MBS-5110: Cellular Biochemistry (2 credits)

Description: This course will cover basic concepts in Biochemistry, including the structure and function of nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. The biochemical basis of physiological processes, as well as disease states, will also be discussed.

 

MBS-5120: Biostatistics and Epidemiology (2 credits)

Description: This course introduces the fundamental concepts and methods required to understand and interpret epidemiology and vital statistics for clinical medicine, science, and public health. Emphasis is placed on the idea, principles, and methods that provide a foundation to prepare students to pursue further topics in the field as their work and research requires.

 

MBS-5130: Principles of Anatomy and Histology (1 credit)

Description: The anatomy component of the course will introduce the students to system-based anatomy: musculoskeletal, integumentary, nervous, cardiorespiratory, lymphatic, genital, and endocrine systems. It will integrate the gross anatomy with medical imaging. Students will also be instructed on the ethics of working in the anatomy lab. This course is lecture-based and will have an anatomy lab component. The Histology component of the course is designed to introduce students to microscopic anatomy, which includes the concepts of essential histology by surveying the four tissues: epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissue. The virtual histology laboratory component will be incorporated into the histology lectures.

 

MBS-5140: Cell Biology (2 credits)

Description: The objective of this course is to give students a strong foundation in the concepts of cellular biology. The concepts that will be covered include the fundamental processes of cellular structure and function, cell cycle, intracellular and transmembrane transport mechanisms, intracellular signaling, and cellular communication. Emphasis will also be placed on gene structure, DNA replication, transcription, translation, and regulation of gene expression.

 

MBS-5160: Pathophysiology I (3 credits)

Description: The course studies human physiology, focusing on the properties of living cells and tissues and selected organ systems' functions. With an emphasis on integration and control, introductory pathophysiology concepts are also included.

 

MBS-5180: Critical Thinking in Biomedical Research (2 credits)

Description: Critical Thinking in Biomedical Research is designed to develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills in biomedical research. Essential molecular and cell biology technologies are delivered with lab observation sessions. Team-based learning is implemented for research data/literature analysis, discussion, and presentation on broad research topics. This course aims to train the students how to conceive research ideas, develop hypotheses, design methods, analyze data, and disseminate research results.

 

MBS-5210: Human Genetics (3 credits)

Description: Human Genetics is a three-credit course designed to deliver the core concepts and principles of Genetics, aligning with emerging Genomic and Precision Medicine. The contents of this course will cover Classical (transmission), Molecular, Population Genetics, and Genomics. This course will focus on active learning and critical thinking to understand the expression of genotype to phenotype and various regulations. The application of genetic knowledge and technology to diagnosing, preventing, and treating human diseases will also be emphasized. This course aims to better prepare students for their future medical school learning, clinical practice, and biomedical research.

 

MBS-5150: Integrated Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases I (3 credits)

Description: The Integrated Immunology, Microbiology, and Infectious Diseases (IIMID) I course is three credits. This course provides students with the core concepts of Immunology and their applications in diagnosing, treating, and preventing human immunological disorders and infectious diseases. It also covers the core principles of Medical Microbiology and the primary clinical concepts in Infectious Diseases. Students will learn the fundamental concepts and principles about how innate and adaptive immunity work together at molecular, cellular, and tissue levels to regulate human health and disease in the context of host-microbe interaction and autoimmunity, the pathogenesis of various micro-organisms, and the symptoms, lab diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and complication of major infectious diseases.

 

MBS-5220: General Pharmacology (2 credits)

Description: This course will introduce the principles of pharmacology, including the effects drugs have on the body (pharmacodynamics), the impact the body has on drugs (pharmacokinetics), and drug toxicity/adverse effects. This will be followed by an overview of drugs treating the major disease states and a discussion of the drug discovery and development process.

 

MBS-5230:Integrated Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases II(2 credits)

Description: The Integrated Immunology, Microbiology, and Infectious Diseases (IIMID) II course is 2-credit. This course provides students with the core concepts of Immunology and their applications in diagnosing, treating, and preventing human immunological disorders and infectious diseases. It also covers the core principles of Medical Microbiology and the basic clinical concepts in Infectious Diseases. Students will learn the fundamental concepts and principles about how innate and adaptive immunity work together at molecular, cellular, and tissue levels to regulate human health and disease in the context of host-microbe interaction and autoimmunity, the pathogenesis of various micro-organisms, and the symptoms, lab diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and complication of major infectious diseases.

 

MBS-5240: Pathophysiology II (2 credits)

Description: The course studies human physiology, focusing on the properties of living cells and tissues and selected organ systems' functions. With an emphasis on integration and control, introductory pathophysiology concepts are also included.

 

MBS-5250: Neuroscience (3 credits)

Description: This course will cover four significant domains in neuroscience. Domain I covers the gross anatomical anatomy of the CNS and PNS. Domain II covers fundamental cellular and molecular aspects of neuroscience, including our current understanding of the cellular, structural, biochemical, and physiological paradigms of neurons and synapses. The concepts that govern the vital functions of the neuron will be the focus. Domain III covers the applications of the paradigms and concepts we covered in domains I and II to understand how the nervous system coordinates motion, balance, senses, and pain. Several neuronal circuits will be demonstrated throughout this section. Domain IV covers neurodevelopment, cognitive states, and memory. Throughout domains III and IV, relevant neurological disorders will be presented.

 

MBS-5260: Capstone MBS Thesis Proposal (4 credits)

Description: The Capstone is an integrative course incorporating the cumulative knowledge gained from the MBS program in developing a group-based capstone project, reflecting each student's understanding and application of the work they completed in the program. The course is designed to have students create a health-related research topic, methodology to address the topic, and expected data using the scientific method. Students will likely be prevented from gathering or collecting data for the proposed project.

 

MBS-5270: Ethics in Healthcare (1 credit)

Description: This one-credit course introduces students to the contemporary ethical issues associated with health care. It will cover the critical areas, including philosophical reasoning and law in bioethics, clinical and public health ethics, and research bioethics. The detailed contents include the ethical principles in health care, confidentiality and informed consent, euthanasia, reproductive issues, genetic testing and engineering in the clinic, etc. The regulations and policies for conducting research with human subjects and animal models will also be covered. This course focuses on active learning that engages students in discussion and sharing their ideas and opinions, aiming to improve their critical thinking skills and professionalism for future medical school learning and clinical practice in the ever-changing medical environment.

Thurs Aug 10 - Fri Aug 11:	Orientation
Mon Aug 14 - Fri Dec 1:	Teaching Weeks
Mon Sep 4:	Labor Day Holiday
Mon Nov 20 - Fri. Nov 24:	Thanksgiving Holiday
Mon Dec 4 - Fri. Dec 15:	Exam Weeks
Mon Dec 18 - Fri. Jan 1:	Winter Break

 

Mon Jan 1:	New Year Holiday
Tues Jan 2 - Fri. Apr 19:	Teaching Weeks
Mon Jan 15:	MLK Day
Mon Feb 19:	Presidents Day
Mon Mar 11 - Fri. Mar 15:	Spring Break
Mon Apr 22 - Fri. May 3:	Exam Weeks
Mon May 20:	Commencement