MBS-Scranton and online course descriptions
Course descriptions
Biochemistry (3)
This course has been designed to emphasize the key principles related to metabolic biochemistry. It lays the foundation for potential further study of human biochemistry or other related fields.
Cell Biology (3)
This course will emphasize the basics of cell structure and function, modern investigative techniques used in the cell biology laboratory and exposure to the practical application of cell biology concepts under normal physiological conditions and disease states.
Genetics (3)
This course introduces students to classical and molecular genetics. The emphasis is on inherited human disorders and the emerging model of the human genome. Major topics include Mendelian genetics, cytogenetics, multifactorial inheritance, developmental genetics, epigenetics, RNA biology, cancer genetics and genomics.
Physiology (3)
This course will introduce students to the physiological aspects of the human body by using a systems-based approach. The course emphasizes broad concepts that form the basic understanding of human physiology and the physiology of each organ system.
Professional Identity Formation for Healthcare Careers (2)
This course is designed to help students develop their professional skills and engage them in postgraduate career planning. The course will focus on professional identity formation, career planning, interpersonal skill development and reflection and self-directed lifelong learning.
Professional School Application Enhancement (Princeton Review) (4)
The professional school application enhancement (Princeton Review) course for preparing to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), the Dental Admissions Test (DAT) or the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) can help improve your score.
Immunology (3)
Immunology provides a fundamental knowledge of the role of the immune response in human health and disease. The tissues, cells and molecules that comprise the immune system will be examined and the principles of the immune response in the context of microbial infection and immunopathogenesis will be studied. Both immunologic and microbial features that influence host-microbe interactions and outcomes of infection will be highlighted. Students will also apply basic immunological principles to develop an understanding of various disease such as autoimmunity and cancer along with the immunotherapeutic approaches used to treat such diseases.
Neuroscience (3)
Neuroscience serves as an introduction to human neurobiological systems. It will cover fundamentals of neurobiology, including the general structure of the human nervous system, the bases of excitable cells in the nervous system, modes of cell-to-cell communication, distinctions between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system, sensory and motor systems. Methodology used in the understanding and investigation of the nervous system will be covered as well. The course will be taught through a combination of didactic presentations, podcasts, active learning in the form of team-based learning and topic presentations by student groups.
Epidemiology (3)
This course provides a broad introduction to the principles and methods of epidemiology and the basics of biostatistics, with particular emphasis on the role of these core disciplines in public health practice and research. Students learn about the basic epidemiological and biostatistical concepts and tools applied in public health practice and population-based research. Students gain the knowledge required to appropriately interpret epidemiological and statistical data, to determine appropriate study design and methods for epidemiological and clinical studies and to critically review the clinical and public health research literature. The influence of socio-demographic characteristics and lifestyle factors on disease risk and mortality are also discussed.