Pre-Clinical Basic Sciences

Catalog description

This course provides students with a review of core cell biology concepts related to the study of medicine and introduces students to medical pathology, genetics, and immunology in preparation for the system-based courses beginning in semester II. Students are also introduced to the basic principles of pharmacology (pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, autonomic principles), as well as the mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, side effects, bioavailability, metabolism, and toxic and therapeutic levels of a variety of medications in preparation for future courses.