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CONJ 401 Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) Linder, Melby
An integrated course on the structure and function of the human body with laboratory work in gross anatomy, histology, and physiology. Primarily for pharmacy doctoral students. Others by special permission of instructors. Prerequisite: either BIOL 201, BIOL 202, and BIOL 203, or BIOL 220; either CHEM 155, CHEM 160, or CHEM 162. Offered: A.
CONJ 402 Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) Linder, Melby
An integrated course on the structure and function of the human body with laboratory work in gross anatomy, histology, and physiology. Primarily for pharmacy doctoral students. Others by special permission of instructors. Prerequisite: CONJ 401. Offered: W.
CONJ 403 Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) Linder, Melby
An integrated course on the structure and function of the human body with laboratory work in gross anatomy, histology, and physiology. Primarily for pharmacy doctoral students. Others by special permission of instructors. Prerequisite: CONJ 402. Offered: Sp.
CONJ 475 Alcoholism: A Course for Medical Students and Students in the Allied Health Sciences (2) Kivlahan, Samson
A lecture course for medical students in the allied health sciences in any year that will cover an introduction to the epidemiology, diagnostic strategies, natural history, physiologic effects, and treatment of alcohol-related disorders. Offered: Sp.
CONJ 480 Neuroscience for Rehabilitation Professionals (5) Anderson, Mulligan, Slimp
Survey of the structure and function of the central nervous system, emphasizing sensorimotor systems and higher integrative functions, coupled with clinical correlations. Required for occupational therapy, physical therapy, and prosthetic/orthotic students. Others by permission.
CONJ 504 Topics of Molecular Medicine (1.5) Monnat
Focuses on an important topic in medicine and science. Lectures introduce clinical and basic science background, followed by a seminar/discussion with speakers. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and permission of instructor. Offered: Sp.
CONJ 505 P-Pain Clinic Preceptorship (1)
One morning a week for a total of 30 hours per quarter spent observing patient care in either inpatient or outpatient settings at University of Washington Medical Center; associated readings. Prerequisite: first- or second-year medical student standing. Coordinator: Pain Center.
CONJ 513 Clinical Medical and Human Genetics (4)
Rotations through Medical Genetics clinics for graduate students enrolled in the Molecular Medicine Pathway. Students review clinical data, identify the molecular basis of genetic disorders and assess how scientific studies have changed the assessment and natural history of these conditions. Limit of 4 students per quarter. Offered: AWSpS.
CONJ 514 Molecular Medicine (3) Rosen
Graduate-level introduction to the interplay of basic science and clinical medicine. Covers inflammation, vascular disease, metabolic disorders, cancer biology, and molecular-, gene-, and cell-based therapies. Each topic introduced with a patient history. Offered: jointly with MOLMED 514; W.
CONJ 515 Interdisciplinary Health and Human Services Delivery in Rural Communities (1) House
Provides opportunities for students in health and human services to explore current trends and issues of service delivery in rural communities. Demographics, economics, community structure, culture, and professional/personal issues are addressed. Prerequisite: major standing in a health or human services profession. Credit/no credit only. Offered: W.
CONJ 516 What Every Physician Should Know About Oral Health (1) Lewis, Mouradian, Slayton
Didactic elective for students interested in understanding oral health and its relationship to systemic health. Special interest to students planning careers in primary care, public health, or who are likely to practice in rural or underserved communities. Includes weekly seminars and clinical demonstrations. Credit/no credit only. Offered: Sp.
Instructor Course Description:
Wendy Elyse Mouradian
CONJ 520 Anatomy and Autopsy (1/2, max. 2) Fligner
Students attend autopsies at UWMC affiliated hospitals for demonstration of normal anatomic relationships and gross pathological changes in various diseases. Offered as elective concurrent with HUBIO 520P. Prerequisite: HUBIO 510P or equivalent, permission of instructor, and orientation. Offered: WSp.
CONJ 524 Structural Basis of Signal Transduction (1.5) Xu
Focuses on the structure-function relationship of key enzymes in signal transduction (protein/lipid kinases; phosphatases etc.) and the structural consequences of protein phophorylation. Teaches students to look into critical structural details using PC or Mac. Prerequisite: undergraduate course in biochemistry and basic cell biology, or permission of instructor. Offered: W.
CONJ 526 Introduction to Systems Biology and Quantitative Approaches to Biomedical Sciences (1.5) Aitchison
Covers philosophy of systems biology, experimental design, and the linkages between discovery and hypothesis driven science. Reviews quantitative systems biology tools for genomics, proteomics, modeling and data integration, and emerging technologies. Offered: W.
CONJ 530 Directing Stem Cells Toward Regenerative Medical (1.5) GE
An introduction to the rapidly developing field of human embryonic stem cells in regenerative medicine crossing all medical disciplines including ethics. A strong background in biological sciences is required. Offered: Sp.
CONJ 531 Signaling Mechanisms in Excitable Cells (1.5) Hille
Membrane electricity. Structure and roles of voltage-gated and ligand-gated ion channels in electrical signaling. Calcium as a second messenger. Exocytosis and its regulation. Phototransduction in photoreceptors. Prerequisite: comprehensive undergraduate course in general biochemistry and molecular biology, or permission of instructor. Offered: A.
Instructor Course Description:
Peter B Detwiler
Bertil Hille
CONJ 532 Signal Transduction from the Cell Membrane to the Nucleus (1.5) Beavo, Moon, Storm
Intracellular signaling pathways leading from cell membrane receptors to nucleus. Pathways activated by seven transmembrane receptors and G-proteins, insulin/PI3 kinase, nitric oxide and WNTs and mechanisms of signal termination. Cytokine/Jak/Stat signaling and role of subcellular localization in signal transduction. Prerequisite: basic knowledge of biochemistry. Offered: A.
CONJ 533 The Dynamic Chromosome (1.5) Henikoff, Roth
The chromosome viewed as the ultimate organelle. How chromosomes are maintained and propagated. Epigenetic regulation of genes. Genetic, biochemical , and cytologic methods for understanding chromosome functions. Prerequisite: cell biology, biochemistry, and genetics. Offered: A.
CONJ 534 Selected Problems in Nervous System Development (1.5)
Introduces students to current issues in developmental neurobiology. Topics include regionalization of the neuroectoderm, mechanisms of neurogenesis, axon patterning and plasticity, and cell death. Not intended to be comprehensive; examines the experimental basis for current views in the field of a few topical issues.
CONJ 535 RNA Structure and Biological Function (1.5) Ferre-D’Amare, Stoddard
Survey of the diversity of cell-biological roles played by RNA with emphasis on structural principles and structure-function relationships. Readings from the current literature to cover both, methods for the study of RNA, and examples of the function of this nucleic acid as part of the machinery for gene expression. Offered: W.
CONJ 536 Experimental Design in Cell Biology (1.5)
Focuses on experimental design in cell biology. A topic of current research interest is covered in depth in order to follow a line of investigation and critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of various experimental strategies. Offered: jointly with BIOL 546.
Instructor Course Description:
Merrill B Hille
Barbara T Wakimoto
CONJ 537 Mechanism of Transcriptional Regulations (1.5) Tsukiyama
Focuses on biochemical mechanisms of gene transcription covering a broad range of transcriptional regulation, including mechanisms of transcriptional initiation, elongation and termination. Discusses regulation of transcription by chromatin. Includes a special lecture regarding regulation of transcription in cell growth and differentiation. Offered: A.
CONJ 538 Genetic Instability and Cancer (1/1.5) Maizels, Monnat
Seminar focusing on molecular pathways that maintain genomic stability in all cells and that carry out programmed changes in genomic structure in the immune system. Special attention devoted to understanding how failure in these pathways leads to genomic instability and malignancy. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Instructor Course Description:
Nancy Maizels
Raymond J Monnat
CONJ 539 Biological Basis of Neoplasia (1.5) Kemp, Zarbl
Lecture/discussion on cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying phenotypes associated with cancer, including genetic pre-disposition, injury, and instability; alteration in control of cell division and cell death; failure of differentiation; tumor angiogenesis and metastasis. Molecular biology of tractable model systems is emphasized. Prerequisite: introductory biochemistry and cell biology. Offered: S.
CONJ 540 Basic Science of Urologic Complications (3)
Introduction to the multidisciplinary nature of the most common urologic complications ranging from prostate cancer to erectile dysfunction. Covers epidemiology, clinical and surgical treatments, current dogmas and approaches/models in basic study of underlying disease mechanisms, and a journal review of each complication. Prerequisite: biological science course.
CONJ 541 Molecular Biology of Cellular Processes (1.5) Bornstein
Translational control; cytoskeleton and molecular motors; protein targeting, sorting and secretion; apoptosis; regulation of cell function by extracellular matrix. Prerequisite: comprehensive undergraduate course in biochemistry and molecular biology or permission of instructor. Offered: Sp.
CONJ 542 Development (1.5) Raible, Roelink
Molecular mechanisms of development; molecules and pathways used for the patterning of developing organisms. Similarities and differences in the making of plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates. Prerequisite: Comprehensive undergraduate courses in Biology, Molecular Biology, or permission of instructor. Offered: W.
CONJ 544 Protein Structure, Modification and Regulation (1.5) Stoddard, Strong
Overview of general principles of protein structure, including forces that contribute to folding and stabilization, followed by an extended coverage of the means by which protein structure and function are modified and regulated. Examples from recent developments in protein folding, processing, and allosteric regulation. Prerequisite: introductory biochemistry and cell biology.
Instructor Course Description:
Barry L. Stoddard
CONJ 545 Molecular Interactions and Medicine (1.5) Verlinde
Forces governing molecular interactions in biology; with a focus on medicine. Principles of computer modeling techniques in use for predicting the molecular behavior of proteins, ligands and their complexes. In computro ligand discovery; drug design, and the understanding at the atomic level of some genetic diseases. Two computer lab sessions. Offered: Sp.
CONJ 546 Survey of Technologies for Molecular Biology (1.5) Bumgarner
Provides a broad overview of modern technologies used in molecular biology with particular emphasis on DNA sequencing and gene expression. In addition to methods and applications for the technologies, examines the theoretical basis and underlying instrumentation through which these technologies are implemented. Offered: A.
CONJ 547 Molecular Evolution of Viral-Host Interactions (1.5) Katze
Focuses on the interactions between viruses and the cells they infect, with special emphasis on evolutionary battle that occurs between the invading virus and its host. Examines new technologies being used to molecularly dissect virus-host interactions. Offered: Sp.
CONJ 548 Modeling Proteins and Proteomes (1.5) Samudrala
Provides hands-on experience for modeling protein structures, using the models to predict function, and applying the prediction methods to all proteins encoded by an organismal genome. Provides an overview of protein structure, how it mediates function, and its importance for understanding protein interaction networks. Focuses on the technologies involved for protein structure modeling. Prerequisite: familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems and protein structure from a biochemical/biophysical perspective. Offered: W.
CONJ 549 Microbial Population Biology (1.5) MIttler
Principles of ecology and evolution as they apply to microorganisms. Prerequisite: advanced undergraduates with permission of instructor. Offered: even years; Sp.
Instructor Course Description:
John E. Mittler
CONJ 550 P-Clinical Infectious Diseases (3) Spach
Lecture series by faculty members from various departments, authorities in the field of clinically important infectious diseases. Lectures, reading assignments, and handouts emphasize epidemiology, clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Oriented for second-year medical students. Credit/no credit only. Offered: W.
Instructor Course Description:
David H Spach
CONJ 551 Immunity (1.5) Strong
Provides an understanding of the central cellular and molecular players in the mammalian immune system at a level appropriate for the non-specializing graduate student. Selected topics include the molecular basis of B and T cell activation and effector functions and the mechanisms of innate immunity. Offered: Sp.
Instructor Course Description:
Roland K Strong
CONJ 552 Metabolic Flexibility in Biology (1.5)
Focuses on small molecules and the ways that chemistry of these molecules facilitates life under changing conditions. Includes systems from microbiology to human physiology to understand aspects of cancer, aging, and animation. Explores topics including bioenergetics/metabolic flux, adaptation, and allometric scaling. Prerequisite: undergraduate organic chemistry and biochemistry.
CONJ 553 Clinical Management of HIV and STIs (3) Harrington, Kim
Through weekly seminars and a web-based curriculum, provides in-depth case-based training on the diagnosis and clinical management of HIV and other STIs. Interactive course with speakers who have experience in both resource-rich and resource-limited settings.
CONJ 554 Fundamentals of Hypnosis (1) McCann, Schneeweiss
Examines phenomena associated with hypnosis, as well as its safe use in clinical practice. Offered: Sp.
Instructor Course Description:
Barbara S. Mc Cann
CONJ 556 Drug Addiction: Mechanisms, Prevention, and Treatment (2) Chavkin
Presents the key advances, insights, methods, and challenges for our understanding of drug addiction from psychological, pharmacological, psychiatric, community prevention, legal, and neurodevelopmental perspectives. Enhances familiarity with the multidisciplinary approaches required to understand addiction as a disease. Offered: A.
CONJ 585 Surgical Anatomy (1-3, max. 12) Graney
Guided dissection of selected regions, supplemented by conferences. Offered conjointly by the departments of Biological Structure and Surgery. Prerequisite: permission of department. Coordinator: Department of Biological Structure.
CONJ 677 P-Clinical Allergy and Immunology (*, max. 12) Callanan (Boise Veterans Affairs Hospital), Henderson (University of Washington Medical Center)
Clinic and office experience in diagnosing and managing allergic disease. Clinical conferences, hospital rounds on clinical immunology and allergy. Student may elect a flexible program, emphasizing adult or pediatric allergy. Prerequisite: MED 665 or basic clerkships in Departments of Family Medicine or Pediatrics. (Four weeks, full-time.) Offered: AWSpS.
CONJ 678 P-Pain Clinic Clerkship (8)
Full-time, four-week clerkship emphasizing comprehensive care of patients with chronic pain from benign diseases and cancer. Faculty members from multiple departments provide student with didactic and bedside experiences; student member of treatment team. Involves both inpatient and outpatient activities. Prerequisite: completion of human biology series, MED 665.
CONJ 680 P-Detoxification and Rehabilitation Program for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (*, max. 16) Reoux
Supervised introduction to alcoholic detoxification and rehabilitation and drug abuse. Supervised clinical experience in a variety of alcoholism and drug abuse treatment programs; accompanied by a core series of lectures and discussions. For medical students only. Prerequisite: PBSCI 664, PBSCI 665, PBSCI 666, PBSCI 667, or PBSCI 668.
CONJ 690 P-Clerkship in Chronic Care (8)
Exposure to four areas: Rehab Medicine, Geriatrics, Pain, and Palliative Care. While students choose one focus area; weekly group didactic sessions expose students to all areas through lectures, group discussions, standardized patients, and case scenarios. Offered: AWSpS.
CONJ 691 P-Clerkship in Chronic Care - Boise (8)
Required clerkship for 4th Year Medical students, concentrating on geriatrics, palliative care, and rehab medicine using lectures, group discussions, standardized patients, and case scenarios.
CONJ 692 P-Clerkship in Chronic Care - Spokane (8)
Required clerkship for 4th Year Medical students, concentrating on rehab medicine and palliative care medicine using lectures, group discussions, standardized patients, and case scenarios.
CONJ 696 P-WRITE Clinical Electives (*, max. 24)
Clinical electives for WRITE program. Offered: AWSpS.
CONJ 697 International Exchange Clerkship (12) Hunt
Participation in health care delivery systems in developing countries; observation of relationship of host country's traditional medicine with Western medicine. Students live in cross-cultural setting to better understand their own assumptions about health care and life styles. Offered: Sp.
CONJ 698 P-Foreign Medical Student Clerkship (*, max. 24)
A limited number of students from foreign medical schools are accepted for individually designed clinical clerkships at available sites after all UWMC students are accommodated. Prerequisite: permission of Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Medicine.
CONJ 699 P-Clinical Clerkships (*, max. 32)
