CB 1190 Biochemistry

The aim of this course is for students to (1) Understand the structure and functions of the essential components of the organism (water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, nucleic acids, and vitamins) and the cellular metabolic mechanisms that lead to energy production, as well as their application in medicine. (2) Analyze the metabolic processes of the human organism, their interrelations, regulatory mechanisms, and alterations.

CB 1140 Pharmacology and Toxicology

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply theoretical knowledge of General Pharmacology and of the special Pharmacology of substances that act upon the nervous and cardiovascular systems and on the kidneys and blood, as well as of analgesics and cellular mediators, for the appropriate therapeutic application of medications in the clinical practice. They will apply the bases of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to identify the actions, effects, indications, contraindications, and adverse effects of drugs.

CB 1120 Physiology I

The aim of this course is to analyze the functioning of the cardiovascular system, renal system, respiratory system, and digestive system, their physical-chemical principles, regulatory mechanisms; as well as the interrelation existing among them.