2004-2005 - Barry University

428/528 Biochemistry II (3)
This is a continuation of BMS 427/527. Topics covered
will include biochemistry of purines and pyrimidines,
fundamentals of molecular biology,
biochemistry of hormones, biochemistry of special tissues,
nutrition and its relation to disease. Same as BIO
428/528 and GMS 528. Prerequisite: BMS/BIO 527.
(Track I students must take both day sections).
535 Human Embryology (3)
A study of human embryological development including
fertilization, and the cellular and molecular mechanisms
involved in embryogenesis. Congenital
abnormalities and clinical applications will also be discussed.
Same as BIO 535.
537 Human Genetics (3)
Acquiring an understanding of current theories of
mechanisms of human inheritance and their application
in modern medicine and technology. Same as
BIO 537.
547 Neuroanatomy (3)
Presentation of the morphologic and physiologic aspects
of the nervous system. Clinical correlations are
incorporated to emphasize the important anatomic
structures and pathways. Lecture and lab. Same as GMS
547. (Special fee)
550 Histology (5)
Presentation of the normal microscopic structure of the
human body. Emphasis will be placed on the integration
of the morphology with the biochemical and physiologic
processes of the body. Lecture and laboratory.
Same as GMS 550. (Special fee)
553 Biomedical Ethics a+b
553a Ethical Foundations (1)
An investigation of current ethical issues in health care
and the medical, biological, and behavioral sciences.
Same as GMS 553a, BIO 553a, and SES 553a.
553b Health Care Delivery (1)
An analysis of the economic, structural and ideological
interests that lead to numerous value conflicts within
the health care system in the United States: prospective
payment system and quality control, for-profit vs.
not-for-profit hospitals, societal and personal responsibilities
in the health care sector. Prerequisite: 553a.
Same as GMS 553b, BIO 553b, and SES 553b.
455/555 Immunology (3)
Major topics considered in this course are antibody
formation, antigen antibody interactions, biological
effects of immunologic reactions, immunological specificity
of normal and diseased cells and tissues. Same
as BIO 455/555.
SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES 269
458/558 Infectious Diseases (1-5)
Major human bacterial, viral, rickettsial, fungal, and
parasitic diseases; identification, pathogenicity, mode
of transmission, treatment, and methods of control. 5
hours of lecture. Same as BIO 458/558.
458a/558a Bacterial and Rickettsial Disease (2)
458b/558b Viral Diseases (1)
458c/558c Fungal and Parasitic Infections (2)
560 Research (1-2 sh)
Research for Option I or Option II students under the
guidance of a research advisor. Prerequisite: student
must have completed a minimum of 27 BMS credits.
(Special fee for on-campus research only)
590, 590L Gross Anatomy (4,2)
Study designed to expose the student to the macroscopic
aspects of human morphology. Complete dissection of
a cadaver will be correlated with surface anatomy, radiology,
and other clinical information provided in part
by qualified local clinicians. Lecture and lab. Must both
be taken. Prerequisite for BMS 590L is BMS 590. Same
as GMS 590, and SES 590, with separate lab section.
(Special fee)
595 Physiology (6)
Comprehensive study of systems physiology including
neuronal and musculoskeletal system, circulation,
respiration, excretion, digestion, and fluid-electrolyte
balance. Lecture and Lab. Prerequisites: BMS 550 and
BMS 527; Prerequisite or Corequisite: BMS 547 and
BMS 528. Same as GMS 595A/B. (Special fee)
597 Physiology (3)
Comprehensive study of systems physiology including
neuronal and musculoskeletal system, circulation,
respiration, excretion, digestion, and fluid-electrolyte
balance. Lecture. Prerequisite: BMS 527 and BMS 550;
Corequisite: BMS 528. Same as BIO 597.
600, 601 Pathology (4,2)
Fundamental principles of disease processes such as
tissue injury and repair, inflammation, the immune response,
and neoplasia, as well as mechanisms of hemodynamic
and metabolic derangement; illustrated in
laboratory by means of clinical material and case studies.
Lecture and lab. Prerequisite: BMS 550 for BMS
600 and BMS 600 for BMS 601. Same as GMS 600,
601. (Special fee)
620 Pharmacology (3)
Course encompasses basic pharmacological principles/
classes of drugs. Includes drug interaction with biological
receptors: their absorption, distribution, metabolism,
and excretion. Drugs are covered on a systems
basis. Same as GMS 620 and BIO 620. Prerequisites:
BMS/BIO 527; Corequisite: BMS 528, 595 or 597.