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Medical Sciences (MEDS)
- D class assignments for undergraduates available; phone (323) 442-4300.
- D class assignments for graduate students available; phone (323) 442-3141.
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.
- Note: This course provides an up close and personal perspective on modern health care delivery in the U.S. A host of facilitators in active medical practice focus on practical knowledge and skills for those planning a career in health care.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41402R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 98 of 100 | Emily Rose | SOSB2 |
Explores the role of medicine/surgery in society, whose ideas about health and disease have undergone enormous changes from antiquity to the present day.
- Note: This course explores the development and role of health care systems in industrialized countries, with a focus on that of the United States. This includes a review of the history of medicine to better understand the current state of health care today and the dilemmas presented.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41403R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 11 of 25 | Dennis Green | THH213 |
Introduction to human anatomy and physiology in relation to common disease processes, and an examination of how technology has transformed western medicine throughout history.
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41407R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 21 of 22 | Emily Rose | VKC107 |
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.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221)
- Note: This course is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge of the major regions of the human body through the use of lectures, cadaveric demonstrations, and clinical cases. Half of the class meetings are held in the cadaver laboratory at the Keck School. Students receive instructions in human anatomy using over thirty human donors. PLEASE NOTE: D-Clearance has temporarily been lifted so as to facilitate roster changes more quickly. Students do not need to email mhcs@usc.edu to request clearance. Any questions can still be directed to Eli Chau at mhcs@usc.edu.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41406R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 36 of 40 | Michael Habib | VKC101 | PDF (130416 KB) |
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.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41408R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 20 | Raymond Goldsworthy | VKC151 |
An introduction to transformation of a single cell into a mature organism. Prerequisites: BISC-220L or BISC-221L. Recommended preparation: BISC-320L.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221)
- Note: This course will introduce you to some of the fundamental biological processes that go into the embryonic development of organisms, with an emphasis on the development of the human body. In this context, we will discuss the cell and molecular origins of birth defects, and the role of the environment in influencing developmental events.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41444R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 9 of 30 | Neil Segil | WPH206 |
The neurochemistry of psychiatric illness and addiction, introduction to brain and nervous system biochemistry, anatomy and disease states. Covers prescribed medications and drugs of abuse.
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41434R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 18 of 30 | Lina Augius | VKC205 |
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.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and MEDS 220
- Note: Explores enduring and fascinating topics in Pediatrics through a modern lens, incorporating firsthand patient-care experiences in clinics and hospitals, and didactic case-based discussions. Students can email mhcs@usc.edu to request D-Clearance to claim a spot in the class. Currently all spots have been claimed and subsequent requests will be placed on a wait list. Wait list is constantly being updated as spots open up. Direct questions to Eli Chau at mhcs@usc.edu.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41410D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Monday | 16 of 16 | Parul Bhatia, Kira Molas-Torreblanca, Susan Wu, Derek Halet | VKC105 |
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.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and MEDS 220
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Senior (fifth year)
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41440R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 27 of 30 | Lakshmanan Sathyavagiswaran | VKC205 |
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.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and MEDS 220
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Senior (fifth year)
- Note: Introduction to the spectrum of clinical and scientific issues surrounding contemporary cancer care, molecular diagnostics, genomic medicine, modern therapeutics, and community/patient engagement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41430R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 8 of 15 | Diane Da Silva | VKC208 |
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.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and MEDS 220
- Note: Provides students with the opportunity to participate in hands-on emergency medicine simulations with high-fidelity mannequins. This course primarily takes place at UPC with some classes at HSC. Please contact mhcs@usc.edu for more details.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41426R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 8 of 20 | Madhu Hardasmalani, Elizabeth Chau | THH115 |
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.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and 1 from (CHEM 103 or CHEM 105a or CHEM 115a)
- Note: The HSC Track provides students with a unique opportunity to be matched one-on-one with USC faculty mentors who are amongst the top researcher in their respective fields. The CHLA Track is designed to provide both an introduction to the fundamentals of clinical research and direct exposure to clinical medicine and clinical research projects in the CHLA Emergency Medicine Department. Department.
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41414D | 001 | 2.0-6.0 | Lecture | 3:00-5:00pm | Friday | 15 of 30 | Joyce Richey, Elizabeth Chau | |||
41416D | 001 | 2.0-4.0 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Friday | 16 of 27 | Danica Liberman, Janet Semple-Hess |
Exploration of global health issues facing resource-poor societies; emphasizes contributing factors including behavioral and physiological bases, economic, social, and political context.
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41396D | 046 | Lecture | 3:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 85 of 90 | Gilda Noori | MCA149 |
Introduction to basic medical concepts and biological system functions; examination of core principles of science and medical treatment.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41353D | 871 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 65 of 80 | Elahe Nezami | OFFICE |
Continuation of concepts from MEDS 503L: basic medical concepts and biological system functions; examination of core principles of science and medical treatment.
- Prerequisite: MEDS 503
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41354D | 872 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 60 of 80 | Elahe Nezami | OFFICE |
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.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41367D | 046 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Monday | 39 of 40 | Benjamin La Brot | MCH156 |
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.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41392D | 046 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Tuesday | 20 of 40 | Emily Blodget | MCH256 |
Practical approach to the development of professional skills for providing culturally sensitive clinical health services to ethnically and linguistically diverse patients.
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41361D | 046 | Lecture | 5:30-7:20pm | Thursday | 30 of 32 | Gitanjli Arora | MCH156 |
Fundamentals of physiology, chemistry, anatomy, biochemistry and microbiology, as well as pharmacological issues, mathematical basis of lab instruments or techniques, and computational modeling
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41364D | 046 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 27 of 35 | Mansour Rostami | MCH156 |
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).
- Prerequisite: MEDS 530b
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41390D | 046 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Mansour Rostami |
A conceptual framework for understanding global challenges faced in the management of non-communicable diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, chronic lung disease, and cancer.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41377D | 046 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 32 of 40 | Alexandra Portaro | MCH149 |
Two-week study abroad course that explores the health dynamics and healthcare settings of India.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41357D | 205 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 10 of 10 | Aninda Das | OFFICE |
Survey of the specific roles each member of an interprofessional health team plays in the provision of care, based on their professional training. Application of diverse health professional expertise to case studies in healthcare.
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41365D | 046 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Mon, Wed | 39 of 40 | Navid Pour-Ghasemi | MCA149 |
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.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41398D | 046 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Elahe Nezami, Kairos Llobrera | OFFICE |
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.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41375D | 046 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 10 | Elahe Nezami | OFFICE |
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.
- Prerequisite: MEDS 597a
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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41376D | 046 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | Elahe Nezami | OFFICE |