Introduction to Biomedical Foundations
Course Directors: Jonathan An
Credits: 2
Quarters/Yr of Program: Summer / 1
Course Overview
Introduction to Biomedical Foundations covers the basics of human anatomy and other fundamental biomedical topics. This course sets the stage for developing clinical problem-solving skills. The information will prepare the student for the required and rigorous Biomedical Foundations curriculum.
Learning Objectives
The student who successfully completes this course will be able to:
- Explain fundamental concepts of human cellular communication.
- Explain general principles of the ligand/receptor complex.
- Explain general concepts of action potentials.
- Explain fundamental concepts of the study of human structures on a microscopic level.
- Identify major human structures by their microscopic appearance.
- Explain basic concepts of pharmacology.
- Discuss major pharmacologic principles of human medicine.
- Explain fundamental concepts of human anatomy.
- Identify major anatomical structures in the human.
- Initiate the development of presentation skills used in clinical health care.
UWSOD Competencies: CE-02, CE-03, C-03, CE-06, C-17
Date last updated: 2025-07-08