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I have two classes left to take to finish up my masters before I start dental school in the fall (most likely at USC)
I was wondering if current dental students might be able to recommend what classes would be most helpful to take/retake/get a refresher on before dental school.
Thanks!
1. Bio-Organic Chemistry (Took in college but don't remember much)
2. Biochemistry (Took in college but don't remember much)
3. Molecular Biology
4. Vaccinology (Useful for dental school?)
5. Pharmacology (Useful for dental school?)
1. Bio-Organic Chemistry
This course provides a foundation in structural organic chemistry, acid base chemistry, chemical thermodynamics, and reaction mechanisms. Subjects include Lewis structures, atomic and hybridized orbitals, stereochemistry, inter- and intramolecular forces of attraction, neucleophilic reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and the organic chemistry of biological molecules.
2. Biochemistry
This course explores the roles of essential biological molecules focusing on protein chemistry, while covering lipids and carbohydrates. It provides a systematic and methodical application of general and organic chemistry principles. Students examine the structure of proteins, their function, their binding to other molecules and the methodologies for the purification and characterization of proteins. Enzymes and their kinetics and mechanisms are covered in detail. Metabolic pathways are examined from thermodynamic and regulatory perspectives.
3. Molecular Biology
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts in molecular biology. Topics include nucleic acid structure and function, DNA replication, transcription, translation, chromosome structure and remodeling and regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Extended topics include methods in recombinant DNA technology, microarrays, and microRNA.
4. Vaccinology
This course will cover the biological development, immunologic concepts, and methods for vaccine delivery. Specific topics include new technologies for vaccine development such as DNA vaccines, recombinant mucosal vaccines, dendritic cells for antigen delivery, novel adjuvants, and methods to increase vaccine stability. Delivery systems for vaccines, both time tested and new methodologies such as lipid-based systems, needle-free injection systems, and novel methods such as the use of genetically modified foods, will be discussed. The underlying biological role of the innate and adaptive immune systems will be explored in light of new types of vaccines and delivery systems. Finally the process of bringing vaccines to market will be covered including government oversight and licensure.
5. Pharmacology
This course begins by reviewing receptor binding and enzyme kinetics. Various cellular receptors and their physiology are discussed as well as the pharmacological agents used to define and affect the receptor's function. Students study the pharmacology of cell surface receptors and intracellular receptors. Also considered are the drugs that affect enzymes.
I was wondering if current dental students might be able to recommend what classes would be most helpful to take/retake/get a refresher on before dental school.
Thanks!
1. Bio-Organic Chemistry (Took in college but don't remember much)
2. Biochemistry (Took in college but don't remember much)
3. Molecular Biology
4. Vaccinology (Useful for dental school?)
5. Pharmacology (Useful for dental school?)
1. Bio-Organic Chemistry
This course provides a foundation in structural organic chemistry, acid base chemistry, chemical thermodynamics, and reaction mechanisms. Subjects include Lewis structures, atomic and hybridized orbitals, stereochemistry, inter- and intramolecular forces of attraction, neucleophilic reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and the organic chemistry of biological molecules.
2. Biochemistry
This course explores the roles of essential biological molecules focusing on protein chemistry, while covering lipids and carbohydrates. It provides a systematic and methodical application of general and organic chemistry principles. Students examine the structure of proteins, their function, their binding to other molecules and the methodologies for the purification and characterization of proteins. Enzymes and their kinetics and mechanisms are covered in detail. Metabolic pathways are examined from thermodynamic and regulatory perspectives.
3. Molecular Biology
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts in molecular biology. Topics include nucleic acid structure and function, DNA replication, transcription, translation, chromosome structure and remodeling and regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Extended topics include methods in recombinant DNA technology, microarrays, and microRNA.
4. Vaccinology
This course will cover the biological development, immunologic concepts, and methods for vaccine delivery. Specific topics include new technologies for vaccine development such as DNA vaccines, recombinant mucosal vaccines, dendritic cells for antigen delivery, novel adjuvants, and methods to increase vaccine stability. Delivery systems for vaccines, both time tested and new methodologies such as lipid-based systems, needle-free injection systems, and novel methods such as the use of genetically modified foods, will be discussed. The underlying biological role of the innate and adaptive immune systems will be explored in light of new types of vaccines and delivery systems. Finally the process of bringing vaccines to market will be covered including government oversight and licensure.
5. Pharmacology
This course begins by reviewing receptor binding and enzyme kinetics. Various cellular receptors and their physiology are discussed as well as the pharmacological agents used to define and affect the receptor's function. Students study the pharmacology of cell surface receptors and intracellular receptors. Also considered are the drugs that affect enzymes.
