SVM Catalogue 2012-2013 - St. George's University

School of Medicine
Course Descriptions
CHeM 224/CHeM 225
Organic Chemistry II/Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
Organic Chemistry II is an advanced course that consists
of structure and reactivity of functional groups (aromatic
compounds, carbonyl compounds, carbohydrates, organ
metallic compounds, carboxylic acids and their derivatives,
amines, and amino acids). This course covers all the
essentials needed for biochemistry.
CHeM 450
Biochemistry
This course describes the structures and functions of
key biological molecules (proteins, lipids, nucleic acids,
and carbohydrates). It explains how the energy required
by living organisms is obtained and describes how key
macromolecules are synthesized and degraded.
COMP 103
Presentations and Spreadsheets
This course seeks to give students an understanding of
good presentation concepts and effective problem-solving
techniques using spreadsheets.
COMP 110
Word Processing and Internet Use
This course seeks to give students an understanding of
word processing and responsible use of the Internet.
EngL 104
Introduction to College Reading
Introduction to College Reading is the study and practice
of reading comprehension through structure, meaning,
and evaluation. This course is especially valuable for those
contemplating a college career and for teachers of reading.
engL 204
Public Speaking
There are many occasions in professional and private
life that call individuals to speak in public. This course
is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals
of public speaking. It will consider the importance of
communication and cover speech building (including the
collection and collation of material, structure, and content),
speech writing, and event management.
MATH 130
College Math
An introduction to mathematical modeling, overcoming
quantitative illiteracy, and the development of
mathematical competency are the main features of this
course. The work is neatly tailored to fit the needs of
students who are not mathematics majors but are taking
mathematics for liberal arts purposes. The course seeks to
develop and enhance problem-solving capabilities, enable
students to apply simple mathematical models as a means
of solving real-world problems, and make students more
competent mathematically through the exercise of logic,
as well as the application of mathematical concepts and
problem-solving skills.
MATH 220
Statistics
This course is designed to assist students in acquiring
a good intuitive grasp of statistics, specifically in terms
of what it is, how and when to apply various statistical
techniques, how to interpret the results, and how to draw
meaningful conclusions from the data.
nuTr 301
Principles of Animal Nutrition
This course is an introduction to nutrition, the
gastrointestinal tract and nutrition, measurement of feed
and nutrient utilization, and requirement by animals. The
course includes topics, including protein and amino
acids, carbohydrates, lips and water, nutrient metabolism,
macrominerals, microminerals (trace), toxic minerals, fatsoluble
vitamins, water-soluble vitamins, nonnutritive feed
additives and growth stimulators, feeding standards and
the production function factors affecting feed consumption,
feed stuff for animals, feed preparation, and processing
and ration formulation.
PHyS 201
General Physics I
This course consists basically of linear kinematics, works,
power and energy, momentum, and a brief introduction
to heat, thermodynamics, and sound. This course is a
noncalculus course designed to enable students to
understand the basic principles of mechanics, heat,
and sound.
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