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MMG232 - Principles of Medical will learn about disease etiology, factors in the etiology and distribution MMG314 - Introduction to BMS212 - Biotechniques MMG331 - Cancer Biology I
Genetics clinical manifestations, diagnostic of diseases in populations. By the end Pharmacogenomics
methodologies, and therapeutic of the course, students will be familiar Credit Hours: 3 Credit hours: 3
Credit Hours: 4 approaches. Additionally, the course with key genetic epidemiological Credits Hours:2 Prerequisites: BIO 205 + CHE 205 Prerequisite: MMG311
Co-requisite: BMS213 highlights the latest advancements concepts, describe current genomic co-req- BMS311
in sequencing technologies and the technologies that are used in Biotechniques will teach common The Cancer Biology course is a major
The course introduces the genetics ethical, social, and clinical implications genetic epidemiology, and have This course introduces the basic laboratory techniques that are course for Biomedical Sciences (BMS)
of human disease, from simple of studying complex inherited an understanding of various study principles of pharmacogenomics, frequently used in research, medical/ and Molecular & Medical Genetics
Mendelian traits to complex conditions. designs in genetic epidemiology, such focusing on how genetic differences clinical, and bioindustry fields. In this (MMG) programs designed to prepare
multigenic diseases and gene/drug as genetic linkage and association influence individual responses to course, 50% of contact hours are students in their premedical studies
interactions. Topics include the studies. medications. Emphasis is placed on laboratory-based, exposing students for future careers in these fields. This
development of medical genetics; BMS412 - Clinical Laboratory understanding the role of genetic to techniques commonly performed course includes a comprehensive
the spectrum of human autosomal Management and variation in drug metabolism, efficacy, in a biological laboratory, such as description of all aspects of cancer
recessive diseases; localization and Instrumentation MMG312 - Human and and safety. The course also explores microscopic methods, micro pipetting, biology from the causes, and
isolation of the Huntington disease Evolutionary Genetics examples of common drugs impacted isolation and quantification of nucleic mechanistic view of dysregulation of
gene; congenital diseases Credits Hours: 3 by pharmacogenomic factors, acids and proteins, Polymerase Chain cellular processes, to the diagnosis,
Credits Hours: 3 providing insights into their clinical Reaction (PCR), immunodetection, and treatment of cancer patients.
caused by chromosomal imbalance; Prerequisite: BMS212 significance. Through this course, and gel electrophoresis, etc. Students The course summarizes the latest
diseases involving repeat expansions; Prerequisite MMG232 students will develop a foundational will also become familiar with the knowledge to date about cancer and
developments and setbacks in the The course covers the strategies understanding of pharmacogenomic underlying theoretical principles of how the field is evolving.
use of gene and molecular therapies employed by the biomedical sector The study of human genetic concepts, laying the groundwork these biotechniques as well as data
for treatment of hereditary diseases; to maintain quality assurance and complexity and disease is a for their application in personalized analysis, interpretation and reporting
and pharmacogenomics (interaction ensure safe practice. This includes rapidly expanding field driven by medicine and clinical practice. biological results.
of genetic background with drug accreditation schemes, hazard technological advancements that BMS231 - Clinical Biochemistry I
response). The course also covers analysis critical control (HACCP) enable extensive efforts to catalog Credit Hours: 3
analysis of quantitative traits: and legislative requirements. human genetic variation. These
complex human diseases such as Effective management in staffing extensive sequencing initiatives have RESEARCH STUDY/SEMINARS BMS331 - Bioinformatics Prerequisite: BMS211
type 2 diabetes and approaches to and scheduling and structuring provided evidence that supports AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: Credits Hours: 3 The Clinical Biochemistry I is a major

mapping genetic variants responsible staff activity. Budget planning the theory of human evolution and course for Biomedical Sciences (BMS)
for complex traits; heritability; and and management are also areas population movements based on BMS 3470A - Basic Medical Prerequisite: BMS213 and Molecular & Medical Genetics
genome wide association mapping. addressed by the course. Laboratory the fossil record. These studies have Microbiology
environments are not static, also demonstrated the extent of Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary (MMG) programs to prepare students
Finally, the course explores transgenic demands and methodologies are variations in the human genome Credit Hours: 4 field of study, which aims at finding for future careers in their fields.
animals and gene therapy, stem cell constantly changing. Innovations and sequence. In this course, students will new links and associations between This course encompasses the
biology and human evolutionary modifications need to be constantly gain knowledge about fundamentals Prerequisite BMS213 the structural and functional study of fundamental disease
genetics. considered. The student will of evolutionary biology to provide The course provides an overview of hierarchies of biomolecules and processes, diagnostic tools, and
undertake an independent and critical a deep understanding of the microorganisms and aseptic methods enhances students’ understanding management plans. BMS3470B
evaluation of individual practice and mechanisms underlying the evolution of controlling microbial growth. of health and disease. This course provides comprehensive coverage
MMG412 - Complex Inherited reflect on the practices of others. of biological systems. Students It covers the biology of bacteria, will expose the students to using of the metabolic and clinical aspects
high throughput methods requiring
Diseases will also investigate evolutionary viruses, fungi, and parasites and their standalone, public domain software of biochemistry. It includes topics
mechanisms of selection, adaptability,
Credit Hours: 3 MMG313 - Epidemiology and and the genesis of species as well clinical impact on human health. A and cloud computing. This will related to the following: clinical
laboratory tests, various human
allow them to retrieve and analyze
Prerequisites: MMG332 + MMG331 Public Health Genetics as examine evolutionary trends practical lab experience is provided biological data from different homeostasis systems, pregnancy, and
for the students so they can become
from past to present. This course tumor markers. Several conditions
This course provides an in-depth Credits Hours: 3 will also introduce the students to familiar with bacteria handling bioinformatics repositories to ranging from diabetes, disorders
exploration of the molecular and co-req-HSC 205 the significant gains of researching and characterization. In addition to produce new meaningful information. of calcium and iron metabolisms,
genetic mechanisms underlying human genome sequences for the clinical aspects of multiple In this course the students would disorders of hypothalamus and
complex inherited diseases, The Epidemiology and Public Health understanding genetic diseases and learn how to work on genomics, pituitary gland, abnormalities of
emphasizing their multifactorial Genetics course examines how genes evolution. infections, the procedures that assist proteomics data and determine thyroid function, to renal disease, liver
nature and the interaction between and environmental factors interact in identifying and diagnosing the the role of genetic variabilities in disease, and cardiovascular disorders
genetic and environmental factors. to influence health and disease in diseases is also examined. evolution of biomolecules and are explored in this course. Students
The course covers a broad spectrum human populations. It provides an organisms. The knowledge and skills will be trained to critically assess case
of diseases, including inherited overview of central concepts and gained in this course would help studies related to each disorder using
immunodeficiencies, cancer topics in genetic epidemiology, students in providing insight in their the method of Team Based Learning
syndromes, neurological disorders, providing an overall framework for research and health management. (TBL).
and cardiovascular diseases. Students investigating the role of genetic

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