USC Schedule of Classes

Discussion and exercises in clinically relevant topics (professional behavior, patient privacy, medical ethics, cultural competency, teamwork, etc.) in preparation for experience in the clinical setting.

Examination of fundamental ethical concepts and principles in clinical health care and biomedical research. Use of film, case studies and discussion. Recommended preparation: MDA 110 or MEDS 220.

Anatomical structure and function of the major regions of the human body as related to health and disease, using clinical cases, lectures and cadaveric demonstrations.

Study of the human brain with emphasis on structure-functional relationships, illustrative case studies, current imaging techniques, with illustrative laboratory exercises using specimens and slides. Prerequisites: BISC 220L or BISC 221L; CHEM 103 or CHEM 105a or CHEM 115a. Recommended preparation: MEDS 310.

Effects of legal and illegal drugs on human brain function. Introduction to common prescribed drugs, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and brain pathways utilized by common drug classes. Prerequisite:1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and 1 from (CHEM 103 or CHEM 105a or CHEM 115a). Recommended preparation: BISC 330 or BISC 320 and MEDS 330.

Exploring how stem cells and regenerative medicine are portrayed in culture, the scientific underpinnings of what is currently possible, and visions into the future. Prerequisites: BISC 220L or BISC 221L.

Emphasizes the team-based approach used by forensic scientists, medical examiners and coroners to investigate the circumstances and determine the cause/manner of death. Prerequisites: BISC 220 or BISC 221 and MEDS 220. Open only to juniors and seniors.

Introduction to the spectrum of clinical and scientific issues surrounding contemporary cancer caremolecular diagnostics, genomic medicine, modern therapeutics, and community/patient engagement. Prerequisites: BISC 220 or BISC 221 and MEDS 220. Open only to juniors and seniors.

An introduction to the practical realities of modern obstetric and gynecology practice from the point of view of practicing surgeon scientists at USC. Prerequisites: BISC 220 or BISC 221 and MEDS 220.

Principles of emergency medical services, ranging from pre-hospital care and advanced life-saving, to minor injuries and illnesses. Interactive experience with ER physicians/emergency health care providers. Prerequisites: BISC 220 or BISC 221 and MEDS 220. Recommended preparation: MEDS 260.

Medical physiology principles of people under "extreme" wilderness conditions, factors affecting remote medical care, and basic survival strategies, led by Emergency Medicine physicians. Prerequisites: BISC 220 or BISC 221 and MEDS 220.

Individual research and readings. Recommended preparation: MEDS 300 and MEDS 360. Not available for graduate credit.Prerequisite: BISC 220 or BISC 221) and CHEM 103 or CHEM 105a or CHEM115a.

Survey of major population crises and risk factors accounting for global health challenges. Evaluation of case studies of global health interventions and effective methodologies.

Critical issues in international control and treatment of malaria. Exploration of biological and epidemiological fundamentals of human-parasite interaction including dynamics of transmission among populations.

In-depth examination of women's health issues; health promotion and policy efforts to improve womens' health globally.

Examination of prevalent tropical diseases: epidemiology, clinical manifestations, treatment, impact on economies of tropical countries. Key issues related to these diseases; World Health Organization responses.

HIV epidemiology, basic biology of transmission and pathophysiology, associated opportunistic infections, and challenges to providing care in the developing world, including government responses.

Practical approach to the development of professional skills for providing culturally sensitive clinical health services to ethnically and linguistically diverse patients.

Focuses on children in emergency situations, including natural and man-made disasters, such as floods, earthquakes, conflicts, or war, with an emphasis on the poorest and most vulnerable children. Open only to Global Medicine majors.

Better understand the key issues impacting global oral health, how better care can help reduce the disease prevalence, and ways to prepare the next generation of global health leaders to address the key issues. Open only to Global Medicine majors.

Spanish language course for students planning to enter the health professions. Graded CR/NC.

Exploration of the threat of major worldwide epidemics and diseases with a focus on the recent emergence of new plagues.

Covers the occurrences of toxic substances and the toxicity/diseases they cause, and chemical carcinogens and the types of cancer they cause worldwide.

Instruction on the process and methods of writing effective grants from identifying appropriate funders to implementing project upon receipt of funding award.

Examines the major mental health diagnoses from clinically relevant perspectives and their prevalence in specific geographical regions around the world.

Examines clinically relevant perspectives from distinguished international authors on STI issues and the devastating effect on particular geographical regions around the world.

Introduction to refugee healthcare and life events which impact health. Discuss medical needs of long-term displaced populations with specific case studies. Open only to graduate students.

Fundamentals of physiology, chemistry, anatomy, biochemistry and microbiology, as well as pharmacological issues, mathematical basis of lab instruments or techniques, and computational modeling

The basics of human anatomy (gross anatomy, histology, radiographic anatomy), physiology (cellular physiology, organ system areas) and pathology (general, systemic, cellular pathology).

Continues material from MEDS 530a and MEDS 530b, covering human anatomy (gross anatomy, histology, radiographic anatomy), physiology (cellular physiology, organ systems) and pathology (general, systemic, cellular pathology).

Examines the impact of politics on global health progress and declines. Open only to Global Medicine majors.

Overview of national and international variations in health status indicators in regard to cultural and lifestyle differences.

A two-week course providing students with hands-on experience in the practice of rural medicine as they gain exposure to the various socio-economic factors present in Bocas del Toro, Panama. Recommended preparation: MEDS 500, MEDS 501, MEDS 510, MEDS 511, MEDS 514, MEDS 515. Open only to Global Medicine majors.

Two-week course providing students with a solid understanding of the United Nations major agencies influential in global health, their mandate, their strengths and challenges. Includes field visit to selected UN organizations all located in NYC. Open only to Global Medicine majors.

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Internship course on the use of new technology based on sensors and wireless communications to the healthcare industry. Open only to M.S., Electrical Engineering (Wireless Health Technology) students. Graded CR/NC.

Internship course on the use of new technology based on sensors and wireless communications to the healthcare industry. Continues material from GM 597a. Open only to M.S., Electrical Engineering (Wireless Health Technology) students. Graded CR/NC.

Lecture and discussion focused on specific topics within global medicine. Course topic will vary from semester to semester.