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Internal Medicine--Infectious Diseases (IDI)

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Upper Division Courses

141. Infectious Diseases of Humans (1) I. Dandekar

Lecture--1 hour. Prerequisite: introductory knowledge in biology and chemistry recommended. Course integrates information on biological and molecular nature of the causative organism, modern diagnostics, treatment and prevention strategies, and the role of infectious diseases in contemporary society and throughout human history. (P/NP grading only.)

192. Research Internship in Internal Medicine (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Lawrence and staff

Internship--3-36 hours; final report. Supervised work experience in the division of Infectious Diseases. Undergraduates will have an opportunity to acquire research experience in clinical settings. May be repeated for credit up to 12 units. (P/NP grading only.)

199. Infectious Diseases Research (1-5) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Lawrence in charge)

Prerequisite: chemistry through organic chemistry (in addition, physical and biochemistry preferred), biology through basic bacteriology (in addition, microbiology and immunology preferred); and consent of instructor. Discrete problem requiring reading and actual manual effort in solution will be assigned to each student. Progress and results will be reviewed at intervals with instructor and via seminar presentation. (P/NP grading only.)

Graduate Courses

280. Molecular Pathobiology for Diagnosis and Therapy of Human and Animal Diseases (3) III. Dandekar

Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing. Presentation of molecular pathobiology of human and animal viruses. Emphasis on molecular diagnostics at cellular/tissue level, and therapy including vaccines and gene transfer using recombinant DNA technology. Offered in alternate years.

299. Research in Infectious Diseases (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Lawrence in charge)

Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Laboratory investigation contributing to the dissertation for a graduate degree. (S/U grading only.)

Professional Courses

440. Introduction to AIDS and Related Disorders (2) I, II, III, IV. Flynn

Clinical activity--30 hours; discussion--10 hours. Prerequisite: first- and second-year medical students in good academic standing and consent of instructor. Familiarizes students with the diagnosis and treatment of individuals infected with the human immunodeficiency virus. Students will interview patients, observe patient care and participate in ongoing clinic research as well as examine alternative life styles. May be repeated for credit. (S/U grading only.)

460. Infectious Diseases Clinical Clerkship
(3-6) I, II, III, IV. Lawrence

Clinical activity. Prerequisite: successful completion of two years of study in an accredited medical school. Limited enrollment with priority to fourth-year medical students. Patients ill with infectious diseases, including AIDS, will be evaluated and presented at rounds and case conferences. Patients are also seen in the Infectious Diseases Clinic. Instruction in clinical microbiology and the proper use of the laboratory will be provided.

471. Clinical Care of the HIV-Infected Patient (6-8) I, II, III, IV. Lawrence and staff

Clinical activity--full time (4-6 weeks). Prerequisite: successful completion of Medical Sciences 431. Participation in evaluation and management of HIV-infected individuals at all stages of their disease in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Includes consultations, attendance at HIV and Infectious Disease Clinics and multidisciplinary conferences.

499. Research Topics in Infectious Disease
(2-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff (Lawrence in charge)

Prerequisite: successful completion of the first year of study in School of Medicine, graduate students (approved for graduate credit), and/or consent of instructor. Discrete problem requiring reading and actual manual effort in solution will be assigned to each student. Progress and results to be reviewed at intervals with instructor and via seminar presentation. (S/U grading only.)


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UC Davis 1997-98 Online General Catalog. Posted August 1, 1997.
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