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Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

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GPA and percentages are weighted by recorded letter grades. UW comparisons use the same terms. Cross-listed courses count once within this department and once across UW; department totals should not be added together. Grade counts are not unique students. Offering counts reflect captured records, not a complete historical schedule.

Spring 2027

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22 courses

Toxicology II surveys basic methods and biochemical mechanisms of toxicity, covering mammalian organ systems, evaluation techniques, species specificity, and environmental interactions.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Independent Study offers directed projects for freshmen and sophomores, focusing on applying coursework to real life, searching scientific literature, and developing critical thinking.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

No recorded grade history

Provides a basic understanding of the causes, pathophysiology, pathology and clinical manifestations of disease states from a medical perspective.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Agnes Loeffler

The course required consistent studying and memorization from the start because four exams determined the final grade.

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026

Explores environmental viral pathogen surveillance methods, molecular genetics, genomics, and sequencing technologies for public health and pandemic preparedness.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Independent Study is a directed project course for juniors and seniors that applies coursework concepts to real-life situations while developing literature search and critical thinking skills.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Overview of molecular and cellular mechanisms using human diseases to illustrate organismal-level defects, covering diverse cellular functions.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026

A seminar focusing on molecular and cellular mechanisms, using human diseases to illustrate organismal outcomes, with discussions centered on immunology and cancer biology.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

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Spring 2024–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Molecular Mechanisms of Disease covers neuroscience, cancer biology, growth factor/matrix biology, and immunology. Students learn grant writing, peer review, experimental design, and giving talks.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample

A weekly seminar for graduate and professional students focused on disease pathogenesis, featuring interaction with invited faculty.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

No recorded grade history

A graduate-level pathology seminar where students review current publications selected by faculty to develop research communication and critical analysis skills.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

No recorded grade history

A general pathology clerkship focusing on diagnostic pathology's role in medical care, reviewing anatomic and clinical pathology work, and participating in clinical-pathologist discussions.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

No recorded grade history

Transfusion Medicine Customized maximizes residency preparedness by correlating basic science with practical decision-making in clinical transfusion medicine, customizing tested topics to student specialty interests.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

No recorded grade history

Laboratory Medicine Customized teaches basic science principles of common lab tests, applying them to clinical judgments and patient questions while customizing content to specialty interests.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

No recorded grade history

A disease-focused biopsychosocial course on sickle cell disease covering clinical, social, economic, and ethical dimensions to identify health barriers and improvement opportunities.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

No recorded grade history

A case-based immunohematology course focusing on interpreting blood bank tests like ABO typing and antibody panels, identifying RBC/platelet antibodies, and communicating results.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

No recorded grade history

A basic science elective for future surgeons that reviews anatomy, histology, and disease pathophysiology through hands-on pathology activities like frozen sections and cytology interpretation.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

No recorded grade history

PATH 990

Research

1–8 credits

Advanced pathology research for graduate and medical students, supervised by a senior staff member, covering general principles in pathology and laboratory medicine.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

No recorded grade history