BIO 440 - Medical Biology Topics

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Biology Undergrad/Grad

Description:

This is an upper-level seminar course exploring in detail an advanced topic in medical biology such as medicinal chemistry and new medical breakthroughs. The specific topic of the seminar varies by semester. Recent topics include: Spring 2010 Medicinal Chemistry: This course will explore the chemistry behind the activity of drugs. Among the classes of drugs to be discussed will be antibacterials, anticancer agents, and analgesics. Discussion will include the site of drug action and drug metabolism, two topics that have a prominent role in drug research and development. Special emphasis will be placed on the relationship between the chemical structure of a drug and the biochemical effect of the drug in vivo. Spring 2010 Advanced Human Histology: Advanced Human Histology will explore the interface between histology and histopathology. The course will combine the latest in digital virtual microscopy with conventional light microscopy to examine the tissue types of the human body and to explore the combination of these tissue types to make human organ systems. Correlations with gross anatomical specimens will be made to provide a three-dimensional structure of the organ system. This information will be expanded in selected regions to include molecular histopathology - the initiation of pathology at a cellular level. Adobe software products will be used to manipulate and study digital images of histological preparations. Class sessions will be in seminar and lab format with assigned readings and independent lab work. Fall 2010 - Human Reproduction and Development: This 3-credit course will meet for two 80-minute sessions per week to study the process of reproduction with emphases placed upon reproductive organ function, gametogenesis, fertilization and embryonic/fetal development. In addition, the course will address mechanisms of teratogenesis (i.e., development of birth defects) as well as the transformations in the fetal/newborn circulatory system near the time of birth. The course will use multiple formats, including lectures, discussions, and student presentations of the relevant literature.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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