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2025-26 ATSU University Catalog 
    
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2025-26 ATSU University Catalog

MSPA 5015 - Introduction to Biomedicine and Clinical Medicine

4.5 credit hours

This course provides a foundation in recognizing the differences between normal and disease states by integrating basic concepts in genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, physiology, immunology, laboratory medicine, diagnostic imaging, preventive medicine, and pathology. Emphasis is placed on studying the various mechanisms of disease etiology and how they relate to pharmacotherapeutic intervention. Basic pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics principles are covered in this course, along with autonomic pharmacology; analgesics; anti-infective agents; anti-neoplastic agents; and immune-modulating therapies.