Premedical Program Curriculum
The Premedical Sciences curriculum is designed as a firm foundation for the advanced studies offered later in the Medical Sciences Program. The Director of Admissions places the Applicants into the appropriate Premedical Science semester according to the Applicant’s academic background. Premedical Program semester one and two cover the courses in biology, chemistry, physics and also include general education.
The premedical semester three and four consists of upper-level biomedical and behavioral science courses designed to strengthen the student’s Premedical Science foundation and enhance the opportunity for success in advanced medical studies.
Semester I
Physics I
PM-PH1
This course consists basically of linear kinematics, works power and energy, momentum and a brief introduction to heat, thermodynamics and sound. This course is designed for students to understand the basic principles of mechanics, heat and sound. General Physics I does not require the mastery of calculus.
General Chemistry
PM-CHM
A one-semester course in general chemistry for science related majors and pre-med students. The course will introduce basic concepts in physical and inorganic chemistry.
Foundation Biology
PM-FBO
Foundation Biology I can be taken in any order and are designed specifically for students in the pre-professional programs. These courses aim to explain the role of macromolecules in the organization of cells and the compartmentalization of metabolic reactions, and the role of the cell cycle with regards to inheritance.
Semester II
Organic Chemistry I
PM-OC1
A course in nomenclature and classification of organic molecules, structure and reactivity of functional groups (hydrocarbons, alcohols, alkyl halides, alkadienes and allylic systems).
General Biology
PM-BIO
This course is designed to help the student to develop an understanding of (1) the molecular mechanisms that biological organisms use to store and preserve genetic information, (2) the means by which they use that information to create functional biological structures, and (3) the techniques that are commonly used to manipulate and study these processes in the laboratory. A basic understanding of chemistry, biology, and biochemistry will be assumed. The goal of the accompanying laboratory sessions is to help the student to: (1) develop an understanding of the and study molecular biology in the laboratory, (2) develop an understanding of the technical limitations and potential errors that can be encountered in the laboratory, (3) develop an understanding of the scientific method and the source of the facts studied in lecture, and (4) develop the ability to interpret, organize, and present scientific information.
Physics II
PM-PH2
This course is an introduction to basic principles of electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism, alternating current, electric fields, optics. This course does not require the mastery of calculus.
Semester III
Organic Chemistry II
PM-OC2
An advanced course in structure and reactivity of functional groups (aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, carbohydrates, organ metallic compounds, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines and amino acids). This course cover all the essentials needed for biochemistry.
English Composition
PM-ENG
This course fosters the development of fluent, effective and confident writers, it expands the a student's abilities and versatility in reading, language awareness, and composing for a range of purposes, audiences, and situations, including academic research writing. The course consists of lectures and a recitation.
Calculus
PM-CAL
This course serves as an introduction to the fundamental concepts of calculus and their applications. It covers limits, derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions, applications of the derivative, integration and application of the definite integral. The course consists of lectures and a recitation.
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