| 19003 |
Pharmacology I |
4 |
These courses introduce medical student to the pharmacological concepts of drugs and other xenobiotics action. The classification, mechanism of action, therapeutic uses and toxic effects of pharmacological agents are stressed on. Discussion of representative examples of major drug classes are emphasized, and treatment modalities, whenever appropriate are presented. A brief introduction on the basic principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are discussed in relation to different drug group. This basic course is planned to assist the student, via lectures, clinical correlative discussions and independent study, to be able to understand pharmacological therapy in the clinical phase of medical education. |
| 19004 |
Human Anatomy I (Thorax, Abdomin & Pelvis) |
3 |
This course designed to provide knowledge of the organ systems within the chest, abdomen and pelvis, and to help students understand the structural relationship between such organs. Laboratory hours will be used to examine models, films and slides to understand the organ system. |
| 19005 |
Medical Physiology II |
3 |
These courses provide students with basic aspects of medical physiology “cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, gastrointestinal and reproduction”, in addition to principles of general physiology, the control of different organs and the coordination among them. Special emphasis is on water, electrophysiological studies of the heart, electrolyte and acid-base balance, body responses and adaptation to various stress conditions, rhythms and physiological disorders. The course familiarizes students with basic definitions and principles related to physiology. The course emphasizes the concept of internal environment and homeostasis and the concept of feedback in biological system. It also helps students to understand body fluid and cellular physiology including membrane ionic basis of excitability, molecular mechanism and mechanics of contraction. It prepare student to understand future disease process and pathophysiology. The course includes two credit hours lab that cover all the systems. |
| 19006 |
Biochemistry II |
3 |
This course emphasis on the previous knowledge that has been taken in biochemistry I and its relation it to the medical practice. It will provide account for the biochemical function of individual cells and the entire human body, including regulation of metabolic processes, predict the metabolic effects following influence on individual reaction steps by pharmaceuticals or genetic variation, describe and explain connections between molecular changes and changes in the metabolism for common diseases. It also helps student understand generation and storage of metabolic energy, main metabolic pathways and their key steps. In addition, it discusses the role of phospholipids in determining the properties of biological membranes and their function. This course also includes biochemistry and genetics lab that provides medical students with some basic biochemical and molecular biology lab techniques, help them to perform some independent lab work and learn to cooperate with their colleagues in a laboratory environment. In the laboratory sessions, students are expected to learn how to use the centrifuge, pH meter, and spectrophotometer. Titration curves of weak, strong acids and amino acids will be constructed using pH meter. Protein concentration, glucose and cholesterol level in the plasma will be determined using spectrophotometer. In addition, students are familiarized with chromatography, electrophoresis and PCR techniques. Study the enzymatic activity of specific enzymes. DNA isolation, characterization and amplification using PCR techniques are performed. |
| 19007 |
Fundamentals of Microbiology |
2 |
A two-semester course specialized in basic and medical microbiology. The first part introduces medical students to basic concepts in microbiology including, bacteriology, virology, mycology, hygiene and medical isolation. The second part concentrates on medical microbiology and provides core knowledge of infectious disease processes affecting each organ system, as well as working knowledge of the appropriate clinical laboratory investigations. It also covers basic concepts of infection control in hospitals, sterilization, disinfection and personal and medical hygiene, diagnosis of infectious diseases including specimen collection for the clinical microbiology laboratory, epidemiology of infectious diseases. The course has two credit hours laboratory, which covers a variety of microbiological and immunological techniques, with experiments designed to illustrate major concepts of bacteriology, virology, mycology and immunology. |
| 19008 |
Human Anatomy II (Limbs & Back) |
3 |
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the anatomical organization of the back, upper limbs, and lower limbs. It will focus on the structures, relationships, blood supply, venous drainage, and nervous supply for each part covered. The course places a strong emphasis on clinical implications, exploring how diseases and injuries can impact normal anatomical structure and function. |
| 19009 |
Pharmacology II |
4 |
These courses introduce medical student to the pharmacological concepts of drugs and other xenobiotics action. The classification, mechanism of action, therapeutic uses and toxic effects of pharmacological agents are stressed on. Discussion of representative examples of major drug classes are emphasized, and treatment modalities, whenever appropriate are presented. A brief introduction on the basic principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are discussed in relation to different drug group. This basic course is planned to assist the student, via lectures, clinical correlative discussions and independent study, to be able to understand pharmacological therapy in the clinical phase of medical education. |
| 19010 |
Medical Microbiology |
3 |
A two-semester course specialized in basic and medical microbiology. The first part introduces medical students to basic concepts in microbiology including, bacteriology, virology, mycology, hygiene and medical isolation. The second part concentrates on medical microbiology and provides core knowledge of infectious disease processes affecting each organ system, as well as working knowledge of the appropriate clinical laboratory investigations. It also covers basic concepts of infection control in hospitals, sterilization, disinfection and personal and medical hygiene, diagnosis of infectious diseases including specimen collection for the clinical microbiology laboratory, epidemiology of infectious diseases. The course has two credit hours laboratory, which covers a variety of microbiological and immunological techniques, with experiments designed to illustrate major concepts of bacteriology, virology, mycology and immunology. |
| 19011 |
Medical Genetics |
3 |
Medical genetics will provide students with an overview of the role of genetic factors in human health and disease. Rapid advancements in technology, including human genome sequencing, are allowing genetics to play an increasingly important role in medicine. Medical genetics uses inquiry-based learning in lecture to explain concepts such as: personalised medicine, the genetics of cancer, epigenetics, genetic immunity, human microbiome, reproductive genetics, genetic counselling and ethics, and common molecular and cytogenetic diagnostic techniques. |
| 19012 |
Human Anatomy III (head and neck) |
2 |
A course designed to provide knowledge of the organ systems within the head and neck area, and to help students understand the structural relationship between such organs and the visual system. Laboratory hours will be used to examine models, films and slides to understand the organ system. |
| 19013 |
Pathology I |
4 |
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| 19014 |
Neuroanatomy |
2 |
This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the structural organization of the human central and peripheral (somatic and autonomic) nervous systems and sensory organs in sufficient depth to form basics for further clinical studies of the nervous system. Students learn to identify the major features and topographical relationships of the central and peripheral nervous system (using protected specimen’s models and cross-sectional images). To understand the relevant clinical, functional and radiological anatomy of the nervous system and to apply this knowledge to the clinical situation. |
| 19015 |
Histology I |
2 |
These courses are designed to give students detailed description of general histology and organology with the emphasis on human material by providing fundamental basic knowledge of histology and cell biology. The course provide students with basic knowledge of different aspects of cellular and tissue parts, it explores the histology and properties of the basic human tissues (Epithelium, connective tissue, Muscle and nervous tissues) |
| 19016 |
Biochemistry I |
3 |
This specifically designed biochemistry course will provide an overview of biochemistry topics relevant to Medicine. It will deal with the structure, properties, and significance of the major groups of biochemical compounds (amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, lipids, and vitamins). It will also cover selected topics in enzyme kinetics. Students will be also exposed to thermodynamics and aqueous solutions and buffers related to biochemistry concepts. |
| 19017 |
Medical Physiology I |
4 |
This introductory physiology course introduces basics concepts in physiology of human body. The course familiarizes students with basic definitions and principles related to physiology. The course emphasizes the concept of internal environment and homeostasis and the concept of feedback in a biological system. It also helps students to understand body fluid and cellular physiology including membrane ionic basis of excitability, molecular mechanism and mechanics of contraction. The course gives an overview on the physiology and functions of nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive and renal and the endocrine systems. It prepares the students for understanding future disease processes and pathophysiology. |
| 19018 |
Behavioral science |
2 |
This course on behavioral science aims to introduce students to the psychosocial aspects of medical practice and offer them an overview of clinical science. This course also deals with other allied disciplines of sociology and psychology. It also covers behavioral science including behavioral biology as well as biochemical, physiological, and pharmacological correlates of behavior, individual behavior. It allows students to understand human emotions, life cycles motivation, personality, psychopathology, and interpersonal and social behavior |
| 19019 |
Public health &Epidemiology |
3 |
This course deals with the dimensions of personal and environmental health and their relationship to social, economic, psychological and political factors, measurements and indices of community health status. Theoretical framework for viewing organizational issues in the delivery of health services is also discussed. This course also focuses on teaching students how to apply management principles within the health system and health care delivery. Importance of local factors that affects the delivery of health services as well as economic challenges in health care system are addressed. |
| 19020 |
Pathology II |
4 |
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| 19021 |
Histology II |
2 |
These courses are designed to give students detailed description of general histology and organology with the emphasis on human material by providing fundamental basic knowledge of histology and cell biology. The course provide students with basic knowledge of different aspects of cellular and tissue parts, it explores the histology and properties of the basic human tissues (Epithelium, connective tissue, Muscle and nervous tissues) |
| 19022 |
Human Anatomy I (Thorax, Abdomin & Pelvis) LAB |
1 |
This course designed to provide knowledge of the organ systems within the chest, abdomen and pelvis, and to help students understand the structural relationship between such organs. Laboratory hours will be used to examine models, films and slides to understand the organ system. |
| 19023 |
Human Anatomy II (Limbs & Back) LAB |
1 |
This course designed to provide knowledge of the organ systems within the limbs and back area, and to help students understand the structural relationship between such organs and the visual system. Laboratory hours will be used to examine models, films and slides to understand the organ system. |
| 19024 |
Human Anatomy III (head and neck) LAB |
1 |
A course designed to provide knowledge of the organ systems within the head and neck area, and to help students understand the structural relationship between such organs and the visual system. Laboratory hours will be used to examine models, films and slides to understand the organ system. |
| 19025 |
Histopathology LAB |
1 |
These two courses are delivered over two semesters covering the principles of the discipline of pathology. Disease is presented by organ system. The method of instruction includes lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, laboratories and autopsy participation. The course also allows students to learn basic concept of the various disease processes in the body as well the basic molecular, cellular and reactions to various injurious agents. Cell injury including adaptations, necrosis & apoptosis. Pathology of Inflammation including causes and manifestations and hemodynamic are also discussed. The course also emphasizes neoplasia including classification, epidemiology, and characteristics of benign and malignant tumors. The major grading and staging systems of neoplasms will be covered in detail. Knowledge of etiology of tumors and its consequences on health are also covered. The course also includes two hours lab during which students perform autopsy analyzing and preparation. |
| 19026 |
Human Embryology |
3 |
The patterns and principles of normal embryonic and fetal development
of mammals are covered with an emphasis on comparison to adult
anatomy and medical implications. In laboratories, the teratology of
prenatal anomalies are also examined. There is a focus on gathering
embryological information and developing scientific reasoning skills
through assignments, a report, and group presentations.. |
| 19027 |
General chemistry for MS |
3 |
This course provides a survey of inorganic and physical chemistry and an introduction to organic chemistry for non-science and allied health majors. Topics studied in this course include atomic structure, covalent and ionic bonding, chemical reactions, chemical calculations, acid, base and solution chemistry, radiochemistry and chemistry of hydrocarbons. The medical and environmental applications of topics covered in lecture are highlighted. |
| 19028 |
Biology for MS |
3 |
This course is designed to give major general concepts in the three domains of life, the biology of the cell and to provide medical students with basic biological principles and understanding of various biological processes that govern life of the cell, its structure function and reproduction. |
| 19029 |
Biophysics |
3 |
For life and health sciences majors. Introduces students to various topics of physics which are of particular relevance for the health and life sciences. Topics include fluid mechanics, oscillations and waves, sound waves, thermal physics, biological effects of nonionizing radiation , optics, quantum physics, nuclear physics, biological effects of ionizing radiation, use of ionizing radiation in diagnosis and therapy. Emphasis is placed on bio-medical applications of physics. |
| 19030 |
Introduction to Anatomy (Medical Terminology) |
2 |
This course aims to introduce the medical / allied health sciences students to the science and terminology of medical human anatomy. The students are introduced to the main anatomical terms and concepts necessary to understand gross human anatomy which will be studied by these students latter in their academic and medical career. |
| 19032 |
First Aid |
1 |
The purpose of this course is to help students to identify and eliminate potentially hazardous conditions in the environment, recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions for first aid care. It teaches skills that students need to know in order to provide immediate care of a suddenly ill or injured person and help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injuries by ABC protocol, CPR, burn care and wound care until more advanced medical care arrives. This course is designed to introduce students to patients and the hospital environment including the different departments and facilities. |
| 19033 |
Biostatistics for MS |
3 |
This course is aimed to help students learn the basic statistical methods that are commonly used in medicine and biomedical research. Topics include tools for describing data; theoretical probability distributions (Binomial, Normal); methods for performing statistical inference; Nonparametric methods; Contingency tables; etc. Moreover, students will get an introduction to SPSS/Statdisk software. These programs help students better understand how statistics is actually working. Throughout the course, real-life applications from medicine and life sciences will be used. |
| 19034 |
Medical Ethics |
1 |
This course deals with fundamental ethical principles underlying medical practice. Ethical aspects of decision making are discussed with special emphasis on moral, cultural and religious issues in addition to confidentiality and respectability in patient management. The course focuses on prominent ethical topics and new medical ethics issues appeared with recent development in medicine which includes careful examination of the philosophical theories of ethics which have guided medical ethics since its inception. It also takes in depth selected issues in biomedical ethics. These issues focus on what have been prominent in recent years and are likely to continue to occupy a prominent place in the field over the next decade. The course also focuses on careful examination of the philosophical theories of ethics which have guided medical ethics since its inception and ethical issues surrounding AIDS. |
| 19035 |
General chemistry for MS LAB |
1 |
This is a practical chemistry course, student will learn basic instrumental techniques including weighing, pipeting, titration, acid-base analysis using pH meter and use of different laboratory equipment and glassware, student must be aware of safety rules. Students will learn how to do laboratory calculation associated with the experiments. |
| 19037 |
Biochemistry LAB |
1 |
The purpose of this laboratory (parallel to Biochemistry II) is to expose medical students to laboratory medicine and clinical biochemistry and to make as clear and interesting as possible. This laboratory will expose students to biochemical tests related to diabetes, lipids, nitrogen waste and kidney and liver functions. Clinical biochemistry Lab will provide an advanced knowledge of quality assurance requirements including laboratory method manual preparation, the use and establishment of reference intervals and quality control principles as well. The clinical significance and analytical methods employed to assess the following are included: diabetes, lipid, renal, liver and cardiac function, electrolyte balance and other selected tests relevant to medicine. |
| 19038 |
Physiology LAB |
1 |
These courses provide students with basic aspects of medical physiology “cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, gastrointestinal and reproduction”, in addition to principles of general physiology, the control of different organs and the coordination among them. Special emphasis is on water, electrophysiological studies of the heart, electrolyte and acid-base balance, body responses and adaptation to various stress conditions, rhythms and physiological disorders. The course familiarizes students with basic definitions and principles related to physiology. The course emphasizes the concept of internal environment and homeostasis and the concept of feedback in biological system. It also helps students to understand body fluid and cellular physiology including membrane ionic basis of excitability, molecular mechanism and mechanics of contraction. It prepare student to understand future disease process and pathophysiology. The course includes two credit hours lab that cover all the systems. |
| 19039 |
Immunology |
2 |
This course concentrates on the basic and clinical science of the immune system and its relationship to other sciences and biological systems of mammals. The first part concentrates on function-structure relationship of the immune system and its components such as the lymphoid tissue and cells, as well as the development and function of the immune system including the innate immunity, acquired immune response, cells and organs of the immune system, immunoglobulin structure and genetics, antigen-antibody reactions, the major histocompatibility complex and antigen presentation. This course also explores T cell, B cell and natural killer cells functions. The T cell receptors genetics, structure, selection apoptosis and adhesion molecules, phagocytic cell function are explored. Immune responses to infections, tumors, transplantation autoimmune diseases, allergies, and immune deficiency diseases are also covered. The second part concentrates on the clinical science of the immune system and its role in the prevention, causation and diagnosis of human diseases such as cancer, autoimmune disease and other topics. |
| 19040 |
Neuroscience |
2 |
This course has been designed to prepare students for understanding the functions of the CNS systems of human body at a level required for clinical medicine and basic research in medical physiology. The course covers normal physiology, as well as selected diseases. |
| 19042 |
Medical nutrition |
2 |
Study of the basic composition of protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and essential minerals. Highlight the basic digestion process of foods, their absorption and basic metabolism within the body. In addition, study of these nutrients in relation with human growth and development and keeping it healthy including dental health, and highlight the main diseases related to deficiency of these nutrients. This course covers also the definition of the balance complete diet and the body requirements of nutrients in hospitalized patient, outpatient management, critically ill-patient in ICU and surgical ward. |
| 19044 |
Hematology |
2 |
This is a study of blood constituents in health and disease states with special emphasis on lab diagnosis. In addition, the course is a study of different pneumonia diseases, blood cancer, factors behind blood clotting and other related diseases. The course include one credit practical. |
| 19045 |
Medical Endocrinology |
2 |
This course has been designed to prepare students for understanding the
functions of the endocrine and reproductive systems of human body at a
level required for clinical medicine and basic research in medical
physiology. The course covers normal physiology, as well as selected
diseases. |
| 19056 |
Clinical psychology |
3 |
This course introduces and provides a broad overview of the field of clinical psychology with a focus on science and practice. Students will be exposed to information regarding the history of the science, as well as contemporary clinical psychology. Students will also be introduced to the various assessment and psychotherapeutic strategies used by clinical psychologists in their daily practice. By the end of the course, students will have an in-depth understanding of the range of assessment and psychotherapeutic services that clinical psychologists provide to patients of all ages across multiple setting. |
| 19057 |
Medical microbiology LAB |
1 |
A two-semester course specialized in basic and medical microbiology. The first part introduces medical students to basic concepts in microbiology including, bacteriology, virology, mycology, hygiene and medical isolation. The second part concentrates on medical microbiology and provides core knowledge of infectious disease processes affecting each organ system, as well as working knowledge of the appropriate clinical laboratory investigations. It also covers basic concepts of infection control in hospitals, sterilization, disinfection and personal and medical hygiene, diagnosis of infectious diseases including specimen collection for the clinical microbiology laboratory, epidemiology of infectious diseases. The course has two credit hours laboratory, which covers a variety of microbiological and immunological techniques, with experiments designed to illustrate major concepts of bacteriology, virology, mycology and immunology. |
| 19207 |
Research methods (In Class) |
3 |
This course emphasizes on biostatics and epidemiology and public health and introduces students to the different methods in clinical research and the sensitive ethical issues related to the involvement of patients and humans in research. This course introduces students to a number of research methods useful for academic and professional investigations of medical issues and information practices. By examining the applications, strengths and major criticisms of methodologies drawn from both the qualitative and quantitative traditions, this course permits an understanding of the various decisions and steps involved in crafting and executing a research methodology, as well as a critically informed assessment of published research. The course offers an overview of the different approaches, considerations and challenges involved in social research. In addition to reviewing core human research methods such as interviews, ethnographies, surveys and experiments, it explores methods used in critical analysis of texts (discourse/content/design analysis, historical case studies. It also discusses mixed method approaches, case studies, participatory and user-centered research. The students are expected to provide a proposal for their research that will be held during their fifth and sixth year. |
