FM Aubmc

Faculty of
Medicine and
Medical Center
(FM/AUBMC)
530 Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center (FM/AUBMC)
Faculty of Medicine and

Medical Center (FM/AUBMC)
Officers of the Faculty
Fadlo R. Khuri President of the University
Zaher Dawy Interim Provost, effective July 1, 2020 ex-officio
Lina Choueiri Interim Provost, effective January 1, 2021 ex-officio
Ghazi Zaatari Interim Dean of the Faculty of Medicine
Joseph Otayek Medical Center Director
Kamal Badr Associate Dean for Medical Education
Ali Bazarbachi Associate Dean for Basic Research
Samia Khoury Associate Dean for Translational and Clinical Research
Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies and
Ayad Jaffa
Interdisciplinary Programs
Ramzi Sabra Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education
Salah Zeineldine Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education
Zeina Kanafani Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Bradley Jon Tucker Registrar, ex-officio
Antoine Sabbagh Director of Admissions, ex-officio
Lokman Meho University Librarian, ex-officio
Faculty Administrative Support

Director of Medical and Health Strategy and Director of
Noha Hachach
AUBMC Affiliations
Caroline Ann Haddad Curriculum Implementation Officer
Mahmoud Harb Medical Education Unit Coordinator
Maha Wazzi Istanbuli HR Generalist- Faculty of Medicine
Rania Jaber Graduate Medical Education Officer
Hala Kaid Bey Research and Grants Education Manager
Khalil Kreidieh Academic Affairs and Special Projects Coordinator
Yumna Maalouf Executive Administrator
Nabil Mansour Executive Officer/HR Specialist
Ali Nabbouh Graduate Student Affairs Coordinator
Reem Saad Executive Officer
Graduate Catalogue 2020–21

Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center (FM/AUBMC) 531
Historical Background
Since 1867, the founding date of the Faculty of Medicine, both the Faculty of Medicine
and the Medical Center have continuously been providing services in the realms of
medical education, training and health care to their immediate constituencies in
Lebanon and the Middle East region. To date, the Faculty of Medicine has graduated
4,225 physicians, and there is a large postgraduate training program of over 280
residents in most of the departments. The Faculty of Medicine programs have been
approved by and registered in the Education Department of the State of New York on a
continual basis since 1867. In 1957 the faculty became an institutional member of the
Association of American Medical Colleges. It enjoyed this status until 1988, when the
new rules of the association precluded membership of institutions outside the confines
of the North American continent.
The AUB Medical Center has been accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI)
as of October 2007. Previously, the Medical Center was accredited by the US-based
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) from 1965 until
1983, when the civil war in Lebanon prevented review teams from continuing with their
periodic site visits. The JCI is the international arm of the JCAHO. The National Board
Examinations were administered to the faculty’s undergraduate students for credit
between 1966 and 1982. The faculty was a regional center for the administration of the
examinations of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates between
1959 and 1993. In addition, the faculty takes pride in having had very close links with
prestigious American medical schools and centers including Columbia University from
1945 to 1955, Harvard School of Medicine from 1955 to 1965, and a formal affiliation
with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine from 1965 to 1975, which was supported by
the Commonwealth Fund.
The Faculty of Medicine and the Medical Center have revived and established a number
of links and affiliations with the following:
• Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons for student elective exchange
(since 2002)
• University of George Washington School of Medicine in Washington, DC (as of
September 8, 2004)
• Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) (as of April 1, 2003) for an MD–PhD
program that admits up to three medical students annually from AUB/FM
• Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (as of May 10, 2004) for collaboration in
research, education and the provision of medical services training
• University of Paris 7 Denis Diderot for cooperative cancer research (as of December
8, 2004)
• University of Poitiers (France) for cooperative neurosciences research (as of February
3, 2006)
• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (as of April 19, 2000)
• Laval University in Quebec, Canada
• M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (as of June 6, 2007)
• Palermo University (as of April 23, 2007) for cooperation in research and higher
education
• University of Montpellier (France) (as of August 3, 2007)
• The Faculty of Medicine and the Medical Center (FM/AUBMC) are currently accredited
by the following American-based accreditation bodies:
• The Middle States Commission on Higher Education

• The Joint Commission International (JCI) for hospital accreditation

• Accreditation of AUBMC by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health
• Accreditation of the School of Nursing by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education (CCNE)
• Accreditation of the Nursing Services at AUBMC by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC)
• The College of American Pathologists (CAP)
• In addition, the Faculty of Medicine, with its Medical Center, is a member of the
following organizations:
• Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) - Honor Medical Society (The Faculty of Medicine is the only
member of the AOA outside North America since 1958)
• The American Medical College Application Service
• The American College of Physicians/American Society of Internal Medicine
• The Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine
The MD Program
Mission
The mission of the Faculty of Medicine is to provide optimum, advanced, state-of-the-
art, comprehensive, timely and cost-effective medical education for each student. The
faculty aims to reach this objective by implementing innovative teaching techniques, and
by recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and students. The faculty also strives for
improved student performance and career opportunities, as well as improved basic and
clinical research, more effective patient management, and new and innovative medical
approaches. The faculty focuses on enhancing the regional and global reputation of the
AUB Medical Center (AUBMC) by encouraging the development of additional centers of
excellence, and developing more effective uses of physical resources and funds.
Vision
The vision of the Faculty of Medicine is to continuously upgrade the quality of education
provided to its medical students and postgraduate physicians in the various medical
and surgical subspecialties. This vision is implemented by the strong commitment of the
faculty to educate young men and women to become excellent physicians with humane
and high ethical standards as well as technical expertise. The faculty also aims at
providing a better environment for personal growth and recognition for all its students
by inspiring them to become leaders in their fields. The Faculty of Medicine will always
endeavor to provide opportunities for its students to develop individual initiative,
creative ability and professional leadership through participation in extracurricular
seminars, discussion groups, research projects and student organizations.

Admission
The Faculty of Medicine was established to give properly qualified candidates,
particularly from Lebanon and the Near East, the opportunity for sound education in both
the art and science of medicine. All applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and must
have completed the premedical requirements as well as the Medical College Admission
Test (MCAT). Applicants in their senior year expecting to graduate with a bachelor’s
degree in June are eligible to apply provided they have completed the premedical
requirements and have taken the MCAT by the end of the first of their senior year. For
applicants holding (or expecting) a bachelor’s degree, consideration for acceptance is
limited to students with a minimum cumulative general average of 75 percent (GPA: 2.7)
in each of the following: 1) all courses, 2) the required premedical core courses, and 3)
major courses. For applicants from North American colleges, a minimum GPA of 3.2 is
required. Applications from individuals holding (or expecting by June of the same year)
a master’s or a doctoral degree are encouraged. These applicants will be considered
based upon their academic performance and their research productivity; in these cases,
some of the premedical requirements may be waived depending on the field of study.
Interviews are granted to a selected group of applicants based on their MCAT scores
and their academic achievement. Granting an interview does not necessarily imply that
the applicant will be accepted. Students are accepted to medical school on the basis of
their academic qualifications, their MCAT score and the results of their interviews. In
addition, due consideration is given to the applicants’ letters of recommendation from
their teachers and mentors, their curriculum vitae, as well as their personal statements.
Among the traits that the successful applicant will demonstrate are humanistic and
ethical attitudes, good communication and interpersonal skills, emotional maturity, and
personal integrity. Previous experience in research, community service and volunteer
work are considered positive attributes.
The Faculty of Medicine at AUB does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender,
nationality, ethnic origin or religion.
The minimal premedical requirements are summarized below:
A bachelor’s degree in any field of study is required. Historically, the vast majority of
applicants to the Faculty of Medicine have been holders of bachelor’s degrees in biology
or chemistry. In an effort to diversify the pool of applicants, graduates from other
majors are strongly encouraged to apply as long as they complete the premedical core
courses required for admission to the Faculty of Medicine. Students can take some of
the premedical courses as electives in their respective majors.
Premedical core course requirements

The minimal premedical requirements include biology with laboratory (7 credits),
chemistry with laboratory (15 credits including 8 credits of organic chemistry),
physics and basic electronics with laboratory (8 credits), English (6 credits at AUB or
exemption), social sciences and/or humanities (6 credits). To facilitate applications
by non-science majors and from diverse fields of study, some courses taken in the
Lebanese Baccalaureate Program may count towards fulfillment of the premedical core
course requirements as detailed in Table 1. Table 2 presents the recommended courses
depending on the major of study at AUB.

Table 1: Premedical core course requirements and credit equivalents

according to Lebanese Baccalaureate Program Subject
Required
Premedical Lebanese Baccalaureate Credit Equivalents Remaining
Premedical
Requirements According to Program Credits
Credits
Economics
Life General Literature and
and
Sciences Sciences Humanities
Sociology
Biology 7 3 - - - 4-7
Chemistry 15 4 4 - - 11-15
Physics 8 5 5 3 3 3-5
English 61 - - - -
CS/
61 - - - -
Humanities
Total 42 12 9 3 3 30-39
1) The new MCAT to be implemented in 2015 places significant emphasis on psychological and sociological concepts and on
critical analysis and reasoning. Students planning to apply to medical school are advised to take PSYC 201 and SOAN 201,
any two CVSP courses and PHIL 210.

Table 2: Recommended premedical core courses according to field of study

at AUB
Premedical Biology Chemistry Physics Other
AUB Courses
Requirements Major Major Major Majors
ENGL 203 (3 cr.)
English (6 cr.)
ENGL204 (3 cr.) X X X X
Fulfilled by the
general education
requirements of the
Humanities University, which
+ Social include 6 credits in
Sciences the humanities/6
(6 cr.) credits in CVSP
courses and 6
credits in the social
sciences X X X X
BIOL 101 (3 cr.) or
Biology1 equivalent X X X X
(7 cr.)
BIOL 201 (4 cr.) X X X X
PHYS 101 (4 cr.)
PHYS 101L (1 cr.) or
equivalent X X X X
PHYS 204 (3 cr.) +
PHYS 204L (1 cr.) or
Physics PHYS 205 (3 cr.) +
(8 cr.) PHYS 205L (1 cr.) X X
PHYS 211 (3 cr.) +
PHYS 211L (1 cr.) X
PHYS 210 (3 cr.) +
PHYS 210L (1 cr.) X
CHEM 101 (3 cr.) +
CHEM 101L (1 cr.) or
equivalent X X X X
Chemistry CHEM 201 (3 cr.) X X X X
(15 cr.) CHEM 211 (3 cr.) X X X X
CHEM 212 (3 cr.) X X X X
CHEM 210 (2 cr.) X X X
CHEM 225 (4 cr.) X
MCAT. A competitive score in the MCAT, which may be taken twice only, is required. If
taken twice, the higher score is considered. The MCAT score must be available at the
time the application is submitted. Since 2015, a new MCAT has been implemented
which contains, in addition to the biological and physical sciences, a new section on
the social and behavioral sciences. Students are encouraged to review the content of
the new MCAT and plan their studies accordingly, e.g., by taking additional courses in
psychology, sociology and anthropology, and in biology, chemistry and physics, after
consultation with their advisors.
1) Biology 200 is a very general course that does not prepare students well for the MCAT. Biology 201 and 202 provide better
preparation,and students are advised to take both courses.

Applicants expecting to receive a bachelor’s degree after the deadline for application
should be aware of the following:
• Applicants must be in their senior year.
• The cumulative average of 70 credits or more (at the time of application) should be
equal to or higher than 75 percent (GPA: 2.7) for students from AUB or its equivalent
for those from other universities. All required core courses must have been completed
by the end of the fall term of the senior year with an average of at least 75 percent or its
equivalent (GPA: 2.7). The cumulative average in the major courses completed by the
end of the fall term of the senior year must also be equal to or greater than 75 percent.
• Admission to medical school is contingent upon completion of graduation
requirements and obtaining the bachelor’s degree, which should be achieved by the
end of the spring term of the student’s senior year.
• Applicants expecting to receive a master’s or doctoral degree after the deadline for
application should be aware of the following:
• A minimum cumulative grade average of 80 percent (GPA: 3.2) or its equivalent is
required.
• Admission to medical school is contingent upon completion of graduation
requirements and obtaining the master’s or doctoral degree, which should be
achieved by the end of the spring term.
Conditional acceptance to the faculty is issued by the middle of April and is finalized
upon completion of the requirements for the bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree.
Graduation Requirements
To be eligible for the degree of Doctor of Medicine, a student must satisfactorily complete
the curriculum of the Faculty of Medicine and must be recommended by the Academic
Committee. The degree may be granted with distinction to students who attain a grade
of “Excellent” in at least 50 percent of the credits and a grade of “Pass” in no more than
20 percent of the credit hours in years 3 and 4, and who achieve a cumulative average ≥
88% in years 1 and 2, with no failures in any course or clerkship.
The Faculty of Medicine offers post-graduate training positions in the various academic
departments at AUBMC to AUB and non-AUB medical graduates. However, these
positions are limited and are granted on a highly competitive basis.
Dean’s Honor List

To be placed on the dean’s honor list, a student must be full-time and must not be
repeating the year. The dean’s honor list is those ranking in the top 15 percent of the
class and is offered in years 3 and 4 of the medical program only.

Academic Rules and Regulations

See General University Academic Information on page 54.
Attendance
Regular attendance is required at lectures, laboratories, clerkships, examinations and
other assigned duties. Credit is not given for work not performed. Students absent on
account of illness or other valid reasons are requested to confer with course or clerkship
coordinators or the Director of Student Affairs. The committees concerned will review
prolonged or repeated absences and decide on the appropriate course of action.
Language Requirement
The language of instruction is English. However, students must have speaking
knowledge of Arabic before entering the third year. This requirement may be waived by
special vote of the Academic Committee.
Promotions and Deficiencies

In the first and second years, the performance of students is evaluated as either
pass or fail based on absolute standards of grading, with no ranking. Numerical
grades will be kept in the students’ records for reference, and may be used for providing
a descriptive account of student performance and for recommendation letters by
the Dean’s Office. Numerical grades may be used to decide on graduating students
with distinction, granting of awards (e.g. Penrose Award, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor
Medical Society) and if requested by students for scholarship or financial aid granting
bodies that require them. In the third and fourth years, absolute standards are used
to determine the Pass-Fail margin. For those who pass, performance is evaluated
as Excellent (E), Good (G), or Pass (P), based on normative grading. In this case, the
distribution of grades in a class is as follows: the top 10-15 percent are granted an “E”,
the following 35-40 percent a “G”, and the remaining 50 percent a “P”. The evaluation
of the student in each subject is based on his/her total performance and not solely on
the results of examinations.
The student’s performance is evaluated by appropriate class teaching committees,
which make recommendations to the Academic Committee. The action of the Academic
Committee is final. The class teaching committees and Academic Committee give due
consideration to a general evaluation of fitness for a career in medicine. Only those
students who, in the opinion of the committees, give promise of being a credit to
themselves, the faculty and the medical profession are advanced.
To be promoted, a student must attain a grade of Pass or better in all courses or clerkships
and must be recommended by the committees concerned. However, a student with a
grade of Pass in all courses or clerkships may, at the discretion of the committees, be
promoted on probation, be asked to do remedial work and pass the re-examinations in
designated courses or clerkships or repeat the year.
In order to pass a clerkship in the third or fourth year, a student must demonstrate
competence in both clinical performance and knowledge of the discipline. Failure of
either component is considered a failure of the clerkship . Normally, a student in the first
or second year who fails 25 percent or more credits in that year may be asked to repeat
the year or withdraw from the faculty. A student who fails less than 25 percent of credits
may be asked to do remedial work and pass the re-examination, repeat the year or leave

the faculty. At the discretion of the committees concerned, and in exceptional cases, a
student repeating the year may be asked to repeat all or some of the courses.
A student in the third or fourth year who fails 50 percent or more of clerkship hours
may be asked to repeat the year or withdraw from the faculty. A student who fails less
than 50 percent of clerkship hours may be asked to do remedial work and pass the re-
examinations, repeat a clerkship, repeat the year or leave the faculty. At the discretion
of the committees concerned, a student repeating the year may be asked to repeat all or
some of the clerkships.
A student who is repeating a year and fails any course or does not attain a grade of Good
or better, or its equivalent in years 1 and 2 in 50 percent of credits may be asked to
withdraw from the faculty.
A student who is placed on probation cannot graduate unless probation has been
removed.
Specific guidelines for clinical clerkships:

Decisions regarding failed clerkships or parts of clerkships are normally made at the
end of the year, when the overall performance of the student is reviewed. Below are
guidelines that describe potential courses of action, but the final decision is made by
the Academic Committee based on an overall assessment of the student’s performance
and fitness for promotion or graduation. The following guidelines apply to students who
fail less than 50% of clerkship hours in a year.
• In clinical clerkships in years 3 and 4, in order to pass the clerkship, students must
demonstrate acquisition of adequate clinical performance and skills, as shown by
performance evaluations, OSCE scores and other assessment measures defined
by the specific clerkship, AND an appropriate fund of knowledge as demonstrated
primarily by a passing grade on the final written examination (usually an NBME
examination). Failure of either component is considered a failure of the clerkship.
• If a student fails both the clinical performance and the final written examination of a
clerkship, he/she will be required to repeat it in its entirety: the clinical components
and a repeat final written examination.
• If a student fails only the final examination of a clerkship, he/she will be required to
repeat it. If the student fails a second time, he/she will be required to repeat it in its
entirety: both the clinical components and a repeat final written examination.
• If a student fails only the clinical performance component, he/she will be asked to
repeat the clinical components of the rotation (totally or partly as determined by the
department concerned). If the student fails the clinical component a second time,
he/she will be required to repeat it in its entirety: both the clinical components and a
repeat final written examination.
• If a student is found to have failed 50% or more of the clerkship hours in the year, he/
she will be asked to repeat the year or withdraw from the program at the discretion of
the Academic Committee.

Courses
Numbers Preceding Course Titles
Courses required for the Doctor of Medicine degree are numbered 200 to 299 as follows:
• 200 to 239 indicate courses given in first and second year medicine.
• 240 to 259 indicate courses given in third year medicine.
• 260 to 279 indicate courses given in fourth year medicine.
• 280 to 299 are reserved for clinical clerkships during the year of internship.
For the first and second years, odd numbers refer to first term courses and even
numbers to second term courses. Year courses are indicated by a hyphen between the
two numbers.
Graduate courses leading to the Master and Doctor of Philosophy degrees are numbered
300 to 399.
Regular medical courses approved for graduate work (MS and PhD programs) have two
numbers.
Numbers preceded by the letters ID (Interdepartmental) or FM (Faculty of Medicine)
indicate integrated courses taught by two or more departments together.
Numbers Following Course Titles

The first number following the title of a course indicates the total number of lectures,
conferences, and discussion hours given, except where otherwise stated.
The second number indicates the total laboratory or clinical practice hours, except
where otherwise stated.
The third number indicates the number of term credit hours. Credit hours are used in
conjunction with first and second year courses only.
Course Descriptions
All the following courses, except those listed as electives, are required of students
working toward the degree of Doctor of Medicine. The electives designated may be
chosen with the consent of the instructor. Detailed course descriptions are available
under individual departments.

Curricula
Lecture Laboratory
and or
No. of Clinical Clerkship Total
First Year Weeks Recitation Hrs. Hrs. Credits
Cellular and Molecular
IDTH 201
Basis of Medicine 15 90 40 118 7
IDTH 202 Clinical Anatomy 15 38 110 148 6
The Immune System in
IDTH 203
Health and Disease 8 37 28 75 3
Basic Pathological
IDTH 204
Mechanisms 8 29 14 43 2
Microbiology and
IDTH 205
Infectious Diseases 9 56 44 100 5
Fundamentals of
IDTH 210
Medical Research 9 30 20 50 3
IDTH 211 The Blood 4 30 30 60 3
The Liver and
IDTH 225 Gastrointestinal
System 4 40 40 80 4
IDTH 229 The Skin 2 20 20 40 2
Becoming a Doctor 1:
IDTH 213
Clinical Skills -I 45 20 80 100 4
IDTH 214 Physicians Patients
and Society - I 16 16 16 32 2
Becoming a Doctor
IDTH 215 3: Global Health and
Social Medicine 21 21 21 42 2
IDTH 216
Learning Communities 45 0 36 36 1
Total 924 44

Lecture Laboratory
and or
Second No. of Clinical Clerkship Total Credits
Year Weeks Recitation Hrs. Hrs.
The Cardiovascular
IDTH 226
System 4 40 40 80 4
The Respiratory
IDTH 227
System 4 40 40 80 4
The Kidneys and
IDTH 228
Urinary System 4 40 40 80 4
Endocrinology and
IDTH 212
Reproduction 6 46 36 80 4
IDTH 230 Brain and Cognition 8 80 80 160 8
Human Development
IDTH 230
and Psychopathology 4 40 40 80 4
Research Design and
IDTH 232
Development 30 10 80 90 3
Physicians Patients
IDTH 233
and Society-II 20 20 20 40 2
IDTH 234 Clinical Skills-II 30 20 50 70 3
Learning Communities-
IDTH 235
II 30 0 30 30 1
Total 790 37
Lecture Laboratory
and or
No. of Clinical Clerkship Total
Third Year Weeks Recitation Hrs. Hrs. Credits
Clinical Conferences 46 240 – 240 –
INMD 246 Clinical Clerkship 10 100 450 550 –
Physicians, Patients
FMMD 242
and Society III 2 16 24 40 –
NEUR 247 Clinical Clerkship 2 90 90
ANES 247 Clinical Clerkship 3 15 120 135
INMD 254 Infection Control – 6 34 40 –
PSYT 252 Clinical Clerkship 4 25 180 205 –
OBGY 247 Clinical Clerkship 8 47 360 407 –
PEDT 246 Clinical Clerkship 8 35 360 395 –
SURG 246 Clinical Clerkship 9 45 405 450 –
PHRM 333 Clinical Pharmacology 1 16 – 16 –
Total 2568

Lecture Laboratory
and or
Fourth No. of Clinical Clerkship Total
Year Weeks Recitation Hrs. Hrs. Credits
Clinical Conferences 46 – 240 240 –
INMD 262 Clinical Clerkship 10 – 450 450 –
NEUR 262 Clinical Clerkship 2 - 90 90
EMMD 262 Clinical Clerkship 6 279 279
PEDT 267 Clinical Clerkship 4 – 180 180 –
2 selectives in any of the
following: Dermatology, Radiology,
Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology or
Surgical Specialty 8 360 360
Elective in any department 8 – 360 360 –
Clerkship in
IDTH 268 Preventive Medicine
and Public Health 2 10 80 90 –
FMMD 262 Clinical Clerkship 4 30 150 180 –
IDTH 262 Capstone Course 1 10 40 45
Total 2274

Interdepartmental Courses – Medical Program

First and Second Years
IDTH 201 Cellular and Molecular Basis of Medicine 90.40; 7 cr.
An interdisciplinary course that presents the cellular and molecular concepts and
principles that underlie the normal structure and function of the human body. It covers
cellular structure and function, including mechanisms and regulation of gene expression,
protein synthesis, structure and function, signaling mechanisms, membrane transport,
energy metabolism, contractility, and excitability, and the basic principles of drug
action. Clinical examples and correlations are presented to illustrate the relevance of
cellular and molecular function to medicine.
IDTH 202 Clinical Anatomy 38.110; 6 cr.

A regional dissection of the entire human body supplemented by embryology, clinical
lectures and discussions. The student is also introduced to radiographic anatomy based
on various imaging modalities in addition to computer-assisted instruction.
IDTH 203 The Immune System in Health and Disease 37.28; 3 cr.
A course that deals with the immune system’s responses in states of normalcy and
disease, from the molecular to the clinical level, and covers the pathophysiology,
clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of major rheumatologic diseases.
IDTH 204 Basic Pathological Mechanisms 29.14; 2 cr.

The course covers the basic pathological mechanisms of disease at the cellular and
molecular levels, their microscopic, gross and clinical manifestation, and some
pharmacological interventions that apply to them.
IDTH 205 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 56.44; 5 cr.

The course provides the principles and concepts of basic and medical microbiology.
Emphasis is placed on the basic properties, pathogenesis, preventive measures and
laboratory diagnosis of bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi, and the clinical outcome,
management and treatment of patients infected by these etiologic agents.
IDTH 210 Fundamentals of Medical Research 40.10; 3 cr.

The course provides first year medical students with their first exposure to research
methodology. Fundamental principles and concepts of evidence-based medicine,
epidemiology and biostatistics are presented and discussed.
IDTH 211 The Blood 30.30; 3 cr.

An integrated course that covers the anatomy, histology, physiology, pathology,
pathophysiology and pharmacology related to the blood and lymphatic systems.
Concepts in social medicine and global health, preventive medicine, epidemiology and
medical ethics are explored in relation to diseases of the blood.

IDTH 212 Endocrinology and Reproduction 46.36; 4 cr.

pathophysiology and pharmacology related to the endocrine and reproductive systems.
Concepts in social medicine and global health, preventive medicine, epidemiology and
medical ethics are explored in relation to diseases of the endocrine and reproductive
systems.
IDTH 213 Becoming a Doctor 1: Clinical Skills – I 20.80; 4 cr.

The course introduces students to the art of medicine: communication skills, history
taking, physical examination and clinical reasoning. The course runs throughout the
year and is closely integrated with the organ-system based courses being studied by the
students to integrate clinical and basic science knowledge and skills.
IDTH 214 Becoming a Doctor 2: 19.19; 2 cr.

Physicians Patients and Society – I
The course explores the place of medicine, illness, suffering and the human body in
human culture expressed through art, literature and history of medicine, and through
close encounters with patients.
IDTH 215 Becoming a Doctor 3: 21.21; 2 cr.

Global Health and Social Medicine
The course introduces students to central issues in the practice of social medicine and
global health and the connection between them. It examines how social forces become
embodied as pathologies, how political, economic, and historic trends influence
the distribution of disease among different populations, and how new trends in the
organization of care affect the most vulnerable members of society.
IDTH 216 Becoming a Doctor 4: Learning Communities 0.36; 1 cr.

The course covers topics and issues important for the personal and professional
development of students, with emphasis on reflection. Students are encouraged to
make use of experiences for shared learning and to develop a sense of community and
belonging, thus promoting well-being.
IDTH 225 The Liver and Gastrointestinal System 40.40; 4 cr.

pathophysiology and pharmacology related to the liver and gastrointestinal tract.
In addition, concepts in social medicine and global health, preventive medicine,
epidemiology and medical ethics are explored in relation to diseases of this system.
IDTH 226 The Cardiovascular System 40.40; 4 cr.

pathophysiology and pharmacology related to the cardiovascular system. In addition,
concepts in social medicine and global health, preventive medicine, epidemiology and
medical ethics are explored in relation to diseases of this system.
IDTH 227 The Respiratory System 40.40; 4 cr.

pathophysiology and pharmacology related to the respiratory system. In addition,
concepts in social medicine and global health, preventive medicine, epidemiology and
medical ethics are explored in relation to diseases of this system.

IDTH 228 The Kidneys and Urinary System 40.40; 4 cr.

pathophysiology and pharmacology related to the kidneys and urinary system.
In addition, concepts in social medicine and global health, preventive medicine,
epidemiology and medical ethics are explored in relation to diseases of this system.
IDTH 229 The Skin 20.20; 2 cr.

This course integrates the anatomy, histology, physiology, pathology, pathophysiology
and pharmacology related to the skin. Basic concepts are presented in which students
are expected to learn the scientific basis of the normal physiology and pathology of
the skin and its appendages including hair and nails as well as mucosal surfaces.
Mechanisms of disease causation are illustrated with clinically relevant examples.
Concepts in preventive medicine, epidemiology and medical ethics are explored in
relation to diseases of the skin.
IDTH 230 Brain and Cognition 80.80; 8 cr.

This course is intended to provide preclinical medical students with an integrated
approach to the structure and function of the nervous system. Basic principles of
neuroanatomy, neurocytology, neuroembryology, neuroradiology, neurophysiology
and neurology will be related to the function of the normal and diseased human
nervous system, and the action of drugs. Concepts in social and preventive medicine,
epidemiology and medical ethics are explored in relation to diseases of the nervous
system.
IDTH 231 Human Development and Psychopathology 40.40; 4 cr.

This is a multidisciplinary course that integrates human development,
psychopathological processes and their underlying neural circuitries along with basic
and clinical psychopharmacology and relevant ethical, professional and public health
issues. It teaches psychopathology through a lifespan approach and uses a variety of
teaching/learning techniques such as didactics, team based learning, case studies and
workshops.
IDTH 232 Research Design and Development 10.80; 3 cr.

The aim of the course is to provide the opportunity to learn and apply research methods
to investigate a local health problem. It will provide a hands-on research experience,
building on the basic knowledge and skills learned in the Fundamentals of Medical
Research course in year 1. Students will learn the phases of the research process from
conception to design to implementation. Through a combination of class sessions,
meetings with research advisors and independent work, students, in groups, will
identify a local health problem that is of particular interest to them, and will design and
conduct a study relevant to it.
IDTH 233 Physicians Patients and Society – II 20.20; 2 cr.

This course explores medicine, illness and suffering as seen through the lens of
bioethics, spirituality in medicine, palliative care and the nursing experience. It will
bring together information related to the biophysical, psychological, humane, spiritual
and social factors of illness - a holistic approach that focuses on the patient as a person.

IDTH 224 Clinical Skills – II 20.50; 3 cr.

This course is a continuation of IDTH 213 and further develops the student’s
communication skills, history taking, physical examination and clinical reasoning. It
runs throughout the year and is closely aligned with the organ-system based courses
being studied by the students in year 2 of medical school, to integrate clinical and basic
science knowledge and skills.
IDTH 225 Learning Communities – II 0.30; 1 cr.

The course covers topics and issues important for the personal and professional
development of students, with emphasis on reflection. Students are encouraged to
make use of experiences for shared learning and to develop a sense of community and
belonging, thus promoting well-being.
Fourth Year
IDTH 268 Clerkship in Preventive Medicine and Public Health 10.80.
In this clerkship, teams of senior medical students assess, critique and propose
solutions to problems of public health or clinical significance. The students examine
policy, organizational, social and individual challenges to these problems, addressing
issues such as equity in health and setting public health programs, and identifying
opportunities for change. Data collection and statistical analysis are secondary
objectives.
IDTH 264 Capstone Course 10.70.

The two-week course aims to provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their
undergraduate experience and the personal, social, emotional and practical issues
of transition beyond medical school and graduate training or professional career. It
deals with issues of ethics, law, insurance, social medicine, professionalism, life-long
learning among many others.
Graduate Studies in Biomedical Sciences

The graduate program in Biomedical Sciences is designed to provide a multidisciplinary
educational and training environment that will prepare students for independent
research and teaching careers. It is centered in the Faculty of Medicine, where
investigative collaborations among basic and clinical scientists are fostered. The
program emphasizes concepts and state-of-the-art techniques of molecular and
cellular medicine, and integrates students into the extensive and rapidly expanding
translational research programs. Students may choose a discipline of study from the
several research areas/programs offered by the Faculty of Medicine.
For general requirements about graduate study at AUB, refer to the Admissions section
on page 36 of this catalogue.

MS Disciplines
• Biochemistry Refer to page 574
• Human Morphology Refer to page 568
• Microbiology and Immunology Refer to page 584
• Pharmacology and Therapeutics Refer to page 609
• Physiology Refer to page 570
• Neurosciences (Interfaculty) Refer to page 669
• Biomedical Engineering (Interfaculty) Refer to page 556
• Scholar HeAlth Research Program (SHARP) (Clinical) Refer to page 489
• Orthodontics (Clinical) Refer to page 594
Admission to MS Programs
• Admission as a regular student Refer to page 47
• Admission on probation Refer to page 48
Course and Thesis Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 21 credits of graduate course work with a
minimum general average of 80 (GPA: 3.2). Graduate students who intend to apply to the
medical program should complete 21 credits of graduate courses, 10 credits of which
are not integral to the structured medical curriculum. Medical students and medical
graduates who wish to join the MD–MS program are required to complete a minimum
of 10 credits of graduate courses not integral to the structured medical curriculum
and earn a minimum general average of 80 (GPA: 3.2). Those with a degree in dental
or veterinary medicine are required to complete a minimum of 15 credits of graduate
course work. In addition, all students must pass a comprehensive examination and
complete a thesis project equivalent to 9 credits. The thesis must be presented and
defended to the satisfaction of the examining committee.
Students following the non-thesis master’s program are required to take a minimum of
30 graduate credit hours, 3 credits of which may be a project and should follow a course
of study approved by the department/program and the concerned faculty Graduate
Studies Committee.
PhD Program
Mission
The mission of the Doctoral Program in Biomedical Sciences (DBMS) is to provide
excellent educational and research opportunities for students to develop into
independent researchers and educators who will enrich the research and teaching
output from Lebanon, the Middle East and beyond. The program will provide the
students with the theoretical foundations and the special skills and attitudes that will
allow them to develop their critical thinking and creative potential, conduct high caliber
research in the biomedical sciences, contribute to the advancement of science, uphold
the principles of intellectual honesty and become leaders in their chosen fields of study.

Program Objectives
Students are expected to:
• design and pursue pertinent research in biomedical science questions by devising
and implementing a research plan to test a novel hypothesis,
• generate and analyze data critically, and utilize such analysis in devising, revising
and/or refining a research plan,
• communicate findings, in both oral and written formats, through presentations at
scientific meetings, publications in peer-reviewed journals and tutoring of junior
students,
• demonstrate knowledge and integration of the fundamental principles of the various
biomedical sciences,
• demonstrate theoretical and practical expertise in a specific field of research in the
biomedical sciences,
• appreciate the complexity and volume of emerging new scientific information and
its technical components, and be able to cope with it and manage one’s learning
efficiently and effectively,
• and appreciate the importance of openness, teamwork and integrity in the
advancement of knowledge through research.
PhD Disciplines
• Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Cell Biology of Cancer
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Neurosciences Program
• Nutrition (Interfaculty)
• Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Physiology
Academic Governance
Oversight of the DBMS Program occurs at three levels: at the PhD Program Committee
level with faculty representation from the department and program of study and the
coordinator of the PhD Program, at the Faculty of Medicine Dean’s Office represented by
the Faculty of Medicine Graduate Studies Committee and at the university level through
the Board of Graduate Studies.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the program will be on a competitive basis. Students eligible for admission
to the DBMS must have a sound academic record (85% (GPA: 3.7) or its equivalent in
the major field of study), a demonstrated, genuine interest in biomedical research and,
preferably, research experience.

Minimum requirements for admission into the program are the following:
• Students with a BS degree or its equivalent in mathematics, biology, physics or
chemistry in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, as well as advanced courses in other
medical science disciplines, and preferably with research experience, are eligible to
apply (accelerated track PhD). Applicants with other degrees such as master’s (MS),
Medical Doctor (MD), Pharmacist (Pharm D or equivalent), Veterinarian Doctor (VMD),
Dental Doctor (DMD, DDS), will also be considered for admission into the program
(regular track PhD).
• Students should provide three letters of recommendation.
• General Graduate Record Examination (GRE), which is less than 5 years old, is required
(applicant can use unofficial scores in the application and send the official copy after
the application submission deadline). Total score of minimum 304 (equivalent to
1100 converted old GRE score) in the verbal and quantitative reasoning sections of
the GRE test is required.
• Applicants to the graduate program, other than AUB graduates and graduates of
colleges or universities recognized and located in North America, Great Britain,
Australia and New Zealand, must meet the Readiness for University Studies in English
(RUSE). Refer to catalogue section on Readiness for University Studies in English on
page 44.
• Provide a personal statement (500 words maximum).
• Students should be interviewed by the PhD Committee members.
• Students should be recommended for admission by the PhD Committee.
FM accepts applications for the PhD program during fall.
Financial Support
The PhD program offers, on a competitive basis, substantial support which fully covers
tuition and includes a monthly stipend and housing. In return, students are expected to
help in teaching and in proctoring exams.
Program Requirements
50 credit hours of course work beyond the bachelor’s program or 29 credit hours of
course work beyond the master’s program are required. To fulfill course requirements,
16 required core courses (34 credits), in addition to elective courses, are offered. A
maximum of 21 credit hours may be transferred from the master’s work if considered
within the scope of the program. Students are expected to register for 24 credits of
thesis.
Upon admission into the program, each student will be advised by the coordinator of
the PhD program. After the first year, each student will have selected a thesis advisor
who will design the set of elective courses to meet the student’s research interests and
career goals. Each student’s course of study will be designed individually in light of
the student’s interests and career goals. All the duties of the coordinator of the PhD
program will be transferred to the student’s thesis advisor, who must be selected no
later than the end of the first year for students entering into an MS program.

Core Courses
First Year Credits
BIOC 321 Nucleic Acids and Basic Genetics 1 Required
BIOC 322 Protein Biochemistry 1 Required
Cellular Metabolism
BIOC 323 2 Required
and Regulation
PHYL 310 Cell Physiology and Biophysics 3 Required
BIOC 325 Receptor and Signal Transduction 2 Required
HUMR 305 Cell and Tissue Biology 3 Required
EPHD 310 Biostatistics 3 Required
BIOM 491 Laboratory Rotation 1 Required
HUMR 310 Methods in Biomedical Sciences 3 Required
PHRM 315 Principles of Pharmacology 2 Required
BIOM 385 Research Ethics 1 Required
Second Year Credits

MBIM 309 or Basic Microbiology 3
Required
MBIM 310 Basic Immunology 3
HUMR 314 Seminar and Journal Club 1 Required
Principles of Learning and
BIOM 375 2 Required
Assessment
IDTH 301 Scientific Communication 2 Required
PHYL 3021 Cardiovascular Physiology 2 Elective
IDTH 308A1 Neuroanatomy 3 Elective
IDTH 308B1 Neurophysiology 3 Elective
PHYL 3001 Pulmonary – Renal 2 Elective
PHYL 3041 GL – Endocrine – Reproductive 3 Elective
For other elective courses, refer to MS disciplines.

• BIOC Courses Refer to page 574
• HUMR Courses Refer to page 568
• PHYL Courses Refer to page 570
• IDTH Courses Refer to page 540
• PHRM Courses Refer to page 609
• MBIM Courses Refer to page 584

Course Descriptions
BIOM 375 Principles of Learning and Assessment 28.0; 2 cr.
This course provides students with the theoretical background and approaches to
teaching science at the university level with emphasis on the nature of science and
learner cognition. In addition, students are expected to apply principles and techniques
of teaching and assessment of science in a teaching context. This is a core course for
PhD students in Biomedical Sciences and is an elective for MS students. First term.
BIOM 385 Research Ethics 15.0; 1 cr.

This course introduces the fundamentals of responsible conduct of research,
emphasizing the ethical practice of human research. The course recaps history of ethical
principles and the development of research codes of conduct and ethical practices,
familiarizes students with different kinds of ethical issues that they might come across
throughout their careers and allows scholars to reflect critically about what it means to
be an ethical and responsible researcher. Summer term.
BIOM 480 Qualifying Exam Part I: Comprehensive Exam 0 cr.

All students admitted to the PhD program must successfully complete a comprehensive
examination. The purpose of the comprehensive exam is to ascertain the student’s
knowledge in his/her field of specialization and related areas. The exam will cover major
topics from within the concentration area and related fields.
Students who do not pass the comprehensive exam may, upon the recommendation
of the thesis committee, take it for a second time in the following term. Failure on the
second attempt will result in the student’s discontinuation from the PhD program.
BIOM 481 Qualifying Exam Part II: Defense of Thesis Proposal 0 cr.
All students must successfully complete a qualifying examination, which is to be taken
at least two terms prior to the final defense of the PhD thesis. The qualifying exam,
administered by the thesis committee, is an oral exam in which the student presents
his/her research proposal.
The objective of the oral exam is to determine whether the candidate’s proposal
and methodology are adequate for a PhD thesis. The candidate must show positive
preliminary results and considerable promise of original research. It is the responsibility
of the student to inform and update the thesis committee members about his/her
research progress, especially during the period between the comprehensive and
qualifying exams. Students who do not pass the qualifying exam are allowed to take it
for a second time in the following term. Failure on the second attempt will result in the
student’s discontinuation from the graduate program.
BIOM 491 PhD Laboratory Rotations 0.30; 1 cr.

During the first year of study, PhD students in Biomedical Sciences must take a minimum
of two laboratory rotations (1 credit each) in different faculty research laboratories
within the Faculty of Medicine. Students may also enroll in the summer in a third elective
laboratory rotation (1 credit). This course aims to familiarize students with potential
thesis mentors and expose them to different research environments. Open to PhD
students in Biomedical Sciences. First and second terms and summer.

BIOM 499 PhD Thesis 24 cr.

A/B/C/D/E
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, a
student must submit a thesis (equivalent to 24 credit hours) that is expected to make a
significant and original contribution to his/her field of research.
PhD Thesis Requirements

Thesis Committee
The PhD Thesis Committee should consist of at least five members. Two members should
be from outside AUB, and the chair of the PhD Thesis Committee should be a faculty
member holding the rank of a full professor and different from the thesis advisor. Refer
to PhD Thesis Committee under General University Academic Information, page 54.
Thesis Defense
After qualifying as a PhD candidate, the student will focus on the doctoral research
with continued participation in seminars. The doctoral research, once completed,
will be presented publicly and defended immediately after in front of the PhD Thesis
Committee. Prior to the defense, all major revisions to the thesis must be completed.
The decision of the committee will be by consensus. Refer to PhD Thesis Defense under
General University Academic Information, page 54.
Publication Requirements
PhD students should have published or have in press one journal publication and one
abstract in an international conference related to their thesis topics.
Candidacy and Residency Requirements

All students admitted to the PhD program must successfully complete the qualifying
exam part I (written) and qualifying exam part II (oral defense of thesis proposal).
To satisfy the minimum residency requirements for the PhD degree, all students must
register and be in residence for at least three years beyond the completion of the
master’s degree. The requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must be
completed within a period of 5 years after joining the PhD program. Extension beyond
the 5-year period will require Graduate Council approval upon the recommendation of
the faculty Graduate Studies Committee.
Graduation Requirements
To earn a PhD degree in Biomedical Sciences, a student must fulfill the following
graduation requirements:
• attain a minimum cumulative average of 85 (GPA: 3.7) at the PhD level
• pass qualifying exams part I and II
• pass the PhD thesis defense
• satisfy the minimum residency requirements
• have a publication in a leading international journal, based on the PhD research
• have at least one accepted abstract in an international conference, based on the PhD
research
• satisfy all pertinent AUB regulations

In addition to the AUB general requirements for graduate study, the Faculty of Medicine
graduate study requirements and regulations are as follows:
• Application and Notification of Acceptance: For application submission deadlines and
admissions decision notifications, refer to Application Procedures under Admissions
section on page 36.
• Acceptance: Acceptance offers are issued in duplicates including category offered,
registration period and date of start of classes. These dates are mentioned in the
university calendar issued annually by the Office of the Registrar.
• Candidates must sign a copy of the above letter indicating acceptance and return it to
the Office of Admissions at the due date. If acceptance letters are not signed and sent
back by the set deadline, positions will be re-assigned to candidates on the waiting
list.
• Periods of Study: The graduate program, once initiated, proceeds without interruption
through the first term, the second term and the summer session.
• Transfer Students: See Transfer of Credits into a PhD Degree Program under General
University Academic Information section on page 54.
• Categories of Graduate Students: The categories applicable at the university
in general are also applicable in the Faculty of Medicine with the following
modifications: Students are given a regular graduate student status when they have
a cumulative undergraduate average in the major field of study of at least 80 (GPA:
3.2) or its equivalent, and they are given a graduate on special status when they have
a cumulative undergraduate average in the major field of study or an overall average
of 75 (GPA: 2.7) or higher but lower than 80 (GPA: 3.2) or equivalent. Graduates on
probation status are transferred to regular status upon achieving an overall average of
at least 80 (GPA: 3.2) in 9 credits of graduate courses within two terms.
• Visiting Graduate Students: is a status applicable to students who pay a fee to attend
a period of observership in an ongoing research project.
• Exchange students: is a status applicable to students who participate in the graduate
program in accordance with formal agreements between the Faculty of Medicine and
other institutions.
In all instances, candidates must submit applications which are reviewed and acted
upon by the Graduate Studies Committee.
Leave of Absence
See Leave of Absence under General University Academic Information section on page 54.

Interdepartmental Courses – Graduate Program

IDTH 301 Introduction to Medical Science Literature 16.32; 2 cr.
A multidisciplinary approach to the use of medical science publications. Open to
beginning graduate students in the Faculty of Medicine.
IDTH 302 Methods 16.64; 3 cr.

Theory and practice of techniques used in various disciplines of medical sciences.
IDTH 303/ Integrated Graduate Course I–IV 32.0; 2 cr. (each)

304/305/306
An integrated lecture seminar course introducing graduate students to the thinking
in various medical science disciplines (required of all PhD students in the Faculty of
Medicine). Four terms. One two–hour session a week each.
IDTH 307 Biomedical Electronics 32.16; 3 cr.

An introductory course in electricity and electronics as applied to biology and medicine.
Alternate years.
IDTH 308A Neuroanatomy 31.27; 3 cr.

A course similar to the first part of 208, offered to graduate students, covering the
normal structure of the human nervous system. See Department of Human Morphology.
Three weeks.
IDTH 308B Neurophysiology 31.27; 3 cr.

A course similar to the second part of 208, offered to graduate students, covering the
function of the human nervous system. See Department of Physiology. Three weeks.
IDTH 309 Biology of Nerve and Muscle 48.0; 3 cr.

A multi–disciplinary study of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and
pathology of nerve and muscle. Alternate years.
IDTH 310 Basic Pathological Mechanisms 29.14; 2 cr.

The course covers the basic pathological mechanisms of disease at the cellular and
molecular levels; their microscopic, gross and clinical manifestation; and some
pharmacological interventions that apply to them.
IDTH 311 Foundations of Biomedical Science 90.40; 7 cr.

An interdisciplinary course that presents the cellular and molecular concepts and
principles that underlie the normal structure and function of the human body. It covers
cellular structure and function, including mechanisms and regulation of gene expression,
protein synthesis, structure and function, signaling mechanisms, membrane transport,
energy metabolism, contractility and excitability, and the basic principles of drug action.
IDTH 317 Perspectives in Medical Sciences 32.0; 2 cr.

A course of selected readings and seminars in the history, philosophy and methodology
of medical and related sciences.

IDTH 319/320 Integrated Research Seminars 16.0; 1 cr. (each)

Participation of all PhD students and professors.
IDTH 330 Medical Pedagogy 3 cr.

A tutorial in teaching methods and practical experience under supervision. Open to PhD
candidates only.
IDTH 333/334 Projects 2 cr. (each)

Two months half-time in a department other than the student’s major occurring toward
the end of the PhD candidate’s residency.

Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program

Dawy, Zaher
Coordinator:
(Electrical & Computer Engineering, MSFEA)
Jaffa, Ayad
Co-coordinator:
(Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics, FM)
Amatoury, Jason (Biomedical Engineering, MSFEA)
Daou, Arij (Biomedical Engineering, MSFEA)
Darwiche, Nadine
(Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics, FM)
Khoueiry, Pierre
Coordinating Committee (Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics, FM)
Members:
Khraiche, Massoud
(Biomedical Engineering, MSFEA)
Kobeissy, Firas (Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics, FM)
Mhanna, Rami (Biomedical Engineering, MSFEA)
Oweis, Ghanem (Mechanical Engineering, MSFEA)
Background
The Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program (BMEP) is a joint MSFEA and FM
interdisciplinary program that offers two degrees: Master of Science (MS) in Biomedical
Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering. The BMEP
is housed in the MSFEA and administered by both MSFEA and FM via a joint program
coordinating committee (JPCC).
The mission of the BMEP is to provide excellent education and promote innovative
research enabling students to apply knowledge and approaches from the biomedical
and clinical sciences in conjunction with design and quantitative principles, methods
and tools from the engineering disciplines to address human health related challenges
of high relevance to Lebanon, the Middle East and beyond. The program prepares its
students to be leaders in their chosen areas of specialization committed to lifelong
learning, critical thinking and intellectual integrity.
The curricula of the MS and PhD degrees are composed of core and elective courses
balanced between biomedical sciences and engineering and between fundamental and
applied knowledge.
The curricula include the following three research focus areas:
• Biomedical Systems: This focus area includes research directions such as devices,
instrumentation, biomechanics, biomaterials, drug delivery systems and tissue
engineering.
• Biomedical Cybernetics: This focus area includes research directions such as
biomedical and health informatics, computational biology, biomedical signal/image
processing and biomedical systems engineering.
• Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Engineering: This focus area includes research
directions such as fluid mechanics, modeling, simulation, imaging, devices, and
implants related to both human cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.
A student may select his/her courses to satisfy the requirements of one of the three
focus areas.

The MS and PhD degrees are open to students holding degrees from relevant fields of
study including basic sciences, biomedical sciences, computer science, engineering,
health sciences, and mathematics. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the program,
eight remedial undergraduate courses in sciences, math and engineering have been
identified to cover the needed prerequisite knowledge; the remedial courses required
by each admitted students are customized on a case-by-case basis depending on the
student’s undergraduate degree. Remedial undergraduate courses do not count as
credit towards the MS or PhD degree completion. Grades on these remedial courses will
appear on the transcript as Pass/Fail with a passing grade of 70/100 (C+).
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

The BMEP offers a Master of Science (MS) degree in Biomedical Engineering with two
options: thesis option and non-thesis option.
The application procedures and admission requirements to the MS program follow AUB’s
General University Academic Information as documented in the Graduate Catalogue. To
be considered for admission, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
of study from AUB or its equivalent, or from a recognized institution of higher learning.
Accepted students in the thesis option are eligible to apply to the Graduate Fellowship
and Assistantship Program (GFAP).GFAP support cannot be used to cover the tuition for
remedial undergraduate courses.
Course Requirements
The MS program consists of 30 credits. The curriculum design is divided into core
courses and elective courses in addition to a master’s thesis for the thesis option. This
program does not provide credit towards New York State licensure.
Core graduate courses: 18 credits of core courses from biomedical sciences and
engineering.
Required core courses (18 cr.) Credits

BIOC 321 Nucleic Acids and Basic Genetics 1
BIOC 322 Protein Biochemistry 1
BMEN 600 Biomedical Engineering Applications 3
BMEN 601 Computational Modeling of Physiological Systems 3
BMEN 672 Hospital Lab Rotation 0
BMEN 673L Biomedical Engineering Lab 1
EPHD 310 Basic Biostatistics1 3
HUMR 310
Biomedical Research Techniques 1
(A, B, or C)
HUMR 314 Research Seminar 1
PHYL 346 Human Physiology 4
Restricted elective graduate courses: 6 credits restricted elective courses customized

per focus area and required by both thesis and non-thesis options.
1) EPHD 310 can be replaced by another advanced level statistics course based on JPCC’s approval.

Cyber- Cardio-
Restricted elective courses (6 cr.) Credits Systems
netics vascular
Receptors and Signal
BIOC 325 2 X
Transduction
Bioinformatics Tools and
BIOC 326A 1 X
Applications in Genomics
BMEN 603 Tissue Engineering 3 X X
Engineering of Drug
BMEN 604 3 X X
Delivery Systems
BMEN 605 Biomedical Imaging 3 X X
BMEN 606 Nanobiosensors 3 X X
BMEN 607 Biomechanics 3 X
Biomaterials and Medical
BMEN 608 3 X X
Devices
BMEN 609 Computational Neuroscience
or or 3 X X
EECE 605 Neuromuscular Engineering
Micro and Nano Neural
BMEN 610 3 X
Interfaces
Computational Modeling in
BMEN 611 3 X X X
Biomechanics
EECE 601 or Biomedical Engineering I or
3 X X X
EECE 602 Biomedical Engineering II
Biomedical Signal and
EECE 603 3 X X
Image Processing
EECE 633 or Data Mining or
EECE 663 or System Identification or
3 X
EECE 667 or Pattern Recognition or
EECE 693 Neural Networks
HUMR 305 Cell and Tissue Biology 3 X
PHYL 302 Cardiovascular Physiology 2 R
PHYL 300A Pulmonary Physiology 1 R
Free elective graduate courses for the non-thesis option: 6 credits additional elective
courses. These courses should be taken from engineering and should be approved by
the student’s advisor and the coordinator of the joint program coordinating committee.
Master thesis for the thesis option: 6 credits master’s thesis in biomedical engineering.
The thesis requirements follow AUB’s General University Academic Information as
documented in the Graduate Catalogue.

PhD in Biomedical Engineering

The application procedures and admission requirements to the PhD program follow AUB’s
General University Academic Information as documented in the Graduate Catalogue. To
be considered for admission, applicants must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in
a relevant field of study from AUB or its equivalent, or from a recognized institution of
higher learning.
Acceptance into the PhD program is determined by academic performance as well
as an assessment of readiness, potential and ability to develop into independent
researchers as judged by interviews by faculty members, a written statement, letters of
recommendation, GRE scores, and other means of assessment such as publications and
industrial experience.
Accepted students are eligible to receive scholarships that fully cover their tuition fees
and provide a monthly stipend.
Degree Requirements
General requirements for master’s degree holders: Based on AUB’s guidelines, a
minimum of 48 credit hours beyond those required for the master’s degree, of which
a minimum of 18 credit hours must be in graduate level course work and a minimum
of 24 credit hours of thesis work, must be taken. Requirements also allow a maximum
of 3 credit hours out of the 18 credits of coursework as tutorial course and include a
0-credit comprehensive examination preparation course and a 0-credit thesis proposal
preparation course.
General requirements for bachelor’s degree holders: Based on AUB’s guidelines, a
minimum of 78 credit hours beyond those required for the bachelor’s degree, of which
a minimum of 36 credit hours must be in graduate level coursework and a minimum
of 30 credit hours of thesis work, must be taken. Requirements also allow a maximum
of 6 credit hours out of the 36 credits of coursework as tutorial courses and include a
0-credit comprehensive examination preparation course and a 0-credit thesis proposal
preparation course.
To earn a PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering, the student must complete the
following requirements:
• Satisfy the course and research credit requirements
• Satisfy the residence requirement and all other pertinent AUB regulations
• Have at least one international refereed journal article based on the PhD thesis
• Have at least one refereed conference paper based on the PhD thesis
• Have a cumulative average of 85 (3.7) or above
• Pass the comprehensive and oral qualifying examinations
• Successfully defend the PhD thesis
The following are the graduate level course requirements for students admitted with a
bachelor’s degree. The total number of credits is at least 36 credits divided among core,
restricted elective and free elective courses. Students admitted with a master’s degree
can waive as many courses as possible without going below the minimum required 18
credits of coursework.

Core graduate courses: 21 credits of core courses from biomedical sciences and
engineering.
Required core courses (21 cr.) Credits

BIOC 321 Nucleic Acids and Basic Genetics 1
BIOC 322 Protein Biochemistry 1
BIOM 385 Research Ethics 1
BMEN 600 Biomedical Engineering Applications 3
BMEN 601 Computational Modeling of Physiological Systems 3
BMEN 671 PhD Lab Rotation1 1+1
BMEN 672 Hospital Lab Rotation 0
BMEN 673L Biomedical Engineering Lab 1
BMEN 675 Approved Experience 0
EPHD 310 Basic Biostatistics2 3
HUMR 310
Biomedical Research Techniques 1
(A, B, or C)
HUMR 314 Research Seminar 1
PHYL 346 Human Physiology 4
Restricted elective graduate courses: 9 credits restricted elective courses customized

per focus area.3
Cyber- Cardio-
Restricted elective courses (9 cr.)3 Credits Systems
netics vascular
Receptors and Signal
BIOC 325 2 R
Transduction
Bioinformatics Tools and
BIOC 326A 1 R
Applications in Genomics
BMEN 603 Tissue Engineering 3 X X
Engineering of Drug
BMEN 604 3 X X
Delivery Systems
BMEN 605 Biomedical Imaging 3 X X
BMEN 606 Nanobiosensors 3 X X
BMEN 607 Biomechanics 3 X
Biomaterials and Medical
BMEN 608 3 X X
Devices
BMEN 609 Computational Neuroscience
or or 3 X X
EECE 605 Neuromuscular Engineering
Micro and Nano Neural
BMEN 610 3 X
Interfaces
Computational Modeling in
BMEN 611 3 X X X
Biomechanics
EECE 601 or Biomedical Engineering I or
3 X X X
EECE 602 Biomedical Engineering II
1) Students are required to take two PhD lab rotation courses where each lab rotation is 1 credit (one lab rotation in MSFEA
and one lab rotation in FM).
2) EPHD 310 can be replaced by another advanced level statistics course based on JPCC’s approval.
3) Courses marked as “R” are required, and courses marked as “X” are possible elective options.

Biomedical Signal and

EECE 603 3 X X
Image Processing
EECE 633 or Data Mining or
EECE 663 or System Identification or
3 X
EECE 667 or Pattern Recognition or
EECE 693 Neural Networks
HUMR 305 Cell and Tissue Biology 3 R
PHYL 300A Pulmonary Physiology 1 R
PHYL 302 Cardiovascular Physiology 2 R
Free elective graduate courses: 6 credits additional elective courses. These courses
should be taken based on the student’s specific area of research as approved by the
student’s advisor.
Course Descriptions
BMEN 600 Biomedical Engineering Applications 3 cr.
Biomedical engineering is an interdisciplinary domain which applies principles
of engineering to find solutions for biological and health problems. Biomedical
engineering aims to improve our fundamental understanding of biological processes
and develop approaches for optimized therapeutic/diagnostic healthcare procedures.
The field of biomedical engineering involves the development of materials to replace or
enhance the operation of damaged or malfunctioning biological entities, development
of diagnostic and therapeutic tools, modeling of biological systems, signal processing
and bioinformatics. This course will introduce students to biomedical engineering and
provide insight into the various applications in the biomedical engineering field. The
course will be divided into modules, and each will be given by a specialist in a certain
biomedical engineering area.
BMEN 601/ Computational Modeling of Physiological Systems 3 cr.

MECH 635
This course focuses on the quantitative modeling of different physiological systems. It
provides students with current concepts of the mathematical modeling, and different
quantitative descriptions of cellular and organ physiology. At the subcellular/cellular
level, we will examine mechanisms of regulation and homeostasis. At the system level,
the course will cover basic aspects of anatomical and pathophysiological features of
the nervous, neural, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Several physiological
processes are treated as case studies for increasing complexity in modeling dynamical
systems. Prerequisite: MATH 202 and PHYL 346, or consent of instructor.
BMEN 602 Computational Modeling of Cardiovascular 3 cr.

and Pulmonary Systems
The need for better understanding the mechanics and tools for computational modeling
of cardiovascular and respiratory systems in healthy and diseased conditions is
constantly increasing. This is a result of the enormous advances made in the science and
engineering of both surgical and therapeutic medicine. This course covers the modeling
and simulation of cardiovascular and respiratory systems. It will provide the students with
a thorough understanding of the anatomy, physiology and mechanics of cardiovascular
and respiratory systems as well as the computational tools for modeling and simulation of
cardiac, circulatory and respiratory systems in healthy and diseased conditions.

BMEN 603/ Tissue Engineering 3 cr.

CHEN 675
In a world of aging population, an ever-increasing demand for improvement of healthcare
services and need for replacement organs and tissues are arising. The limited pool
of donors together with the problem of donor organ rejection is a strong driver for
engineering tissues and other body parts. Tissue engineering is an interdisciplinary
field that uses cells, biomaterials, biochemical (e.g. growth factors) and physical (e.g.
mechanical stimulation) signals, as well as their combination to generate tissue-like
structures. The goal of tissue engineering is to provide biological substitutes that can
maintain, restore or improve the function of damaged organs in the body. This course
will introduce interested students to the new field of tissue engineering and provide
insight on cutting edge applications in this area.
BMEN 604/ Engineering of Drug Delivery Systems 3 cr.

CHEN 673
This course focuses on recent advances in the development of novel drug delivery
systems. The fundamentals of drug delivery are discussed. Various strategies to
tune and control the release of active agents for optimized therapeutic outcomes
are explored. The course covers polymers and techniques used to produce drug
nanoparticles, with specific examples of nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems.
Prerequisites: CHEN 314 and CHEN 411, or consent of instructor.
BMEN 605 Biomedical Imaging 3 cr.

Biomedical imaging offers an unprecedented view into the structure and function of a
living body, and as such plays an essential role in medical practice and research. This
course will provide students with an overview of the key concepts underlying the primary
diagnostic biomedical imaging modalities, including: ultrasound, x-ray, computed
tomography, magnetic resonance and nuclear imaging. In particular, students will
gain an understanding of the physical principles and theoretical bases governing the
operation of each imaging modality, the technology that translates theory into practice,
and the basic methods involved in image formation. Students will also learn the
limitations of each imaging procedure, while being exposed to their vast applications
in the clinic and research.
BMEN 606 Nanobiosensors 3 cr.

This course will provide a comprehensive analysis of the field of nanoengineering with
a focus on biosensors including common modalities, basic theoretical considerations
for sensor operation, physics of detection and applications in research and medical
diagnostics. The course will cover the major types of electronic nanobiosensors for
biological signal detection (potentiometric, amperometric, and mass based sensors)
and their applications in the fields of neural engineering, DNA sequencing and
cardiovascular early disease detection. The course will enable students to have a strong
grasp of fundamentals of biosensor design, select sensors for various applications and
evaluate new and emerging technologies. Prerequisites: EECE 210 (or equivalent) and
BIOL 210 (or equivalent); or consent of instructor.
BMEN 607/ Biomechanics 3 cr.

MECH 633
A course on the study of the biomechanical principles underlying the kinetics and
kinematics of normal and abnormal human motion. Emphasis is placed on the interaction
between biomechanical and physiologic factors (bone, joint, connective tissue, and
muscle physiology and structure) in skeleto-motor function and the application of such
in testing and practice in rehabilitation. The course is designed for engineering students

with no previous anatomy/physiology. Prerequisites: CIVE 210, MECH 320 or CIVE 310;
or consent of instructor.
BMEN 608/ Biomaterial and Medical Devices 3 cr.

MECH 634
A course that examines the structure-property relationships for biomaterials and the
medical applications of biomaterials and devices. The first part of the course focuses
on the main classes of biomaterials, metal, ceramic, polymeric and composite implant
materials, as well as on their interactions with the human body (biocompatibility). The
second part of the course examines the various applications of biomaterials and devices
in different tissue and organ systems such as orthopedic, cardiovascular, dermatologic
and dental applications. Experts from the medical community will be invited to discuss
the various applications. Prerequisite: MECH 340 or consent of instructor.
BMEN 609 Computational Neuroscience 3 cr.

The human brain, perhaps the most complex, sophisticated, and complicated learning
system, controls virtually every aspect of our behavior. The central assumption
of computational neuroscience is that the brain computes. What does that mean?
Generally speaking, a computer is a dynamical system whose state variables encode
information about the external world. In short, computation equals coding plus
dynamics. Some neuroscientists study the way that information is encoded in neural
activity and other dynamical variables of the brain. Others try to characterize how these
dynamical variables evolve with time. The study of neural dynamics can be subdivided
into two separate strands. One tradition, exemplified by the work of Hodgkin and
Huxley, focuses on the biophysics of single neurons. The other focuses on the dynamics
of networks, concerning itself with phenomena that emerge from the interactions
between neurons. Therefore computational neuroscience can be divided into three sub-
specialties: neural coding, biophysics of neurons, and neural networks. This course will
introduce engineers, physicists, computational scientists, mathematicians and other
audiences to the neurosciences from the cellular level and the network level as seen
from computational lenses. Prerequisite: BIOL 201 (or equivalent) and Math 202, or
consent of instructor.
BMEN 610 Micro and Nano Neural Interfaces 3 cr.

Neural interfaces are micro and nano devices that form the connection between the
biological neural tissue and the external electronic devices. These devices are designed
for mapping, assisting, augmenting, or repairing neural pathways. The course will
focus on physical, chemical and neurophysiological principles of neural interfaces,
theoretical and functional basis for their design, micro and nano fabrication techniques
and applications in neural prosthesis for Brain Machine Interface. Topics covered in
class will include; Neural Engineering, Brain Machine Interface, Microfabrication,
Nanofabrication, Soft-lithography, Electrokinetics, Electrochemistry, Neural probes,
Biocompatibility, Microelectrodes, NeuroMEMS (neuro microelectromechanical
systems, BioMEMS (biomedical microelectromechanical systems).
BMEN 611 Computational Modeling in Biomechanics 3 cr.

This course provides students with a glimpse into the world of computational finite
element modeling and simulation in biomechanics to investigate and solve biomedical
problems. Students will take a journey through the processes involved in producing a
computational finite element model in the biomedical field; starting at construction of
model geometry, particularly from medical imaging data (CT/MRI), through to model
creation, simulation and visualization using finite element analysis software (ANSYS
Workbench). Students will also be exposed to a selection of experimental lab techniques

in biomechanics and physiology to acquire data required for model development and
validation. In pursuit of developing an appreciation for the areas covered, the course
will incorporate a mix of theory, demonstrations, practice, real-world modeling
applications and research seminars. In addition to skills gained in modeling and basic
experimentation, the course will provide students with an opportunity to enhance vital
skills in scientific writing and oral communication.
BMEN 671 PhD Lab Rotation 1 cr.

PhD students in Biomedical Engineering are required take two laboratory rotations
(1 credit each) in different faculty research laboratories within the MSFEA and/or FM.
Students may also enroll in a third elective laboratory rotation. This aims to familiarize
students with potential thesis mentors and expose them to different research
environments.
BMEN 672 Hospital Lab Rotation 0 cr.

MS and PhD students in Biomedical Engineering are required to do a lab rotation in
the Medical Engineering Department at AUB Medical Center (AUBMC). This aims to
familiarize students with the typical activities and responsibilities of a biomedical
engineer in a working environment and expose them to different equipment and tools.
BMEN 673L Biomedical Engineering Lab 1 cr.

This laboratory course aims to introduce students to the practical issues in the areas
of biomedical instrumentation design and biological signal processing. A particular
emphasis will be placed on signal transduction, electronic circuit design for recording
and conditioning physiological signals. The lab will introduce hand-on laboratory
experiments on biomedical sensors, analog signal amplifiers and filters, digital
acquisition and transmission, and basic digital filtering. In addition, some experiments
cover topics that demonstrate the various levels of complexity that characterize
biological signals. Signal processing tools include spectral and cepstral analysis,
de-noising and artifact removal, filter banks and wavelet decompositions, Hilbert
transforms, and information-theoretic measures.
BMEN 675 Approved Experience 0 cr.
BMEN 796 Special Project in Biomedical Engineering 3 cr.
BMEN 797 Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering 1 cr.
BMEN 798 Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering 3 cr.
BMEN 799T MS Comprehensive Exam 0 cr.

Every term.
BMEN 799 MS Thesis 6 cr.

Every term. Prerequisite: BMEN 799T.
BMEN 980 Qualifying Exam Part I: Comprehensive Exam 0 cr.

Every term.
BMEN 981 Qualifying Exam Part II: Defense of Thesis Proposal 0 cr.
Every term. Prerequisite: BMEN 980.

BMEN 982 PhD Thesis 3 cr.

Every term. Taken while total required credit hours have been completed.

Every term. Taken while total required credit hours have not been completed.



BMEN 987 PhD Thesis Defense 0 cr.

Every term. Prerequisite: BMEN 981.
BIOC 321 Nucleic Acids and Basic Genetics 15.0; 1 cr.

This course discusses the principles of nucleic acid structure and function in eukaryotes.
It includes the information for basic genetics in terms of genome structure as well as
the diversity of gene regulation. Required from MS and PhD students in biomedical
Sciences. requires consent of coordinator for other graduate disciplines. First term.
BIOC 322 Protein Biochemistry 10.10; 1 cr.

This course deals with the biochemistry of proteins including their basic units, different
structures, folding process and protein-protein interactions. It focuses on how changes
at the structural level modify function. The course also covers the principles of protein
purification and sequencing, and introduces students to protein database, molecular
modeling and systems biology. Required from MS and PhD students in biomedical
sciences. Requires coordinator approval for other graduate disciplines. First term.
BIOC 325 Receptors and Signal Transduction 25.10; 2 cr.

This course covers classical pathways involved in receptor signaling and activation of
downstream targets and the molecular mechanisms involved. It deals with the inter-
and intracellular communication, from the generation of signaling molecules through
the cellular responses. Required from MS and PhD students in biomedical sciences.
Requires consent of coordinator for other graduate disciplines. First term.
BIOC 326A Bioinformatics Tools and Applications in Genomics 1 cr.

This course will discuss the relationships among sequence, structure and function in
biological networks, as well as advances in modeling of quantitative, functional and
comprehensive genomics analyses. It will assess computational issues arising from
high-throughput techniques recently introduced in biomedical sciences, and cover very
recent developments in computational genomics, including genome structural variant
discovery, epigenome analysis, cancer genomics and transcriptome analysis.

BIOM 385 Research Ethics 15.0; 1 cr.

This course introduces the fundamentals of responsible conduct of research,
emphasizing the ethical practice of human research. The course recaps history of
ethical principles, the development of research codes of conduct and ethical practices,
familiarizes students with the different kinds of ethical issues that they might come
across throughout their careers and allows scholars to reflect critically on what it means
to be an ethical and responsible researcher. Summer term.
EECE 601 Biomedical Engineering I 3 cr.

This course includes an introduction to: general instrumentation configuration and
performance of instrumentation systems; types and characteristics of transducers;
sources and characteristics of bioelectric signals; types and characteristics of electrodes;
temperature regulation and measurement; cardiovascular system, measurements and
diagnostic equipment; blood instruments; patient care and monitoring; and electrical
safety of medical equipment. Prerequisites: BIOL 210 or BIOL 202 or PHYL 246, and EECE
210; or PHYS 228 and PHYS 228L; or consent of instructor.
EECE 603 Biomedical Signal and Image Processing 3 cr.

Fundamentals of digital signal processing as implemented in biomedical applications. It
provides a concise treatment of the tools utilized to describe deterministic and random
signals as the basis of analyzing biological signals: data acquisition; imaging; denoising
and filtering; feature extraction; modeling. The course is tightly coupled with a practical
component through laboratory projects. Examples include the auditory system, speech
generation, electrocardiogram, neuronal circuits and medical imaging. Students should
have reasonable software skills in Matlab. Prerequisites: STAT 230 and EECE 340, or
equivalent; or consent of instructor.
EECE 633 Data Mining 3 cr.

This course is an introduction to data mining. Data mining refers to knowledge discovery
from huge amounts of data to find non-trivial conclusions. Topics will range from
statistics to machine learning to database, with a focus on analysis of large data sets.
The course will target at least one new data mining problem involving real data for which
the students will have to find a solution. Prerequisite: EECE 330 or consent of instructor.
EECE 663 System Identification 3 cr.

This course introduces the basic mathematical tools to fit models into empirical input-
output data. General time-series modeling and forecasting, such as stock prices,
biological data and others. Topics include nonparametric identification methods: time
and frequency response analysis; parametric identification: prediction error, least
squares, linear unbiased estimation and maximum likelihood; convergence, consistency
and asymptotic distribution of estimates; properties and practical modeling issues:
bias distribution, experiment design and model validation.
EECE 667 Pattern Recognition 3 cr.

The course provides an overview of the algorithms used in machine learning. The
course discusses modern concepts for model selection and parameter estimation,
decision-making and statistical learning. Special emphasis will be given to regression
and classification for a supervised mode of learning. Students will be assigned typical
machine learning problems to investigate as projects.

EECE 693 Neural Networks 3 cr.

The course provides a comprehensive foundation to artificial neural networks and
machine leaning with applications to pattern recognition and data mining; learning
processes: supervised and unsupervised, deterministic and statistical; clustering;
single layer and multilayer perceptrons; least-mean-square, back propagation and
Al-Alaoui algorithms; radial-basis function networks; committee machines; principal
component analysis; self-organizing maps; and current topics of interest.
EPHD 310 Basic Biostatistics 2.2; 3 cr.

An introductory biostatistics course that covers basic concepts in statistical methods.
The course demonstrates methods of exploring, organizing and presenting data. The
course presents the foundation of statistical inference from estimation, to confidence
interval and testing of hypothesis. Applications include comparing population means
or proportions via data obtained from paired or independent samples, one-way ANOVA.
Also, it introduces simple linear regression, correlations, logistic regression and
nonparametric methods for data analysis.
HUMR 305 Cell and Tissue Biology 30.33; 3 cr.

Consists of the first half of Basic Histology, HUMR 209, covering cells and tissues. Open
to graduate students outside the department.
HUMR 310 Biomedical Research Techniques 1 cr.

(A, B, or C)
A guided laboratory course in research methods used in cell biology and physiology.
HUMR 310A covers Cell Biology Techniques; HUMR 310B covers Genomics and
Proteomics; HUMR 310C covers Mouse Models and In Vivo Studies. Used in cell biology
and physiology.
HUMR 314 Research Seminar 0.32; 1 cr.

Presentation and discussion of timely research topics designated by members of the
department.
PHYL 302 Cardiovascular Physiology 31.6; 2 cr.

Presents the cardiovascular system with clear reference to pathophysiological and
clinical events. Didactic lectures and seminar sessions define physiological concepts
and emphasize structure-function relationships. Laboratory sessions familiarize the
student with instrumentation and techniques in the cardiovascular field. Open to all
graduate students in the department.
PHYL 346 Human Physiology for Paramedical 48; 4 cr.

and Undergraduate Students
Outlines fundamental principles of human physiology and the mechanisms governing
the function of different body organs. Prerequisites: BIOC 246 and BIOL 201
(or BIOL 210).

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IDTH 202 Clinical Anatomy 38.110; 6 cr.

IDTH 204 Basic Pathological Mechanisms 29.14; 2 cr.

IDTH 205 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 56.44; 5 cr.

IDTH 210 Fundamentals of Medical Research 40.10; 3 cr.

IDTH 211 The Blood 30.30; 3 cr.

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IDTH 212 Endocrinology and Reproduction 46.36; 4 cr.

IDTH 213 Becoming a Doctor 1: Clinical Skills – I 20.80; 4 cr.

IDTH 214 Becoming a Doctor 2: 19.19; 2 cr.

IDTH 215 Becoming a Doctor 3: 21.21; 2 cr.

IDTH 216 Becoming a Doctor 4: Learning Communities 0.36; 1 cr.

IDTH 225 The Liver and Gastrointestinal System 40.40; 4 cr.

IDTH 226 The Cardiovascular System 40.40; 4 cr.

IDTH 227 The Respiratory System 40.40; 4 cr.

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IDTH 228 The Kidneys and Urinary System 40.40; 4 cr.

IDTH 229 The Skin 20.20; 2 cr.

IDTH 230 Brain and Cognition 80.80; 8 cr.

IDTH 231 Human Development and Psychopathology 40.40; 4 cr.

IDTH 232 Research Design and Development 10.80; 3 cr.

IDTH 233 Physicians Patients and Society – II 20.20; 2 cr.

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IDTH 224 Clinical Skills – II 20.50; 3 cr.

IDTH 225 Learning Communities – II 0.30; 1 cr.

IDTH 264 Capstone Course 10.70.

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For other elective courses, refer to MS disciplines.