Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine—M.B.S. Program 609 Course Descriptions ANA 5713—Histology Histology is the study of the microscopic anatomy of the cells, tissues, and organs of the body. In this course, the normal light microscopic anatomy of the body is presented and correlated with its function. Histology is a course that serves as a bridge between the disciplines of physiology, gross anatomy, and pathology. Basic physiological concepts and relevant areas in pathology are presented with the goal of understanding the function of, as well as abnormal changes that may occur in, the cells and organs of the body. This course includes a virtual histology lab component using the Biolucida® Cloud Viewer with the NSU Virtual Histology Slide Collection. (3 credits) ANA 5723—Neuroanatomy This course examines the structural, functional, and developmental features of the human nervous system with reference to different disease states. It includes the study of the spinal cord, brain stem, and cerebrum. (3 credits) ANA 5727—Anatomy This course covers the study of the general anatomical and functional features of the major systems of the human body. These include the skeletal system, muscular system, peripheral nervous system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, digestive system, urogenital system, head, and neck. There will be emphasis on clinical implications and how disease and/or injury affect normal anatomical structure/function relationships. (3 credits) BCH 5735—Biochemistry This course covers primarily biochemical reactions and pathways of normal human health. It introduces functions of the important carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, proteins, and enzyme properties. It also covers the normal pathways of cell metabolism and their molecular controls. The molecular biology of DNA replication, transcription, and translation are also discussed. Genetics and biochemical cell biology are introduced, as well as genomics as it relates to biomedical sciences. Additionally, the course introduces functions of the important carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, proteins, and properties of enzymes in metabolism. Cell and molecular biology related to metabolism will be discussed, with clinical references to normal and diseased states. (3 credits) MBS 5705—Test Preparation This course provides opportunities for students to review material and prepare for graduate and professional school entrance exams. It provides techniques and strategies to be successful on standardized exams. In partnership with Kaplan®, students have access to synchronous and asynchronous instruction, with additional resources for exam preparation. This course also covers the topics of learning styles, study strategies, test anxiety, and time-management skills. (3 credits) MBS 5706—Professionalism and Interview Skills This course is designed to foster understanding of health professions and provide professional development and a better idea of personal identity. Through various learning styles, students will develop a core set of skills that include wellness strategies, self-awareness, leadership, verbal and written communication, cultural understanding, and selfreflection. Students will explore career specialties, practice giving feedback to themselves and others, and learn good practices in leadership and patient care. Students will also practice interview skills. (3 credits) MBS 5801—Personalized Medicine This course covers the basic principles and the current approaches in personalized medicine to deliver the right medicine to the right people at the right time. It focuses on how state-of-the-art approaches are being used to understand the biological basis of common human diseases and to develop new treatments for these diseases. The course also covers personalized therapy approaches for different diseases, including pharmacogenomics, nutrigenomics, stem cells and regenerative medicine. (3 credits) MBS 5804—Oral Pathology This course covers the basic pathologic processes of human disease, with a scientific foundation in etiology, pathogenesis, morphologic alterations, and effects of diseases of the organ systems. It emphasizes bone pathology and relevant disease states that affect the orofacial region. (2 credits) MBS 5805—Nutrition This course focuses on connecting the basic nutrition information from physiology and biochemistry with the clinical practice of medicine using an innovative, integrated approach to nutrition education for future health care providers and community members. It emphasizes the significant role that food choices and nutrition play in preventing and managing obesity and associated diseases in the United States to help understand the impact of food on health. ( 3 credits)
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