FIRST SEMESTER

Medical Terminology (4 Credits)
This basic course will provide the necessary framework to learn basic rules and elements of medical terms. The course will focus how to break down medical terms by knowing the meaning of the prefix or suffix. By learning the individual parts of a medical word, students will be able to understand the complex medical terms and their definitions. Students will be able to identify medical abbreviations, spell and pronounce basic medical terminology.

General Biology with lab 1 (4 Credits)
This course is to provide students with the concepts and factual knowledge in Biology. It covers the biological principles, organization of living matter, structure and functions of cell, tissues, organs and systems of the human body. It deals with fundamental life processes and concepts common to all living organisms. Emphasis is on the application of biological principles and concepts in the field of medicine.  Course includes lab work.

Inorganic Chemistry with Lab 1 (4 Credits)
This course provides the students with the fundamental concepts of the chemical processes, enabling students to use chemical concepts in daily living and in the understanding of biochemistry. It covers matter, nomenclature of chemical compounds, chemical composition and properties of compounds and modern atomic theory.  It includes atomic structure, chemical bonding; solutions and gas laws. Topics are developed by thoughtful integration of laboratory and problem based instruction.  

English Composition I (4 Credits)
This course is designed to give students practice in writing. It helps students to understand the functions of writing and to communicate effectively. Students participate in a variety of writing tasks including preparing descriptions, writing summaries of readings, preparing drafts, and writing compositions.

College Algebra (4 Credits)
The design of this course is to provide a solid foundation in algebra. The topics include the fundamentals of algebra, relations, functions, solutions of first-and second- degree equations and inequalities, systems of equations, matrices and determinants, binomial theorem, polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, analytic geometry. The concepts examined in this course will include, critical thinking and decision making.

SECOND SEMESTER

Computer Science (4 Credits)
This computer science course is designed to give the students the fundamental knowledge and introduction with regard to database management, presentation, web design search engine optimization and other critical disciplines that are necessary in today’s workplace. Emphasis will be placed on making technology the asset/tool and assisting the student with the technological challenges the will confront. This course will all for independent projects dealing with real world applications and situations.

General Biology with Lab II (4 Credits)
This course emphasizes on developing an understanding the concepts of Biology as a living process rather than a body of facts. It helps the students to understand the concepts of cell physiology and structure. All human systems, including the structures, actions and processes of the human body are covered. It enables the students to apply the biological knowledge and critical thinking to medical, environmental and social concerns. Course includes lab work.

Inorganic Chemistry with Lab 11 (4 Credits)
The course is developed to emphasize the applications of chemistry in the field of medicine. Chemical reactions, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry and topics related to biochemistry are included. This course enables the students to improve their problem solving skills, and mathematical skills.  The course structure is designed to enhance the connections between theory and practice by engaging students in sessions of integrated laboratory and lecture.

English Composition II (4 Credits)
This course is designed to develop the writing skills of students.  The  course  emphasizes precision in  grammar, maturity  of  style  and  diction,  clear  organization  of  material,  skill  in  methods of  objective  analysis  and  interpretation  of  literature.  Students will develop skills in critical thinking, organization, and clear precise communications.

Biostatistics (4 Credits)
This course is an introduction to statistical concepts and analytical methods as applied to data in biomedical sciences. It emphasizes the basic concepts of quantitative analysis of data, and statistical inferences. Topics include probability, frequency distributions, central tendency and dispersion; hypothesis testing, confidence intervals for means, variances and proportions; the chi-square statistics; data analysis and linear correlation. The course provides students a foundation to evaluate information critically.

THIRD SEMESTER

Physics with Lab I (4 credits)
This course is a conceptual study of units and dimensions of physical quantities, vectors, kinematics, laws of motion and its applications, work and energy, properties of matter, sound, oscillations, gravitation, fluid mechanics and thermal physics. Students perform experiments dealing with the basic laws of mechanics, vibration, circular motion, fluids, heat and thermal properties of materials.

Physiology I (6 Credits)
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the function and regulation of the organ systems of the body and physiological integration of the systems to maintain homeostasis. Course content will include study of the musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune, reproductive, and endocrine systems. Students receive a quantitative and integrated concept of sub cellular, cellular and organ system functions.

Organic Chemistry with Lab I (4 Credits)
This course covers basic principles of structure and nomenclature of organic compounds, both aliphatic and aromatic. It emphasizes on the principles of chemical reactions of organic compounds related with the synthesis or degradation of biomolecules in human metabolism. Saturated hydrocarbons, unsaturated hydrocarbons, Cis-trans isomerism and addition reactions are covered. Lab activities include the use of models for the design of hydrocarbon and isomer structures. Experiments such as purification or separation, physical characterization, reaction types, and synthesis of organic compounds are included.

Human Anatomy with Lab I (5 Credits)
This is a basic course which provides knowledge of the structure and functions of human body. Students will understand the key principles in human anatomy and recognize the unique role of anatomy in clinical settings. The course covers the anatomical terminology to describe the basic structures of the human body. Students work as a member of a laboratory team.

Histology and Cell Biology (6 Credits)
This course will introduce the student to the molecular and biochemical bases for cell structure and function. Lectures and Lab will explore the microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues and organs.

FOURTH SEMESTER

Physics with Lab II (4 credits)
This course provides basic knowledge in Biophysics. It enables the students to understand the concepts of human physiology. The course includes basic principles of electricity, electromagnetism, light and optics. Modern physics consists of quantum physics, relativity, atomic physics, nuclear physics and nuclear medicine. The course is designed to increase problem-solving and analytical thinking skills. Students perform experiments based on the principles of electricity, optics and atomic physics.

Physiology II (6 Credits)
This course provides the students with a high level of understanding of the physiological basis of medicine.  The essential concepts of physiology and mechanisms of body function are presented at various levels of organization, ranging from cellular and molecular to tissue and organ system levels. Emphasis is placed on understanding the integrated regulation of various body processes among the major systems.

Organic Chemistry with Lab II (4 Credits)
This course is a further study of the chemistry of carbon compounds from a functional group perspective. The course covers structure and nomenclature of specific organic compounds like alcohols, thiols, aldehydes, ketones, amines, esters and carboxylic acids. Emphasis is given on reactions, preparations, uses, and simple mechanisms. Lab activities are focused in the detection and identification of the presence of the functional groups studied in the course in molecules of biomedical relevance as proteins, drugs, and others.

Human Anatomy with Lab II (5 Credits)
This course is a study of human body by regions and systems. The course emphasizes the aspects of clinical anatomy. It provides the knowledge of the role of human anatomy in health and disease. Anatomy laboratory course provides laboratory experiences that apply to the topics and concepts covered in the fundamentals of Anatomy.

General Psychology (6 Credits)
The course is an introduction to topics in the field of psychology. The course content includes the biology of behavior, learning, memory, cognition, motivation, emotion, personality, abnormal behavior and its therapies, social behavior and individual differences. The course includes coverage of dealing effectively with the demands of everyday life, interpersonal relationships, and approaches to personal growth.