Summer 2008 Course Descriptions

All courses below are approved to be taught in Summer 2008; however, some (or all) may not be offered.  The course numbers that are offered, in either Pre-Session, Summer I or Summer II, are linked 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.

Psychiatry (PSYI)  Department Info

PSYI 499 -- Independent Study  (1-12 units)
Description:  Course of study will be determined by Faculty member and student. Example areas of study include psychopharmacology, neuropsychiatry, spychotherapy, child psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and cognition, memory and aging.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  consent of instructor.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

PSYI 599 -- Independent Study  (1-12 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 psychiatry.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 16 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

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

PSYI 800 -- Research  (1-16 units)
Description:  (See College of Medicine Electives Manual).
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.

PSYI 803 -- Clinical Clerkship  (6-9 units)
Description:  Students are assigned patients in inpatient clinical settings. They obtain and record a complete history, mental status and physical examination. The students are expected to study the course of their patients and record their observations in daily progress notes. They work closely with clinical staff in the diagnosis, specific treatment, ward management and discharge planning involving their patients. In addition, they are introduced to community and legal services for the chronically ill, the suicidal and the violent patient. Those students wishing to take an additional three-, four-, or six-week clerkship in psychiatry may elect to do so (PSYI 810).
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

PSYI 810A -- Clinical and Community Psychology  (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.

PSYI 810B -- Child Psychiatry  (1-6 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.

PSYI 810C -- Psychiatry  (1-16 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  PSYI 803; consult department before enrolling.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

PSYI 810D -- Inpatient Experience in Addiction, Eating Disorder, and General Psychiatry  (1-16 units)
Description:  Goals: To understand how addiction, eating disorders, and PTSD are evaluated and treated.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  PSYI 803 and prior approval of instructor.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

PSYI 815A -- Consultation Psychiatry  (1-16 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  PSYI 803.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Summer.

PSYI 815C -- Outpatient Psychiatry  (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:  Summer.

PSYI 815D -- Positron Emission Tomography  (1-16 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  completion of 3rd psychiatry clerkship.
Usually offered:  Summer.

PSYI 815F -- Forensic Psychiatry  (1-16 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  PSYI 803.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

PSYI 815G -- Geriatric Psychiatry  (4-6 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  PSYI 803; consult department before enrolling.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Summer.

PSYI 815H -- Forensic and Correctional Psychiatry  (1-16 units)
Description:  Learning objectives include a good understanding of the role of the forensic expert, various legal standards such as competency and insanity, and an appreciation of the mentally ill patient in a jail setting.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  completion of PSYI 803 and consent of instructor.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

PSYI 815I -- Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix)  (1-16 units)
Description:  Goals: To understand basic child-adolescent behavioral syndromes through assessment processes and to become familiar with treatment.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  PED 803.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

PSYI 815V -- Clinical Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders  (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.
Identical to:  MEDI 815V; MEDI is home department.
Usually offered:  Summer.

PSYI 816A -- Geriatric Neuropsychiatry  (1-16 units)
Description:  To provide students with a directed clinical experience in a field that represents the convergence of internal medicine, psychiatry, and neurology. The student will develop proficiency in obtaining a complete neuropsychiatric history and performing a directed examination (mental status, cognitive screening, and neurological screening) in the geriatric patient. As well as become knowledgeable about major psychiatric disorders, personality disorders, and neuropsychiatric disorders that affect the elderly patient. The student will become knowledgeable about psychopharmacologic treatment for these disorders, and familiar with other treatment modalities, including ECT and psychotherapy.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  Completion of PSYI 803.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

PSYI 891A -- Psychiatry  (1-16 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of instruction and practice in actual service in a department, program, or discipline. Teaching formats may include seminars, in-depth studies, laboratory work and patient study.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
May be repeated:  for credit 2 times (maximum 3 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

PSYI 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 psychiatry.
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.