Foundations in Biomedical Sciences

FiBS Integrated Curriculum Directors

Dr. Shoumita Dasgupta Genetics and Genomics

Dr. Karen Symes Biochemistry

Foundations in Biomedical Sciences: Key goals of the integrated curriculum

• Encourage students to think in a rigorous and interdisciplinary fashion

• Coordinate content across courses and programs • Promote collegiality among participating students

Who is participating?

Biochemistry

Biophysics Oral Biology

Pathology

Pharmacology

Microbiology Physiology

DEPARTMENTAL PROGRAMS

INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROGRAMS

Cell and Molecular

Biology

Immunology Training Program

Nutrition and

Metabolism

Molecular Medicine

Genetics and

Genomics

Module I: Protein

Structure, Catalysis, and Interactions

Module II: Structure and

Function of the Genome

Module III: Architecture and Dynamics of the

Cell

Module IV: Mechanisms of

Cell Communication

Foundations in Biomedical Sciences: A Core Curriculum for GMS Doctoral Students

Program-specific course(s): 4-6 credits Program-specific course(s): 4-8 credits

2 credits 2 credits 2 credits 2 credits 2-4 credits

•Molecular Metabolism •Physiology of

systems •Translational

Genomics

Optional electives:

Fall Semester Spring Semester

Foundations in Biomedical Sciences: Key features of the integrated curriculum

• Critical thinking will be included in each module. (e.g. paper discussions, structural workshops, bioinformatics sessions)

• Critical thinking activities will be carried out in small (~8 members + 1 facilitator) break-out groups

• Each module will have a separate course number, exam(s), and grade.

• Course materials will be found on blackboard.bu.edu

Foundations in Biomedical Sciences: Expectations of students

• Come to class prepared to participate. • Read papers in advance for discussions and complete pre-discussion

assignments. • Ask questions in class, and seek help when you need it – do not

allow yourself to fall behind. • Facilitators and instructors will help direct your learning, but

ultimately, students will drive the process.

* Before class begins, you are expected to read FiBS Roles and Responsibilities document on Blackboard

Foundations in Biomedical Sciences: Course meeting times

• Lectures: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:30 am to 11:20 am • Discussions: Fridays, 12:15 pm to 1:45 pm

Module I: Protein Structure, Catalysis, and Interactions

Dr. Jamie McKnight Physiology and Biophysics

Dr. Matt Nugent Biochemistry

First day: September 4, 9:30 am to 11:20 am, L-112

Module II: Structure and Function of the Genome

Dr. Shoumita Dasgupta Genetics and Genomics

Dr. Greg Viglianti Microbiology

First day: October 11, 9:30 am to 11:20 am, L-112

Module III: Architecture and Dynamics of the Cell

Dr. Vickery Trinkaus-Randall Cell and Molecular Biology

Dr. Andy Zoeller Physiology and Biophysics

First day: November 13, 9:30 am to 11:20 am, L-112

Module IV: Mechanisms of Cell Communication

Dr. Karen Symes Biochemistry

Dr. Tien Hsu Medicine

First day: January 8, 9:30 am to 11:20 am, Room TBA

Boston University, Division of Graduate Medical Sciences

Linda Hyman, Associate Provost

GMS students GMS Graduate Program Directors, Chairs, and Module Directors