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.

Surgery (SURG)  Department Info

SURG 499 -- Independent Study  (1-6 units)
Description:  Students will learn about interdisciplinary research topics and techniques spanning the behavioral and health sciences. The research is aimed at improving the quality of healthcare by better understanding the processes of clinical judgment and decision-making and their effects on patient outcomes. They will accomplish this by administering questionnaires, chart review, database management, data analysis, and other research procedures. Grading will be based on successful completion of tasks above and the ethical treatment of human subjects.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SURG 499H -- Honors Independent Study  (1-9 units)
Description:  Students will learn about interdisciplinary research topics and techniques spanning the behavioral and health sciences. The research is aimed at improving the quality of healthcare by better understanding the processes of clinical judgment and decision-making and their effects on patient outcomes. They will accomplish this by administering questionnaires, chart review, database management, data analysis, and other research procedures. Grading will be based on successful completion of tasks above and the ethical treatment of human subjects.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 27 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SURG 596I -- Molecular Cardiovascular Biology  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 2 times (maximum 3 enrollments).
Identical to:  MCB 596I, CBIO 596I, CBA 596I, PSIO 596I.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SURG 599 -- Independent Study  (1-9 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.

SURG 670 -- Principles of Perfusion Techniques I  (3 units)
Description:  An introduction to basic extracorporeal techniques through discussion of blood propelling devices, heat transfer, gas transfer, bio-materials, and perfusion pharmacology.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  PHCL 671. Open to majors only.
Identical to:  PHCL 670; PHCL is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SURG 671 -- Perfusion Technology Laboratory  (1 unit)
Description:  An introduction to basic extracorporeal systems.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  open to majors only.
Identical to:  PHCL 671; PHCL is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SURG 699 -- Independent Study  (1-18 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.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

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

SURG 800A -- Research  (1-16 units)
Description:  Goals: To enhance research awareness, skills and productivity in a continuum during medical school; to encourage students to value being at the forefront of medicine by becoming scientific physicians, as well as to help fill the gap in the decreasing numbers of translational physician-scientists; to design and implement a research proposal extensive and complete enough to allow the student to pursue a research topic from beginning to completion; to critically review journal articles and give medical students the opportunity to network and present their research; to demonstrate competence in the scientific method.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  prior approval of MSRC.
Identical to:  MED 800A; MED is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SURG 800B -- Research - Breast Problems Management  (1-16 units)
Description:  1. To familiarize student with the clinical management of breast problems, specifically malignancies, including in-depth review of the diagnostic modalities and treatment options of a patient with breast carcinoma. 2.Extensive laboratory experience focusing on the newest advances in the cell biology of breast carcinoma, such as cytogenetics of breast cancer.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  SURG 803, prior consent of instructor.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SURG 800C -- Research - Special Interest in Nutrition, Trauma, Critical Care & the Elderly  (1-16 units)
Description:  Goals: To investigate clinical research topics in surgery. To learn how to approach clinical problems systemically.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SURG 800E -- Research  (1-16 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  SURG 803.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SURG 803 -- Clinical Clerkship  (6-9 units)
Description:  Introduction to clinical surgery through hospital clerkship on surgical wards.
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.

SURG 807 -- Specialty Clerkship  (3 units)
Description:  Introduction to clinical surgery through exposure to a surgery Specialty Clerkship (as assigned by the Surgery Department).
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  basic science courses.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SURG 810A -- General Surgery  (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.

SURG 810B -- Burn Care  (1-16 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  4th-year medical student or completion of SURG 803.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SURG 811B -- BNI Neurological Surgery  (1-16 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  4th-year medical students.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SURG 811D -- Podiatric Medicine & Surgery  (1-16 units)
Description:  This elective is designed to offer a comprehensive introduction to podiatric medicine and surgery. The student will be able to: improve fundamental surgical skills (e.g., suturing, injections, minor surgery); perform a complete diabetic foot exam; properly debride lower extremity ulcers and formulate a wound care regimen; interpret foot and ankle x-rays; assist in the care of foot and ankle trauma; assist in the preoperative assessment, intraoperative treatment, and postoperative care of reconstructive surgical patients.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  Completion of clinical clerkships.
May be repeated:  for a total of 16 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SURG 815B -- Cardiothoracic Surgery  (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.

SURG 815C -- Neurosurgery  (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.

SURG 815D -- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance  (1-16 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
May be repeated:  for a total of 16 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SURG 815E -- Urology  (1-16 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  open to majors only.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SURG 815G -- Cardiovascular Physiology and Research  (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.

SURG 815H -- Lymphvascular System Health and Disability  (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.

SURG 815J -- Otorhinolaryngology  (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.

SURG 815K -- Surgical & Non-surgical Management of Spine Disorders  (1-16 units)
Description:  Back pain is the second most common reason to visit a physician (the most common is a cold). This rotation will expose medical students to the common diseases that affect the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine through direct patient interactions in the clinic, hospital and operating room. Students will learn how to complete a proper spine history and physical exam including the musculoskeletal and neurologic exams, formulate a differential diagnosis and apply current treatment plans, both operative and non-operative, which are required to manage diseases of the spine. The Spine Institute has physicians that specialize in medicine and surgery which provide patients with comprehensive spine care. We also have a musculoskeletal rehabilitation program. This rotation is designed for all students interested in surgery, internal medicine, and family medicine. Comprehensive spine care is emphasized. Students will have the opportunity to get involved in research, both retrospective studies and prospective randomized studies on a volunteer basis.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SURG 815L -- Orthopaedic Biomechanical/Biomaterial  (6 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  SURG 803 or SURG 807; 9 weeks of surgery clerkship.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SURG 815M -- Trauma  (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.

SURG 815N -- Spinal Cord Injury  (1-16 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  senior status.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SURG 815P -- Critical Care Medicine  (1-16 units)
Description:  Course provides the student with an introduction to the management of the patient with severe multiple system disease in the surgical intensive care unit setting. Major emphasis will be placed on providing an understanding of the diagnosis and management of acute respiratory failure, fluid, electrolyte, cardiovascular and neurological disorders. Format: The experience will consist of a four-week assignment to the Critical Care Medicine Service. Students will work under the supervision of residents and fellows of this service and an attending physician. They will participate in patient consultations and follow-up, rounds and conferences.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  Completion of clerkships.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Identical to:  ANES 815P; ANES is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SURG 815Q -- Plastic Surgery  (1-16 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  senior year in medical school.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SURG 815R -- Clinical Experiment Rehabilitation Medicine  (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.

SURG 815S -- Vascular Clinical Management  (4-8 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  completion of junior and senior rotations in surgery.
May be repeated:  for a total of 8 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SURG 815U -- Head and Neck Surgery  (1-16 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  completion of required clerkships.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SURG 815V -- Clinics in Medical Ignorance  (1-16 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  junior standing.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SURG 815W -- Pediatric Urology  (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.

SURG 816A -- Pediatric Surgery  (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:  PED 816A.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SURG 816B -- Hand Surgery  (1-16 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SURG 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:  RONC 816D; RONC is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SURG 816F -- Orthopaedic Trauma  (4 units)
Description:  Goals: To familiarize the student with musculoskeletal injuries: evaluation, ambulatory care, and operative care.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  SURG 803.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SURG 816G -- Vascular Surgery  (1-16 units)
Description:  To grasp an understanding of vascular surgery by serving as a sub intern. Knowledge will be gained in clinical examination of vascular problems, interpretation of Duplex examination data as well as angiograms, patient selection for which type of revascularization procedures, the individual operative procedures by serving as a member of the surgical team, postoperative care, and long term outcome. There will also be didactic sessions on the vascular lab and ultrasound as well as application of those diagnostic modalities. Endovascular approaches will likewise be observed. There will also be experience in methods and indications for anticoagulant therapy.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  SURG 801.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SURG 816H -- Orthopaedics  (1 unit)
Description:  Goals: Upon successful completion of this elective, students will have become exposed to self-selected specialties such as trauma, musculoskeletal oncology, foot and ankle surgery, sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and reconstructive surgery. The student will learn the basics of the individual orthopedic disease processes, methods of evaluation, and methods of management.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  SURG 803.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SURG 816I -- Transplantation  (1-16 units)
Description:  To obtain an understanding of the immune system and its clinical suppression in order to allow organ transplantation. Experience will be gained in kidney and pancreatic transplantation and will include organ procurement, recipient selection and preparation, operative organ implantation, follow-up, and recognition as well as management of the various types of rejection phenomena. Some emphasis will be placed on vascular access for dialysis as well. There will also be participation in organ preservation in the ex-vivo state.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  SURG 803, consent of instructor.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SURG 816J -- Medical Issues for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing  (1-16 units)
Description:  Drs. G. Green & R. Wahl (626 7764; ggreen@u.arizona.edu) 3, 4 or 6 wks; offered year round Directly supervised/Patient care Maximum enrollment of 2 Goals: To learn about pediatric deafness and associated medical issues through direct patient care, laboratory, audiologic and therapy experiences.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  Medical students only.
Identical to:  PED 816J; PED is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SURG 816K -- Urologic Oncology  (1-16 units)
Description:  To obtain an in-depth understanding of disease states and clinical patient care as it relates to urologic oncology, and have fun in the process. 4wks only; offered year round. Directly Supervised/Patient care. Maximum enrollment of 1.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  SURG 803.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SURG 816L -- Bariatric Medicine  (1-16 units)
Description:  The goals of this course are: 1.To learn the current biological/physiologic/social and psychological basis of morbid obesity as a disease. 2. To understand the contribution of each allied health team member in a comprehensive approach to morbid obesity. 3. To understand the indications for surgical treatment of morbid obesity and the preoperative evaluation and preparation of the patient for surgery. 4. To expose the student to the primary procedures used to treat the patient including gastric band and revision of previous procedures to gastric bypass. 5. To understand the optimal clinical pathway for morbid obese patient perioperatively. 6. To learn the appropriate post operative care of the morbid obese patient perioperatively. 7. To understand the goals of long term follow up of the patient over time.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  Completion of Required Clerkships.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SURG 891A -- Surgery and Subspecialties  (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 a total of 54 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SURG 891I -- Rural Health Professions Preceptorship  (1-16 units)
Description:  This course is designed to provide medical students with quality educational experiences in selected rural settings.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  open to medical students formally admitted to the Rural Health Professions Program.
May be repeated:  for credit 2 times (maximum 3 enrollments).
Identical to:  MED 891I; MED is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SURG 891L -- Perfusion Science  (1-3 units)
Description:  This is the clinical applications course for the Perfusion major in The Graduate Program in Medical Pharmacology in the Department of Pharmacology. This course provides one-on-one clinical instruction in the operation of life support systems such as the heart-lung machine, intra-aortic balloon pump, and the artificial heart used during open-heart surgery. The students gain clinical experience with operation of the supportive coagulation and blood analysis point of care systems. The students gain this experience at five Tucson based hospitals including clinical cases of adult, pediatric, transplantation, and artificial cardiovascular support devices. The other component of this course is the weekly colloquium where the cases of the week are presented and discussed by the students.
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:  PHCL 891L; PHCL is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SURG 896A -- Medical Ignorance  (1-16 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Spring.

SURG 896H -- Gene Therapy for Vascular Disease  (1-16 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  3rd and 4th-year medical school.
Identical to:  MED 896H; MED is home department.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SURG 896U -- Cardiovascular Pathophysiology  (1-16 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Medical grades are awarded for this course: S P F K.
Prerequisite(s):  3rd and 4th-year medical students only.
Identical to:  MED 896U; MED is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SURG 899 -- Independent Study  (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.