Winter 07/Spring 08 Course Descriptions

All courses below are approved to be taught in Winter 2007 and Spring 2008; however, some (or all) may not be offered in either term.  The courses that are offered in Spring link to the Schedule of Classes.  Classes with alternative delivery modes (Web based, cable TV, correspondence, etc) are noted in the Schedule at the section level.  The complete list below is a good indicator of what may be offered over the next few years (contact department about offerings).  For explanations of course elements see the Key to Course Descriptions.

Radiation Oncology (RONC)  Department Info

RONC 551 -- Molecular Mechanisms of Carcinogenesis  (3 units)
Description:  Physical and chemical carcinogenesis. Special emphasis will be upon molecular aspects of the interaction of the carcinogenic agents with mammalian cells and the subsequent mutagenic and metabolic consequences of such interactions. The topics of oncogene activation and tumor suppressor gene inactivation induced by carcinogens during multi-stage carcinogenesis will be emphasized. The molecular biology techniques used in the study of carcinogenesis will also be covered.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  consent of department.
Identical to:  CBIO 551; CBIO is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

RONC 555 -- Cancer Therapeutics  (3 units)
Description:  Fundamental biological aspects of physical, chemical and biological therapies for cancer.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  CBIO 555; CBIO is home department.
Usually offered:  Spring.

RONC 596C -- Medical Physics Seminar  (1 unit)
Description:  During the Medical Physics Seminar several areas of medical physics will be explored, including faculty research, professional issues and guest speakers. Students who attend the course will be up to date on current research, credentialing and professional issues.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Identical to:  PHYS 596C.
Usually offered:  Fall.

RONC 601A -- Radiation Dosimetry  (3 units)
Description:  Radiation dosimetry is the science of how ionizing radiation interacts with matter and specifically the energy absorbed. This course will deal with quantitative methods used to determine energy deposition. Topics will include radiation interactions, radiation measurements and dosimetry fundamentals.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  PHYS 601A.
Usually offered:  Fall.

RONC 601B -- Therapeutic Radiological Physics  (3 units)
Description:  Therapeutic radiological physics is the study of using radiation to treat different medical pathologies. This course will cover areas of basic radiation physics, external beam therapy, brachytherapy and linear accelerators.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  PHYS 601B.
Usually offered:  Spring.

RONC 615A -- Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention  (3 units)
Description:  An overview of the current issues and methods in cancer epidemiological studies. Issues and methods used in cancer surveillance, international studies, observational studies, and intervention trials will be covered.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  EPID 573A; Prerequisite or Concurrent registration, EPID 576A.
Identical to:  EPID 615A; EPID is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

RONC 615B -- Cancer Control  (3 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  EPID 615A, EPID 573A.
Identical to:  EPID 615B; EPID is home department.
Usually offered:  Spring.

RONC 699 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

For descriptions of medical student electives, see the College of Medicine Electives Manual.

RONC 800A -- Research  (1-16 units)
Description:  This elective consists of involvement in a research project of special interest to the student.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  Consent of instructor.
May be repeated:  for a total of 16 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

RONC 815A -- Introduction to Radiation Oncology  (1-16 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

RONC 816D -- Neuro-Oncology  (1-16 units)
Description:  Subspecialty in neuro-oncology.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  open to medical students only.
Identical to:  SURG 816D, NEUR 816D.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

RONC 899 -- Independent Study  (1-16 units)
Description:  The goal of this elective is to allow the student to work with a particular faculty member in pursuit of a particular field of study in surgery.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.