Integration of Science Foundations

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Instructional Method: Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: BIOL 132 , BIOL 231 , BIOL 471 , and PSYC 121 . Corequisites: BIOL 472 . Students in this course explore the interactions within and between the natural sciences (biology, chemistry, and physics) and the behavioral sciences (psychology, sociology, and bioethics). Basic principles of human physiology and pathophysiology, from the molecular level to the whole organism are expounded. The impact of physical and biochemical principles on cellular and macroscopic transport, signal processing, and response to changes in living organisms is demonstrated. The influences of biological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors on behavior and well-being are examined A strong knowledge base for future endeavors in both clinical and non-clinical biomedical fields of study is provided. Note(s): Permission from the Biomedical Sciences Program Director is necessary to enroll in this course.