Bruno F. Salazar-Perea
Lecturer in Biology and Faculty Fellow for Medical Studies
Associations
Biology
About
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana. México City, Mexico
Doctor of Medicine 1997-2003.
Residency in Pediatrics
Courses Taught:
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Pathophysiology
Human Nutrition
Developmental Biology
Pharmacology
Immunology
Expertise
Current Courses
Winter Semester 2026
Human Nutrition
This course examines nutrition and its relationship to health and disease. Emphasis is on the chemical, anatomical, and physiological aspects of ingestion, digestion, absorption, and metabolism of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). This c…
Senior Thesis
Permission of the department and the thesis advisor are required. Students register for BIO 458 in the winter semester. Majors writing an honors thesis register for both BIO 457 and 458.
Short Term 2026
Independent Study
Students, in consultation with a faculty advisor, individually design and plan a course of study or research not offered in the curriculum. Course work includes a reflective component, evaluation, and completion of an agreed-upon product. Sponsorship by a faculty member in the program/department, a …
Fall Semester 2026
Pathophysiology
This course introduces the students to the understanding of human diseases that most commonly affect us. Students learn about the most common pathological conditions by organ systems, examining the abnormal function of cells and body systems, clinical manifestations, diagnostic testing, and adaptati…
Senior Thesis
Permission of the department and the thesis advisor are required. Students register for BIO 457 in the fall semester. Majors writing an honors thesis register for both BIO 457 and 458.
Pre-Health Capstone