MEDICAL BIOLOGY

Course Description

Medical biology course introduces student to principals and modern concepts of biology. Animal biology topics are covered. The main focus of the course is on cell and molecular biology which is essential to understand medical conditions. The main topics are scientific methodology, scientific research and assays, universal features of cells, internal organisation of the cell, membrane structure, cellular compartments, DNA, RNA and chromosome structure and function, genome, genetic diversity of genomes, DNA replication, repair and recombination, how cells read the genome, transcription and translation, control of gene expression, the mechanism of cell division are covered. Mendel genetics and applications are also presented besides molecular bases of modern genetics. Transmission genetics, heredity and mutations are presented with gene expression and control.

MEDICAL BIOLOGY

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 Characterize Molecular and Cellular Basis of Life :cell structure, heredity, and reproduction.
2. 02 Compare Organismal structure and function, cytobiology, hierarchy of organization (eukaryotes, prokaryotes), and the evolution of life.
3. 03 Analyze Fundamental principles of molecular biology
4. 04 Construct Knowledge about the scientific method
5. 05 Construct Knowledge about mitosis and meiosis
6. 06 Construct Knowledge about mutation, repair systems and mutagens
7. 07 Identify Molecular Mechanisms of DNA Replication, Transcription, Translation
8. 08 Describe Developmental biology and teratology
9. 09 Integrate Importance of Medical Biology in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Bruce Alberts, Alexander Johnson, Julion Lewis& Martin Raff. Molecular Biology of the Cell (5th edition). Garland Science, 2007.
2. 02 Mol. Cell Bio., Lodish et al., 8th Edition

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Molecular and Cellular Basis of Life :cell structure, heredity, and reproduction.
2. L02 Organismal structure and function, cytobiology, hierarchy of organization (eukaryotes, prokaryotes), and the evolution of life.
3. L03 Fundamental principles of molecular biology
4. L04 Knowledge about the scientific method
5. L05 Knowledge about mitosis and meiosis
6. L06 Knowledge about mutation, repair systems and mutagens
7. L07 Molecular Mechanisms of DNA Replication, Transcription, Translation
8. L08 Developmental biology and teratology
9. L09 Importance of Medical Biology in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences
10. L10 Characterize Molecular and Cellular Basis of Life :cell structure, heredity, and reproduction. SOLO 3
11. L11 characterize organismal structure and function, cytobiology, hierarchy of organization (eukaryotes, prokaryotes), and the evolution of life. SOLO 3
12. L12 Analyze Fundamental principles of molecular biology SOLO 4
13. L13 Construct Knowledge about the scientific method SOLO 4
14. L14 Construct Knowledge about mitosis and meiosis SOLO 4
15. L15 Construct Knowledge about mutation, repair systems and mutagens SOLO 4
16. L16 Identify Molecular Mechanisms of DNA Replication, Transcription, Translation SOLO 4
17. L17 Classify Developmental biology and teratology SOLO 2
18. L18 Identify Importance of Medical Biology in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences SOLO 2

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
2. P02 Interpret the accuracy and reliability of the current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy, as well as being able to follow and evaluate innovations.
3. P03 Practically apply the knowledge they gain on pharmaceutical sciences. The acquired knowledge and skills allow the graduates to act as the closest health consultant to the public with the ability to inform the public.
4. P04 Evaluate and apply current technology related to basic subjects and principles covering pharmacy and health sciences and take part in in-service training seminars.
5. P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
6. P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
7. P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
8. P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
9. P09 Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate and transfer knowledge about prescription content and pharmaceutical products to the patient / user. The graduates are trained on taking necessary precautions for safe drug usage and encouraging rational drug use, as well as providing consultancy and supervision.
10. P10 Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates can cooperate with other professional groups, participate in vocational training and activities, have proper knowledge and communication skills.
11. P11 Take part in social responsibility projects related to health. Graduates have awareness on sustainable environment and participate in activities and practices related to their profession.
12. P12 Open a community pharmacy, also work in hospital pharmacies, can work in different fields related with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical and herbal products, as well as production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Takes part in the professional development of herself/himself, her/his colleagues and pharmacy students.
13. P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
14. P14 Knows and applies the processes related to drug design from natural or synthetic sources, as well as development, preparation, analysis and metabolism of drugs in the human body.

Po-Lo Matrix