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2015-2016 Academic Catalog (Jan 2016) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

College of Graduate Health Sciences

920 Madison Avenue, Suite 407 • Memphis, TN 38163 • Phone: (901) 448-5538
Website: www.uthsc.edu/grad/

Donald B. Thomason, PhD
Dean

Isaac O. Donkor, PhD
Associate Dean, Student Affairs

John V. Cox, PhD
Interim Associate Dean, Academic Affairs

Monica Jablonski, PhD
Associate Dean, Postdoctoral Affairs

Larry Tague
Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs

Felicia Washington, MHSA
Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs and Services

Information About the College

Programs

Courses

Graduate Orthodontics

  • PORT 870 - Biomechanical Principles

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)

    This course is a comprehensive survey of biomechanical principles utilizing Newtonian mechanics to describe the interplay between forces applied by fixed and removable orthodontic appliances and the resulting movement of teeth.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Prerequisites: Enrollment in the postgraduate Orthodontics Program
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: David H Crowder

  • PORT 875 - Scientific Writing and MDS Research Protocol

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)

    The theory and practice of writing a scientifically based manuscript are presented. The purpose, structure, and style of all the parts of a manuscript are described. The practical application of this series of lectures is the development of the student’s MDS manuscript. The theory and practice of preparing a sound protocol preparatory to MDS-level research is discussed in detail. Various research designs are discussed. Additionally, style and content of a grant proposal are reviewed. May be repeated up to 2 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based and Seminar-based
    Prerequisites: Enrollment in the postgraduate Orthodontics Program
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Edward F Harris
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Ayman Abdul Hamid Al Dayeh
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Edward F Harris

  • PORT 880 - Speech and Myofunctional Therapy

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)

    The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of speech development and production and diagnostics and therapeutic interventions for speech-related disorders, primarily in children. Attention will be directed toward detailed definition, description, evaluation, and treatment, providing an overall understanding of the profession and available services; thereby, enhancing the process of collaboration between the professions of dentistry, orthodontics and speech-language pathology.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Prerequisites: Enrollment in the postgraduate program
    Term offered: Not currenlty offered

  • PORT 885 - Surgical Correction of Dentofacial Deformities

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)

    This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of options available to patients who require surgical correction of significant dentofacial deformities. Attention will be directed towards the surgical diagnosis of such patients and review of the common surgical procedures required to treat these patients.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Prerequisites: Completion of the first year of the postgraduate Orthodontics Program
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: James Mintzer Christian
    Additional Instructor 1, Spring: Terry Martin Trojan

Graduate Periodontics

  • PPER 800 - MDS (Periodontology) Research & Manuscript

    Cr Hrs: 1-9

    This course provides postgraduate students with the experience of engaging in research in dental and related sciences, and to pursue a Masters of Dental Science (MDS) degree in the UTHSC College of Graduate Health Sciences. Involvement in this course is arranged to meet individual student needs. Time commitment will average 4-hours per week during each semester of pursuit. Students work with advisors experienced in research methodology and scientific writing. Research mentorship is provided by faculty members gathered to satisfy the needs of the student and the research project being pursued. Student activities include topic-specific review of literature, research protocol development, hands-on research, data acquisition, statistical analysis and interpretation of experimental results, drawing conclusions, and publication of outcomes. Public defense of the research effort and submission of a manuscript to a professional journal in accordance with regulation established by the College of Graduate Health Sciences are required. Research, public defense, and manuscript submission accomplished during this course are in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Dental Science degree awarded by the UTHSC, College of Graduate Health Sciences. May be repeated up to 54 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lab-based
    Prerequisites: PPER 814 Research in Periodontal Pathobiology  
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Sidney H Stein
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Sidney H Stein

  • PPER 810 - Classic Periodontology Literature Review

    Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0)

    This seminar is conducted regularly throughout the first two years of the residency program under the direction of the postgraduate periodontics staff. The purpose of this seminar is exposure to classic and current concepts in various subject areas, as well as written and verbal evaluation of the literature reviewed. May be repeated up to 16 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Seminar-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Rania Livada
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Rania Livada

  • PPER 811 - Contemporary Evidence-Based Periodontology Journal Club

    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0)

    This seminar is conducted regularly throughout the three year residency period. Major journals devoted to periodontics are reviewed selectively. Selected articles are also reviewed from other major journals. The purpose of this seminar is to provide experience in reading, abstracting and evaluating the most recently published ideas and concepts in the field of periodontics. May be repeated up to 8 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Seminar-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Martyn S Green
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Martyn S Green
    Instructor of Record, Summer: NWILSON4

  • PPER 814 - Research in Periodontal Pathobiology

    Cr Hrs: 3 (32-16)

    This course will provide each resident with the opportunity to engage in periodontal research. It may include both clinical and laboratory research, with the emphasis in one or the other research areas. Each resident will be assigned a research mentor who is trained and experienced in research methodologies and writing of scientific papers. Instruction will be given by appropriate Faculty members on an individualized basis. Resident activities will include research of relevant literature, writing of appropriate literature reviews, hands on research, gathering and analysis of data, interpretation of results, drawing conclusions and writing papers appropriate for publication. The course will be integrated with the remainder of the curriculum throughout the 36 month duration of the program.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based, Seminar-based, and Lab-based
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Sidney H Stein

  • PPER 815 - Orthodontics-Periodontics Seminar

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)

    This seminar course is conducted by members of the Orthodontics and Periodontology faculties. Included are lectures on the interrelationships of orthodontic and periodontic approaches to common treatment situations. Emphasis is placed on the basic science mechanisms underlying periodontic and orthodontic therapies. Selected literature of common interest to the students of Orthodontics and Periodontics is reviewed. Graduate students present cases for diagnosis and treatment planning as well as cases treated in an interdisciplinary manner. The purpose of this seminar is to encourage greater interaction and understanding between orthodontist and periodontist, including the identification of patients to be treated jointly by graduate students in orthodontics and periodontics.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based and Seminar-based
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Ayman Abdul Hamid Al Dayeh

Graduate Prosthodontics

  • PPRO 800 - MDS (Prosthodontics) Research & Manuscript

    Cr Hrs: 1-9

    This course provides postgraduate students with the experience of engaging in research in dental and related sciences, and to pursue a Masters of Dental Science (MDS) degree in the UTHSC College of Graduate Health Sciences. Involvement in this course is arranged to meet individual student needs. Students work with advisors experienced in research methodology and scientific writing. Research mentorship is provided by faculty members gathered to satisfy the needs of the student and the research project being pursued. Student activities include topic-specific review of literature, research protocol development, hands-on research, data acquisition, statistical analysis and interpretation of experimental results, drawing conclusions, and publication of outcomes. Public defense of the research effort and submission of a manuscript to a professional journal in accordance with regulation established by the College of Graduate Health Sciences are required. Research, public defense, and manuscript submission accomplished during this course are in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Dental Science degree awarded by the UTHSC, College of Graduate Health Sciences. May be repeated up to 54 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Lab-based
    Prerequisites: Acceptance in Postgrad Prosthodontics Program
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Pradeep Chitra Adatrow
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Pradeep Chitra Adatrow

  • PPRO 810 - Classic Prosthodontic Literature Review

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    erature in various subject areas associated with prosthodontics and related sciences. Periodic and critical abstracting of this literature is accomplished by seminar attendees in order to maintain a database of condensed, topic-oriented summaries. Students in the Advanced Prosthodontic Program participate in this seminar each semester of their three-year residency. Twenty-four broad topics pertinent to prosthodontics are covered on a rotational basis over a three-year period. Eight topics are covered during each year of the students’ three-year residency program. Seminars are led by the Assistant Director of the Advanced Prosthodontic Program. Other members of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center faculty are invited to participate when their expertise on the seminar topic is considered beneficial to the learning experience. May be repeated up to 18 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Seminar-based
    Prerequisites: Acceptance in Postgrad Prosthodontics Program
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Pradeep Chitra Adatrow
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: David Richard Cagna
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Gregory J Paprocki
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Russell A Wicks
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Pradeep Chitra Adatrow
    Additional Instructor 1, Spring: David Richard Cagna
    Additional Instructor 2, Spring: Gregory J Paprocki
    Additional Instructor 3, Spring: Russell A Wicks

  • PPRO 811 - Contemporary Evidence-Based Prosthodontics Journal Club

    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0)

    Ongoing review of current, pertinent, professional literature is fundamental to the successful practice of prosthodontics. For postdoctoral students, knowledge of current professional literature is essential to developing theoretical and practical patient management skills. The assessment of current literature for its evidence-based value is critical. Journal Club provides a mechanism for surveying major dental periodicals to identify important articles, reviewing those articles, and discussing each article in an open seminar format. Twice weekly, one-hour seminars are conducted throughout the three-year program. This schedule is necessary to stay abreast of the ever-expanding volume of prosthodontic literature. May be repeated up to 12 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Seminar-based
    Prerequisites: Acceptance in Postgrad Prosthodontics Program
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: David Richard Cagna
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Gregory J Paprocki
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: Russell A Wicks
    Additional Instructor 3, Fall: Tom V. Korioth
    Additional Instructor 4, Fall: Pradeep Chitra Adatrow

    Instructor of Record, Spring: David Richard Cagna
    Additional Instructor 1, Spring: Gregory J Paprocki
    Additional Instructor 2, Spring: Russell A Wicks
    Additional Instructor 3, Spring: Tom V. Korioth
    Additional Instructor 4, Spring: Pradeep Chitra Adatrow

Health Outcomes and Policy Research

  • HOPR 801 - Research in Health Outcomes and Policy Research

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    This course emphasizes the development and conduct of health science administration research. The course is required in conjunction with or prior to thesis/dissertation work. The goal is to assist students in acquiring a breadth of knowledge of theory, concepts, principles, processes, and skills necessary for the health science research endeavor. Students will use and build upon knowledge gained in prerequisite courses as they learn to carry out each step of the research process. The course will be taught in small group discussions using information available in the literature and research-based analysis.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Shelley Irene White-Means

  • HOPR 816 - Applied Pharmacoeconomics I

    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0)

    This is the second in a two-course sequence and must be taken in sequence. These two coupled courses are an advanced study in economic principles and outcomes measures as applied to pharmacy and health care. The objective is to expand the student’s appreciation of the nature of applied economic evaluation and its relevance to health care decision- making and policy formulation through Didactics and case study analysis. Emphasis will be on the application of methodological principles of economic evaluation and appraisal of current concepts and research in pharmacoeconomics. The student will participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a group pharmacoeconomic project, which focuses on the evaluation of a defined economic problem in health care.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Junling Wang
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Junling Wang

  • HOPR 829 - Data Analysis Methods in Health Outcomes and Policy Research

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    This course will help students lay a solid foundation in their understanding of basic data analysis methods, develop basic quantitative analytical skills, understand the application of basic data analysis methods, and develop a healthy skepticism toward the use of statistical techniques in research studies.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Junling Wang

  • HOPR 840 - Special Topics - Pharmacoeconomics

    Cr Hrs: 1-3

    Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Justin Gatwood
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Shelley Irene White-Means

  • HOPR 853 - Telemedicine and e-Health

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    This course will provide the students with opportunities to discuss and analyze the key issues, principles and approaches, in telemedicine. The course will have three sections. Emphasis on the first section of the course will be on theoretical, clinical, technical and pragmatic issues. The second section will address issues related to telemedicine such as design and development, standards, privacy and security issues, evaluation of telemedicine services and legal issues. Specific healthcare outcomes and the influence that they have on policy formulation will be examined and analyzed. The third section - a major focus of this course, will be practical application of telemedicine through the case study analyses. The strategies and skills healthcare professionals will need to practice and manage telemedicine effectively will be detailed. Strategic initiatives of various offices will be presented and discussed.This is a hybrid course, ie, it has On-line modules as well as Face-to- Face classes. This course is open to graduate students and has no prerequisites.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Sajeesh Kumar Kamala Raghavan

  • HOPR 860 - Applied Health Informatics

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    This course will provide students with knowledge of current practice in the use of information technology and systems in clinical practice. The course will explore how health data are collected, the role of electronic health records, clinical documentation improvement, systems implementation issues and adoption of health information technology. This course is offered exclusively in a distance education format via course management software. The course material will be presented in outline format and supplemented by student reading, student on-line discussions as well as required projects. The instructor will provide guidance to the student but the student is expected to assume responsibility for engaging the material and working at the graduate level.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Rebecca B Reynolds

  • HOPR 878 - Advanced Health Economics

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    Microeconomics tools are applied to the study of key health care policy issues. Behavior and performance of the major health care institutions, hospitals, physicians, nursing homes, and the pharmaceutical industry are examined. Economic impacts and implications of key issues in health care are scrutinized.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Shelley Irene White-Means

  • HOPR 900 - Doctoral Dissertation and Research

    Cr Hrs: 1-9

    Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student’s Research Advisor in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. May be repeated up to 144 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Junling Wang
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Junling Wang

  • HOPR 919 - Seminar

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)

    Topics of current interest in the field are selected and reviewed by the students for their peers and Faculty. Presentations followed by general informal discussion. In certain circumstances, reports of current research may be made by students and Faculty.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Sajeesh Kumar Kamala Raghavan
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Sajeesh Kumar Kamala Raghavan

  • HOPR 920 - Health Data Analytics

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    Healthcare organizations generate large amounts of data concerning patients, procedures, cost, staff, and supplies. Generating insights from these data using visualizations, data mining and natural language processing has the potential to improve patient care. Students will study current research problems, and gain experience through several projects. Students will learn how to assess results based on healthcare objectives for a variety of domains such as public health, policy, and clinical care. Students will work with a diverse set of datasets, and learn to define a process for analysis, justify choices, and interpret results based on healthcare needs. This course is offered exclusively in a distance education format via course management software. The course material will be presented in outline format and supplemented by student reading, student on-line discussions as well as required projects. The instructor will provide guidance to the student but the student is expected to assume responsibility for engaging the material and working at the graduate level.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture and Research-based
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Charisse Renee Madlock-Brown

Integrated Biomedical Sciences

  • IP 800 - Master’s Thesis and Research

    Cr Hrs: 1-9

    Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student’s advisor, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science. May be repeated up to 63 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Rennolds S Ostrom
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Rennolds S Ostrom

  • IP 801 - Integrity in the Conduct of Scientific Research

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)

    This course consists of a study of the ethical principles and related federal and state laws that govern scientific research. Through a combination of lecture and case study discussion, students learn both the substance and application to scientific research of ethical principles and related laws. Topics addressed include research with human subjects, research with animals, the use of human biological materials, privacy and confidentiality of research and medical records, conflicts of interest, scientific misconduct, ownership of research, responsible reporting of research, and ethical training practices. The grade awarded to a student is based on the student’s performance on a written midterm examination and a written final examination. The minimum score required to pass the course is 70, calculated as an average of the scores achieved on the midterm and final examinations.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Terrence F Ackerman

  • IP 805 - Essentials of Molecular Biology

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    This course covers the essentials of prokaryotic and eukaryotic molecular biology. Topics include DNA and RNA structure; DNA replication, repair, and recombination; the mechanism and regulation of transcription; and protein translation. Fundamental concepts are reinforced by the discussion of human genetic diseases.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: John V Cox

  • IP 806 - Biochemistry

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    The course presents the fundamental aspects of biochemistry including biochemical and biophysical principles (bonding, properties of water, thermodynamics, ionization and acid-base theory, and enzymology); structure, synthesis, and function of proteins and enzymes; metabolism of sugars, amino acids, nucleotides, nucleosides, vitamins, coenzymes and lipids; energy production and conversion; mitochondria and bioenergetics; photosynthesis; membrane transport proteins; cytochrome P450 and cell signaling.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: David R Nelson

  • IP 810 - IPBS Seminars

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)

    Assigned readings in the original literature with student presentation and critical discussion of papers. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Rennolds S Ostrom

  • IP 840 - Special Topics

    Cr Hrs: 1-5

    Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest. May be repeated up to 30 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Rennolds S Ostrom
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Rennolds S Ostrom

  • IP 841 - Essentials of Cell Biology

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    This course provides an introduction to the cell and includes topics such as: animal cell structure; membrane compartmentalization; membrane transport; nuclear structure and dynamics; protein transport and modification; receptor signaling; cell motility and migration; cell cycle regulation; extracellular matrix and cell adhesion; general principles of development; and bacterial cell structure.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Zheng Fan

  • IP 845 - Grant Writing in the Biomedical Sciences

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    Students will have an opportunity to find grant funding sources, write a proposal, and learn how to submit an actual grant proposal to an agency or foundation for consideration. The class will investigate current issues and topics related to research and grant writing in instructional technology. This course may not be audited.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Seminar-based
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: William Fred Brescia Jr

  • IP 900 - Doctoral Dissertation and Research

    Cr Hrs: 1-9

    Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student’s Research Advisor in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. May be repeated up to 63 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Rennolds S Ostrom
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Rennolds S Ostrom

  • IP 940 - Molecular Biology of Cancer

    Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0)

    The course will provide a comprehensive survey of cancer biology, describing the disrupted normal development processes, the altered molecular mechanisms that govern the functioning of malignant cells, the biology and treatments of common types of cancer, and the development of therapies for treatment of resistant and metastatic cancer cells.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Dale Parker Suttle Jr

Interprofessional Education

  • IPEH 710 - Collaboration for Oral Health Care

    Cr Hrs: 1 (15-30)

    This course is designed for health professional students in multiple disciplines. Students will learn principles of interprofessional collaboration and care coordination within the context of oral health care. Course content will demonstrate how the quality of oral health care affects general physical and emotional health of individuals. Emphasis will be placed on skill development in prevention of oral disease, oral health maintenance, early disease recognition and referral management. Interprofessional competency development is the framework to enhance both the scope and quality of care patients receive, as well as improve treatment outcomes.
    Grade Mode: P/F
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Seminar and practice-based
    Prerequisites: Approval of instructor
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Margaret T Hartig

  • IPEH 719 - Professional Symposium and Seminar Series

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)

    This course provides credit for an intensive symposium or seminar series in which participants are expected to achieve well-defined learning objectives. The objectives will be topical for the specific program for which credit is given. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: P/F
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Prerequisites: Approval of instructor
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Gabor Joseph Tigyi

Medicinal Chemistry

  • MEDC 612 - Organic Medicinal Chemistry I

    Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0)

    In addition to lectures attended jointly with professional students (Medicinal Chemistry 112, 122), advanced concepts are discussed in conference sessions, limited to graduate students.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Isaac O Donkor
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Bob M Moore

  • MEDC 622 - Organic Medicinal Chemistry II

    Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0)

    Continuation of Medicinal Chemistry I.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Prerequisites: MEDC 612 Organic Medicinal Chemistry I 
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Isaac O Donkor

  • MEDC 800 - Master’s Thesis and Research

    Cr Hrs: 1-9

    Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student’s Research Advisor, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science. Research based. May be repeated up to 108 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Research-Based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Hassan Almoazen
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Hassan Almoazen

  • MEDC 812 - Advanced Medicinal Chemistry

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    This course will present concepts in medicinal chemistry with emphasis on application of these concepts to rational drug design. Classical and contemporary approaches to the design of small molecules for interaction with macromolecular targets such as receptors, enzymes, and DNA will be discussed.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Isaac O Donkor
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Isaac O Donkor

  • MEDC 813 - Research Techniques in Medicinal Chemistry

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    An introduction to current trends in the design and synthesis of potential medicinal agents. The course includes recent techniques applicable to the isolation and characterization of organic compounds, as well as contemporary methodology for the study and chemical and physical properties influencing biological response. The course content is tailored to the specific needs of students majoring in this field.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Wei Li

  • MEDC 819 - Seminars in Medicinal Chemistry

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)

    Current journal articles in Medicinal Chemistry will be presented by students followed by a question and answer session.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Isaac O Donkor
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Isaac O Donkor

  • MEDC 840 - Advanced Topics in Asymmetric Organic Synthesis

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Offered as needed

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Michio Kurosu
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Michio Kurosu

  • MEDC 840 - Advanced Topics in Medicinal Chemistry Heterocyclic Organic Medicinal Chemistry

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Offered as needed

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Bob M Moore
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Bob M Moore

  • MEDC 900 - Doctoral Dissertation and Research

    Cr Hrs: 1-9

    Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student’s Research Advisor in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. May be repeated up to 144 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Hassan Almoazen
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Hassan Almoazen

  • MEDC 919 - Seminars in Medicinal Chemistry

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)

    Seminar presentation required of Ph.D. candidates in Medicinal Chemistry.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Hassan Almoazen
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Hassan Almoazen

Microbiology, Immunology and Biochemistry

  • MSCI 800 - Master’s Thesis and Research

    Cr Hrs: 1-9

    Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student’s advisor, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science. Research based. May be repeated up to 36 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Elizabeth A Fitzpatrick
    Instructor of Record, Spring: David R. Nelson

  • MSCI 812 - Physical Biochemistry and Applications in Structural Biology

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    A Lecture in physical biochemistry that is divided into two parts. The first part covers the major experimental techniques used in physical biochemistry, including X-ray crystallography, NMR spectroscopy, general spectroscopy, and thermodynamics. The theoretical and experimental bases of the techniques will be emphasized. The second part addresses the structure and mechanisms of biological macromolecules, and many of the major classes of proteins will be discussed, as well as the structures of DNA and RNA. Emphasis will be on the physicochemical processes that control the folding and stability of macromolecules and on the processes that determine their unique structures and functions. The course will be accompanied by problem sets and practical sessions in the laboratory, and students will also be provided with software for viewing and manipulating structures on personal computers.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Prerequisites: permission of instructor
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Stephen W White

  • MSCI 814 - Bioinformatics I

    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0)

    This course consists of eleven 2.5-hour segments. The material will be introduced in a brief Lecture for 30-45 minutes as necessary. The majority of time will be spent using computer applications of bioinformatics tools. The course is designed to provide practical training in bioinformatics methods including accessing the major public sequence databases, using the five BLAST tools to find sequences, analyzing protein and nucleic acid sequences, detecting motifs or domains in proteins, assembling protein sequences from genomic DNA, detecting exons and finding intron-exon boundaries, aligning sequences (Clustal W), and making phylogenetic trees (Phylip). Basic proteomics methods and comparative genomics will also be discussed. Students should leave the course with a working knowledge of how to carry out research using these tools.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: David R Nelson
    Additional Instructor 1, Spring: Yan Cui

  • MSCI 815 - Bioinformatics II

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)

    This course follows MSCI 814 Bioinformatics I , and consists of six 2.5- hour segments partially as lecture and partially as computer tutorial sessions to demonstrate advanced bioinformatics methods and the use of databases. Topics include knowledge base mining; 3D structure viewers like Cn3D, the VAST databases of 3D structure alignments; use of genome browsers like UCSC and Ensembl and NCBI’s genomic biology section; gene arrays–their construction, use, and data analysis; mapping quantitative trait loci (QTLs) and radiation hybrid mapping; genome assembly and annotation.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Prerequisites: MSCI 814 Bioinformatics I  
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: David R Nelson
    Additional Instructor 1, Spring: Yan Cui

  • MSCI 840 - Special Topics in Molecular Sciences - Cell Biology

    Cr Hrs: 1-3

    Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Elizabeth A Fitzpatrick
    Instructor of Record, Spring: David R. Nelson

  • MSCI 840 - Special Topics in Molecular Sciences - Bacterial Pathogenesis

    Cr Hrs: 1-3

    Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Elizabeth A Fitzpatrick
    Instructor of Record, Spring: David R. Nelson

  • MSCI 840 - Special Topics in Molecular Sciences - Biochemistry

    Cr Hrs: 1-3

    Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Elizabeth A Fitzpatrick
    Instructor of Record, Spring: David R. Nelson

  • MSCI 840 - Special Topics in Molecular Sciences - Gene Expression/Regulation

    Cr Hrs: 1-3

    Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Elizabeth A Fitzpatrick
    Instructor of Record, Spring: David R. Nelson

  • MSCI 840 - Special Topics in Molecular Sciences - Immunology

    Cr Hrs: 1-3

    Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Elizabeth A Fitzpatrick
    Instructor of Record, Spring: David R. Nelson

  • MSCI 840 - Special Topics in Molecular Sciences - Virology

    Cr Hrs: 1-3

    Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Elizabeth A Fitzpatrick
    Instructor of Record, Spring: David R. Nelson

  • MSCI 861 - Cellular Signaling

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    The course will provide a comprehensive survey of cellular signaling, describing mechanisms of signal transduction. The lectures will detail cellular signaling from the major classes of cell surface receptors to the impact on nuclear events. The class will emphasize the integration and coordination of signaling pathways in the cell and how this impacts on the fact of the cell.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Prerequisites: IP 841 Essentials of Cell Biology ; IP 806 Biochemistry 
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Susan E Senogles

  • MSCI 900 - Doctoral Dissertation and Research

    Cr Hrs: 1-9

    Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student’s Research Advisor in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. May be repeated up to 63 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Elizabeth A Fitzpatrick
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Elizabeth A Fitzpatrick

  • MSCI 910 - Student Seminar

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    Reports of current research are made by students for fellows and staff. Presentations are followed by general informal discussion. Under certain circumstances, topics of current interest in the field are selected and reviewed by students and staff members.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: David R Nelson
    Instructor of Record, Spring: David R Nelson

  • MSCI 930 - Molecular and Cellular Basis of Pathogenesis

    Cr Hrs: 3 48(0)

    The goal of this course is to explore the interactions between viruses and their hosts that result in pathogenic effects and disease. The course will provide an understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms responsible for pathogenesis resulting from infection of a human host by viruses, bacteria and fungi. Classes will build on information presented in IP805 ?Essentials of Molecular Biology? and in MSCI 931 ?Immune Response to Pathogens? using defined viral, bacterial and fungal model systems to provide a comprehensive and fundamental understanding of the concepts that govern host-pathogen interactions and that lead to disease. Upon completion of the course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the molecular and cellular bases for pathogenesis resulting from infection of a human host by viral, bacterial and fungal pathogens. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of virulence factors, how their expression is controlled at both the molecular and cellular levels and how these pathogen-specific factors affect cells and tissues of the host. The topics are discussed using a format involving in-class discussion of key concepts and answers to pre-class study questions followed, by in-class discussion of pertinent assigned research papers. The papers to be read and discussed include classical papers establishing essential concepts and current papers that exemplify and add detail to the topic under discussion. Combined with the information learned in the prerequisite courses, students will also have a comprehensive understanding of host-pathogen relationships that ultimately lead to the elimination of infectious agents or the establishment of productive infections.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: MSCI 931, IP 805
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Lorraine M. Albritton

  • MSCI 931 - Immunity and Inflammation

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    The course will provide a comprehensive overview of resistance to infection and immunity to viral and bacterial pathogens. Lectures will present in detail the molecular genetic, structural, and cellular mechanisms that determine innate and adaptive immune cell activation and effector function. The literature review will use landmark papers to document research that has elucidated innate and adaptive immune mechanisms that determine resistance to infection by bacteria and viruses. At the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of innate and adaptive immunity to viruses and bacteria.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Prerequisites: IP 806 Biochemistry ; IP 841 Essentials of Cell Biology  and IP 805 Essentials of Molecular Biology ; or permission from course director
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Elizabeth A Fitzpatrick
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Tony N Marion

  • MSCI 934 - Techniques I - Biochemical and Cellular Methods

    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0)

    The theory and practical application of commonly used techniques in biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, and structural biology are considered, including absorption and emission spectroscopy; multiple chromatographic methods for use both with and without tags; protein purification strategies; protein electrophoresis and blotting; mass spectroscopy and proteomics; NMR and X-ray crystallography; generation and use of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies; flow cytometry; light, fluorescence, and confocal microscopy; apoptosis and cell purification.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Terrance G Cooper

  • MSCI 935 - Techniques II - Methods for Nucleic Acids

    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0)

    The theory and practical application of commonly used techniques for working with nucleic acids are considered, including nucleic acid isolation, quantitation, and electrophoresis; hybridization, mini-and micro arrays; DNA sequencing; oligonucleotide synthesis, uses, PCR and qPCR; restriction and modification enzymes, and polymerases; prokaryotic and eukaryotic cloning vectors; library construction and clone detection; cDNA-expression and siRNA-silencing libraries; making transgenic mice; in vitro mutagenesis, gel retardation, footprinting, and chromatin assays.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Martha M Howe
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Terrance G Cooper

Nursing

  • NSG 840 - Special Topics - Acute Health Issues

    Cr Hrs: 1-3

    This course provides the student with the opportunity to focus on a specific content area that is related to acute health issues and will contribute to the student’s scholarly work and/or research. This course will be guided and supervised by UTHSC faculty or faculty approved by the student’s Faculty Advisor. The student will identify and clarify the topic and content; develop realistic outcomes, strategies to meet these outcomes, and a timeline; evaluate the extent to which the course outcomes have been met; and relate outcomes to scholarly work and/or research. At the end of the course, the student will demonstrate that the course outcomes have been met through a product such as a manuscript, integrated literature review, or abstract submission. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Prerequisites: Must have completed two semesters in the DNP Program or PhD Program in Nursing Science or obtain permission from their Faculty Advisor.
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: J Carolyn Graff
    Instructor of Record, Spring: J Carolyn Graff

  • NSG 840 - Special Topics - Chronic Health Issues

    Cr Hrs: 1-3

    This course provides the student with the opportunity to focus on a specific content area that is related to chronic health issues and will contribute to the student’s scholarly work and/or research. This course will be guided and supervised by UTHSC faculty or faculty approved by the student’s Faculty Advisor. The student will identify and clarify the topic and content; develop realistic outcomes, strategies to meet these outcomes, and a timeline; evaluate the extent to which the course outcomes have been met; and relate outcomes to scholarly work and/or research. At the end of the course, the student will demonstrate that the course outcomes have been met through a product such as a manuscript, integrated literature review, or abstract submission. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Prerequisites: Must have completed two semesters in the DNP Program or PhD Program in Nursing Science or obtain permission from their Faculty Advisor.
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: J Carolyn Graff
    Instructor of Record, Spring: J Carolyn Graff

  • NSG 840 - Special Topics - Lifespan Issues

    Cr Hrs: 1-3

    This course provides the student with the opportunity to focus on a specific content area that is related to lifespan issues and will contribute to their scholarly work and/or research. This course will be guided and supervised by UTHSC faculty or faculty approved by the student’s Faculty Advisor. The student will identify and clarify the topic and content; develop realistic outcomes, strategies to meet these outcomes, and a timeline; evaluate the extent to which the course outcomes have been met; and relate outcomes to scholarly work and/or research. At the end of the course, the student will demonstrate that the course outcomes have been met through a product such as a manuscript, integrated literature review, or abstract submission. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Prerequisites: Must have completed two semesters in the DNP Program or PhD Program in Nursing Science or obtain permission from their Faculty Advisor.
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: J Carolyn Graff
    Instructor of Record, Spring: J Carolyn Graff

  • NSG 900 - Doctoral Dissertation and Research

    Cr Hrs: 1-9

    This course provides the student with opportunity to conceptualize, design, and plan research that improves current or future health of a population; conduct research that includes collecting data, preparing data for analysis, analyzing data, and interpreting results; and disseminate research findings. The student develops a research proposal, gains IRB and committee approval of the proposed research, navigates the research process, prepares for the dissertation defense, and considers professional opportunities such as post-doctoral programs and research positions. These activities will be conducted under the direction and supervision of the student’s faculty advisor. May be repeated up to 144 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Prerequisites: Must have completed two semesters in the DNP Program or PhD Program in Nursing Science or obtain permission from their Faculty Advisor.
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: J Carolyn Graff
    Instructor of Record, Spring: J Carolyn Graff

  • NSG 910 - Theory and Philosophy of Nursing

    Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0)

    This course focuses upon the development of nursing science and epistemology in the western world. Philosophical approaches to the development and advancement of nursing science are examined in the context of current and historical periods. Theories and concepts from nursing and other disciplines are critiqued.
    Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 12
    Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Mona N Wicks
    Additional Instructor 1, Fall: Michael A Carter
    Additional Instructor 2, Fall: J Carolyn Graff

  • NSG 912 - Theory Construction and Analysis

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    This course provides the students with opportunities to evaluate existing knowledge critically and to engage in the use and creation of nursing knowledge. The student synthesizes methods of theory construction in nursing from past and current work, utilizes methods of theory construction in nursing to analyze existing nursing theory, and constructs a “useful” nursing theory.
    Max per section: 12
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: To be offered academic year 2016-17

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Mona N Wicks

  • NSG 913 - Qualitative Research Methods

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    This course provides the student with a firm grounding in qualitative research methodologies and approaches to qualitative data analysis and interpretation. The student compares and contrasts the philosophical bases of the qualitative and quantitative paradigms; compares and contrasts the processes for qualitative and quantitative research; analyzes the components of selected qualitative research methods; assesses criteria for, and management of, qualitative data analysis; analyzes selected issues involved in qualitative research; and discusses the uses of qualitative research in nursing and the health sciences.
    Max per section: 12
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: To be offered academic year 2016-17

    Instructor of Record, Fall: J Carolyn Graff

  • NSG 919 - Nursing Science Seminar

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)

    This course provides an emphasis on current developments in science, in particular, nursing science. Discussions during seminars focus on issues, trends, policies, and practices of concern to the sciences, particularly nursing science. May be repeated up to 2 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Ph.D. Program in Nursing Science
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Anne Wheeler Alexandrov

  • NSG 923 - Quantitative Research Methods

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    This course provides the student with a firm grounding in research methodologies and approaches to data analysis and interpretation. The focus is on quantitative research methodology. The student synthesizes concepts relevant to the design and conduct of quantitative research in the clinical setting, applies and critiques concepts relevant to the design and conduct of quantitative research in the clinical setting, and develops and critique a grant proposal.
    Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 12
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Ph.D. Program in Nursing Science
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Donna K Hathaway

  • NSG 924 - Scientific Dissemination

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    This course prepares students to write scholarly documents clearly and effectively for dissemination as refereed articles for scientific and lay audiences. Discussion focuses on strategies for effective writing, identification and development of a topic, selecting a journal and using author guidelines, finding and documenting sources, the submission and revision process, legal and ethical issues, organization and time management, and the effective use of tables, graphs, and figures. A variety of Web-based and print resources to support writing skills development are used.
    Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 12
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Ph.D. Program in Nursing Science
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Mona N Wicks

  • NSG 925 - Mixed Methods Research

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    This course provides the student with an overview of mixed methods research by building on the student’s existing knowledge and experience with quantitative and qualitative research. Mixed methods research involves collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and the integration of findings from both research approaches to increase understanding and corroboration.
    Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 12
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: J Carolyn Graff

  • NSG 934 - Theoretical and Methodological Issues for Clinical Research

    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0)

    The theory and practical application of commonly used techniques in biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, and structural biology are considered, including absorption and emission spectroscopy; multiple chromatographic methods for use both with and without tags; protein purification strategies; protein electrophoresis and blotting; mass spectroscopy and proteomics; NMR and X-ray crystallography; generation and use of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies; flow cytometry; light, fluorescence, and confocal microscopy; apoptosis and cell purification. 
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Not currently offered

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Donna K Hathaway

  • NSG 960 - Directed Study

    Cr Hrs: 1-3

    This course provides the student with the opportunity to engage in additional guided study, research, and/or clinical experience in an area of the student’s choice under faculty supervision. The student and faculty develop outcomes related to the student’s research topic and demonstrate that the outcomes have been met through a product such as a manuscript, integrated literature review, or grant proposal. May be repeated up to 9 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Prerequisites: Students enrolled in this course must be students in the College of Graduate Health Sciences and have received permission from their Faculty Advisor.
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: J Carolyn Graff
    Instructor of Record, Spring: J Carolyn Graff

Pathology

  • PATH 801 - Laboratory Management

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)

    This course provides the fundamental principles of laboratory management, including safety compliance, communication skills, inventory management, laboratory financial management, scientific writing, scientific graphic design, small equipment maintenance, and personnel supervisory skills.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Prerequisites: Enrollment is limited to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Biomedical Science with a concentration in Laboratory Research and Management.
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Leonard Lothstein

  • PATH 802 - Journal Club

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)

    Faculty and students will meet once a week for presentation and discussion of current published papers relevant to technical aspects of laboratory research.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Seminar-based
    Prerequisites: Enrollment is limited to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Biomedical Science with a concentration in Laboratory Research and Management
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Leonard Lothstein

  • PATH 803 - Molecular Biology Techniques Laboratory I

    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-32)

    This course will constitute the laboratory companion of the course MSCI 935 (Techniques - Nucleic Acid Methods). Students will put theory into practice and receive hands-on instruction on both core and cutting-edge techniques used in cell and molecular biological experimentation.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lab-based
    Prerequisites: Enrollment is limited to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Biomedical Science with a concentration in Laboratory Research and Management.
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Leonard Lothstein

  • PATH 804 - Molecular Biology Techniques Laboratory II

    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-32)

    This course will constitute the laboratory companion of the course MSCI 934 (Techniques - Nucleic Acid Methods). Students will put theory into practice and receive hands-on instruction on both core and cutting-edge techniques used in cell and molecular biological experimentation.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lab-based
    Prerequisites: Enrollment is limited to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Biomedical Science with a concentration in Laboratory Research and Management.
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Leonard Lothstein

  • PATH 834 - Pathology Seminars

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)

    Topics of current interest in the field are selected and reviewed by the student in conjunction with the course director and other Faculty members. Presentations are followed by a general informal discussion. Under certain circumstances, reports of current research may be made by students.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Ronald N Laribee
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Ronald N Laribee

  • PATH 840 - Special Topics

    Cr Hrs: 1-5

    Directed readings or a special course in topics of current interest, including research techniques, career development and science writing. May be repeated up to 20 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Gabor Tigyi

  • PATH 900 - Doctoral Dissertation

    Cr Hrs: 1-9

    Research performed under the direction of the student’s Research Advisor in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Ph.D. degree. May be repeated up to 63 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Tiffany N Seagroves
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Tiffany N Seagroves

  • PATH 924 - Introduction to Web-Based Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Tools

    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0)

    This course teaches students the basic practices of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. The integrated lectures and hand-on-sessions will focus on application of different analysis tools and public databases to analyze and interpret the biological meaning of data generated by high-throughput technologies.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Meiyun Fan

Pharmaceutical Sciences

  • PHAC 800 - Master’s Thesis and Research

    Cr Hrs: 1-9

    Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student’s Research Advisor, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science. May be repeated up to 108 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Research-Based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Hassan Almoazen
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Hassan Almoazen

  • PHAC 808 - Introduction to Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences

    Cr Hrs: 2

    This is a graduate level research-based course designed for dual degree students conducting research with their mentors. In this 2 credit course, which is repeatable up to a total of 10 credits, students will learn about research methodology and techniques while working in the laboratory of their mentor. Each student will be asked to perform a research duty. The duty can be defined as a small project which can include eventually writing a paper, learning about a new piece of equipment, or new techniques in the lab. At the end of the semester, the mentor will share his/her written impression of what the student has accomplished with the PhD program director. The program director will submit the final grades for the course. This course is a program requirement for dual degree students in the PharmD/PhD program. Current PhD students may register for this course with special permission from the program director.  This course may be repeated for up to 10 credit hours.
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Hassan Almoazen

  • PHAC 809 - Pharmaceutics

    Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0-0)

    This course will provide a graduate level introduction to the concepts and techniques on how to integrate physical, chemical, applied and clinical principles to design, prepare, and formulate solid and semi-solid pharmaceutical dosage forms, and conventional and novel drug delivery systems, pharmaceutical biotechnology, nuclear pharmacy and pharmacy dispensing. Teaching and learning methods consist of lectures, problem-solving exercises, discussions, multiple choice exams, quizzes, literature reviews, and oral presentation with feedbacks.
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Tao Lu Lowe

  • PHAC 810 - Research Techniques in Pharmaceutics

    Cr Hrs: 1-3

    An introductory course to acquaint the beginner with the principal research techniques and procedures in the physical, chemical, and biological evaluation of therapeutic agents. Content is tailored to the specific needs of students majoring in this field. May be repeated up to 15 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based and Lab-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Bernd Meibohm
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Hassan Almoazen

  • PHAC 813 - Advanced Pharmacokinetics (Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Drug Development)

    Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0)

    Advanced analysis and modeling techniques in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics relevant to preclinical and clinical drug development. Includes Didactics and practical analysis and interpretation of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic data.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Term offered: Spring

  • PHAC 817 - Drug Metabolism

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    Fundamental principles underlying human drug metabolism and the major drug metabolizing enzymes will be reviewed. One third of the course will cover kinetic models, factors regulating drug metabolism, and methods for studying human enzymes. Two thirds of the course will cover the biochemistry, substrate specificity, tests of phenotype and/or genotype in vitro and in vivo, population distribution, regulation, tissue distribution, and clinical and biologic significance for the P450s and several other important phase I and phase II enzymes.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Prerequisites: Permission from the instructor
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Erin Gallagher Schuetz

  • PHAC 819 - Seminars in Pharmaceutics

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)

    Current journal articles in Pharmaceutics will be presented by students followed by a question and answer session.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Hassan Almoazen
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Hassan Almoazen

  • PHAC 826 - Pharmaceutical Analysis

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    This course discusses analytical methods used in pharmaceutical sciences, including chromatography, electrophoresis, and mass spectrometry. Basic theoretical aspects, typical instrumentation, and selected applications for each technique are covered.
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Not currently offered

  • PHAC 827 - Pharmacokinetics and Dose Optimization

    Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0)

    A graduate level introduction to the concepts and techniques involved in quantitative processes associated with the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination of drugs. The course will rigorously develop basic pharmacokinetic concepts based on appropriate model systems and will introduce the student to pharmacometric analysis approaches. It will furthermore introduce to the mechanistic basis of between subject variability in pharmacokinetics and approaches to use this information for dose selection in drug development and applied pharmacotherapy.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based and Research-based
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Bernd Meibohm

  • PHAC 828 - Principles of Radionuclide Methodology

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)

    Principles of working with radionuclides in the research environment with emphasis on instrumentation and safe handling practices and procedures.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Vivian S Loveless

  • PHAC 831 - Pharmaceutical Preformulation and Drug Product Development

    Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0)

    This course covers the underlying scientific principles and strategies employed in the assessment, characterization, and optimization of new drug products that will eventually be used in humans.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Term offered: Offered as needed

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Hassan Almoazen

  • PHAC 832 - Entrepreneurship in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences

    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0)

    This course will introduce fundamental concepts of business and entrepreneurship in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries. The focus of the course will be on how to evaluate an idea for a new product or service, fundamentals of finance and law, how to prepare a business plan and elevator pitch, types of funding that are available for a new business, and how life science product development differs from research. Throughout the term students will develop an elevator pitch and business plan based around an idea of their choice, culminating in presentations to the class and an outside panel.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Richard Magid

  • PHAC 840 - Population Pharmacokinetics

    Cr Hrs: 1

    Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Bernd Meibohm

  • PHAC 900 - Doctoral Dissertation and Research

    Cr Hrs: 1-9

    Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student’s Research Advisor. May be repeated up to 144 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Hassan Almoazen
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Hassan Almoazen

  • PHAC 911 - Delivery and Biocompatibility of Protein and Nucleic Acid Drugs

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0)

    This course is designed to teach students about the use of biomaterials for delivery and biocompatibility of proteins, peptides, and various nucleic acid drugs. It will cover (1) design, synthesis, and characterization of polymers; (2) biocompatibility; (3) various approaches to proteins and peptide delivery; (4) introduction to different types of nucleic acid drugs; and (5) antisense and nonviral gene therapy.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Term offered: Spring

    Instructor of Record, Spring: Subhash C Chauhan

  • PHAC 919 - Seminars in Pharmaceutics

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0)

    Seminar presentation required of Ph.D. candidates in Pharmaceutics. May be repeated up to 3 credit hours.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based
    Term offered: Fall through Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Hassan Almoazen
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Hassan Almoazen

Pharmacology (CGHS)

  • PHAR 610 - Medical Pharmacology

    Cr Hrs: 8 (Fall: 4; Spring: 4) (16-224)

    This course is designed to give students a fundamental knowledge of the interactions between drugs and living systems. Drug mechanisms of action and drug interactions are emphasized. Principles of drug metabolism, synergism, antagonism, accumulation and toxicity are also discussed. Selected laboratory experiments elucidate the mechanisms of drug actions.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture-based and Lab-based
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: Trevor W Sweatman
    Instructor of Record, Spring: Trevor W Sweatman

  • PHAR 800 - Master’s Thesis and Research

    Cr Hrs: 1-9

    Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student’s advisor, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science.
    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Research-based
    Term offered: Fall through Spring

    Instructor of Record, Fall: George A Cook
    Instructor of Record, Spring: George A Cook
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