Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences

Faculty of Applied Medical Science

Obligatory Faculty Requirements

MFPHY 101 General & Physical Chemistry

The course deals with the basic principles of chemistry and the application of chemistry in understanding the biological events. The laboratory sessions includes topics that concentrate on laboratory regulations and safety, the new equipment and techniques and their use in medicine. The student should be able to collect and utilize data to solve problems.

MFORG 102 Organic Chemistry I

This course provides the students with general knowledge of organic chemistry relevant to medical fields. The laboratory sessions will illustrate some of the principles discussed in the lectures. The student becomes familiar with the techniques involved in isolation and purification of organic compounds.

MFBIOP 103 Biophysics I

This course provides the student with basic cerning the basic concepts of physics needed for their future studies and their applications in the medical fields. The laboratory sessions deal with the basic physical laws and phenomena concerning heat, electricity, magnetism and properties of matter.

MFPHY 104 Physiology

This course deals with human physiology in relation to the normal and the disturbed organ functions. Each system is reviewed with reference to function and its role in body homeostasis. The course comprises a three hour lecture and two hour practical session weekly in one semester.

MFTER 105 Medical Terminology

The study of Scientific English is continued at a higher level. The common medical terms in all medical fields are declared using medical topics and medical journal articles. Report writing and abstract writing using accurate grammar and vocabulary are to be focused upon.

MFENG 106 English I

          This course focusing on appropriate grammatical structures and verb tenses and presents an extensive practice in conversation and writing with special emphasis to medical terminology.

MFBIOC 201 Basic Biochemistry I

The course deals with physiochemical principles that have medical application including the solutions, PH and buffers. Chemistry of the physiologically important carbohydrates, lipids and proteins are briefly presented.

MFORG 202 Organic Chemistry II

This course provides the students with general knowledge of organic chemistry relevant to medical fields. The laboratory sessions will illustrate the nature of compounds discussed in the lectures.

MFHIST 203 General Histology

The basic course in human histology consists of a thorough study of the cells, tissues, organs and organ systems of the body under the microscope. The course comprises two- hour lecture and two hours practical sessions weekly.

MFBIOP 204 Biophysics II

This course provides the student with basic cerning the basic concepts of physics needed for their future studies and their applications in the medical fields. The laboratory sessions deal with the medical applications of light, laser, ultrasonic and radiation in medical fields.

MFANA 205 General Anatomy

This course deals with general anatomy of human body where basic knowledge helps to clarify and is of importance to an understanding of the clinical disorders that may arise. The course comprises a brief anatomical knowledge about the surface anatomy, the musculo-skeletal system, the limbs, the abdomen, the pelvis, the chest, the circulation and the nervous system.

MFENG 206 English II

The study of Scientific English is continued at a higher level. The common medical terms in all medical fields are declared using medical topics and medical journal articles. Report writing and abstract writing using accurate grammar and vocabulary are to be focused upon.

MFBIOC 301 Basic Biochemistry II

The course deals with the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids with special emphasis on the data that improve the understanding of integrated metabolism and its relation to diseases.

MFSTAT 302 Biostatistics

This course provides an understanding of the basics of biostatistics as related to medical sciences. The principles, concepts and the basic methodology are emphasized. Problem solving, interpretation and evaluation of results of practical medical applications will constitute the major components of this course.

MFCOMP 303 Medical Computer Technology in Medicine I

The study of computer technology is continued. Data presentation and structure, development of computer programs are to be stressed upon. Uses of menus of medical equipment to adjust the equipment parameters and controls. Study of computer technology in medical equipment. Types of electronic date storage in medical equipments.

MFBACT 304 Medical Microbiology

This course consists of general microbiology and principles of immunology. The course describes the structure, classification and growth of the microorganisms of medical importance and demonstrates the physical and chemical methods used to control microorganisms. The nature factors in immunity and the types of immunity are also presented.

MFRADI 305 Principles of Pathology

This course deals with the development, gross, microscopic alterations, history and the cause of the disease. It forms the basis for correct diagnosis and therapy. The study of pathology is concerned with nature of the disease including its different aspects that may be influenced by the genetic, cytological and biochemical changes. The course comprises a two-hour lecture and two hours practical session weekly.

MFETHI 306 Medical Ethical & Legal Issues in Health Professions

Graduates of the faculty of applied medical science will be invariably involved in the health profession. The course introduces to the legal aspects that determine the right of patients receiving the health care services and that of the medical personnel giving or sharing in health care services. Medical ethics focuses on the study of principles of right and wrong conduct for the health professionals and provides the standard for professional behavior. Medical ethics also state the duties and obligations of the medical personnel to the patients, other health professionals, and to the community.

MFINT 307 Entrance to Applied Medical Sciences

The course focuses on awareness of the objection and the specification of the three majors presented in the academic plan. At the end of the course the student is able to select the appropriate speciality bared on his interest and the scope of working fields.

Electives Faculty Requirements:

M MATH 301 Biomathematics

The course includes logarithmic and indices functions, analysis of deterministic models in biology, growth and decay models. It completes the mathematical techniques to solve biological problems. Linear programming is also presented.

M COMP 302 Medical Applications of Computer

This course includes the concept of computer science. The introduction to the practical application of computer in medicine helps students to begin to use computer and to make use of computer in organization of knowledge and ordering patient's files.

M BIOC 303 Basics of Laboratory Investigations

The courses focuses on the methods commonly applied in the medical laboratories. The principles of each technique and its impact in laboratory diagnosis are stressed upon.

M MECH 304 Biomechanics

Kinematics and dynamic rigid bodies. Equation of motion by momentum. Human body model. Stress and its relation to force and momentum. Biomechanics of musculoskeletal system (MMS). Biomechanics of body joints (spine, hip…) Biomechanics of bone. Knee joint simulation.

M RADI 305 Radio chemicals

The students are introduced to know and deal with chemical materials that are used in radiology department, its uses in different soft tissue examinations, and also its hazards, route of administration, possible complications and how to deal with it.

M PROT 306 Radiation Protection

The students are introduced to the basic principles of radiation protection and its applications in radiology department.