260.600.01
Introduction to the Biomedical Sciences

Cancelled

Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Start Date
Monday, August 12, 2024
End Date
Friday, August 23, 2024
Class Time(s)
M, Tu, W, Th, F, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Gundula Bosch
Contact Name
Gundula Bosch
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Restricted to full-time masters and doctoral students registered for first term

Description
Applies basic anatomy and physiology principles to current public health problems. Teaches through specific reading assignments, individual activities, whole class discussions, short objective tests as well as case studies. Focuses on brief, supplementary presentations on seminal discoveries and current research topics in the public health field.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the structure and function of the major organ systems of the human body, using the language of the biomedical sciences
  2. Explain how genetic, anatomical and physiological dysfunctions affect individual human health
  3. Discuss examples in which genetic, anatomical and physiological health issues are extrapolated to public health problems of populations
  4. Demonstrate the importance of working together as a multidisciplinary public health team
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 10% Quizzes
  • 20% Problem sets
  • 40% Discussion Board
  • 30% Final Project
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Scheduled for two weeks in August. Registrants must indicate this course on their FIRST term registrations, NOT their summer registrations.