MEDI 4343 Blood Banking
Organization of blood bank service; standard of donors; principles and theories of blood group factors; pre-donation tests; pre-transfusion tests; methods of preservation of blood and its constituents; transfusion reaction investigation.
MEDI 2314 Human Physiology
This course aim to provide student by clear idea about the work of different human body systems, including an introduction, relationship to the anatomy, work of muscular system, nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, GIT system, urinary system and reproductive systems.
MEDI 3354 Virology
This course provides the student with the skills to understand the basis and applied knowledge related to viruses, the mechanism of virus pathogenesis, molecular genetics of viruses and their relation to cancer.
The topics will include historical review, general properties and classification virus replication, molecular genetics of viruses. Propagation of viruses in the laboratory, interferons, antiviral drugs, DNA &RNA viruses, bacteriophages, prions and oncogenic viruses.
MEDI 2351 Diagnostic Medical Microbiology
Diagnostic medical microbiology course focuses on the medical aspects of bacterial pathogens, cultural characteristics, biochemical, serological and any possible characteristics that may aid in the process of isolation and identification of such pathogens. Gram negative bacilli, Gram negative cocci, gram positive bacilli and gram-positive cocci are studied in detail. In addition, miscellaneous pathogens that do not belong to those groups are also included.
MEDI 2151 Practical Diagnostic Medical Microbiology
Clinical specimen collection and processing is the core task of this course. Practical isolation and identification of enterobacteriacae, Pseudomonas, Streptococcus, Enterococcus, Staphylococcus, Neisseria and others. The use of miniaturized identification systems is also included. Antimicrobial sensitivity test is discussed in details.
MEDI 3340 Clinical Hematology
A comprehensive study of the human hematopoietic system and its relationship to other organ systems. Includes morphological and biochemical relationships of erythropoiesis and leukopoiesis in healthy vs. disease states, as well as the performance and application of current methods in hematological analysis, and technology.
MEDI 3142 Practical Hemostasis & Thrombosis
Laboratory diagnosis and laboratory applications include the fundamental principles of Coagulation & Hemostatic tests.
MEDI 2201 Laboratory Management and Quality control
This course aims at teaching the student the principles of management, principles of quality assurance in clinical laboratories. Students should be acquainted with the skills to execute quality assurance programs and spread its culture within all laboratory sections.
The course includes topics like introduction in management and quality assurance, organizing, planning and evaluation, mechanism of decision-making process and dealing with problems, development of human resources, designing laboratory procedure manual and safety manual. Applications of quality assurance in different laboratory sections. Action plan for implementing quality assurance.
MEDI 3253 Medical Parasitology
This course deals with the following topics: definitions and concepts of parasitology, taxonomy of parasites, the relationship between parasite and host, study of different parasites e.g. Protozoa, Platyhelminths & Round Worms in terms of parasite structure & morphology, parasite life cycle, diseases caused by parasites and parasite diagnosis & parasite control and finally study of some examples of arthropods-borne parasites.
MEDI 3153 Practical Medical Parasitology
Laboratory exercises demonstrate current methods for identification of parasites of medical importance.
MEDI 4143 Practical Blood bank
Emphasizes laboratory techniques used in the identification and resolution of problems encountered in current blood bank practice.
MEDI 4132 Practical Clinical chemistry
Principles and laboratory diagnostic determination of conditions or diseases involving protein, carbohydrate, lipids, bile pigments fluid and electrolytes, serum enzymes, diseases of the kidneys and the liver.
MEDI 4344 Histology
This course deals with the following topics: introduction to histology & histological techniques, fundamental tissues of the body including epithelial, connective, muscular & nervous tissues and special histology concerning selected organs of the various body systems.
MEDI 4303 Human pathology
Introductory course in human pathology with special emphasis on the underlying mechanisms and causes of disease, macroscopic and microscopic manifestations of pathologic processes on cells, tissues, organs or systems involved.
MEDI 2110 Medical terminology
This course aims at providing the students with necessary skills to be familiar with medical terminology which enable him to understand such terms in the field of medical technology.
The course includes components of each term, how to distinguish between medical terms and others, analysis of medical terms, the link between such terms, anatomy and functions of human organs.
Common terms will be selected to benefit the student in his field of study.
MEDI 3312 Human Anatomy
This course is an introduction for the study of human structure. This includes examination of cells, tissues, organs, systems and their interrelationships. Structural components of all physiological systems including cardio-respiratory, digestive, excretory, reproductive systems and those involved in human movement will be studied. Lecturing includes the use of human skeletons, anatomical charts, models and audiovisual aids.
MEDI 4304 Toxicology
Content will include the principles of absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination; effects of toxic agents, food additives and pollutants, with effects on general and susceptible populations; risk communication; outreach; and the integration of these principles into public health practice.
MEDI 2330 Biochemistry (1)
This course aims at enabling the students to understand the structure of major chemical components of human body “”proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acid, vitamins””, it also aims at studying various metabolic pathways like TCA cycle, glycolysis, pentose pathway, oxidative phosphorylation toward synthesis of ATP, metabolic pathways of proteins, lipids and the role of enzymes in these pathways.
Emphasis between the structure, pathways and inborn error of metabolism and its consequences on human health will be taken into consideration.
MEDI 4314 Forensic Laboratory
This course introduces the basic concepts of criminal law and provides an introduction to common law criminal procedure as practiced in. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of a Canadian criminal trial from the laying of charges to the actual trial. The key concepts that determine criminal responsibility will also be examined.
MEDI 2151 Practical Essential Medical Microbiology
Visualization of bacteria through the use of microscopes and different staining techniques (simple, differential and special stains), Biochemical tests used to identify common bacteria. The different methods for enumeration of bacteria from clinical specimens. Testing the effect of antimicrobials on bacteria and other techniques.
MEDI 2320 Molecular Biology
An overview of the structure and function of genes. Includes theory and laboratory practice of diagnostic molecular biology techniques utilized in the clinical laboratory to analyze DNA.
MEDI 3357 Medical Mycology
This course includes the following topics: classification of fungi, morphological & anatomical study of different classes of fungi, life cycles of each class of these fungi and finally the phenomena of parasitism, symbiosis, decomposition & saprophyte and the importance of these processes in keeping of balance between nature & different organisms.
MEDI 3210 Food Microbiology
This is a lecture course that introduces the basic concepts of food microbiology, covering the ecology, biochemistry, isolation, enumeration and identification of bacteria, yeasts, and fungi associated with foods and beverages. Food spoilage: specific food microorganism associations; taxonomy and biochemistry of major spoilage species; chemical and physical changes to food properties; spoilage of specific commodities. Food borne microbial disease: foods as vectors of disease and food poisoning; ecology and taxonomy of food borne pathogenic microorganisms; control and prevention by hygiene, microbiological standards and legislation. Microbiological examination of foods: sample preparation and sampling plans; standard methods for determination of total plate counts, indicator organisms, food borne pathogenic species, principal spoilage species. Microbiological quality assurance: specifications and standards; decision criteria; hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) concept; cleaning and sanitation.
MEDI 3234 Endocrinology
The student should be able understand the components and functions of endocrine system, mechanisms of hormone action & regulation, methods of assay and laboratory findings interpretation.
The topics include: definition of hormones, their chemical structure, mechanism of action, assay methods. All endocrine glands and their secretions (hypothalamus, pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, renal gland, pancreas, gonads).
MEDI 3342 Hemostasis & Thrombosis
A comprehensive study of the function and disorders of hemostasis, thrombosis and anticoagulant therapy.
MEDI 2321 Medical Genetics
This course includes principles of medical genetics: study of human chromosomes and genes, replication, transcription and translation processes, mutations, basics of recombinant DNA technology, inheritance of traits, common hereditary disorders and their modes of transmission, classical and modern techniques employed in detection and diagnosis of genetic disorders.
MEDI 2130 Practical Biochemistry
This course introduces the students to different biochemical experiments concerning with general color tests for carbohydrates, reducing properties of sugars, tests on individual sugars, Osazone formation, hydrolysis of starch & sucrose, solubility of lipids, acrolein formation, saponification, rancidity of oils, unsaturation of lipids, general color tests for proteins, precipitation of proteins and identification of an unknown amino acid & an unknown carbohydrate.
MEDI 2331 Biochemistry (2)
This course provides students with detailed study on the intermediary and integrated metabolism of lipids, proteins, and nucleotides. Metabolic disorders and essentials of vitamins and nutrition are also touched in the course.
MEDI 4141 Practical Immunology and Serology
Fundamentals of diagnostic virology, serology and endocrinology, including theory, disease correlation, laboratory techniques and safety. It covers the application and interpretation of a wide array of medical test kits.
MEDI 4341 Immunology and Serology
This course is designed to provide the student with basic knowledge in immunology. Lectures give essential information concerning antigen, antibody, immune response, antigen-antibody reaction, hypersensitivity, vaccination and hyperimmune serum protection, disorders of the immune system and serological tests.
MEDI 3202 Basicss in Epidemiology
This course aims at studying the incidence and prevalence of diseases in large communities & to explore the source and cause of an epidemic. The topics include an introduction with emphasis on definitions of terminology in epidemiological studies, descriptive studies, epidemiological surveys, risk factors, case control studies, methods of intervention to prevent and control epidemics, study of statistical methods which are used in epidemiology.
MEDI 4332 Clinical Chemistry
This course aims at teaching the students’ theoretical and practical basis of clinical chemistry. The components of the course include detailed study of body chemistry and its values in both healthy and sick subjects as well as interpretation of various laboratory results. The topics of the course will include the analytical techniques, amino acids and proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, non protein nitrogen, porphyrins, hemoglobin, blood gases, liver, renal cardiac, gastrointestinal functions. This course will cover therapeutic drug monitoring, toxicology, tumor marker and vitamins.
MEDI 3234 Endocrinology
Study the basic principles of endocrinology, focusing on major endocrine glands which regulate the metabolism and biochemical functions, growth and reproduction, Structure synthesis, effects of major hormones in the body, their secretion in normal and abnormal cases, and laboratory.
MEDI 2210 Introduction to Medical Technology
The course includes introduction to medical tests to install some of the principles and information such as the rules of safety and quality control and consolidation of the student and which will serve as a scientific background that based in the rest of the courses of study process and through the mastery of the use of tools and laboratory devices, get an idea of some blood tests, which include the count full components and some blood tests and other routine tests.
MEDI 2215 Body Fluids
This course covers the characteristics of various body fluids in health and abnormal cases, also covers different body fluid in term of chemical and hematological tests. These body fluids include urine, CSF, semen, synovial, amniotic, gastric juice, saliva, sputum, peritoneal, pleural, and sweat. and estimating rates of materials, writing medical reports, study of the formation of stones in the human body and method of examination chemically.
MEDI 3154 Practical Virology
This course covers the basic principles and applied science to animal viruses, as well as understand the mechanism causing the disease by viruses and the ability to interpret the results of tests for viruses as the student must understand the molecular genetics of viruses and the relationship of virus diseases. And has a course on many of the vocabulary, such as provided by the historical, General properties of viruses and divided, viruses replication, molecular genetics of the viruses, the development of viruses in the laboratory, interferon, antivirals, and then study groups, viruses, DNA, viruses, Prions, as well as eaters of bacteria and those that belong to the RNA causes of tumors.
MEDI 2350 Essential Medical Microbiology
This course introduces medical students to basic concepts of general microbiology including bacteriology and mycology, also examines the various divisions of microbes and synthetic form for each group in addition studying their properties as brief includes entrance to infectious diseases in terms of type and their causes and methods of microbial control with the study of microbiology for food and air.
MEDI 1201 Health Management
The aim of this course is to give the student an introduction to the concepts and theories of management in health services, the knowledge of the components of the health system and its characteristics, and the reason for the growing interest in the specialization of the management of health services as a profession. As well as the identification of strategic planning, organization and control in health organizations. In addition to methods of problem solving and decision-making.
MEDI 3304 Biostatistics and Research Methods
This course introduces students to the steps involved in designing and/or evaluating a research paper. Topics include translating a curiosity into a researchable question and testable hypotheses, the logic of different modes of inquiry, choosing appropriate study designs and samples, measuring phenomena of interest, and interpreting results, as well as principles of research ethics. Activities at each step of the research process will be elaborated in order to develop the skills and competencies required to facilitate a successful research program at postgraduate level. At the end of the course, students are expected to submit a research proposal on the topic of their interest.
MEDI 3002 Practical Molecular Biology
This course will cover the major molecular technique which used in diagnosis genetically disorders
MEDI 3255 Public Health and Epidemiology
This course aims at studying individual, family and community relationships, the cause of pathological phenomena in the society and their symptoms, sources of water and its pollution, air-transmitted diseases, flora and fauna. In addition, the course highlights diseases resulting from technological and urban development. Noise pollution is a case in point. It deals with the dimensions of personal and environmental health and their relationship to social, economic, psychological and political factors, measurements and indices of community health status. Theoretical framework for viewing organizational issues in the delivery of health services is also discussed.
MEDI 4342 Homeostasis and Thrombosis
This course covers the normal blood coagulation, the Pathophysiology of hemorrhagic and thrombotic diseases and the principles of assays performed in investigation of hemostasis. The practical part provides bench-level instruction on the performance, interpretation and quality control of routine and specialized tests in the evaluation of hemostasis.
MEDI 4253 Parasitology
Topics covered in this course include morphology, structure, diseases and laboratory diagnosis of parasites, their life cycle, ways of infection and prevention with an emphasis on lab diagnosis of these parasites.
MEDI 3153 Practical Parasitology
This Lab covers the biology, morphology, and microscopic diagnosis of major human parasite in stool, urine and blood.
MEDI 4113 Project
In this field research, students are asked to choose topics of interest suggested by department faculty members. The research project aims at training students to use different equipment available. It also aims at training the students on methods of research, how to use library resources, such as scientific periodicals, books, dissertations and how to collect, and analyze data and draw appropriate conclusions from scholarly papers. Each student is expected to submit a well-organized report on a topic of his/her own interest.
MEDI 3140 Practical Clinical Hematology
The course is designed to provide students with the basic concepts and techniques in the hematology laboratory. Tests of red blood cells, hemoglobin, platelets, white blood cells and coagulation systems are included in the course. The practical work in the course is designed to expand and reinforce the ideas introduced in the lectures. Enough background and instructions on laboratory methods and instrumentation are provided to enable satisfactory laboratory performance. Automation in hematology laboratory is also discussed in addition to various automated processes used in Hematology. The lab is located in faculty of Science (14B3250) and designed to accept 20-22 students. The lab is equipped with different types of automations such as spectrophotometer, coagulation analyzer, water bathes, centrifuges and others.
MEDI 4132 Practical Clinical Chemistry
This course is designed to provide the principles of clinical chemistry investigation in health and disease. Through the course students will conduct the experiments to investigate body fluids for major and important parameters done to diagnose several diseases with emphasis on the technique used to measure these parameters.
MEDI 3136 Practical Instrumental Analysis
This course cover the principles of instrumental methods of analysis including centrifuges, blood cell analyzers, immunochemistry analyzers, coagulation analyzers, Flame Photometer, HPLC, G.C., Atomic Absorption, PCR, ELISA, blood gas, visible and ultraviolet spectrophotometry, nephelometry, fluorometry, flame photometry, refractometry, chromatography, electrophoresis, osmometry, flowcytometry, and automated analyzers devices used for hematology, Immunology, Molecular Biochemistry, clinical chemistry, and microbiology.
MEDI 4143 Practical Blood Banking
In this course you will learn the laboratory techniques for identification of antigens and antibodies for ABO, Rh and other blood group systems. In addition to that, this course provides student with the scientific procedures for donor screening, blood collection, antibody screening, cross-matching, ABO discrepancies, problems associated with pregnancy, and quality control and safety rules in blood bank.