The Human Body is an eight-week intensive introduction to the basic sciences, centered on the structure of biological systems from molecules to organisms.
Medical cases guide and define learning agendas which are sent to the individual tutorials.
The laboratories offer experience in solving structural problems in cell biology and histology, gross anatomy and radiology. This course addresses the body as a dynamic entity. Flow of information in the cell is covered, including cellular growth control, gene expression, protein synthesis and secretion. In addition, cellular compartments and interfaces are addressed with particular attention to membrane structure and signal transduction. The course also familiarizes students with energy metabolism and homeostasis.