A study of seeds of improved cultivars as a delivery system for plant genetics. Principles of seed production, harvesting and conditioning for agronomic and horticultural crops within and outside of the region of adaptation. Seed multiplication systems, seed testing and the laws and regulations related to marketing high quality seed. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, four hours for 12 weeks.
three hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
This course provides specialized epidemiologic content and method designed to meet the research and practice needs of health professionals. Practice-based problem sets and hands-on computer assignments will complement this seminar-oriented course, focusing on the role of epidemiology in the prevention of disease and injury.
A special seminar focusing each semester on an important topic, such as health problems of special working groups, cancer control, and health policy issues. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Organized study or tutorial focused on special problems or issues. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
A survey course on the leading chronic diseases in the U.S., including cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes with focus on surveillance and risk factors.
With the advice and approval of his or her faculty adviser, the first-year student may choose approved electives offered by the Department of Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health. The intent is to provide the student an opportunity for exploration and study in an area which supplements and/or complements required course work in the first-year curriculum. PASS-FAIL ONLY.
Fourth Year Curriculum and Student Progress Committee, the fourth-year student may choose approved electives offered by the various departments in the College of Medicine. The intent is to provide the student an opportunity to develop his fund of knowledge and clinical competence.
A one month elective for senior medical students who are interested in pursuing careers in Pediatrics, Psychiatry or Child Psychiatry. This course would allow the student to experience the nature of Triple Board Training, and the quality of teaching in these specialities. Laboratory, 40 hours per week.
