 2301 - Medical Genetic
BMS 34110A - Neurobiology I and epigenetics; stem cell theories inherited with a tendency towards Counselling Credit Hours: 3 research facilities, medical facilities,
or clinics for diagnosing inherited
Credit Hours: 3 of cancer and the importance of “genetic anticipations”. This course Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: Completion of 70 and acquired disorders. Working
Prerequisite: BMS 302 the intestinal stem cells to cancer will explore the molecular genetic Credit Hours with a host organization all through
development and treatment; cancer basis of the various phenotypes and Prerequisite: HMG 2201
The course introduces the treatment including classical anti- a molecular genetic approach to their This course will be simulation The practicum is an essential the practicum exposes the students
cancer drugs such as antimetabolites, diagnosis and management. component of the B.Sc. in Molecular to professionals who compromise
fundamentals of neuronal focused, with students demonstrating the field relevant to their profession,
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