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.

Fundamental basis for various statistical tests, underlying assumptions, and statistical analyses used in biomedical and clinical research.

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.

Focused examination of medical bionics with emphasis on solutions that enable the disabled and detailed discussions and evaluations of the social and technological aspects of bionic medical devices.

An introduction to transformation of a single cell into a mature organism. Prerequisites: BISC 220L or BISC 221L. Recommended preparation: BISC 320L.

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.

A theoretical basis of laboratory approaches that help the biomedical or physician scientist in understanding the etiology of disease and targeting disease processes. Prerequisite: BISC 220 or BISC 221 and CHEM 103 or CHEM 105a or CHEM 115a. Recommended preparation: MEDS 330 and BISC 320 or BISC 330.

Explores enduring and fascinating topics in Pediatrics through a modern lens, incorporating first hand patient-care experiences in clinics and hospitals, and didactic case-based discussions. Prerequisites: BISC 220L or BISC 221L, and MEDS 220.

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 sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

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.

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.

Exploration of global health issues facing resource-poor societies; emphasizes contributing factors including behavioral and physiological bases, economic, social, and political context.

Introduction to basic medical concepts and biological system functions; examination of core principles of science and medical treatment.

Continuation of concepts from MEDS 503L: basic medical concepts and biological system functions; examination of core principles of science and medical treatment.

Exploration of biological and epidemiological fundamentals of tuberculosis including dynamics of transmission among populations. Overview of clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of infections.

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.

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.

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

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).

A conceptual framework for understanding global challenges faced in the management of non-communicable diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, chronic lung disease, and cancer.

Examination of microbial and human cells as versatile therapeutic engines, including their novel applications: autologous and allogenic immunotherapies, stem cell technologies, and human microbiome transplantations. Recommended preparation: two semesters of Introductory Biology; two semesters of Cell Biology and Genetics.

Examination of the entrepreneurial process in biotechnology, including: industry overview, idea generation, business plan formulation, intellectual property protection, funding, personnel management, and regulatory body interaction.

Examination of classical and novel techniques used to explore and manipulate gene function and implications for the use of biotechnology in areas of global need. Recommended preparation: two semesters of introductory biology; two semesters of molecular biology and genetics.

Series of seminars that provide updated views on various sub-specialties in biotechnology. Prerequisite: MEDS 536a or MEDS 536b. Recommended preparation: Two semesters of Introductory Biology plus two semesters of Molecular Biology, Genetics, or Cell Biology.

Experiential training based on a project in a biomedical, biotechnology or pharmaceutical setting. Recommended preparation: Students must have completed one core and one elective course of the program prior to enrollment. Graded CR/NC.

Preparation for capstone defense course. Graded CR/NC.

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.