To enable students to understand the chemistry of carbon, and the classification, properties and reactions of organic compounds. It includes understanding the basic structure and properties of organic halides, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones and amines, in addition to the principles and application of stereochemistry on these compounds.

To enable students to understand the chemistry of carbon, and the classification, properties and reactions of organic compounds. It includes understanding the basic structure and properties of organic halides, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones and amines, in addition to the principles and application of stereochemistry on these compounds.


Physiology of nerves and muscles: Nerve cells; excitation and conduction; Properties

of mixed nerves; glia; neurotrophins; Nerve fiber types and functions; Muscles: Skeletal muscle; smooth muscle; cardiac muscle. Synaptic transmission: Reflexes; cutaneous, deep and visceral sensations; alert behavior, sleep and electrical activity of the brain; control of posture and movement; higher function of the nervous system; central regulation of visceral function; the autonomic nervous system.