This course is an integrated approach to the biology of organisms, covering the chemical and cellular organization of life, the transfer of energy through living systems, as well as heredity, diversity and evolution.

Students majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering sciences, computer sciences, and Pre-Med are required to take the general chemistry course. This course serves as a foundational knowledge base, providing a comprehensive understanding of essential concepts, principles, and theories in chemistry. Through this course, students will delve into various topics including: - Atomic structure: Understanding the composition and arrangement of atoms, the periodic table, and the behavior of elements. - Chemical bonding: Exploring the formation and properties of chemical bonds between atoms and molecules. - Kinetics and thermodynamics: Studying the rates of chemical reactions and the principles of energy transfer in chemical systems. - Chemical equilibrium and solubility product: Analyzing the balance between reactants and products in reversible reactions, as well as the solubility of compounds in solution. - Acid-base equilibrium: Investigating the behavior of acids and bases, pH, and the principles of acid-base reactions. - Electrochemistry: Examining the relationship between chemical reactions and electricity, including redox reactions and electrochemical cells. By covering these topics, students will develop a strong foundation in general chemistry, which will be beneficial for further studies in their respective fields and provide a solid understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry.

The general chemistry laboratory aims to develop different skills for the practical application of theoretical knowledge of general chemistry. Techniques to be learned: preparation and dilution of solutions, experimental verification of the Nernst equation, realization of different types of acid­base and redox titration by volumetric, calorimetric, pH­metric or potentiometric monitoring, and the study of solubility and precipitation reactions and characterization of ions present in a given matrix. The goal of the lab course is to ensure that students are capable of understanding the chemical concepts and to carry out experiments safely and carefully in the laboratory, to obtain data accurately and to manipulate the data correctly.

This course aims to provide the basic mathematical tools necessary for modeling, analysis, and use of quantitative data in the field of life sciences in general. Topics covered: Matrix algebra; Numerical sequences; integral calculus; Real functions (logarithms, exponential and Trigonometric functions); Taylor expansion; Functions of several variables, Double integrals, Multivariate functions optimization with and without constraints, Lagrange multipliers; Differential equations; Sequences and Series.

The objective of this course is the introduction of various laws, principles and classical physical mechanisms, whose understanding is essential to the student in pursuing his studies in various branches of science especially in the medical field. To this end, this course consists of several independent parts. The first one deals with mechanics including kinematics of a particle, the laws of motion, work, energy, momentum, collision, rotational mechanism and rotational dynamics. The second part deals with solids and fluids including pressure, Buoyancy, surface tension, capillary and fluids in motion. The third part deals with heat and gas dynamics including the first and second law of thermodynamics. Finally the fourth part concerns vibrations and wave phenomena including sound. Upon completion of this course the student will have acquired sufficient knowledge of several basic principles in physics and is familiar with these various topics.

This course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of the evolution, diversity, and function of plants; the evolution, structure, function, and physiology of animals; and the ecology of organisms, populations, communities, and the globe.

This laboratory provides a hands-on approach of several biological processes and concepts that have been studied in the accompanying course.

This laboratory provides a hands-on approach of several biological processes and concepts that have been studied in the accompanying course.

Organic Chemistry is an introduction to the structure, reactivity, and properties of organic compounds. This course is intended to introduce you to the major concepts in organic chemistry and prepare you for the upper level classes (Chemistry and Biochemistry) you will face in the coming semesters and the organic requirements for medical schools. Units to include: (1) I Remembering General Chemistry and Acids bases concepts. (2) Nomenclature, Physical Properties, and Structure (3) Isomers: The Arrangement of Atoms in Space (4) Alkenes: Structure, Nomenclature, and an Introduction to Reactivity / The Stereochemistry of Addition Reactions / The Reactions of Alkynes (5) - Delocalized Electrons: Their Effect on Stability, pKa, and the Products of a Reaction.

The general objectives of this course are to introduce you to common laboratory techniques and equipment used in an organic chemistry laboratory, to help you gain understanding and proficiency in their use, to help you explore the process of doing organic chemistry, and to illustrate representative examples of the useful and important reactions. This practical work aims to illustrate by experiment the concepts covered in the course of organic chemistry for students in chemistry and biochemistry and for medical students.

This course consists of several independent parts. The first one deals with electricity and magnetism. The second part deals with light optics and radiation Optics. Finally the third part concerns modern physics (nuclear and particle physics.

Structural biochemistry is a captivating and interdisciplinary field that delves into the three-dimensional architecture of biological macromolecules, offering profound insights into the fundamental processes that sustain life. The course focuses on the structural analysis of key biomolecules, including carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids, and explores their roles in catalysis, signaling, membrane dynamics, and gene expression. By unraveling the relationship between structure and function, students will gain a profound understanding of the molecular basis of life processes. This course is typically offered at an advanced undergraduate or graduate level and may be designated as an elective within the curriculum of biochemistry, molecular biology, or related disciplines.

This course introduces the basics of human anatomy and physiology, including homeostasis, and the cellular functions of the nervous and endocrine systems. This course will enable the student to establish links between the structure and the function and will present the mechanisms regulating the physiological functions of the human organism.

The purpose of this course is to provide basic knowledge of genetics: cytogenetic (the study of chromosomes), formal genetics (the study of hereditary transmission mechanisms), molecular genetics (the study of nucleic acids, their replication, transcription and translation), and bacterial genetics.

Organic Chemistry II (CHM411), along with Organic Chemistry I (CHM317), provides the fundamental background in organic chemistry necessary for biochemistry, biology and chemistry majors. It also fulfills the requirements of pre-medical, and chemical engineering schools. The course integrates and complements the information studied in CHM314, and prepares the student for the study of more advanced topics, including polymers, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Emphasis is on aromatic and carbonyl chemistry. Topics include structure, stereochemistry, nomenclature, synthesis, properties, and reactions of these compounds.

The physics lab provides students with a unique opportunity to test theories and scientific laws and initiates them into the methods and techniques of measurement that are the basis of these theories. In the laboratory, the students learn the limits in the application of theories and the importance of experiments in the evolution of concepts and theories. The following experiments are carried out: metrology in mechanics, Wheatstone bridge, ideal gas law, water-vapor latent heat, Venturi tube, study of a magnetic field, Michelson interferometer, Stephan-Boltzmann law, and a study of the centrifugal force.

To understand essential biological processes, it is necessary to comprehend the biochemical reactions and their integration within metabolic pathways. This course primarily focuses on two fundamental aspects of molecular biochemistry: energy production and storage, as well as the biosynthesis of macromolecules. The syllabus begins by examining carbohydrate metabolism, which plays a central role in energy generation within cells. It covers various topics such as glycogen metabolism, glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the pentose phosphate pathway. Subsequently, the course delves into lipid metabolism, including processes like β oxidation, fatty acid synthesis, and cholesterol synthesis. Protein metabolism, involving transamination and the urea cycle, is also explored. Finally, the course addresses nucleotide metabolism to provide a comprehensive understanding of these vital biochemical pathways.

The course begins with a review of nucleic acids and looks at the methods for their extraction, separation and analysis. Secondly, the course extensively studies the regulation of gene expression and provides an update on the changes to the nucleic acids transcriptionally, post­ transcriptional and translational. Finally, detailed molecular analysis techniques, cloning, PCR, sequencing and development of DNA banks are described.

This course is designed to provide students with un understanding of the function and the regulation of the human body and physiological integration of the organ systems. This course content will include the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and urinary systems.

This course prepares students for the practical use of probability and statistics in the biomedical field (agronomy, chemistry, biochemistry, nutrition, medicine, etc.). Topics covered are: elements of descriptive statistics, population, statistical unit, frequency distribution characteristic of central tendency and dispersion; concepts of probability and combinatorics, conditional probability and Bayes' formula, applications, discrete and continuous random variables, expectation and moments, weak law of large numbers, empirical frequencies and probabilities customary laws (Binomial, Multinomial, Poisson, Normal) and asymptotic behavior, the law of large numbers, sampling and estimation, introduction to the use of hypothesis tests, and the Chi­2 contingency table.

Students prepare a buffer solution and determine its capacity and its pKa. They also perform qualitative tests to identify biochemical molecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins). Level of glucose in plasma, levels of lipids, triglycerides, proteins in serum and level of creatinine in urine are evaluated by the spectrophotometry technique.

This course introduces the students to the human body and its many complex structures. The structure and shape of important organs will be described and discussed to be later relater to common surgical scenarios and current research. Each part of the course will focus on a specific area of the human body; This will help the students to apply their understanding of basic anatomy to common clinical scenarios and research.

The purpose of this course is the theoretical and practical acquisition of the fundamental basics in general functional histology. Outline: meiosis and gametogenesis, early development, histology techniques, supporting tissues, epithelial, muscle tissue, nerve tissue, hematopoietic tissue.

This course helps the students understand how a well- organized and complete individual develops from the zygote (single totipotent) following inductions in chains. The aim is also to understand that the development of the human body is dependent on endogenous factors (regulatory genes) and is also dependent on external or environmental factors. This course is closely related to anatomy and also helps students to understand the anatomy of the adult.

This Cytology and Human Cell Pathology course focuses on the study of human cellular structures, their functions, and the pathological changes that occur in diseases, equipping students with the knowledge to identify and interpret cellular abnormalities crucial for disease diagnosis.

This course introduces the students to the General organization of the nervous system: central, peripheral, and autonomous; Neuronal cellular biology: microenvironment of a neuron - glial cells; Cerebral blood flow and its disorders; Blood-brain barrier and its disorders; Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus; General energy metabolism of the brain; Fundamental neurophysiological processes: membrane and action potentials; Emergence and spreading of the nerve impulse; Structure and function of synapses; Neurotransmitters and their receptors: biochemical features of synthesis and decomposition, distribution and interaction of neurotransmitter systems; Membrane receptors: division, structure, activation, distribution; pathophysiology of the nervous transmission; Neural circuits for information processing; Organization of sensory systems and sensory functions: somatic (receptors) and special senses (vision, hearing, balance, taste, smell); Sensory disorders, pathophysiological background of pain; General organization of the motor system: spinal and supraspinal reflexes; Pyramidal and extrapyramidal motor system; Basal ganglia function: cerebellar motoric control, motoric nervous disorders ; Autonomic nervous system: physiological and pathophysiological aspects; General and managing brain functions: ascending reticular activation system (attention, vigilance, sleep); Limbic system (emotions, neuro-endocrinology of behaviour), sexuality; Higher brain functions: laminar and vertical organization of the cerebral cortex: integrative function of the nervous system; Intellectual functions (memory, thinking, speech); Mental function disorders.

This class is a fundamental immunology course for students entering the medical health professions. The students will study immune system physiopathology which is typically divided into two categories: innate and adaptive responses. This course includes the anatomy of central and peripheral lymphoid organs and functions of immune cells (T and B lymphocytes, NK cells, dendritic cells) and molecules (MHC, TCR, BCR, complement system) in physiological and pathological situations such as transplantation, infections, tumors and autoimmunity. The second part of the course provides the core information required to understand diseases with an immunological basis. It covers the underlying pathophysiology, the signs and symptoms of disease, the investigations required (mainly the immunologic laboratory tests intended to aid in clinical diagnosis). It also includes a brief review of immunohematology and blood transfusion issues.

This molecular biology lab provides students with first-hand experience related to concepts studied in the Molecular Biology course, and allows them to explore tools and methods used by health scientists: DNA extraction, PCR amplification, enzymatic digestion and cloning, bacterial transformation, SDS-PAGE, Western blot...

The course introduces the student to the various sources of infectious and parasitic diseases. It describes the basic biological characteristics of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites) that cause human infections, their virulence factors, environmental resistance, their route of transmission, and the basis for human infection protection. Students will learn about different types of vaccines available for certain microbial infections. One of the goals is to teach basic groups of antimicrobial drugs, their spectrum of action, mechanism of action on the bacterial cell, and mechanisms of bacterial resistance to antimicrobial drugs. It aims is to introduce students with the possibilities of treating fungal, parasitic, and viral infections. The course will allow insight into the basic procedures of microbiological diagnostics, with particular emphasis on microbiological analysis of the most common clinical samples.

The experimental work supports the ideas explained in the course and introduces microbiological and experimental approaches. It includes bacteriological analysis of samples and a review of cytobacteriological examination of different medical samples, as well as the study of most relevant parasites in human diseases.

The objective of this course is to familiarize the students with medications. It explains the different phases the medication has to go through before being manufactured and used on the market, the fate of medications in the body as well as the mechanism of action of the medications. The students will become familiar with major side effects of medications, drug‐drug interactions and precautions to be taken while prescribing medications in specific populations.

This course is designed to emphasize the foundational methods and techniques of scientific research. Students will be exposed to the main components of the research process, research problem, research question, research objectives, research hypotheses, data collection, ethical issues in research, report writing, and presentation. The main objective of this course is to enable students to understand the research process, conduct and publish the research projects. Students actively participate in the Final Year Project which is a supervised applied research activity where groups of students identify a health problem of local or global significance, and design and complete a research project relevant to that problem.

This course is a general introduction to physics of human biological system. Topics include physical quantities and units, Elastic properties, Biomechanics, Molecular properties, Heat, Blood Circulation, Bioelectricity, Hearing, Vision, Lights and Radiation, Medical imaging (X-rays Imaging, MRI, Echography, PET)

An introductory course offered to undergraduates covering the basic principles and practice of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and basic methods of public health epidemiology investigation for both communicable and non-communicable diseases. This course introduces students to the types and sources of epidemiological data, common measures of morbidity and mortality, the design and analysis of various epidemiological study designs, and the main biases and issues that threaten data validity. The course also covers exploratory data analysis and introduces students to statistical techniques commonly used in the analysis of epidemiological data.

This course is an introduction to theoretical health systems in the world, giving students an insight into different economic, social and ethical aspects. The course covers principles of management focusing on hospital management.

This course introduces students to key concepts, and principles in public health. Students will learn about the history of public health and the important role and responsibilities public health practitioners have in improving quality of life for populations. Topics covered in this course include, but are not limited to the, built environment, chronic and infectious diseases, health disparities, ethics, and preparedness.