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CHE 205 - General Chemistry I of pharmacology. Students acquire CHE201L - General Chemistry I how they contribute to the overall exploration of molecular genetics, extraction, library preparation, and
mastery of proper pronunciation, Laboratory physiology of the body. The course emphasizing the mechanisms of sequencing data analysis, preparing
Credit Hours: 3 spelling, and use of medical terms, is focused on nervous system as inheritance and gene function students for both research and
Prerequisite(s): (Co) ENG 102 / ENG mastering the language skills they will Credit Hours: 1 well as on various pathologies and across phenotypic, population, clinical careers.
200 need to read and interpret medical Co-requisite: CHE 205 anatomical variations. They are and molecular levels. It integrates
records, write case notes, and studied as an example of disruption foundational knowledge with
This course introduces the communicate effectively in a variety This course introduces the principles to normal body homeostasis. It also advanced concepts to thoroughly Major Requirements
principles and concepts of of different health-related situations and concepts of chemistry with the includes practical classes devoted to examine the molecular biology
chemistry with emphasis on atoms, throughout the course. emphasis on laboratory skills and comparative anatomy and modern underlying genetic processes. Key
molecules, nomenclature, bonding, practical hands-on experiences for technology, and tools used to study topics include the structure and
stoichiometry, electronic structure, MMG211 - Human Anatomy & the students. This course will have anatomy. function of DNA and RNA, with BMS311 - General Pharmacology
and molecular structures. This course Physiology I laboratory experiments, simulated a focus on the central dogma of Credit Hours: 3
contains a laboratory component to Credits Hours: 3 experiments, demonstrations, and molecular biology: replication,
reinforce the chemical concepts. group activities for the students that HSC205 - Biostatistics transcription, and translation. The Prerequisite: BIO205 & CHE205
Prerequisite: BIO 205 illustrate the principles and concepts course provides fundamental and
for the course CHE 205. Credit Hours: 3
Anatomy and Physiology, I, is the applied training in molecular biology
CHE207- Organic Chemistry for first of a two-course sequence Prerequisite: STT 100 techniques, bridging theoretical This course introduces the general
Nutrition/ Health Sciences examining the terminology, structure, knowledge with practical application. principles of pharmacology,
integrating conceptual knowledge
Credit Hours: 3 function, and interdependence of the BMS211 - Comprehensive This course introduces students Proficiency is developed in essential of physiology and pathophysiology
laboratory methods such as PCR, gel
to population health statistics.
human body systems. This includes Biochemistry
Prerequisite: CHE 205 & CHE 201L familiarity with the basic anatomical Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: BMS131 The course covers sources and electrophoresis, blotting techniques, related to disease processes. A special
emphasis is placed on understanding
and histological organization of the types of data, measures of central DNA sequencing, and microarrays.
This is an introductory course that tendency, measures of dispersion, Additionally, it delves into the analysis the autonomic and neuromuscular
focuses on the basic aspects of human body and its physiology. confidence intervals, correlations and and manipulation of gene function systems and exploring their role in
Students will learn how the various
Organic Chemistry. This course This course provides an overview of regressions used in public health and and expression in both prokaryotic health and disease. The course also
helps the students to promote an organs of the body interact with one the main aspects of biochemistry by environmental health and safety. and eukaryotic systems. By its covers pharmacological agents used
another and how they contribute to
understanding of the importance of the overall physiology of the body. tackling different metabolic pathways conclusion, the course ensures a in managing common pulmonary
Organic Chemistry and its relevance by which all cells synthesize and comprehensive understanding of disorders, providing insights into their
in Health Science and Nutrition. Pathology is also studied as examples degrade carbohydrates, lipids, amino BMS131 - Introduction to the principles, applications, and mechanisms of action, therapeutic
of disruption to normal body
Laboratory experiments related acids, and nitrogenous compounds. Biochemistry limitations of these methodologies, applications, and potential side
to various functional groups and homeostasis. This course includes Specifically, the course will discuss equipping students for advanced effects. Through this course,
Qualitative analysis are included in a study of the cells, chemistry, the chemistry of the reactions that Credits Hours: 3 research and professional practice in students will develop a foundational
the course which can contribute tissues, skeletal, muscular, digestive, constitute these pathways and How molecular genetics. understanding of pharmacological
towards the development of Scientific respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary, energy is derived from the breakdown Prerequisite: CHE 205 concepts essential for laboratory
Skills. integumentary, nervous, endocrine of nutrients. It will also cover how This course will describe protein medicine and clinical practice.
systems as well as sensory organs, metabolic pathways are regulated by structure and function, protein MMG311 - Genomics

lymph & immunity, and reproduction effector molecules and hormones in synthesis, processing, regulation,
HSC101 - Medical terminology integumentary, skeletal, muscular, living systems. interactions, and turnover. It Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisite: BMS213 MMG411 - Medical Genetic
nervous, and special senses. aims primarily to provide in-depth Counselling
Credit Hours: 3 In conjunction with classroom knowledge of protein structures, as This course explores theoretical
instruction, the anatomy and MMG231 - Human Anatomy & well as how they are constructed, and practical aspects of genomics, Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: (Co)ENG 102 (R) /ENG focusing on the principles,
200 physiology practical lab component Physiology II how they function, and how they technologies, and applications in Prerequisite: MMG313
for this course requires students to are stabilized. Students will also research and medicine. Students
The course provides the basis of apply knowledge from the classroom Credits Hours: 3 be introduced briefly to protein will examine the structure and This course will be simulation
the skills that are necessary to to online laboratory experiments and Pre-requisite: MMG211 databases and to some laboratory function of genomes across different focused, with students demonstrating
understand, apply, and interpret critical thinking application exercises. experiments that deal with protein organisms, cutting-edge sequencing knowledge of different heredity
medical terminology in various Introduction to Anatomy and detection and protein interactions. technologies, comparative patterns and family history
healthcare environments. It explains Physiology I and II are designed to genomics, transcriptomics, and importance for heredity risks.
how medical terms are formed provide a foundation in human epigenomics. Clinical applications Students will be proficient in:
through analyzing the prefixes, BMS213 - Molecular Genetics such as pharmacogenomics and making risk assessments based on
suffixes, root words, combining forms, body. This includes familiarity with cancer genomics, as well as ethical different inheritance patterns, taking
and abbreviations. Special focus is the anatomical and histological Credit Hours: 4 considerations, will also be discussed. information about the family history
given to the terms that can be applied organization of the human body The laboratory component provides and being able to draw a pedigree.
to major body systems, diagnostic and its physiology. Students will Co-requisite: BMS212 hands-on training in advanced The limitations and ethical, legal, and
methods, diseases, medications, and learn how the various organs of the This course offers an in-depth genomic techniques, including RNA social aspects of genetic testing and
terms that fall within the context body interact with one another and results of these tests will be explored.
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