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.

Explores the role of medicine/surgery in society, whose ideas about health and disease have undergone enormous changes from antiquity to the present day.

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

Introduction to human anatomy and physiology in relation to common disease processes, and an examination of how technology has transformed western medicine throughout history.

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.

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.

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.

Overview of the cellular make-up of the human skeleton, the functions of bones, clinical application of this knowledge towards bone-related diseases, and introduction to technological advances in orthopedic surgery.

A theoretical basis of laboratory approaches that help the biomedical or physician scientist in understanding the etiology of disease and targeting disease processes.

An examination of frequently treated diseases with the greatest impact on society. Involvement of medical specialists as guests.

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.

Introduction to the spectrum of surgical care, taught by surgeons, with the goal of developing an appreciation of the role that surgery plays in society. Prerequisites: BISC 220 or BISC 221 and CHEM 103 or CHEM 105a or CHEM 115a and MEDS 220. Open only to juniors and seniors.

Introduction to the spectrum of clinical and scientific issues surrounding contemporary cancer care; molecular diagnostics, genomic medicine, modern therapeutics and community/patient engagement.

Introduction to integrative health care; a holistic approach to medicine combining conventional medical therapies with evidence-informed complementary alternative medicine.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.