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Otolaryngology (OTOL) Courses

Academic Unit: Otolaryngology

OTOL 5101 - Introduction to the Basic Sciences in Otolaryngology I: Ear

(2 cr; Prereq-Otolaryngology major or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Multidisciplinary introduction to the basic sciences of the ear. Acoustics and psychoacoustics, temporal bone anatomy, external and middle ear mechanisms, cochlear physiology, auditory neurophysiology, ear embryology, ear biochemistry, immunology, fine structures, vestibular mechanisms and measurement. S-N grading option for nonmajors only.

OTOL 5102 - Introduction to the Basic Sciences in Otolaryngology II: Head and Neck

(2 cr; Prereq-Otol major or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Multidisciplinary introduction to the basic sciences of the head and neck. Laryngeal anatomy and physiology, nasal anatomy and physiology, immune biology, embryology of head and neck. S-N grading option for nonmajors only.

OTOL 5993 - Directed Studies

(1 cr [max 12]; Prereq-instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 24 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Directed readings and preparation of reports on selected topics.

OTOL 7200 - Introduction to Otolaryngology

(2 cr; P-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Equivalent courses: INMD 7315 (inactive)

This elective is intended for early 3rd-year students interested in exploring the specialty of ENT. This course will include clinical experiences in the specialty and interactive presentations emphasizing primary care problems related to the field.

OTOL 7501 - Acting Internship Otolaryngology

(4 cr; H-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

This advanced elective is designed for the late third-year or early fourth-year student wanting to be competitive for residency selection. Working closely with residents, the student will have increased responsibility in patient care and management.

OTOL 7503 - Otolaryngology Research

(2 cr [max 8]; H-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 16 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Opportunities are provided to work with otolaryngology faculty and basic scientists within the Department of Otolaryngology. Additional opportunities for clinical otolaryngology are provided if relevant.

OTOL 8230 - Clinical Otorhinolaryngology

(4 cr; Prereq-Grad otol major; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Diagnostic and management instruction and experience in all phases of clinical otorhinolaryngology. Both inpatient and outpatient services are provided at Fairview-University Medical Center, St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center, Veterans Administration Medical Center, and Hennepin County Medical Center. Clinical practica and weekly special group conferences.

OTOL 8231 - Surgery of the Ear, Nose, and Throat

(3 cr; Prereq-Grad otol major; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Surgical training and experience with broad scope of surgical problems encountered in otorhinolaryngology provided at Fairview-University Medical Center, St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center, Veterans Administration Medical Center, and Hennepin County Medical Center. Clinical practica and weekly special group conferences.

OTOL 8232 - Maxillofacial Surgery

(1 cr; Prereq-Grad otol major; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Basic science and management principles of maxillofacial diseases. Problems of maxillofacial trauma. Experience with these problems in the hospitals of the training program, especially the county hospitals.

OTOL 8233 - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Head and Neck

(1 cr; Prereq-Otol major; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Otolaryngologic cosmetic surgery emphasizing rhinoplasty and otoplasty.

OTOL 8234 - Anatomy of the Head and Neck and Temporal Bone Dissection

(2 cr; Prereq-Grad otol major or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Head and neck anatomy studied from cadaver through programmed learning. Temporal bones dissected to learn anatomy and to practice otologic surgical procedures. S/N for nonmajors only.

OTOL 8235 - Roentgenology of the Head and Neck

(1 cr; Prereq-Grad otol major; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 12 times)

Principles and procedures in roentgenology for otolaryngologic and head and neck problems.

OTOL 8236 - Pharmacology in Otolaryngology

(1 cr; Prereq-Grad otol major; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 12 times)

Principles of pharmacology as they relate to otolaryngology.

OTOL 8237 - Endoscopy

(1 cr; Prereq-Grad otol major; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 12 times)

Didactic and practical instruction in laryngoscopy, esophagoscopy, bronchoscopy, and mediastinoscopy. General management principles emphasized.

OTOL 8238 - Pathology of the Ear, Nose, and Throat

(1 cr; Prereq-Grad otol major; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 12 times)

Gross pathology and histopathology of diseases of the ear, nose, throat, and related regions.

OTOL 8239 - Otoneurology

(1 cr [max 2]; Prereq-Grad otol major or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 12 times)

Instruction and experience in diagnosis and management of otoneurologic problems, including training in electronystagmographic analysis of vestibular function.

OTOL 8240 - Allergy

(1 cr; Prereq-Grad otol major; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 12 times)

Concepts and management of otolaryngologic allergy.

OTOL 8241 - Cancer of the Head and Neck

(1 cr; Prereq-Grad otol major; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 12 times)

Clinical head and neck oncology; etiology, treatment (both surgical and nonsurgical), and other principles of management.

OTOL 8242 - Audiology and Speech Pathology

(2 cr; Prereq-Grad otol major or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Clinical audiology and speech-language pathology, including diagnosis and treatment of conductive, sensorineural, and central hearing loss; voice disorders; swallowing disorders; velopharyngeal insufficiency related to cleft lip/palate and craniofacial anomalies; alaryngeal speech; and speech disorders related to head and neck cancer.

OTOL 8243 - Introduction to Research Methodology

(1 cr; Prereq-Grad otol major or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Statistical methods, experimental design, and execution of otolaryngologic research. Ethics of research with human and animal subjects.

OTOL 8244 - Seminar: Current Literature

(1 cr; Prereq-Grad otol major or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Presentation and discussion of selected articles. Required for all otolaryngology graduate students.

OTOL 8247 - Anatomy and Physiology of Hearing and Balance

(3 cr; Prereq-instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Spring)

Equivalent courses: was NSC 8247 until 06-SEP-05, NSC 8247

Structure and function of auditory and vestibular systems. Network analysis of middle and inner ear mechanics, hair cell biophysics, auditory nerve and CNS electrophysiology, information processing, neural mechanisms subserving balance and gaze, cellular morphology, and computer models.

OTOL 8248 - Directed Readings in Auditory Physiology

(1 cr [max 2]; Prereq-instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 2 credits)

Equivalent courses: was NSC 8248 until 06-SEP-05, NSC 8248

Current research on biophysics and physiology of auditory system; topics selected for each student. Written reviews prepared and discussed.

OTOL 8249 - Current Topics in Cochlear Anatomy (Topics course)

(1 cr; Prereq-instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Review of current research papers concerning cochlear anatomy and pathology.

OTOL 8250 - Advanced Biochemistry of the Auditory System

(1 cr; Prereq-MdBc 6100, MdBc 6101 or equiv or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Review of recent progress in biochemical aspects of auditory end organs.

OTOL 8251 - Molecular Carcinogenesis of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

(2 cr; Prereq-MICA 8009 or concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in MICA 8009 or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 3 times)

Current topics in molecular carcinogenesis of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

OTOL 8262 - Advanced Clinical Audiology

(2 cr; Prereq-Grad otol major, 8242 or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Comprehensive reading and practicum in auditory evaluation of patients. Assumes basic knowledge of clinical audiology. Each session devoted to aspect of auditory evaluation or aural rehabilitation, including behavioral audiometry, electrophysiologic evaluation, hearing aid selection, and cochlear implants.

OTOL 8333 - FTE: Master's

(1 cr; Prereq-Master's student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; 6 academic progress units; 6 financial aid progress units)

(No description)

OTOL 8444 - FTE: Doctoral

(1 cr; Prereq-Doctoral student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; 6 academic progress units; 6 financial aid progress units)

(No description)

OTOL 8666 - Doctoral Pre-Thesis Credits

(1 cr [max 6]; Prereq-Doctoral student who has not passed prelim oral; no required consent for 1st/2nd registrations, up to 12 combined cr; dept consent for 3rd/4th registrations, up to 24 combined cr; doctoral student admitted before summer 2007 may register up to four times, up to 60 combined cr; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Doctoral Pre-Thesis Credits

OTOL 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's

(1 cr [max 18]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 10 cr total required [Plan A only]; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 50 credits; may be repeated 10 times)

(No description)

OTOL 8888 - Thesis Credit: Doctoral

(1 cr [max 24]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 24 cr required; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 100 credits; may be repeated 10 times)

(No description)

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