Download REQUIRED CORE COURSES AND ELECTIVES – Seven courses

PROFESSIONAL PORTAL TRACK PROGRAM COURSES
REQUIRED CORE COURSES AND ELECTIVES – Seven courses comprise a set of courses
that must be completed by students enrolled in the Professional Portal Track. These are:
Academic Excellence (offered as the initial summer course), Analysis of Biomedical Information,
Basic Biochemistry, Essentials of Pathophysiology, Basic Human Anatomy, Biochemistry 710,
and Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics. A total of 33 quarter hours of academic credit can
be derived from completion of the core coursework. In addition, each student must
complete a minimum of 12 quarter hours of elective course work to achieve the minimum
45 quarter hours required to fulfill the requirement of 45 quarter hours of academic coursework
for the Master of Biomedical Science degree. Preliminary descriptions of required core and
elective courses are listed below. In some cases, designation of course numbers remains to be
performed by Course Directors.
COURSE DIRECTORS AND SCHEDULE COORDINATION – Course Directors for each
course relevant to the Professional Portal Track will be designated by the appropriate
Departmental Chairperson. Recognizing the unique nature of this program and in an effort to
maximally utilize the concept of mentorship, efforts will be made to limit the number of faculty
participating in each course. Course Directors will meet on a regular basis with the Program
Director as the Professional Portal Track Coordinating Group to coordinate academic
scheduling and to review student progress.
REQUIRED CORE COURSEWORK (33 Hours)
PPT 100. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. An introductory course designed to promote excellence
in academic performance and test-taking skills. Offered in the summer of the first year. (1
quarter hour)
CHS 618. ANALYSIS OF BIOMEDICAL INFORMATION. This two quarter course is designed
to develop proficiency in acquisition and analysis of didactic information related to the structure
and function of the human body in health and in disease. (6 quarter hours, 3/3)
BIOCH. 701.
BASIC BIOCHEMISTRY IN HEALTH CARE.
Introductory course in
biochemistry including chemistry of amino acids and proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and
lipids; enzymology; metabolism and metabolic regulation; membrane structure and function;
physical biochemistry; cellular energy production; hormonal control mechanisms; differentiation;
molecular genetics; and protein synthesis. (3 quarter hours)
CHS 620/720. ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: ADAPTATION AND ALTERATION
IN FUNCTION. This course is designed to study how alternations in structure (anatomy) and
function (physiology) disrupt the human body as a whole. Emphasis will be placed on how the
human body uses its adaptive powers to maintain steady state. (4 quarter hours)
CHS 619 (PT 500). ANATOMICAL BASIS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT. An integrated lecture
and laboratory approach to regional study of the gross anatomical structure and functions of the
human body with emphasis on the study of the musculoskeletal, nervous and cardiovascular
systems. (8 quarter hours)
CHS 616. ADVANCED LABORATORY DIAGNOSTICS. The course is designed as a general
overview of new and developing advanced laboratory techniques. The major areas are:
advanced chromatography (GC and HPLC), immunology techniques (ELISA, Western Blot),
nucleic acid and amplification protocols (PCR, RT-PCR, Northern-Southern Blot, Hybridization,
Enzyme digest analysis, etc.) and a discussion of clinical virology as it applies to the
development of diagnostics in the laboratory. This course is intended to offer students expertise
in emerging techniques in the laboratory and an understanding of the rapid technical changes
occurring in clinical, research, and industrial laboratory settings. Prerequisite: Permission of
Instructor.
(4 quarter hours)
BIOCH. 710. BIOCHEMISTRY. This is a comprehensive course in biochemistry including
chemistry of amino acids and proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids; enzymology;
metabolism and metabolic regulation; membrane structure and function; physical biochemistry;
cellular energy production; hormonal control mechanisms; differentiation; molecular genetics;
and protein synthesis. This course extends over two quarters and the entire course must be
completed to receive credit. This course is offered as a first year course in the School of
Medicine curriculum and Professional Portal Track students will sit for this course in conjunction
with the first year School of Medicine class. (12 quarter hours, 6-6)
ELECTIVE COURSES – A student may choose from among eleven elective courses.
Additional courses may be considered for credit towards graduation upon approval from the
Program Director and Dean of the Graduate School.
CHS 640/740. BIOMEDICAL ETHICS AND HEALTH LAW IN THE CLINICAL HEALTH
SCIENCES I. An introduction to morality, ethics, and the law. Principles of biomedical ethics
and health law resources are used to analyze current problems and dilemmas arising between
patients and the health care system. Promotion of quality of health care, patient access to care,
and liability of health care professionals and institutions form the basis for reading and writing
assignments and group discussions. (4 quarter hours)
CHS 625. BASIC BIOMEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY.
between faculty and student body. (3 quarter hours)
Emphasis and content to be arranged
CHS 621. BASIC HUMAN HISTOLOGY. Emphasis and content to be arranged between faculty
and student body. (3 quarter hours)
CHS 660. BASIC COMPUTER CONCEPTS FOR HEALTH SCIENCE. A course designed to
develop skills in the use of basic computer software packages needed to productively work in
the graduate program such as word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation
software. The course may be taken for variable credit. The course will utilize computer-assisted
instruction and discussion methods of instruction. (Hours and credits to be arranged)
CHS 622 (PT 503). BASIC HUMAN NEUROBIOLOGY. Neurological basis of central nervous
system function with emphasis on motor performance. (4 quarter hours)
CHS 742. HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION IN HEALTH CARE. A blend of
classical theories on the nature of human interaction and contemporary issues in the health care
community. Specifically, the course focuses on (1) social and structural determinants of social
interaction, (2) developing an in-depth understanding of diversity issues (i.e. social, economic,
gender, disability), and (3) understanding ethical issues an individual must face in the decisionmaking process, and (4) distinguishing between different modes of interaction and the
concomitant role of social interaction between society (i.e. the environment and the individual)
(i.e. lived histories) (4 quarter hours)
CHS 626. THE ACADEMIC LIFE. This course is designed to prepare graduate and
professional students for the complexities of becoming a successful faculty member in an
academic health science center. Students will investigate the duties and responsibilities of
faculty members that are expected outside of the research laboratory or clinical setting. (2
quarter hours)
CHS 628. PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS. A practical
approach to the graduate student’s speaking activities such as teaching, giving professional
presentations, and preparing for orals and defenses. In-class projects, discussion and
individual evaluation assist students in developing effective techniques for improving oral
communication skills. (2 quarter hours)
ID 704. AN INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL RESEARCH. The use of animals as research tools,
including characteristics of commonly used species, anesthesia and surgical techniques.
(Lecture 2 quarter hours; optional laboratory 2 quarter hours)
CHS 624/724. PHARMACOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN HEALTH PRACTICE. An
overview of the reactions of the body to medications introduced under selected conditions
encountered by health practitioners. (4 quarter hours)
PPT 790. SPECIAL TOPICS. A course that permits individual attention between a faculty
member or members and at least one student. Topics and format may vary but a primary focus
will be investigation of interactions with medically underserved populations. (1 quarter hour)
ANTICIPATED ACADEMIC SCHEDULE FOR REQUIRED CORE COURSEWORK
Students in programs in the School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences must be
enrolled in a minimum of seven (7) quarter hours, each quarter, in order to be considered a fulltime student. An exception to this latter statement is that a student need only be registered for
one quarter hour during the summer quarter to maintain status as a full-time student. The
following program and courses are those that must be completed by all students in the
Professional Portal Track. In addition, students will be required to enroll, each quarter, in
elective courses sufficient to meet the minimum needed for full-time student status.
Preliminary Summer Program
Academic Excellence
YEAR 1
Fall Quarter – Analysis of Biomedical Information
Winter Quarter – Analysis of Biomedical Information, Basic Biochemistry in Health Care
Spring Quarter – Essentials of Pathophysiology
Summer Quarter – Anatomical Basis of Human Movement
YEAR 2
Fall Quarter – Biochemistry 710
Winter Quarter – Biochemistry 710
Spring Quarter – Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics