Graduate Course Descriptions

The following directory lists the graduate courses which the University expects to offer, although the University in no way guarantees that all such courses will be offered in any given academic year, and reserves the right to alter the list if conditions warrant. Click on the links below for a list of courses in that subject area. You may then click “View Classes” to see scheduled classes for individual courses.

6456. Human Systems A

6.00 credits

Prerequisites: None.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

A 38-week long medical school course taken in the first year of the combined M.D./Ph.D. program. The course is divided into four sections: Human Biology, Organ Systems 1, Organ Systems 2 and Organ Systems 3. The course covers the basic elements of human anatomy, histology, biochemistry, physiology and genetics and an introduction to biostatistics and the principles of epidemiology. The instructional format includes about 50% didactic lectures, 30% laboratory and 20% small group sessions.

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