Medical and Health Science Course Descriptions
CHM (MPF) 111
Chemistry in Modern Science (4)
Considers both the nature of basic chemical processes and the ways that chemistry affects our society and introduces non-science majors to the methods scientists use to approach problems and make decisions.
CHM (MPF) 131
Chemistry of Life Processes (4)
Integrated lecture and laboratory course for non-science majors that relates basic inorganic chemical processes to those of biochemistry. Explores the nature of atoms and molecules in terms of simple structures and reactions, and the more complex structures or biochemical molecules and their interactions with living systems. 3 Lec. 1 Lab. Prerequisite: introductory high school physical science and algebra or CHM 109. IVB, LAB.
MBI (MPF) 111
Microorganisms/Human Disease (3)
Discussion of microorganisms and human diseases they cause, with particular emphasis on the impact of these relationships on the development of human societies’ past, present, and future.
STA 261.S
Statistics (4)
Descriptive statistics, basic probability, random variables, binomial and normal probability distributions, tests of hypotheses, regression and correlation, analysis of variance. Emphasis on applications. Useful for writing and editing statistical data in regulatory documents. Designed for social science majors. No prerequisite.
ZOO (MPF, MPT) 116
Biological Concepts: Structure, Function, Cellular and Molecular Biology (4)
Discusses biological principles common to microbes, plants, and animals, including interactions between organism and environment. Cross-listed with
BOT 116 and MBI 116.
ZOO (MPF) 161
Human Physiology (4)
Miami Plan foundation course. Examines physiological systems of the human body; provides basic information regarding function of these systems from an integrative perspective; uses hands-on approach and work in small groups to conduct experiments and/or carry out projects to illustrate physiological concepts.
ZOO (MPF) 171
Human Anatomy and Physiology (4)
Study of the structure and function of the human body including basic cellular principles, embryology, reproductive system, endocrine system, and nervous system. (Offered at Hamilton and Middletown campuses only.) 3 Lec. 1 Lab.
ZOO (MPT) 203
Introduction to Cell Biology (3)
Introduces the study of eukaryotic cell structure and function. Prerequisite: ZOO 114 or 116.
ZOO (MPT) 305
Animal Physiology (4)
Study of general physiological principles necessary for basic understanding of life processes. 3 Lec. 1 Lab.Prerequisite: one year of chemistry, junior standing, and at least one 200-level zoology course, or permission of instructor.
ZOO (MPT) 311
Vertebrate Zoology (4)
Taxonomy and life histories of vertebrate animals with emphasis on local fauna. 2 Lec. 2 lab. No prerequisite. Offered infrequently.
ZOO (MPT) 312
Invertebrate Zoology (4)
Morphology and taxonomy of invertebrates with emphasis on local fauna. 2 lec. 2 Lab. No prerequisite. Offered Infrequently.
ZOO (MPT) 342
Genetics (3)
Introduction to basic principles of genetic organization, function, and inheritance. Prerequisite: one year of chemistry, junior standing, and at least one 200-level zoology course, or permission of instructor.
ZOO (MPC) 419
Independent Research Capstone (3)
Provides students with an in-depth research experience. Requires that students understand scientiic literature in a specific area, develop a research proposal, perform research, write a summary report, and orally present the research findings. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and department chair or chair designate. note: positions for the Independent Research Capstone fill up very early. Talk to your instructor a semester before you actually plan to do the capstone.
ZOO(MPC) 444
Molecular Biology (4)
Emphasis on molecular biology of the gene and the molecular basis of gene action. Prerequisite: organic or physical chemisry and ZOO 342 or equivalent.
Other courses to consider
PHL 131
Problems of Moral and Social Values (3)
Introduction to ethical theory and its application to individual moral issues relating to human conduct and social institutions and political systems. As a background for critical evaluation of these issues, major theoretical positions in ethics are investigated (including egoism, deontology, utilitarianism, religious ethics, and often virtue ethics and feminist ethics). Considers a number of issues relating to and often critical of ethical theories (may include relativism, skepticism, moral alienation, and cultural diversity of ethics). Course is historical and thematic with major ethical theories analyzed in relation to concrete situations. Involves students in the creative process of developing skills and arguments necessary to engage in reflective moral reasoning.
PHL (MPT) 360.A
Confronting Death (4)
Interdisciplinary course offered jointly by three or four departments examining how people regard their deaths and deaths of others. Approaches to death such as denial, acceptance, and rebellion are considered; issues such as immortality, funerals, grief, suicide, and euthanasia are taken up in a variety of literature and films. Cross-listed with ENG, PSY, and REL 360.A. Offered at least every other year.
PHL (MPT) 375
Moral Issues in Health Care (4)
Purpose of course is to think together in an informed and critical manner about selected issues in the field of health care. Attempt made with each issue addressed to consider distinctive interests and perspectives of physicians, nurses, patients, and the public. Issues considered include physician/patient relationships; lying, truth-telling, paternalism, and trust; death and dying, including suicide, euthanasia, and treatment of defective newborns; treatment of mental illness and patient rights; allocating scarce resources; nature of health and purposes of medicine. Prerequisite: Prior completion of one course in philosophy; PHL 131 is recommended.
PHL 475
Justice in Health Care (4)
This seminar considers what is required of a health care system in the U.S. by considerations of justice. Such questions as the following are taken up: Do people have a right to a basic level of health care? What financing and delivery system is most fair? Should doctors (or legislators?) ration scarce medical resources, especially to the elderly, the poor, or persons with AIDS? Prerequisite: PHL 131 and either 312 or 375 or permission of instructor.