Master of Science in Medical Science Course Descriptions
MSMS 701 Human Gross Anatomy, Embryology, and Imaging Credits 9.0
The Human Gross Anatomy, Embryology & Imaging course consists of a detailed study of the normal structure, development, and organization of the human body. This course takes a regional approach, rather than a systemic approach to Human Gross Anatomy, Embryology & Imaging and is distributed into three block contents. Gross structures are studied in the laboratory or virtual lab setting by specimen prosection and demonstration. The radiology component of Gross Anatomy serves as the introduction to radiology and prepares the student for further development.
MSMS 711 Medical Biochemistry I Credits 5.0
Biochemistry is the science concerned with studying the various molecules, chemical reactions, and processes related to living cells and organisms.
The first semester of Medical Biochemistry includes the following units: Structural and functional relationships of proteins, Energy generation and storage from carbohydrate metabolism. Medical aspects are emphasized to build up the necessary background for future application in other basic sciences and clinical courses.
MSMS 721 Physiology I Credits 4.0
Medical Physiology is two courses, one-semester-long each. Physiology is the comprehensive study of the function of the human body on an organ system basis. Emphasis is on the integration of functions from the cellular level to that of the total organism and the application of physiology concepts to problem solving. The following units will be covered in the Physiology I course: Membrane and Action Potentials, Cellular and Systemic Physiology of the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems.
MSMS 801 Microbiology 1 Credits 4.0
During the first year, medical and graduate students learn about the most common pathogens involved in infectious diseases and their characteristics. It includes basic concepts of Immunology, Virology, Mycology, Bacteriology and Parasitology.
MSMS 811 Medical Biochemistry 2 Credits 5.0
Biochemistry is the science concerned with studying the various molecules, chemical reactions, and processes related to living cells and organisms.
The first semester of Medical Biochemistry includes the following units: Structural and functional relationships of proteins, Energy generation and storage from carbohydrate metabolism. Medical aspects are emphasized to build up the necessary background for future application in other basic sciences and clinical courses.
MSMS 821 Physiology 2 Credits 4.0
Physiology is the comprehensive study of the function of the human body on an organ system basis. Emphasis is on the integration of functions from the cellular level to that of the total organism and the application of physiology concepts to problem solving. Areas to be covered will include: cell and muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory systems
MSMS 831 Neuroscience Credits 5.0
The Neuroscience Course will teach you brain function in health and disease. The course covers neuroanatomy/histology (33 lecture hours) and neurophysiology (21 lecture hours). There is also a brain dissection laboratory (7.5 hours), small group discussion sections (6 hours).
MSMS 840 Medical Ethics Credits 1.0
This course will attempt to provide didactic experiences for medical students in specific areas within the field of medical ethics. The need for these experiences stems from the recognition that ethical dilemmas are inherent in medical care. Although dramatic issues such as cloning, abortion and organ donation have strong ethical implications, it is important to realize that
the practicing doctor will face ethical decisions every day while solving more commonplace problems. Most everyday ethical questions have well- accepted answers; only the most difficult ethical questions seem to defy resolution. Even so, it is important for physicians to develop an understanding of the principles of medical ethics and a system of ethical reasoning that will result in consistent decisions. The Medical Ethics course include lectures, individual readings and small-group discussion sessions about a variety of subjects related to this field. The didactic activities include discussion of clinical cases which have been selected to represent ethical dilemmas similar to those that are likely encountered in real life.
MSMS 850 Interprofessional Perspectives in Health Disparities (IHD) Credits 1.0
This course is designed to provide a general overview of gaps in health outcomes associated with health disparities. A special emphasis will be given to the social determinants of health such as race/ethnicity, social class, socioeconomic status, sex, sexuality, nationality, and migration status. The course will focus on the impact of health disparities’ impact at multiple system’s levels (e.g. Individual, patient-clinician, healthcare system, etc.).
MSMS 860 Histology Credits 4.0
This course focuses on the study of the different aspects of the internal structure of cells, tissues, and organs in the human body, presenting a comprehensive survey of many of their complex interrelationships. Lectures discuss the cytoarchitecture, clinical correlations are utilized to stress histological changes and their impact on health, and virtual laboratory sessions detail interactive work with slides that show normal and metaplastic specimens.