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The overall goal of this course is to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding
of the fundamentals of cell biology. Knowledge of basic cellular biology as it relates to cell,
tissue and organ structure, function, and pathology is a prerequisite for both the other basic
science courses, system based courses and the clinical clerkships that comprise the medical
curriculum.
14. Principles of Anatomy
The overall goal of this course is to provide a very concentrated basic knowledge and skills
about the different anatomical parts. Other anatomical data of all organs and systems are again
revisited with the coming integrated courses of system based modules. Following the initial
introduction in the first semester course “structure and function”, this course of gross anatomy
complete the basic core needs for medical curriculum.
15. Principles of Physiology
The primary goal of this course is to provide a basic overview of medical physiology. Particular
attention is paid to the integration of the material being presented in previous semester and
concurrently in this semester. This course is just a core understanding where detailed
systematic physiological functions are vertically integrated with the organ-based system
courses in the coming years.
16. Neuroscience I
This is an integrated system based course which emphasizes anatomy, physiology,
pharmacology, microbiology and pathology of the peripheral and autonomic nervous systems.
The course provides integrated knowledge covering the peripheral nervous system including
peripheral nerves, nerve plexuses and peripheral nerve branches cranial nerves and special
senses. The objectives of this course are achieved via selected lectures, relevant laboratory
sessions. To enhance integration of basic and clinical sciences as well as and self-directed
learning, common clinical disorders related to this system are also explored using case based
small group discussions and seminars.
17. Behavioral and Social Sciences I
The goal of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the role of psychosocial
factors in illness and its treatment. A focus of this course will be on behavioral development
and refinement of communication skills, particularly when interacting with patients whose
values, beliefs, and experiences differ from those of the student.
18. Research Methodology
The course lays the foundation for the Introduction to Evidence-Based Medicine. Evidence
comes usually from researches and research is conducted using different methodologies.
Medical research aims to discover the relationship between one or more events or
characteristics (exposure) and others (effect).
19. Medical Interviewing Skills I
This course highlights acquisition and application of clinical knowledge, skills, and behaviors
for the practice of safe and effective patient-centered care. The learning goal is: “Using
effective interviewing skills and a patient- centered approach, the student will demonstrate the
ability to gather and organize clinical information from patients using the suitable skills.”

20. Principles of Pathology
The course focuses on the cellular and tissue alterations caused by pathologic stimuli in most
tissues. Since it is the cellular response to injury (either adjustment or failure to adjust to the
newly imposed conditions) that produces the typical manifestation of disease, the course begins
with discussion of cell injury. The cellular response to radiation injury is covered with reference
to the therapeutic use of radiation. The course then moves to basic pathologic processes
including inflammation (acute and chronic), regeneration and repair.