BSE 612

Credit: 13 hours.

This course, which covers the fundamental elements of medical science, serves as a baseline for the rest of the medical school curriculum. Topics to be covered include foundational anatomy, cell biology, histology, physiology, integration of engineering science, systems, microbiology, pharmacology, genetics, and behavioral science, concepts of populations, social behavior, chronic disease, health care team, patient safety, statistics, big data, Patient-Centered Medical Home, palliative care, quality, compensation, and mobile health technologies.

No graduate credit. 13 professional hours. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated up to 13 hours in the same terms, to a maximum of 39 credit hours in separate terms, with approval from the Student Progress and Promotions Committee. Prerequisite: Restricted to students enrolled in the MD program at Carle Illinois College of Medicine.