Scientific Foundations of Medicine

Catalog description

Students will learn the structure and function of the human body’s most basic constituents and the roles these components play in normal function and pathophysiologic processes. Additionally, students will gain a basic understanding of bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology with an emphasis on microbe-host interactions, infectious disease processes and response of the human body to infection. Major elements of the course include key concepts in biochemistry, embryology, genetics, histology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience, nutrition and physiology with a special emphasis on integration and regulation. The course also introduces students to concepts in pathology, laboratory and bio-molecular methods and clinical case scenarios. Content progresses through 4 distinct, but interconnected themes taught via live interactive sessions, histology labs, and lectures, faculty directed self-study, and webcast or prerecorded lectures.