BMSMDU
For a complete description of the courses offered by the College of Medicine, refer to the College of Medicine and the Graduate School catalog.
BMS 3521 Human Physiology in Translation
Credits: 3; Prereq: APK 2105, BSC 2010, MCB 2000 or instructor permission.
Human physiology organized into four major physiological systems: cellular/endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory and renal physiology. For each system, translational topics bridge basic science to contemporary medical issues relevant to undergraduates and society. Designed to be of special interest to those pursuing medically related careers.
Credits: 4; Prereq: PCB 3023 or PCB 3134 or instructor permission.
For pre-professional
students. Lectures emphasize the biology of cells and extracellular components that underlie
tissue function. Laboratories emphasize visualization of corresponding structures by light
microscopy, with correlation to images acquired by electron microscopy.
BMS 4905 Medical Sciences Senior Research
Credits: 1 to 5; can be repeated with a change in content up to 15 credits. Prereq: instructor permission.
Laboratory or literature investigations of current problems in the medical sciences.
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MDU 4001 Introduction to Medical Science Seminar 1
Credits: 3.
First of two courses of introduction to the medical sciences.
MDU 4002 Introduction to Medical Science Seminar 2
Credits: 3.
The second course of introduction to the medical sciences.
MDU 4003 Introduction to the Professions of Medicine
Credits: 3.
A web-based course about the medical field. Online lectures are presented by medical students, residents and practicing physicians who take students through various aspects of the medical profession.
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Credits: 3; Prereq: MDU 4003.
Provides background knowledge in issues related to clinical care such as privacy, professionalism and compassion, while students shadow clinicians in the Gainesville area. Course is provided through participation at the Equal Access Clinic and individual physician clinics. Enrollment is completed by the College of Medicine.
Credits: 4.
Cellular functions in health and disease. The structure and molecular biology of mammalian cells are stressed, including virus-cell interactions, inborn errors or metabolism and bacterial growth.
Credits: 3; Prereq: MDU 4003.
The importance of the law and its impact on the way medicine is practiced in the United States, presented from academics and practicing attorneys and physicians.
Credits: 2.
This course examines key health care issues in the United States using economic theory as the framework for analysis. Students will analyze health care issues, using efficiency and equity criteria, and evaluate current health care policies for their effects on access, quality and cost. Topics include the health economy; the production and demand for health and medical care; the market for health insurance; private (e.g. employment based) and public (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) sources of health insurance; managed care; and health care reform.
MDU 4051 Medical Humanities and Clinical Practice
Credits: 2.
Introductory course to the physical realities of patient care and to the way in which medical humanities illuminate understanding of the practice of medicine.
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MDU 4061 Introduction to Medical Bioethics
Credits: 3; Prereq: MDU 4003.
Bioethical issues facing our nation and world and the impact of these issues in medicine and research. Also includes the importance of integrated, collaborative research and the professionalism expected within the healthcare and scientific communities.
Credits: 3.
A web-based course that focuses on anorexia, bulimia and obesity and emphasizes societal issues associated with these disorders. Written assignments are opinion-based, encouraging the student to think about these disorders on a broad scale.
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Interdisciplinary Programs
There are two interdisciplinary majors within the College of Medicine for qualified undergraduates with department permission: neurobiological sciences and biochemistry and molecular biology. Both programs are offered in cooperation with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Neurobiological sciences involves coursework in the Department of Neuroscience and related disciplines, and biochemistry and molecular biology involves coursework in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Both programs require independent laboratory research and additional electives. Applications should be made to the departments in the sophomore or early junior year.
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