General Studies Capstone Concentration
Biomedical Sciences– General Studies Capstone concentration
This concentration’s upper-level curriculum involves seminars and the composition and presentation of an original manuscript supervised by members of the PCOM faculty on the Georgia (Suwanee) campus location. The curriculum consists of Required and Elective credits, with a total of 24 credits required. Students will be exposed to diverse, relevant, cutting-edge topical areas in biomedical sciences including genetics, microbiology, physiology, pharmacology, virology, neuroscience, and nutritional biochemistry. Courses are offered at the Georgia (Suwanee) campus location.
Upon completion of the General Studies concentration curriculum, the student is expected to be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of specific coursework topical information and research methodology.
- Demonstrate competency in the following skills:
- Development of research design.
- Approaches to quantitation of results.
- Written and oral presentation of research.
- Apply their knowledge and skills toward:
- Entry into/progression through a variety of industrial fields.
- Entry into/progression through careers in teaching multiple academic levels.
- Continuation in a variety of advanced graduate and professional studies.
2nd Year Requirements General Studies Capstone
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Four Required Courses | ||
| BIOM 606G | Analytical Reading, Molecular Reading | 1 |
| BIOM 612G | Historical Development of Current Themes in Biomedical Research | 1 |
One of the Following | ||
| BIOM 607G | Independent Study/Scientific Composition | 4 |
| or BIOM 612G | Historical Development of Current Themes in Biomedical Research | |
Total Required Credits = 6 | ||
| Elective Courses - Choose Six of these 3 credit courses | ||
| BIOM 601M | Introduction to Pathology | 3 |
| BIOM 603G | Concepts in Pharmacology Toxicology | 3 |
| BIOM 604G | Nutritional Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIOM 610G | Medical Immunology | 3 |
| BIOM 611G | Medical Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOM 613G | Molecular Genetics | 3 |
| BIOM 614G | Developmental Neuroscience | 3 |
| BIOM 615G | Biomedical Bases of Medicine | 3 |
| BIOM 617G | Human Virology Biology | 3 |
| BIOM 620G | Human Viruses Vaccines and Infectious Diseases | 3 |
| BIOM 621G | Computational Neuroscience | 3 |
| BIOM 622G | Advanced Cardio Pulmonary Renal Physiology | 3 |
| BIOM 624G | Embryological Basis of Disease | 3 |
| BIOM 625G | Current Challenges in Infectious Diseases | 3 |
| BIOM 628G | Topics in Global Health | 3 |
| BIOM 629G | Advanced Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Physiology | 3 |
Not all electives are offered every year | ||
| Total Credits for completion of General Studies concentration = 24 credits | ||