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COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES MS211 - Comprehensive focus is given to the terms that can
be applied to major body systems,
Biochemistry
diagnostic methods, diseases, Major Requirements
Credit Hours: 3 medications, and terms that fall
Bachelor and concepts of chemistry with BME 381 - Human Biology II Prerequisite: BMS131 within the context of pharmacology. MLS313 - Medical Virology
Students acquire mastery of proper
emphasis on atoms, stoichiometry,
of Science electronic structure, and molecular Credits Hours: 3 This course provides an overview of pronunciation, spelling, and use Credits Hours: 2
the main aspects of biochemistry by
of medical terms, mastering the
structures. This course contains a
Prerequisite: BME 380
in Medical laboratory component to reinforce Throughout this course, students tackling different metabolic pathways language skills they will need to Prerequisite: BMS233
by which all cells synthesize and
read and interpret medical records,
the chemical concepts.
This course provides an in-
Laboratory will be introduced to the core degrade carbohydrates, lipids, amino write case notes, and communicate depth introduction to the field of
acids, and nitrogenous compounds.
effectively in a variety of different
principles of the biological system.
medical virology, beginning with
CHE201L - General Chemistry I They must demonstrate how Specifically, the course will discuss health-related situations throughout the fundamental principles of
the chemistry of the reactions that
the course
Laboratory these errors have been mitigated constitute these pathways and virus biology. Topics include virus
and monitored. Having followed
Medicine) Credit Hour: 1 procedures, the graduate must act How energy is derived from the structure, genome organization,
Degree Requirements
replication mechanisms, and gene
Co-requisite: CHE 205 on these results, deciding whether breakdown of nutrients. It will also BMS213 - Molecular Genetics expression strategies across different
to interactions that occur within the
cover how metabolic pathways are
virus families. The course also covers
This course introduces the principles human body. Human Biology II is the regulated by effector molecules and Credit Hours: 4 the classification and nomenclature
BIO 205 - General Biology I and concepts of chemistry with the second of a two courses sequence, hormones in living systems. Co-requisite: BMS212 of viruses, as well as methods used
emphasis on laboratory skills and examining structure, function, and to study viruses and their interactions
Credit Hours: 3 practical hands-on experiences for interdependence of the human CHE207- Organic Chemistry for This course offers an in-depth with hosts. Building on this
Prerequisite(s): (Co) ENG 102 / ENG the students. This course will have body systems. This course includes Nutrition/ Health Sciences exploration of molecular genetics, foundational knowledge, students
emphasizing the mechanisms of
the study of normal and disturbed
200 laboratory experiments, simulated Credit Hours: 3 will explore specific groups of human
experiments, demonstrations, and homeostasis of the human body. By inheritance and gene function viruses, focusing on the diagnosis
This course introduces the principles group activities for the students that understanding the human body’s Prerequisite: CHE 205 & CHE 201L across phenotypic, population, of viral infections, the role of
and concepts of biology with illustrate the principles and concepts functions, students will gain a greater and molecular levels. It integrates immunization in prevention, and the
the emphasis on the cell and its for the course CHE 205. understanding of how to prevent This is an introductory course that foundational knowledge with principles behind antiviral therapies.
metabolic activity, genetics, and diseases and maintain a healthy life. focuses on the basic aspects of advanced concepts to thoroughly Through a theoretical approach,
inheritance in living organisms. BME 380 - Human Biology I Organic Chemistry. This course examine molecular biology the course equips students with the
helps the students to promote an
Credits Hours: 3 understanding of the importance of underlying genetic processes. Key knowledge to analyze and address
topics include the structure and key challenges in virology within
BIO 205L - General Biology I Prerequisite: BIO 205 Organic Chemistry and its relevance function of DNA and RNA, with clinical and public health contexts.
in Health Science and Nutrition.
a focus on the central dogma of
Laboratory Throughout this course, students will Laboratory experiments related molecular biology: replication, MLS231 - Urinalysis and Body
Credit Hour: 1 be introduced to the core principles BMS131 - Introduction to to various functional groups and transcription, and translation. The Fluids
of the biological system. They will Biochemistry Qualitative analysis are included in course provides fundamental and
Pre or Co-requisite: Bio 205 learn more about the complex the course which can contribute applied training in molecular biology Credits Hours: 2
interactions that occur within the Credits Hours: 3 towards the development of Scientific techniques, bridging theoretical
This course introduces the principles human body. Co-req: BMS231
and concepts of biology with the Prerequisite: CHE 205 Skills. knowledge with practical application.
emphasis on laboratory skills and Human Biology I is the first of a This course will describe protein HSC101 - Medical terminology Proficiency is developed in essential Urinalysis and Body Fluids” is a
practical hands-on experiences for two-course sequence, examining structure and function, protein laboratory methods such as PCR, gel comprehensive course designed to
the students. This course will have the terminology, structure, function, synthesis, processing, regulation, Credit Hours: 3 electrophoresis, blotting techniques, equip students with the knowledge
laboratory experiments, simulated crosstalk, and interdependence of interactions, and turnover. It Prerequisite: (Co)ENG 102 (R) /ENG DNA sequencing, and microarrays. and skills necessary for analyzing
experiments, demonstrations, and the human body systems. This course aims primarily to provide in-depth 200 Additionally, it delves into the analysis urine and various body fluids in a
group activities for the students that includes a study of cell structure knowledge of protein structures, as and manipulation of gene function clinical laboratory setting. This course
illustrate the principles and concepts function, and body systems from well as how they are constructed, The course provides the basis of and expression in both prokaryotic covers the fundamental principles
for the course BIO 205. genetic, cellular, and physiological how they function, and how they the skills that are necessary to and eukaryotic systems. By its and techniques of specimen
levels. By understanding the human are stabilized. Students will also understand, apply, and interpret conclusion, the course ensures a collection, handling, and analysis,
CHE 205 - General Chemistry I body’s functions, students will gain be introduced briefly to protein medical terminology in various comprehensive understanding of with a focus on physical, chemical,
Credit Hours: 3 a greater understanding of how to databases and to some laboratory healthcare environments. It explains the principles, applications, and and microscopic examinations.
limitations of these methodologies,
Students will learn to interpret results
prevent diseases and maintain a experiments that deal with protein how medical terms are formed
Prerequisite(s): (Co) ENG 102 / ENG healthy life. detection and protein interactions. through analyzing the prefixes, equipping students for advanced and correlate findings with various
200 suffixes, root words, combining research and professional practice in pathological conditions, including
forms, and abbreviations. Special molecular genetics. renal disorders, metabolic diseases,
This course introduces the principles and infections. The course also delves
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