This didactic course introduces students to the fundamental principles of immunology and host dense mechanisms and considers them in relation to defense against common viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic agents of disease, immunologic abnormalities, immune-deficiency disorders, immunoprophylaxis, and therapy. This didactic course covers basic clinical microbiology, pathogenic mechanisms, and antimicrobial agents relating to the understanding, rational management, and control of infectious agents. Course includes laboratory sessions that provide hands-on experience in clinical microbiology laboratory procedures. Students receive instruction on staining techniques, growth requirements, identification criteria, and antibiotic therapy for commonly occurring infectious agents. Students are also introduced to a number of diagnostic tests currently available for rapid diagnosis of infectious disease.
Biochemistry is fundamental to understanding all branches of the life sciences.
Topics include cellular energy metabolism, signal transduction, cell biology, and nutrition. Topics include serum chemistry profile, complete blood count, anemias, liver function tests, diabetes, lipid disorders, hemostasis, tests and nutrition. This course is required for all students pursuing a Master's Degree. The course will explore a variety of research and professional issues pertinent to the health professional, basic scientist, health educator and clinical ethicist. Current policy, bioethical and funding issues will be discussed.