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MMS
14 courses with the subject MMS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MMS 1006Fundamentals of Cell Biology – Credit Hours2.0
In this course, students will learn about various aspects of eukaryotic cell biology, including organelle and membrane structure and function, the role of proteins as enzymes, utilization and generation of energy by the cell, cell cycle and cell death and the application of molecular genetics in medicine. Students will also be introduced to specialized cells and their functions as well as histological identification of specialized tissues and cells. Lectures include application of the learning objectives through presentation and discussion of cellular related diseases and disorders.
This course provides students with the tools, resources, and thought processes to critically and LECOM Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 21
Physiology is the study of normal cellular and body functions. This course is designed to give students an introduction to medical physiology, to better prepare foundations in the basic sciences. The principles learned in this course will be used in subsequent courses such as pathology and pharmacology. We will discuss principles and mechanisms of function that have broad application throughout all areas of medical practice. Pathophysiological conditions and other challenges to normal structure-function relationships will also be discussed.
In this course students will review information from the Fall semester courses: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Histology, and Physiology. They will apply their basic science knowledge to clinical case presentations. Students will utilize the required textbooks to read and learn information pertinent to the case. Students will develop a differential diagnosis, identify key symptoms associated with specific diseases, and describe the mechanisms involved in the disease processes.
The overall goal of the MMS Biochemistry Course is to provide the student with a basic understanding of the chemical and molecular processes that underlie the cellular and physiological functions of the human body. The course will emphasize the underlying molecular basis of medical biochemistry in the normal and pathological states. The course will provide students with a broad base of knowledge and vocabulary that will help facilitate their future education in biomedicine.
Clinical Human Gross Anatomy is a lecture/discussion-based course where lecture and directed study experiences provide material necessary for successful sequential discovery of human anatomical structure. The knowledge gained from this experience will lead the student to a fine appreciation of the human body and interrelation of its parts. Clinical correlations are included in reading assignments, during lectures and in the Clinical Supplement, to familiarize the student with clinical situations he or she may encounter in medical practice. Additionally, directed study histology objectives are provided to permit more in-depth study of select regions. Lectures provide a framework for study; each anatomical region is “built” through a series of logically organized lectures, capped by a forum session where students synthesize and review clinically relevant anatomy. Lectures are intended to introduce the general organization of a region. Often, clinical correlations will be included as early exposure to the most common anatomically related injuries/diseases.
Microbiology is designed to introduce the student to core concepts in infectious disease and provide the student with knowledge of the organisms responsible. The structure, function, and genetics of bacterial and viral organisms and their relationships to pathogenicity will be discussed. Students will be introduced to the groups of pathogenic organisms including bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Emphasis will be placed on the bacterial agents associated with the infectious diseases most commonly seen by the osteopathic primary care physician. The virulence mechanisms, laboratory identification, and clinical diseases of organisms will be covered during this course. The laboratory component will introduce students to aseptic techniques and proper LECOM Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 22
Pathology is primarily a lecture-based course where students will learn the basic morphological, physiological, and biochemical alterations that occur in cells and tissue in injury and disease. Pathology is inherently clinical and requires previous mastery of histology, physiology, and cell biology.
Pharmacology is an introductory series of lectures designed to orient medical students to the effects of drugs on humans in both normal and pathologic states. The first portion of the course deals with general principles in pharmacology, including drug absorption, distribution, elimination, and pharmacodynamics. The second portion of the course focuses on drugs of the autonomic nervous system, central nervous system, and chemotherapeutic agents for infections, and drugs of abuse. Concepts and principles, which are important for the rational evaluation and utilization of drugs, are introduced for application in future clinical scenarios. Pharmacotherapeutics is included throughout to complement subsequent presentations.
The course consists of 4 four-hour sessions divided as follows: This course provides a high-level integration of human genetics and molecular pathology tailored for the clinical diagnostic environment. Students will progress from the fundamentals of Mendelian inheritance mastering segregation, probability, and pedigree analysis for autosomal, X-linked, and mitochondrial disorders to the complex dynamics of population genetics and the biochemical pathways of Inborn Errors of Metabolism. The curriculum bridges theory and practice by evaluating modern DNA methodologies, cytogenetics, and the nuances of multifactorial inheritance. This leads to a final, intensive focus on cancer genetics, where students analyze the molecular mechanisms of oncogenes and critical tumor suppressor genes like P53, RB, and NF-1. Ultimately, this course equips students with the molecular literacy necessary to interpret the genetic drivers of human disease.
This introductory course in human Histology serves to introduce the student to the structure and function of cells and the organization of cells into basic tissues. Emphasis is placed on the structural specialization, function, and interaction of cells in forming the four basic tissues, and the study of the structural arrangements of these basic tissues in organs. Virtual laboratory sessions in this course focus on organization and identification of tissues; histology modules in the spring anatomy course will focus on structure and function of organ systems.
The course consists of lectures and workshops. The course will introduce the basic principles of the immune system as an adaptive system that changes as it responds to environmental factors. The theoretical background for these principles and the cells involved in the immune response, including the innate and adaptive immune defenses are presented. Immune system deficiencies and other clinical applications are examined. LECOM Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 23
In this course students will review information from the Spring semester courses: Immunology, Genetics, Pathology, Embryology, Anatomy, and Pharmacology. They will apply their basic science knowledge to a clinical case presentation. Students will utilize the required textbooks to read and learn information pertinent to the case. Students will develop a differential diagnosis, identify key symptoms associated with specific diseases, and describe the mechanisms involved in the disease processes.
Embryology is the study of developmental anatomy, beginning with development of the gametes and fertilization through the time of birth. The study of human embryology is divided into coverage of early development and development of organ systems. Lectures on development of organs systems will be coordinated with the Gross Anatomy course. 2.1.6. Supplemental Policies 2.1.6.1. Academic Advisement Students are assigned a faculty advisor upon matriculation. Designated faculty of the medical school will serve as academic advisors for medical and dental MMS students. Dental MMS students will be assigned an advisor from the Department of Anatomy. Students should view faculty advisement as a privileged part of the academic process. If either the student or faculty member does not find the relationship helpful, either is free to seek a change in writing from the Director of the MMS Program. The academic advisor-advisee relationship can become one of the most valuable aspects of professional education. It will provide an opportunity to develop sustained individual contact between faculty and students on both academic and personal levels. Students should meet with their faculty advisor at least twice the first term and once the second term, as well as after each poor performance on an exam. 2.1.6.2. Seating and Attendance Record Students will have assigned seats, the arrangement of which is based alphabetically by last name. Assigned seating serves two main purposes: aids instructors in learning student names and provides accurate attendance records for all students. Attendance is taken according to these parameters: • Students must be in their assigned seats by the time class is scheduled to start (according to the official US time, available at www.time.gov), regardless of whether the instructor begins lecturing before or after that time. If an assigned seat is empty when class starts, the student will be marked absent. • If a student is late to class unexcused, s/he must notify the MMS Administrative Assistant during class hours to be marked tardy instead of absent. • If the Administrative Assistant is not available, tardy students should inform the instructor during break or at the end of class of their name and present their student ID card for verification. Otherwise, the student is considered absent. • If a student leaves and does not return before the class ends, it is considered an absence. Absences and tardiness may be excused with proper documentation. Attendance is documented, used to assess professionalism, and will be reflected in reference letters. 2.1.6.3. Food and Beverage Directives Refer to the corresponding section in the Student Handbook. Additional emphasis: Food and drink (water bottles or other containers of liquids) are NOT permitted in the lecture hall. LECOM Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 24
