Molecular Pathology

Courses

PATH 208G. Human Disease (8)    An integrated consideration of the general principles of pathology and microbiology, epidemiology, and medical therapeutics of the important diseases. An example of their application to a specific organ system will be included.

PATH 220. Molecular Pathology of Disease (4)    This course will explore the molecular pathology associated with various diseases other than cancer. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the abberant cellular processes, caused by mutation or environmental factors, that are associated with the disease state. Cardiovascular, neurological, immunological, and other diseases will be investigated.

PATH 221. Molecular Pathology of Cancer (4)    The purpose of this course is to present exciting new developments in molecular carcinogenesis, with particular emphasis on oncogene expression and functions of oncogenic proteins. The relevance of molecular mechanisms for understanding human cancer will be discussed.

PATH 222. Microbial Pathogenesis (3)    Topics covered in this course include molecular and cellular mechanisms of viral, bacterial, and protozoan pathogenesis. Host response and microbial mechanisms of host defense will also be discussed. Sessions will consist of faculty and student presentations of current literature.

PATH 225. Molecular Pathology Research Seminar (2)    Group and individual discussion of current literature and ongoing research activities. The format of SOM 225 will encourage student participation. Students are to present on their rotation work or current research project.

PATH 230G. Molecular Biology of the Cell (6)    An integrated consideration of the general principles of molecular pathology. This course will provide the basic foundation of the molecular biology of the cell for graduate students as a prerequisite for Pathology 208G. This course is for graduate students only.

PATH 231. Modern Methods in Cellular and Molecular Pathology (4)    This course presents key concepts and methodologies used in cellular and molecular pathology research. Topics will include cell membrane transport, protein purification, recombinant DNA techniques, DNA sequencing, and PCR technology. The relevance of these methods for investigating human disease will be discussed.

PATH 232. Statistical Methods and Experimental Design     This course will emphasize the relationships between experimental design, statistical methods, and biomedical research. The content of the course will include basic issues in experimental design and commonly used statistical methods. The assumptions behind the statistical tests, their appropriate use, and examples of misuse will be discussed.

PATH 296. Directed Reading (1-4)    Reading and laboratory study of special topics under the direction of a faculty member. Exact subject matter to be arranged in individual cases.

PATH 299. Independent Study or Research (1-12)    Independent study or research.

SOM 213. Histology (2)    This course teaches the structural basis of normal and abnormal function at the cellular and tissue levels. Emphasis is based on microscopic study conducted in small laboratory groups under close faculty supervision.

Molecular Pathology Courses