BIOL 4435 Mammalian Disease Diagnosis and Clinical Applications
This course is designed for senior undergraduate students who aim to pursue a medical, pharmacy, or health profession degree in the future. Building upon the foundation of Anatomy and Physiology, this advanced course will focus on mammalian diseases, their diagnosis, clinical applications, and pharmacological interventions. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of common infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, genetic conditions, cancers, and mental health disorders. The lecture portion covers disease etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment options. The lab portion allows students to apply clinical skills in areas such as radiology, ECG, microscopy, telehealth, genetics, virtual cadaver dissection, histology and case study analysis. Students will integrate knowledge and skills to formulate diagnostic and treatment plans. This course prepares students for future careers in healthcare and biomedical fields.