Electives

This course examines the impact of nutrients and energy balance on health and well being of humans throughout the life cycle. In addition, the course explores the role of nutrition in several multifactorial human diseases.

Credits: 3

The purpose of this course is to help students understand the admissions process for postbaccalaureate programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and other health professional programs. This is accomplished by discussing the variety of healthcare professions available and assisting the student in the skills necessary to be a successful candidate (interviewing skills, writing a personal statement, creating a resume, and selecting an appropriate professional school).

Credits: 2

In this course, students will identify their predominant learning styles and explore methods to improve study habits and learning effectiveness. The course will also explore barriers to learning and how they can be assessed and treated.

Credits: 1

Following a series of introductory lectures on the special properties of newly emergent diseases, students research and present selected topics in infectious diseases currently recognized as emerging by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). An important aim of the course is to introduce students to literature research methods and to refine presentation skills within the biomedical and public health context.

Credits: 1

Using a blended format (in-class and online) with emphasis on discussion and personal discovery, this course will introduce the student to public health, environmental health and epidemiology. It will increase awareness of public health activities and foster critical review of public health data found in news articles and professional journals. A student completing this course should have a better understanding of public health as well as how it can become part of a professional career.

Credits: 3

This course is an introduction to cancer and the biological aspects of tumor growth with emphasis on the development and progression of cancer. Selected methods of cancer diagnosis and therapy are discussed based on reviews of current literature.

Credits: 3

This course emphasizes the etiology, pathogenesis, and pathophysiology of selected disease states in humans. The normal and abnormal histology of each organ is also discussed. The course is designed to build on the skills learned in anatomy and physiology.

Credits: 4

Prerequisites

HIST 502 Histology; PHYS 1571 Human Physiology I; PHYS 1582 Human Physiology II

These courses discuss the chemistry of therapeutic agents – drugs. BMED 871 focuses on functional chemical groups and drug metabolism. BMED 872 and BMED 873 are coupled to the two pharmacology core courses by integrating the importance of chemical structure-activity relationships on a topic by topic basis.

Credits: 1.5

This course will provide students with an understanding of the psychological, as well as the pharmacological, effects of the common drugs of addiction. The following drugs and drug classes will be reviewed: alcohol, stimulants, nicotine, hallucinogenics, inhalants, sedatives, and opioids. Topics covered include preferred routes of administration, absorption, distribution, mechanisms of action, tolerance and withdrawal. Particular emphasis will be placed on abuse potential, addictive behaviors and societal impact associated with each substance.

Credits: 2

This course focuses on the recognition and identification of dangerous plants and animals found primarily, but not exclusively, in Arizona. The student will learn to assess poisoning situations and recommend management scenarios. Lectures and workshops involving case studies and field trips will be utilized.

Credits: 1.5