USC/USC-Course-Catalog huggingface dataset:
DSR 626: Bioinformatic Methods: Transcriptome and Chromatin Analysis 
Principles of bioinformatic and computational analysis methods applicable to genomic, epigenomic and molecular biology studies.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 3:00-5:00pm
DSR 790: Research 
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Open only to doctoral students. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (1.0-12.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Gage Crump
DSR 794a: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC. Open only to doctoral students.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Gage Crump
DSR 794b: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC. Open only to doctoral students.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DSR 794a
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Gage Crump
DSR 794c: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC. Open only to doctoral students.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DSR 794b
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Gage Crump
DSR 794d: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC. Open only to doctoral students.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DSR 794c
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Gage Crump
DSR 794z: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC. Open only to doctoral students.
Units: (0.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: DSR 794d
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Gage Crump
HP 200: Introduction to Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 
Introduction to strategies for promoting health and wellness. Includes self monitoring of health risk behavior, goal setting, and behavior changes.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 9:30-10:50am
Instructor: Chun Nok Lam
HP 290: Introduction to Research Apprenticeship 
Individual research apprenticeship in health related fields under supervision of a departmental faculty member. Graded CR/NC. Departmental approval.
Units: (2.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 1:00-2:50pm
Instructor: Rose Park
HP 300: Principles of Human Behavior 
Overview and analysis of human behavior and the influences of behavior on health and disease.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: PSYC 100
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 11:00-12:20pm
Instructor: Matthew Kirkpatrick
HP 320: Biological and Behavioral Basis of Disease 
Examination of the major systems of the human body; disease processes and behavioral risk factors.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Ashley Bennett
HP 350L: Health Behavior Research Methods 
Introduction to the design, conduct and evaluation of health behavior research studies; quantitative and qualitative approaches to research and analysis. Recommended preparation: HP 340L
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Wednesday
Time: 5:00-7:50pm
Instructor: Susanne Hempel
HP 402: Maternal and Child Health 
Health issues of women of childbearing age from pre-pregnancy through the postpartum period, and of children from their development in utero through early adolescence. Recommended preparation: PSYC 100
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 5:00-8:20pm
HP 405: Sexually Transmitted Diseases: A Global Public Health Priority 
An overview of the magnitude and impact of STDs including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of common STDs, STD/HIV inter-relationship, global burden, trends, public health challenges, and STD/HIV prevention and control strategies and programs worldwide.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 6:00-9:20pm
Instructor: Panayiota Courelli
HP 409: Environmental Impacts on the Brain 
An examination of the physical and chemical factors in the environment that contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders, cognitive function and neurodegeneration.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Megan Herting,Shohreh Farzan
HP 410: Issues in Prevention and Cessation of Drug Abuse 
Examination of factors related to drug abuse behaviors; overview and assessment of drug abuse prevention and cessation programs; relapse prevention programs. Recommended preparation: HP 300
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 12:30-1:50pm
Instructor: Steven Sussman
HP 431: Behavior and Education Strategies for Nutrition and Fitness 
Examination of dietary intake and exercise behaviors as they relate to health and illness; methods for measuring diet and exercise. Recommended preparation: HP 430
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 2:00-3:20pm
Instructor: Pari Mokhtari
HP 443: Communicating Better Health: What Works and Why 
How communication -- interpersonal, mass media, information technologies -- shapes health behavior. Topics: doctor-patient consults; marketing campaigns; health in entertainment, news; internet; social media; mobile devices.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 2:00-3:20pm
Instructor: Nazli Offringa
HP 446: Poisons, People, and Politics 
Case studies of toxic exposures and investigation of the role of government, scientists, labor and industry in protecting against health threats caused by toxic exposures.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 5:00-6:20pm
Instructor: Khandaker Islam
HP 448: Global Environmental Changes and Health 
Discussion of global environmental changes, including climate change, air pollution, water pollution, radiation, and their impacts on human health.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 11:00-12:20pm
HP 450: Traditional Eastern Medicine and Modern Health 
Overview of traditional Eastern approaches toward health and disease; relevance to modern health issues, emphasizing a comparison between traditional Chinese and modern Western medicine. Recommended preparation: Fundamentals of Medicine
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: S. Prasad Vinjamury,Jenny Yu
HP 465: Health Status of Indigenous Peoples of America 
Survey of indigenous people's health, including health conditions, special cultural and ethical considerations, the Indian Health system, and the politics of indigenous health.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 11:00-12:20pm
Instructor: Claradina Soto
HP 470: Case Studies in Global Health 
Case study examination of programs and organizational structure underlying current international efforts addressing problems related to infection disease, chronic disease, global environmental change, emergencies and emerging disease epidemics.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: HP 270
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 3:30-6:20pm
Instructor: Rita Burke
HP 490x: Directed Research 
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit. Open to HP majors only. Recommended preparation: HP 350L
Units: (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 1:00-2:50pm
Instructor: Rose Park
INTD 522: Infection and Host Responses 
Overview of microbes, their life cycles and the host responses they elicit, evade or exploit, including the manipulation and the malfunction of the immune system.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 9:00-10:50am
INTD 549: Protein Chemistry -- Structure and Function 
Chemistry of peptides and proteins; protein structure and folding; molecular basis of protein action.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Graduate Visitor, Master Student, Professional Year 1
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 1:00-2:50pm
INTD 551: Pathobiology of Disease 
Relationship between histopathological and clinical manifestations of disease and their underlying molecular mechanisms. Topics include inflammatory, developmental, environmental, degenerative, and neoplastic disease processes.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: INTD 550
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Louis Dubeau,Michele King
INTD 570: Current Topics in Cellular Homeostasis 
Weekly research lectures by leading investigators in the field of homeostatic response to injury such as cell death, inflammation, fibrosis and regeneration.
Units: (2.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 12:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Hidekazu Tsukamoto,Bangyan Stiles,Keigo Machida
INTD 574: Medical Biology Seminar 
Selected topics in systems biology and disease.
Units: (1.0 units, max 16)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 9:00-9:50am
Instructor: W. Martin Kast
INTD 596: Internship for Curricular Practical Training 
Part-time or full-time, practical work experience in the student's field of study. The internship must be located at an off-campus facility. Students are individually supervised by faculty. May not be taken until the student has completed at least one semester of enrollment in the graduate program.
Units: (1.0-3.0 units, max 3)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
INTD 600: Student Research Presentation 
Students prepare and present their own research to an audience of faculty and peers. Graded CR/NC. Open only to graduate students.
Units: (1.0 units, max 12)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 12:00-12:50pm
Instructor: Ansgar Siemer
INTD 620: Medical Students Elective Program 
Opportunities for Medical students as preceptors, in research laboratories or in field medical services under guidance of sponsors approved by factulty committees. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (0.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
INTD 622: Pre-clinical System Block for Health, Technology and Engineering 
A three-to-nine week block of lectures and laboratories focused on particular body system (e.g. Cardiovascular, Renal, etc.). Open only to Health, Technology and Engineering students.
Units: (4.0-9.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): HTE
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
INTD 623: Interprofessional Education and Collaboration for Geriatrics 
Students from multiple health professions learn about aging and collaborative team care through a combination of didactic and experiential learning working in a community-based setting.
Units: (0.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following school(s): Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, Ostrow School of Dentistry, Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
INTD 790: Research 
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Open only to doctoral students. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (1.0-12.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Ite Offringa
MBPH 590: Directed Research 
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (1.0-12.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
MBPH 596: Internship for Curricular Practical Training 
Part-time or full-time, practical work experience in the student's field of study. The internship must be located at an off-campus facility. Students are individually supervised by faculty. May not be taken until the student has completed at least one semester of enrollment in the graduate program.
Units: (1.0-3.0 units, max 3)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
MBPH 790: Research 
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department.
Units: (1.0-12.0 units, max 12)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
MBPH 794a: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of dissertation.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
MBPH 794b: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of dissertation.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MBPH 794A
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
MBPH 794c: Doctoral dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of dissertation.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MBPH 794B
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
MBPH 794d: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of dissertation.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
MBPH 794z: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of dissertation.
Units: (0.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MBPH 794D
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
MDED 499: Special Topics 
Selected topics in medical education.
Units: (1.0-8.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 10:00-11:20am
Instructor: Kairos Llobrera
MDED 502: Narrative Medicine II: Methods and Pedagogy 
Advanced study in Narrative Medicine; study current methods and best practices for designing and evaluating narrative medicine workshops; includes teacher training, practicum and advisement.
Units: (6.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MDED 501
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student, Professional Year 1, Senior (fifth year)
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 3:00-6:00pm
Instructor: Erika Wright,Jonathan Chou
MDED 505: Intersubjectivity: Lived Bodies/Relational Selves 
Introduction to philosophical, anthropological and sociological considerations of intersubjectivity and experience; narrative approaches to intersubjectivity and relational self-making focusing, especially on clinical encounters.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student, Professional Year 1, Senior (fifth year)
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 3:00-6:00pm
Instructor: Emily Zeamer
MDED 512: Health Justice 
Use historical and social scientific data and analysis to examine the conjuncture between race and racism in medicine as an institution, clinical practice, body of knowledge and stakeholder in efforts for equitable healthcare practices, policies and professional formation.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student, Professional Year 1, Senior, Senior (fifth year)
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 3:30-6:30pm
Instructor: Edgar Rivera Colon
MDED 590: Directed Research 
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (1.0-12.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Narrative Medicine
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
MDED 593: Narrative Medicine Capstone 
A summative experience such as a thesis, a clinical practicum or a capstone project; regular meetings with an adviser and a final presentation are required for successful completion.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Narrative Medicine
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 11:00-1:00pm
Instructor: Edgar Rivera Colon
MED 750: Special Medicine 
For registration and fee purposes only.
Units: (1.0-16.0 units, max 16)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
MEDB 790: Research 
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Open only to doctoral students. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (1.0-12.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: W. Martin Kast
MEDB 794a: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC. Open only to doctoral students.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: W. Martin Kast
MEDB 794b: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC. Open only to doctoral students.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MEDB 794a
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: W. Martin Kast
MEDB 794c: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC. Open only to doctoral students.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MEDB 794b
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: W. Martin Kast
MEDB 794d: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC. Open only to doctoral students.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MEDB 794c
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: W. Martin Kast
MEDB 794z: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
Units: (0.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MEDB 794d
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: W. Martin Kast
MEDS 220: Healthcare Foundations: Core Concepts and Terminology 
Introduction to and discussion on clinically relevant topics such as social determinants of health, medical ethics and legal and regulatory aspects, in preparation for experience in the clinical setting.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 12:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Emily Rose
MEDS 225: Introduction to Professionalism and the Practice of Medicine 
An introduction to professionalism and skills required in the practice of medicine and careers in health care.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Emily Rose
MEDS 250: Introduction to Healthcare Innovation 
Introductions to various health innovations, including pathways, technology, techniques and outcomes. A framework for innovation in healthcare and overview of tools for health innovators.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 12:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Armine Lulejian
MEDS 260: Challenges in the Forefront of Biomedical Ethics 
Examination of fundamental ethical concepts and principles in clinical health care and biomedical research. Use of film, case studies and discussion. Recommended preparation: MDA-110 or MEDS-220.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 2:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Cheryl Lew,Sabrina Derrington
MEDS 280: The History of Medicine: a Doctor's Perspective 
Explores the role of medicine/surgery in society, whose ideas about health and disease have undergone enormous changes from antiquity to the present day.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Michael Cousineau
MEDS 315: Human Anatomy, Physiology, and the Technology of Medicine 
Introduction to human anatomy and physiology in relation to common disease processes, and an examination of how technology has transformed western medicine throughout history.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Susie Kim
MEDS 320: Human Cadaveric Anatomy 
Anatomical structure and function of the major regions of the human body as related to health and disease, using clinical cases, lectures and cadaveric demonstrations.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 1:30-3:20pm
Instructor: Wren Edwards,Zana Sims,Steven Heritage
MEDS 340: The Brain in Health and Disease 
Study of the human brain through the lens of disease using illustrative case studies, current imaging techniques and potential future treatment for neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and 1 from (CHEM 103 or CHEM 105A or CHEM 115A)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 12:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Susie Kim
MEDS 350: Neurochemistry of Addiction: Drugs, Brain, and Behavior 
The neurochemistry of psychiatric illness and addiction, introduction to brain and nervous system biochemistry, anatomy and disease states. Covers prescribed medications and drugs of abuse.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and 1 from (CHEM 103 or CHEM 105A or CHEM 115A)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 12:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Susie Kim
MEDS 355: Skeletal Biology and Pathology 
Overview of the cellular make-up of the human skeleton, the functions of bones, clinical application of this knowledge towards bone-related diseases, and introduction to technological advances in orthopedic surgery.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Susie Kim
MEDS 360: Bench to Bedside: Application of the Basic Sciences 
A theoretical basis of laboratory approaches that help the biomedical or physician scientist in understanding the etiology of disease and targeting disease processes.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and 1 from (CHEM 103 or CHEM 105A or CHEM 115A)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 4:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Michael Menchine
MEDS 370: Organ Failure: Non-Communicable Chronic Disease 
An examination of frequently treated diseases with the greatest impact on society. Involvement of medical specialists as guests.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 8:00-9:50am
Instructor: Janak Chandrasoma
MEDS 380: Stem Cells: Fact and Fiction 
Exploring how stem cells and regenerative medicine are portrayed in culture, the scientific underpinnings of what is currently possible, and visions into the future.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 4:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Gage Crump
MEDS 405: Health Care Systems: A Doctor's Perspective 
An examination of the health care system of the United States, from the perspective of the physician and other health professions. Particularly covers health care systems as a workplace and how medical professionals fit into and operate within it.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Dennis Green
MEDS 420: Human Development: Birth to Adolescence 
Basic medical and developmental concepts that are important during the infant, child and adolescent phases of life, as well as guest lectures from health care professionals in the pediatric field.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MEDS 220
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 8:00-9:50am
MEDS 425: Medical Examiner-Coroner: Investigating Death 
Emphasizes the team-based approach used by forensic scientists, medical examiners and coroners to investigate the circumstances and determine the cause/manner of death. Prerequisites: BISC 220 or BISC 221 and MEDS 220. Open only to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and MEDS 220
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Senior (fifth year)
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 2:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Lakshmanan Sathyavagiswaran
MEDS 440: Introduction to Surgical Principles 
Introduction to the spectrum of surgical care, taught by surgeons, with the goal of developing an appreciation of the role that surgery plays in society. Prerequisites: BISC 220 or BISC 221 and CHEM 103 or CHEM 105a or CHEM 115a and MEDS 220. Open only to juniors and seniors.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and 1 from (CHEM 103 or CHEM 105a or CHEM 115a) and MEDS 220
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Susie Kim
MEDS 450: OB/GYN: The Medicine and Surgery of Reproduction 
An introduction to the practical realities of modern obstetric and gynecology practice from the point of view of practicing surgeon scientists at USC. Prerequisites: BISC-220 or BISC-221 and MEDS-220.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and MEDS 220
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 2:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Ramen Chmait
MEDS 455: Integrative Health Care 
Introduction to integrative health care; a holistic approach to medicine combining conventional medical therapies with evidence-informed complementary alternative medicine.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 11:00-12:50pm
MEDS 490: Directed Research in Biomedical Science 
Individual research and readings. Recommended preparation: MEDS 300 and MEDS 360. Not available for graduate credit.Prerequisite: BISC 220 or BISC 221) and CHEM 103 or CHEM 105a or CHEM115a.
Units: (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (BISC 220 or BISC 221) and 1 from (CHEM 103 or CHEM 105a or CHEM 115a)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 3:00-5:00pm
Instructor: Jeffrey Riddell
MEDS 495: Social Emergency Medicine: Practicum with the CHLA CHAT Team 
Explores the social determinants of health through supervised on-site practicum with the Community Health Advocates Team at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and didactic sessions.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 12:00-2:50pm
Instructor: Danica Liberman,Mia Kanak
MEDS 511: Global Health Modules, Tuberculosis 
Exploration of biological and epidemiological fundamentals of tuberculosis including dynamics of transmission among populations. Overview of clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of infections.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 1:00-2:50pm
Instructor: Aninda Das,Ryan Seuffert
MEDS 520: Medical Spanish for the Health Professions 
Spanish language course for students planning to enter the health professions. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 4:00-5:50pm
Instructor: David Zarazua,Ryan Seuffert
MEDS 521: Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases 
Exploration of the threat of major worldwide epidemics and diseases with a focus on the recent emergence of new plagues.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 4:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Noah Wald-Dickler,Ryan Seuffert
MEDS 527: Zoonotic Infectious Diseases 
Background information on a group of infections that are transmitted via animal contact. Understanding of the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, treatment, and impact of the diseases on the economies of the countries in which they are found. Recommended preparation: MEDS 500. Open only to graduate students.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Professional Year 1, Doctoral Student, Graduate Visitor
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 1:00-2:50pm
Instructor: Emily Blodget,Ryan Seuffert
MEDS 528: Global Health Modules, Sexually Transmitted Infections 
Examines clinically relevant perspectives from distinguished international authors on STI issues and the devastating effect on particular geographical regions around the world.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 1:00-2:50pm
Instructor: Kusha Davar,Ryan Seuffert
MEDS 530b: Foundation of Medicine: Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology 
The basics of human anatomy (gross anatomy, histology, radiographic anatomy), physiology (cellular physiology, organ system areas) and pathology (general, systemic, cellular pathology).
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MEDS 530a
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 9:00-10:50am
MEDS 567: Global Nutrition 
A systematic survey of basic and clinical nutrition that provides an overview of critical public health-nutrition issues in both the developing world and industrial society.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 9:00-10:50am
Instructor: Roger Clemens,Ryan Seuffert
MEDS 576: Maternal and Child Health in South Africa 
Examination of country-specific factors affecting pregnancy, pre-natal care, and childbirth in South Africa, with analysis of factors contributing to health inequality and methods to mitigate healthcare challenges.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 11:00-12:50pm
Instructor: Kim Turner,Ryan Seuffert
MEDS 577: Global Palliative Care 
Exploration of the provision of palliative care and analysis of factors affecting the increased burden of palliative care provision facing developing regions of the world.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 11:00-12:50pm
Instructor: Benjamin La Brot,Ryan Seuffert
MEDS 580: Interprofessional Team Dynamics in Healthcare 
Examination of typical composition and function of interprofessional healthcare teams. Exploration of roles of team members and purview of care issues and common challenges, including medication management, inpatient/outpatient decision making, and care plan implementation.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 4:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Navid Pour-Ghasemi,Aninda Das,Ryan Seuffert
MEDS 590: Directed Research 
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (1.0-12.0 units, max 12)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
MICB 522: Infection and Host Responses 
Overview of microbes, their life cycles and the host responses they elicit, evade or exploit, including the manipulation and the malfunction of the immune system.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 9:00-10:50am
MICB 542: Animal Virology 
Virus structure and chemistry; virus-cell interactions; aspects of virus genetics; molecular biology; pathogenesis, immunology, and evolution of viral infections.
Units: (2.0 units, max 6)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 9:00-10:50am
MICB 560: Recent Advances in Microbiology 
Intensive examination of selected topics in microbiology. Student presentations and critiques. Required of all graduate students.
Units: (1.0 units, max 6)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 12:00-12:50pm
MICB 570: Microbiology Research Seminar 
Critical discussion of current research topics. Students present published and unpublished research results for discussion and critique.
Units: (1.0 units, max 10)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
MICB 590: Directed Research 
Research leading to the Master's Degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (1.0-12.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
MICB 594a: Master's Thesis 
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
MICB 594b: Master's Thesis 
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MICB 594A
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
MICB 594z: Master's Thesis 
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (0.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MICB 594B
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
MICB 596: Internship for Curricular Practical Training 
Part-time or full-time, practical work experience in the student's field of study. The internship must be located at an off-campus facility. Students are individually supervised by faculty. May not be taken until the student has completed at least one semester of enrollment in the graduate program with a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Units: (1.0-3.0 units, max 3)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
MPHY 590: Directed Research 
Research leading to the masters degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Open only to master students. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PHBI-590.)
Units: (1.0-12.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
MPHY 594a: Masters Thesis 
Credit upon acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PHBI-594a.)
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
MPHY 594b: Master's Thesis 
Credit upon acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC. Duplicates credit in former PHBI-594b.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MPHY 594a
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
MPHY 594z: Master's Thesis 
Credit upon acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former PHBI-594z.)
Units: (0.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MPHY 594b
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
MPHY 596: Internship for Curricular Practical Training 
Part-time or full-time, practical work experience in the student's field of study. The internship must be located at an off-campus facility. Students are individually supervised by faculty. May not be taken until the student has completed at least one semester of enrollment in the graduate program.
Units: (1.0-3.0 units, max 3)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
NEUM 790: Directed Research 
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department.
Units: (1.0-12.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Neuromedicine
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Li Zhang
NEUM 794a: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of dissertation.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Neuromedicine
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Li Zhang
NEUM 794b: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of dissertation.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: NEUM 794A
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Neuromedicine
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Li Zhang
NIIN 520: Experimental Design for Neuroimaging 
Examine experimental design approaches for experimental and clinical neuroimaging investigation. Topics on how to develop rigorous experiments to test theories of cognitive and clinical neuroscience.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Neuroimaging and Informatics
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Instructor: Dominique Duncan,
NIIN 550: Computational Modeling in Neuroimaging 
Addresses the current neuroinformatics approaches to large-scale data representations, mining, and visualization in brain imaging. Open only to Neuroimaging and Informatics majors.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Neuroimaging and Informatics
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 9:00-9:50am
Instructor: Yonggang Shi
NIIN 560: Brain Architecture and Neuroanatomic Exploratory Techniques 
Introduction to basic theories and methodological approaches to neuroanatomy in animal models including histology, microscopy, behavioral investigations, and neuroinformatics.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Neuroimaging and Informatics
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Tuesday
Time: 9:00-9:50am
Instructor: Michael Bienkowski,
NIIN 570: Neuroimaging Genetics 
Lectures on human genetics and epigenetics. Discuss how applying these concepts to brain imaging advances our understanding of healthy development and neurological disease. Emphasis on critical thinking applied both to designing neuroimaging genetics studies and to constructively assessing peer work and existing neuroimaging genetics literature.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Neuroimaging and Informatics
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 10:00-10:50am
Instructor: Meredith Braskie
NIIN 580: Introduction to Data Science in Neuroimaging 
Basics of data science as applied to neuroimaging data. Topics include neuroimaging data preparation and quality control, basics of programming and statistical models and machine learning techniques appropriate for the analyses of neuroimaging data.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Neuroimaging and Informatics
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 9:00-9:50am
Instructor: Leon Aksman
NIIN 600: Science Communications 
Learn writing and communication elements critical for success in science-related fields, including clear writing, effective presentations and career development skills.
Units: (1.0 unit)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Neuroimaging and Informatics
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Instructor: Lauren Salminen
OHNS 301: The Practice of Educational Speech-Language Pathology 
Examination of the interprofessional practice of educational speech-language pathologists and the multiple professionals working in the pediatric arena to serve children in schools.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 9:00-10:40am
Instructor: Barbara Moore
OHNS 303: Telehealth and Assistive Technology in SLP 
Examination of the design and implementation of assistive technology (AT) and telehealth models, tools and service delivery in speech-language pathology working across settings.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 11:00-12:40pm
Instructor: Yao Du,Barbara Moore
OHNS 402: The Dynamic Profession of Audiology 
Exploration of how our understanding of hearing and balance disorders continues to evolve with advances in science and technology, with opportunities for interprofessional practice and collaboration.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 12:00-1:40pm
Instructor: Karen Johnson,Barbara Moore
OHNS 505: Audiology for Speech-Language Pathologists 
Introduction to the discipline and practice of audiology, including the nature of hearing and balance, how these systems are clinically assessed and impacts of altered function.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Speech-Language Pathology
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Karen Johnson,Barbara Moore
OHNS 506: Autism Spectrum Disorder, AAC and Cognitive Communication Di 
Assessment and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders and other cognitive disabilities including language, social skills, behavior, consideration for assistive technology and augmentative and alternative communication.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Speech-Language Pathology
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 4:00-6:50pm
Instructor: Yao Du,Barbara Moore
OHNS 507: Voice and Resonance Disorders 
Nature of normal voice production and the assessment and treatment of physiological and other disorders of pitch, loudness, voice quality, including resonance and alaryngeal voice.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Speech-Language Pathology
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 1:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Michael Johns,Lauren Timmons Sund,Barbara Moore
OHNS 509: Dysphagia 
Anatomy and physiology of the normal swallow and neurological/oncologic disorders which affect the swallowing process. Current practice for clinical and instrumentation analysis, evaluation and treatment.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Speech-Language Pathology
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 4:00-6:50pm
Instructor: Aaron Rothbart,Barbara Moore
OHNS 510: Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology 
Supervised clinical hours in assessment and treatment of individuals with varying communication disorders at a variety of age levels in educational or medical settings.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Speech-Language Pathology
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 12:00-2:50pm
Instructor: Hope Morris-Baldridge,Barbara Moore
OHNS 513: Adult Neurogenic and Related Cognitive Communication Disorde 
Acquired communication disorders including aphasia, right hemisphere disorder, traumatic brain injury, dementia, concussion. Assessment and treatment of these disorders including executive functioning and work/life/family/social implications.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Speech-Language Pathology
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 11:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Aaron Rothbart,Barbara Moore
OHNS 518: Research/Capstone in Communication Sciences and Disorders 
Capstone Research Project addressing a problem in the field of communication sciences and disorders. Students will work with a PhD-level faculty member and will culminate in a submission for presentation in a poster session at a professional conference.
Units: (1.0 units, max 2)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Speech-Language Pathology
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 12:00-2:50pm
Instructor: Yao Du,Karen Johnson,Aaron Rothbart,Barbara Moore
OHNS 519: Externship in Speech-Language Pathology 
Speech-language pathology clinical experience in a supervised school-based, medically-based or private practice setting.
Units: (3.0 units, max 6)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Speech-Language Pathology
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 8:30-11:20am
Instructor: Jennifer Shubin,Barbara Moore