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2016-2017 Academic Catalog (Jan 2017) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Physician Assistant Studies
  

  • PAS 517 - Pulmonology


    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)

    This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of pulmonary disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Paul Koltnow
  

  • PAS 518 - Gastroenterology


    Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)

    This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of gastrointestinal disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Paul J Koltnow
  

  • PAS 519 - Neurology


    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)

    This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of neurologic disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Kristopher Maday
  

  • PAS 523 - Genetics and Immunology


    Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)

    This course provides an overview of key concepts in genetics and immunology pertinent to physician assistant practice.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda Pifer
  

  • PAS 524 - Geriatrics


    Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)

    This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of geriatric disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam. Students will be introduced to physiatry and the important role it plays in the recovery of older patients.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Demetria Davis
  

  • PAS 525 - Orthopedics


    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)

    This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of orthopedic disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Maurice Skillern
  

  • PAS 530 - Diagnostics (Laboratory Medicine)


    Cr Hrs: 2 (24-15-0)

    Course designed to cover the basic concepts of laboratory testing in clinical medicine. The content includes common laboratory tests, when to use and how to interpret and effectively utilize the results. Skills will include common office-based lab techniques and interpretation of laboratory data and normal values taught in a case based format.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Linda Ross
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Leilani Collins
    Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Thomas Williamson
  

  • PAS 543 - History and Physical Exam Skills


    Cr Hrs: 5 (45-90-0)

    Course designed to develop the cognitive, psychomotor and affective attributes for needed to elicit a comprehensive medical history and perform a complete screening physical examination that is accurate and technically correct. Focus will be on identifying and describing normal human anatomy, recognizing normal vs. pathological clinical manifestations, verbally presenting findings, and recording findings as medical-legal documents. Emphasis is placed on communication skills, cultural sensitivity, professionalism and standardization of medical record documentation. Students will demonstrate acquisition of medical interviewing and physical examination skills during practical assessments. Delivery will include lecture, laboratory instruction and encounters with standardized patients in simulated experiences.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Lekha K. George
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Paul Koltnow
    Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Demetria Davis
    Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Maurice Skillern
  

  • PAS 544 - Patient Assessment


    Cr Hrs: 5 (45-90-0)

    Course is designed to develop clinical decision-making, utilizing problem-focused case studies. Focus will be on synthesizing patient data for appropriate differential diagnoses, collecting problem-specific history, physical exam, and diagnostic tests for a definitive diagnosis, and developing appropriate treatment plans. Emphasis is placed on effective communication skills, social, cultural and behavioral issues affecting health and disease, health literacy, professionalism, and documentation in the medical record utilizing SOAP notes and the electronic medical record.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Lekha George
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Paul Koltnow
  

  • PAS 550 - Skills and Procedures


    Cr Hrs: 2 (15-45-0)

    Course is designed to introduce the knowledge, psychomotor skills, and affective behaviors, indications, contraindications, rationale, complications, essential anatomy/physiology and steps in performing common clinical procedures and direct patient contact encounters. This knowledge is then applied in the laboratory or clinical setting by performing the appropriate history & physical and clinical procedures as they correlate to routine care, identifying, and/or treating a particular diagnosis. 

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
  

  • PAS 560 - Pharmacotherapeutics I


    Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)

    Course designed to provide a basis for making clinical decisions in the pharmacologic/therapeutic management of commonly occurring health problems of primary care patients. The student will develop an understanding of the theoretical concepts surrounding pharmacology, such as the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs, and the concepts surrounding pharmacotherapy. Drug classifications as well as common examples in each category are discussed. For each classification of drugs covered, their mode of action, clinical effects and side effects will be emphasized as well as prescriptive concerns discussed. Pharmacotherapeutic topics will be coordinated with the systems taught in the medicine courses each term. Delivered in Lecture and case-based class discussion format.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Suleiman Bahouth
  

  • PAS 561 - Pharmacotherapeutics II


    Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)

    Course designed to provide a basis for making clinical decisions in the pharmacologic/therapeutic management of commonly occurring health problems of primary care patients. The student will develop an understanding of the theoretical concepts surrounding pharmacology, such as the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs, and the concepts surrounding pharmacotherapy. Drug classifications as well as common examples in each category are discussed. For each classification of drugs covered, their mode of action, clinical effects and side effects will be emphasized as well as prescriptive concerns discussed. Pharmacotherapeutic topics will be coordinated with the systems taught in the medicine courses each term. Delivered in Lecture and case-based class discussion format.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Fall


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Suleiman Bahouth
  

  • PAS 562 - Pharmacotherapeutics III


    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)

    Course designed to provide a basis for making clinical decisions in the pharmacologic/therapeutic management of commonly occurring health problems of primary care patients. The student will develop an understanding of the theoretical concepts surrounding pharmacology, such as the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs, and the concepts surrounding pharmacotherapy. Drug classifications as well as common examples in each category are discussed. For each classification of drugs covered, their mode of action, clinical effects and side effects will be emphasized as well as prescriptive concerns discussed. Pharmacotherapeutic topics will be coordinated with the systems taught in the medicine courses each term. Delivered in Lecture and case-based class discussion format.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Fall, no longer offered effective Spring 2017


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Suleiman Bahouth
  

  • PAS 570 - The Physician Assistant Profession


    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)

    Course designed to introduce the PA student to concepts related to the history and future of the PA profession as well as the professional, ethical, legal, business and public health aspects of the practice of medicine. The course is taught in a lecture and case study format with emphasis on current literature and case studies.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Carol Schwab
  

  • PAS 572 - Critical Appraisal


    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)

    Course designed to cover concepts related to the critical appraisal of scientific research and medical literature. Topics include evidence-based medicine, study design, methodology, and statistical analysis with application to clinical practice based decisions. 

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Research
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Stephanie Storgion
  

  • PAS 580 - Capstone I


    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)

    This research-based course is offered annually and is designed to put into practice the investigator skills that PA students acquire in PAS 572, Critical Appraisal. The course is designed to develop scholarly behaviors in students required for self-assessment and learning to improve clinical practice.  Under the tutelage of the course instructor and their faculty advisor, the student will complete a graduate-level literature review on a topic clinically important to the practice of medicine as a physician assistant.

    Grade Mode: P/F
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Research
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Paul Koltnow
  

  • PAS 590 - Psychiatry and Patient Counseling


    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)

    This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of psychiatric processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam. Students will learn how to counsel and educate patients to promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles. They will learn counseling techniques pertinent to a variety of clinical issues, such as substance abuse, violence/abuse, grief, delivering bad news, end of life, sexuality, and cultural differences.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Paul J Koltnow
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Renate H Rosenthal
  

  • PAS 591 - Dermatology


    Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)

    This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of dermatologic disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Demetria Davis
  

  • PAS 592 - Endocrinology


    Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)

    This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of endocrine disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
  

  • PAS 593 - Obstetrics and Gynecology


    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)

    This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of obstetric and gynecologic disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Demetria Davis
  

  • PAS 594 - Urology and Men’s Health


    Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)

    This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of urologic and men’s health disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
  

  • PAS 595 - Infectious Disease


    Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)

    This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of infectious diseases essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda Pifer
  

  • PAS 601 - Family Medicine I


    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)

    This supervised clinical practice experience/rotation is designed to introduce the student to the practice of primary care family medicine. This consists of providing comprehensive, continuing medical care to all members of the family. The entire person is considered within the realm of family, employment, society and recreation. The rotation will provide opportunities for the student to be responsible for patients of all ages, from the initial visit through possible hospitalization and follow-up. The student will have the opportunity to perform physical exams, develop a differential diagnosis, order and interpret appropriate diagnostics, propose a treatment plan, and provide patient education on diagnosis, prevention and health maintenance of disease processes.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Lekha George
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch, Jennifer O. Coker, Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • PAS 602 - Family Medicine II


    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)

    This is a continuation of Family Medicine I (PAS 601). During this rotation students are further exposed to common disorders and procedures encountered in the Family Medicine setting.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Lekha George
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch, Jennifer O. Coker, Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • PAS 603 - Internal Medicine I


    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)

    The purpose of this rotation is to expose the Physician Assistant student to a wide range of chronic and acute medical conditions encountered with the internal medicine population. This will provide the student with direct experience in applying medical skills and knowledge toward evaluation, treatment and management of complex cases which may occur in inpatient or out-patient settings.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Lekha George
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch, Jennifer O. Coker, Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • PAS 604 - Internal Medicine II


    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)

    A continuation of Internal Medicine I, this rotation will allow the student in depth experience providing care for the Internal Medicine patient. Students are exposed to common disorders and procedures that will take place in the outpatient clinic, inpatient hospital setting and or intensive care unit.; and will provide opportunities for interacting with adult and geriatric patients from the initial visit through possible hospitalization and follow up.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Lekha George
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch, Jennifer O. Coker, Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • PAS 605 - General Surgery


    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)

    The emphasis in this rotation is on common procedures and disorders encountered in the General Surgery setting. Students will learn pre and post-operative care of the surgical patient; the student will also obtain experience in the operation room arena through active participation in surgical cases. The student will perform minor surgical procedures and become educated in the management and overall care of the surgical patient.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Lekha George
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch, Jennifer O. Coker, Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • PAS 606 - Emergency Medicine


    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)

    This rotation will provide clinical training experience in emergency medicine. The student will be educated in the approach to common primary care emergency department health problems. The student will be able to develop skills in emergency treatment and actions to sustain life, and management of a variety of acute, life threatening medical, surgical and psychiatric clinical problems specific to emergency medicine.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Lekha George
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch, Jennifer O. Coker, Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • PAS 607 - Pediatric Medicine


    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)

    In this rotation the student will learn the aspects of caring for the pediatric patient from birth through adolescence. The focus will be on recognizing and managing common childhood illnesses, assessment of growth and development, immunizations, nutrition, psycho-social issues and preventive health care.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Lekha George
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch, Jennifer O. Coker, Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • PAS 608 - Women’s Health


    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)

    In this rotation, students will be provided the opportunity to acquire skills to approach common issues of women’s health including obstetrical and gynecological services. Students will participate in providing basic health care for the female patient including family planning, cancer detection, pre-natal care and nutrition.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Lekha George
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch, Jennifer O. Coker, Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • PAS 609 - Behavioral Medicine


    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)

    In this rotation, students will be exposed to common psychosocial and substance abuse conditions encountered in the primary care setting. Focus will be on recognizing and understanding the development and presentation of these behaviors and how to provide interventions and treatment. Development of clinical counseling skills is emphasized. Students participate in field assignments by attending various group meetings, i.e., AA, weight watchers, hospice, or other support groups.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Lekha George
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch, Jennifer O. Coker, Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • PAS 610 - Elective Rotation I


    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)

    In elective rotations, students will be provided the opportunity to delve further into areas of particular interest or specialization, such as orthopedics, dermatology, cardiothoracic surgery, neurology, geriatrics, oncology, hospitalist, and primary care, plastic & reconstructive surgery. Elective rotation selections must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Clinical Education.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Lekha George
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch, Jennifer O. Coker, Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • PAS 611 - Elective Rotation II


    Cr Hrs: 4 (4 weeks)

    In elective rotations, students will be provided the opportunity to delve further into areas of particular interest or specialization, such as orthopedics, dermatology, cardiothoracic surgery, neurology, geriatrics, oncology, hospitalist, and primary care, plastic & reconstructive surgery. Elective rotation selections must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Clinical Education.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Lekha George
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch, Jennifer O. Coker, Leigh Anne Pickup
  

  • PAS 620 - Summative Evaluation


    Cr Hrs: 3 (30-45-0)

    Course is designed to assess student competency in the areas of medical knowledge, patient care, interpersonal skills, and profissionalism for entry into the profession. It consists of lectures, examinations, and labs utilizing standardized patients in clinical simulation settings.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Lekha George, Paul Koltnow, Joseph Willmitch, Demetria Davis
  

  • PAS 621 - Capstone II


    Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)

    Course is an independent study course designed to allow students to complete a master’s level paper that was initiated in PAS 580, Capstone I. Students will complete and present their final project based upon independent work conducted thoughout the course of the program and guided by the student’s academic advisor.

    Grade Mode: P/F
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program- Successful completion of PAS 580 Capstone I)
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Paul Koltnow

Pathology
  

  • PATH 801 - Laboratory Management


    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)

    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
    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


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Leonard Lothstein
  

  • PATH 802 - Journal Club


    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)

    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
    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


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Leonard Lothstein
  

  • PATH 803 - Molecular Biology Techniques Laboratory I


    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-32-0)

    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
    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


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Leonard Lothstein
  

  • PATH 804 - Molecular Biology Techniques Laboratory II


    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-32-0)

    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
    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


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Leonard Lothstein
  

  • PATH 834 - Pathology Seminars


    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)

    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
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Ronald N Laribee
    Spring - Instructor of Record: 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
    Term offered: Spring (Not currently offered)


    Spring - Instructor of Record: 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
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


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

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


    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)

    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
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Meiyun Fan

Pathology for Nursing
  

  • PATN 605 - Advanced Pathology


    Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

    Study of the etiologies and processes of human biological responses to actual and potential injury in contrast to normal. The focus is on the underlying physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms of disease states, and the scientific rationale for seeking, selecting, and interpreting physiological data. Age specific considerations are presented.

    Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 50
    Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Burchum

Principles of Clinical Medicine
  

  • PCM 3001/F - The Principles of Clinical Medicine V


    Cr Hrs: 1

    The course is an “Introduction to Clerkships” week that consists of clinical knowledge, clinical skills and workshops. The goal is to provide students with basic clinical skills that will be useful on any clerkship. The content of the introductory week includes Code simulation with an Interprofessional team; introduction to clerkships by upper classmen; venipuncture; IV starts; Foley catheter insertion; clinical exam skills; patient safety and quality improvement; professionalism; surgical skills - knot tying, suturing and abscess drainage; blood and fluid replacement; EKG reading; X-ray reading; radiology; and more. Clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis of common complaints and communication skills are incorporated into the week and a panel of experts discuss risk management.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Clinical, Independent Study
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Beth A Choby
  

  • PCM 3002/F - The Principles of Clinical Medicine VI


    Cr Hrs: 1

    The curriculum is designed in a continuing medical education (CME) model. The goal is to enhance learner skills in the ability to develop life-long learning skills and effectively share learning in both academic and community settings through effective teaching. Successful completion of the curriculum requires both mandatory and optional didactic and experiential components. Workshops include interdisciplinary topics such as HIV/AIDS, hospital nutrition, end-of-life/palliative care, smoking cessation, integrative medicine, and medical disabilities.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Term offered: Fall through Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Beth A Choby

Pediatric Dentistry and Community Oral Health
  

  • PDCH 103 - Human Values & Personal Ethics


    Cr Hrs: 1 (5-4-0)

    This course introduces dental students to the philosophical basis for ethical principles and reasoning which enables them to identify and resolve moral issues as dental students. Furthermore, an attempt is made to increase the moral sensitivity in students so that they are able to better cope with moral problems, thereby maximizing good behavior and minimizing bad behavior. The students are able to develop an understanding of the ethical behavior and standards of proper conduct for entry into the dental profession. Lastly, students are exposed to concepts of diversity and cultural competence in a small group discussion format. Lecture and small group discussion.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Marcia Scott Seeberg
  

  • PDCH 107 - Informatics and Evaluation of Dental Literature


    Cr Hrs: 1 (12-4-0)

    This course is designed to introduce the student to the concept of evidence-based dentistry, provide skills for accessing appropriate evidence-based literature, and help the student to understand the research methods which form the foundation for evidence-based dentistry. The student will become familiar with available tools for searching the research literature. The student will be introduced to research concepts which are important in critical reading of the scientific literature with an emphasis on experimental and epidemiological research designs and inferential statistics. Lecture and computer laboratory.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Mark Scarbecz
  

  • PDCH 201 - Introduction to Pediatric Dentistry


    Cr Hrs: 2 (24-0-0)

    This is the basic course in Pediatric Dentistry that covers both preclinical and clinical subject matter. The course presents the following subjects in relation to treatment of the child patient: examination of the child patient, local anesthesia, premedication, behavior guidance, radiographic techniques, pulp therapy, restorative dentistry, eruption of the primary and permanent teeth, space maintenance and arch analysis, correction of minor irregularities in occlusion, limited tooth movement, trauma, gingivitis and periodontal disease, oral pathological conditions in children, dental problems of the handicapped child, special dental problems of the adolescent, and hospital dentistry.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Harry K Sharp
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Billy Westmoreland McCann Jr
    Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Vernon C Pennington
    Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Martha H Wells
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Harry K Sharp
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Billy Westmoreland McCann Jr
    Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Vernon C Pennington
    Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Martha H Wells
  

  • PDCH 202 - Pediatric Dentistry Lab


    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-27-0)

    This series of lectures and exercises is designed to develop proficiency in the performance of basic pedodontic procedures, such as amalgam alloy restorations, chrome crowns, fixed and removable space maintainers and the making and trimming of diagnostic casts.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Harry K Sharp
  

  • PDCH 204 - Human Behavior and Dental Practice


    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)

    This course demonstrates how relationships in the practice of dentistry are affected by such factors as intra- and inter-personal concerns, cultural bias, and the social skills of the dentists, patients and auxiliaries. It aims at raising awareness about a patient centered, culturally sensitive approach to providing dental care in a team. It provides the basic knowledge necessary to understand human behavior and communication, and demonstrates its application to oral health and oral health care.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Mark Scarbecz
  

  • PDCH 301 - Introduction to Practice Management


    Cr Hrs: 1 (8-0-0)

    This course introduces small business terminology and basic management techniques to students who are beginning their clinical experience. Procedural organization, time management, and development of communication skills are stressed. Students are encouraged to apply these principles to their individual cubicle and gain some insight into the management skills necessary to achieve a successful practice.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Paul N Gregory
  

  • PDCH 302 - Pediatric Dentistry Clinic


    Cr Hrs: 2 (0-0-96)

    In a clinical setting, experience is gained in the treatment of the child’s dental needs in the areas of diagnosis, treatment planning, prevention, amalgam alloys, chrome crowns, fixed and removable space maintainers, and limited tooth movement.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Harry K Sharp
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Vernon C Pennington
    Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Billy Westmoreland McCann Jr
    Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Mehdi Sadeghi
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Harry K Sharp
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Vernon C Pennington
    Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Billy Westmoreland McCann Jr
    Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Mehdi Sadeghi
  

  • PDCH 303 - Professional Ethics and the Patient


    Cr Hrs: 1 (9-0-0)

    This course provides the dental students with the knowledge of basic moral principles regarding the treatment of dental patients in the Dunn clinical setting. This offers students an opportunity to discuss ethical issues through the use of case histories for discussion and instruction.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Liang Hong
  

  • PDCH 304 - Patient- Centered Dentistry


    Cr Hrs: 1 (17-6-0)

    This course provides a practical approach for dental students to understand how the practice of dentistry is affected by intra- and inter-personal factors. The course provides students with the opportunity to practice interpersonal skills with standardized patients. Students work in a structured setting to apply the principles of patient-centered dentistry that were introduced in the Didactic, PDCH 204: Human Behavior and Dental Practice.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Marcia Scott Seeberg
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Mark Scarbecz
  

  • PDCH 401 - Practice Implementation & Management


    Cr Hrs: 2 (26-0-0)

    This course is designed to familiarize the student with the methodology of locating, establishing, and managing a dental practice in the most productive manner. Consultants from the various subject areas lecture in their areas of expertise.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: David C Redmond
  

  • PDCH 402 - Pediatric Dentistry Clinic


    Cr Hrs: 2 (0-0-96)

    This course is a continuation of PDCH 302: Pediatric Dentistry Clinic.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Harry K Sharp
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Vernon C Pennington
    Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Martha H Wells
    Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Toddrick Smith
    Fall - Additional Instructor 4: John Michael Burrows


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Harry K Sharp
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Vernon C Pennington
    Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Martha H Wells
    Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Toddrick Smith
    Spring - Additional Instructor 4: John Michael Burrows


  

  • PDCH 403 - Community Dentistry


    Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)

    This course presents an overview of the American dental care delivery system: private care, Government/public health care (emphasis on leadership, cultural competence, prevention agenda, and oral health strategies), and voluntary care. The financing of each is covered. Specific subtopics are also presented concerning public health and: sports dentistry, tobacco use, TN/AR public health programs, the latest fluoridation/prevention information, Federally Qualified Health Centers, access for aged and disabled population groups.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Glenn T Hart
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Martha H Wells
    Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Russell A Wicks
  

  • PDCH 405 - Applied Practice Management


    Cr Hrs: 1 (1-8-0)

    The Applied Practice Management (APM) course was developed to assure that every UT College of Dentistry graduate has been exposed to the “clinical” application of practice management principles and techniques. It is designed to follow the basic Practice Implementation and Management course and is scheduled to coincide with an awakening perception of relevancy as the senior student begins to fully recognize the importance of practice management skills. APM consists of four parts: an orientation describing course policies and Faculty expectations; two half- day rotations in private dental offices to observe practice management skills being applied in “real life”; a follow-up seminar to share observations; and a full-day continuing education type program exposing students to a nationally known practice management speaker (Bowyer Lectureship).

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: David C Redmond
  

  • PDCH 407 - Community Based Dental Education


    Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-80)

    This course is more comparable to a clinical course than Didactic. It will provide community-based dental clinical learning opportunities for each student. The senior students will provide dental care to the underserved populations in the extramural rotation sites and understand the alternative methods of dental care delivery. The course will broaden the diversity of the students’ patient base and allow dental care provision in alternative, realistic health care venues.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Liang Hong
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Liang Hong

Pediatrics Clerkship
  

  • PED1 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Pediatrics


    Cr Hrs: 14 (0-0-40)

    Four weeks of this eight- week required clerkship experience are in an ambulatory setting that includes: general outpatient care, subspecialty clinic experience and primary care in a private office setting. The other four weeks are spent on inpatient service, providing direct “hands-on” patient management. An eight-week lecture series covers the most relevant topics in pediatric care. Regular rounds with Faculty and house staff provide opportunities for interaction with all members of the health care team in managing the pediatric patient. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (PED2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (PED3-3001/F). May be repeated up to 14 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 24
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Kristen Bettin
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Kristen Bettin
  

  • PED2 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Pediatrics


    Cr Hrs: 14 (0-0-40)

    Four weeks of this eight- week required clerkship experience are in an ambulatory setting that includes: general outpatient care, subspecialty clinic experience and primary care in a private office setting. The other four weeks are spent on inpatient service, providing direct “hands-on” patient management. An eight-week lecture series covers the most relevant topics in pediatric care. Regular rounds with Faculty and house staff provide opportunities for interaction with all members of the health care team in managing the pediatric patient. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (PED2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (PED3-3001/F). May be repeated up to 14 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 4
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Joseph Noble Peeden
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Joseph Noble Peeden
  

  • PED3 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Pediatrics


    Cr Hrs: 14 (0-0-40)

    Four weeks of this eight- week required clerkship experience are in an ambulatory setting that includes: general outpatient care, subspecialty clinic experience and primary care in a private office setting. The other four weeks are spent on inpatient service, providing direct “hands-on” patient management. An eight-week lecture series covers the most relevant topics in pediatric care. Regular rounds with Faculty and house staff provide opportunities for interaction with all members of the health care team in managing the pediatric patient. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (PED2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (PED3-3001/F). May be repeated up to 14 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 8
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Chattanooga
    Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Cathy A Stevens
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Cathy A Stevens

Periodontology
  

  • PERI 103 - Pathobiology


    Cr Hrs: 2 (27-0-0)

    The objective of the course is to provide the student with fundamental information applicable to the understanding of the major oral diseases, namely periodontal diseases, caries and pulpal pathology. Lectures cover the histopathology, epidemiology, etiology, microbiology, immunology and prevention of these diseases. This is an interdisciplinary course involving Faculty from the Department of Periodontology, Department of Restorative Dentistry, and Department of Diagnostic Sciences and Oral Medicine, Division of Endodontics.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Sidney H Stein
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Paul S Bland
    Fall - Additional Instructor 2: David A Tipton
    Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Mojdeh Dehghan
    Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Jegdish P Babu


  

  • PERI 203 - Clinical Periodontology


    Cr Hrs: 3 (25-11-12)

    This introductory course introduces students to the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis as well as the relative importance of local and systemic factors in the etiology of the periodontal lesion. Information is given regarding the histopathology, epidemiology, classification, diagnosis and management of periodontal diseases. Lectures and laboratory exercises are used to teach the concepts of periodontal instrumentation. A clinic clerkship follows that is designed to introduce students to the clinical procedures required in the management of the periodontal patient. Each student will perform a complete periodontal examination on a classmate, followed by scaling and polishing and disease control evaluation. Students will gain experience infection control, patient health assessment, clinical periodontal examination, data recording, treatment planning, initial periodontal treatment, and the evaluation of the results of this treatment. Thus, this course serves to prepare students to meet the basic periodontal needs of their patients.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Anastosios Karydis
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Paul Bland
    Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Jacob Shiloah
    Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Vickie Jones
  

  • PERI 301 - Basic Periodontal Surgery


    Cr Hrs: 2 (24-0-0)

    This course is designed to provide the students with the necessary understanding of the principles and techniques of basic periodontal surgery procedures that he/she will perform in the clinic and to introduce the more complicated procedures that the student will observe being performed. Through lectures, and the use of various audiovisual aids, the potentials of periodontal surgery in the rehabilitation of the periodontally diseased mouth are explored. Emphasis is placed on recognizing indications for, and limitations to, periodontal surgery, as well as the ability to accurately evaluate the results of treated cases.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Najib Ghadri
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Paul S Bland
    Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Sidney H Stein
    Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Rania Livada
    Fall - Additional Instructor 4: David A Tipton


  

  • PERI 302 - Periodontics Clinic


    Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-115)

    Practical application of previously presented didactic material is accomplished by students providing their assigned patients with appropriate treatment. A detailed periodontal examination of each patient is accomplished with the development of an appropriate treatment plan. The student gains experience in treating a variety of periodontal disease conditions by completing required treatment of several cases under the supervision of Faculty.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: James R Kimmelman
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Rania Livada
    Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Paul S Bland
    Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Jacob Shiloah
    Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Sidney H Stein


    Spring - Instructor of Record: James R Kimmelman
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Rania Livada
    Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Paul S Bland
    Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Jacob Shiloah
    Spring - Additional Instructor 4: Sidney H Stein


  

  • PERI 303 - Special Problems in Periodontal Therapy


    Cr Hrs: 2 (23-0-0)

    The objective of This course is to familiarize the dental student with special periodontal problems exclusive of gingivitis and periodontitis. Emphasis is placed on etiology, clinical manifestations, prognosis, treatment and preventive procedures. The topics that are covered include: Diagnosis of Juvenile Periodontitis (Periodontosis), Hyperplastic and Desquamative Changes in the Periodontium, Periodontal and Gingival Disease in Childhood, Diagnosis of Acute Periodontal Conditions; ANUG and Pericoronitis, the Periodontal Abscess, Perio-Ortho Interrelationship, Role of Dental Hygienist in the Dental Office, Root Sensitivity and Desensitizing Agents, Periodontal Splinting and the Perio-Endo Lesion.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Paul Bland
  

  • PERI 402 - Periodontics Clinic


    Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-115)

    Students continue to improve their clinical skills in evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and by providing treatment to the assigned patients under Faculty supervision. Emphasis is placed on treatment of the more complex cases with as wide a variety of clinical needs as is practical.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall through Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: James R Kimmelman
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Rania Livada
    Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Paul S Bland
    Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Jacob Shiloah
    Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Sidney H Stein


    Spring - Instructor of Record: James R Kimmelman
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Rania Livada
    Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Paul S Bland
    Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Jacob Shiloah
    Spring - Additional Instructor 4: Sidney H Stein



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
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


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

  • PHAC 808 - Introduction to Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences


    Cr Hrs: 2 (0-128-0)

    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. PharmD/PhD students are expected to spend 8 hours in the lab per week. This course may be repeated for up to 10 credit hours.

    Instructional Method: Research
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: 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
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: 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, Lab
    Term offered: Fall


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

  • PHAC 811 - Nanomedicine and Nanopharmaceuticals


    Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0-0)

    Nanomedicine and nanopharmaceuticals are two rapidly emerging multidisciplinary fields that can potentially lead to revolutionary industrial changes for improving health care and health outcomes. They integrate physical, chemical, applied and clinical principles to develop nanomaterials and nanodevices to enhance therapeutics and diagnostics in medicine and pharmaceutical care. This graduate level course will teach students the concepts of nanomedicine and nanopharmaceuticals; current advances and innovations in design, synthesis/fabrication, and characterization of a variety of nanomaterials and nanodevices; applications of nanomedicine and nanopharmaceuticals for diagnosing and treating human diseases; and toxicology, ethical, regulatory, and commercialization challenges associated with the development and registration of nanomedicine and nanopharmaceutical products. Upon completion of the course, the students are expected to have advanced knowledge and ability to critically evaluate the basis for nanomedicine and nanopharmaceuticals development, and become competent in the subject areas. Teaching and learning methods consist of lectures, videos, problem-solving exercises, discussions, literature reviews, research proposal writing and oral presentation, and exams.

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Tao Lu Lowe
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Hassan Almoazen
  

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


    Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0-0)

    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
    Term offered: Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Bernd Meibohm
  

  • PHAC 817 - Drug Metabolism


    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)

    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
    Prerequisites: Permission from the instructor
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Erin Gallagher Schuetz
  

  • PHAC 819 - Seminars in Pharmaceutics


    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)

    Current journal articles in Pharmaceutics will be presented by students followed by a question and answer session.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


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

  • PHAC 821 - Advanced Pharmaceutics and Drug Stability


    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)

    This course is designed to provide graduate students in pharmaceutical sciences with advanced knowledge in pharmaceutics. This includes an in depth understanding of the physical state of pharmaceutical compounds including amorphous and crystalline states. Techniques used by the pharmaceutical industry to enhance the solubility of poorly soluble compounds, enhancing membrane permeability of poorly permeable compounds, and vivid discussion about the factors that influence the physical and chemical stability of pharmaceutical dosage forms such as humidity, oxygen, and light in the liquid and the solid states. A specific section of the course will be dedicated to study the influence of excipients on the stabilization process of small and large molecules (polypeptide and proteins) including the lyophilization process.    

    Max per section: 99
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring 17


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
  

  • PHAC 826 - Pharmaceutical Analysis


    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)

    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
    Term offered: Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Sarka Beranova
  

  • PHAC 827 - Pharmacokinetics and Dose Optimization


    Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0-0)

    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, Research
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Bernd Meibohm
  

  • PHAC 828 - Principles of Radionuclide Methodology


    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)

    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
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Vivian S Loveless
  

  • PHAC 831 - Pharmaceutical Preformulation and Drug Product Development


    Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0-0)

    In this course the scientific basis for establishing quality attributes for drug products and determining them experimentally will be emphasized. Preformulation studies are scientific studies to characterize the physical and chemical characteristics of the drug substance and formulated products. Results of these studies are the basis for defining the critical quality attributes and processing variables that are necessary to manufacture quality drug products. In order to design an acceptable final drug product, a comprehensive knowledge of the underlying scientific principles is necessary. The proposed course is aimed at identifying, determining and assessing the critical scientific information to optimize the quality of new drug products that will eventually be tested in humans. Additionally, understanding of the scientific basis of the drug development process is essential to the future role of these students. This course provides the basic information for the pharmaceutical preformulation studies which include the physicochemical characterization of drug molecules (solubility, stability, salt selection, permeability, lipophilicity, pKa, prodrugs, crystalline, and amorphous states).

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Term offered: Offered as needed


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
  

  • PHAC 832 - Entrepreneurship in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences


    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)

    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
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Richard Magid
  

  • PHAC 840 - Population Pharmacokinetics


    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)

    Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring (not currently offered)


    Spring - Instructor of Record: 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
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


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

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


    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)

    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
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Subhash C Chauhan
  

  • PHAC 919 - Seminars in Pharmaceutics


    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)

    Seminar presentation required of Ph.D. candidates in Pharmaceutics. May be repeated up to 3 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall through Spring


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

  • PHSC 112 - Medicinal Chemistry I


    Cr Hrs: 4 (3-2-0)

    A required course devoted to the chemical basis of drug therapy. Synthetic entities and natural products, which are therapeutic agents, are studied. The course familiarizes the student with the chemistry of organic medicinal agents necessary for effective pharmacy practice.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Isaac O Donkor
  

  • PHSC 122 - Medicinal Chemistry II


    Cr Hrs: 4 (3-2-0)

    A required course that is a continuation of PHSC 112, Medicinal Chemistry I.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Isaac O Donkor
  

  • PHSC 123 - Pharmaceutics


    Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

    This required course provides first professional year student pharmacists state-of-the-art information 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, quizzes and exams with feedback review.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Tao Lu Lowe
  

  • PHSC 125 - Pharmaceutical Principles


    Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)

    The focus of this required course is on the physicochemical principles of pharmaceutical compounds and their applications to the design and development of different pharmaceutical dosage forms (solutions, suspensions and emulsions). The basic principles covered in this course include: solid state of drugs, solutions, suspensions, emulsions, buffers, chemical kinetics and drug stabilty, rheology, interfacial phenomena, preservatives, diffusion and absorption, and lyophilization of proteins.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
  

  • PHSC 126 - Sterile Dosage Forms


    Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)

    A required course designed to familiarize the student with the fundamental principles pertaining to and the techniques employed in the formulation of pharmaceutical agents that are administered parenterally. Although a lecture-based course, students will also spend limited time in the lab over the course of the term as needed.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Laura A Thoma
  

  • PHSC 127 - Pharmacy Compounding


    Cr Hrs: 2 (1-4-0)

    This required course introduces student pharmacists to concepts, techniques, and equipment used in compounding and dispensing of non-sterile preparations. Students receive 14 one hour pre-laboratory lectures followed by 13 weeks of four hours of compounding in the Pharmacy Technology Laboratory. Extemporaneous compounds are discussed and prepared in the course include liquid, semi-solid and solid dosage forms.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Laura Thoma
  

  • PHSC 212 - Pharmacokinetics and Dose Optimization


    Cr Hrs: 4 (3-2-0)

    An introduction to concepts and techniques in quantitative processes associated with the absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs. Kinetics of these processes will be rigorously developed, based on appropriate model systems. The didactic material and assigned problems will emphasize current pharmacokinetic literature and will familiarize the students with the latest advances in this rapidly expanding area.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis, Knoxville, Nashville
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Bernd Meibohm
  

  • PHSC 215 - Focus on Pharmacy Compounding


    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-4-0)

    The elective one-week course prepares student pharmacists to compound additional dosage forms such as lollipops, medicated animal treats, transdermal gels, sticks, sterile ophthalmics and injections, etc. Emphasis is placed on creating unique formulations that satisfy patient needs. Equipment used by compounding pharmacists to formulate preparations, quality assurance and regulatory requirements are discussed.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: PHSC 127 Pharmacy Compounding  
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Robert J Nolly
  

  • PHSC 222 - Pharmacogenomics


    Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)

    The required course is designed to educate students on the importance and application of patient-specific genetic information to individualization of pharmacotherapy. The course begins with a review of essential principles of genetics with an emphasis on genetic variation. The course goes on to develop the concept that individual variability in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic response is related in many instances to genetic variation. The impact of genetic variation in key drug metabolizing enzymes, drug transporters, and receptor drug targets is explored in general as well as in a disease-specific context. Finally, students learn about the ethical and legal implications stemming from the availability of genetic information.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis, Knoxville, Nashville
    Term offered: Spring


    Spring - Instructor of Record: Frank Park
  

  • PHSC 240 - Introductory Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences


    Cr Hrs: 2-3 (Varies)

    An elective course designed to introduce the student to research techniques in the pharmaceutical sciences. Maximum 3 credit hours; the course is not repeated; however, a student interested on continuing work on a specific project may enroll for PHSC 241 and 242.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Research
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


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

  • PHSC 257 - Introduction to Nuclear Pharmacy


    Cr Hrs: 4 (3-2-0)

    The first of a three-course sequence (PHSC 257, PHSC 258, and PHSC 313) to provide the 200-hour of didactic/laboratory material required by the NRC to become a nuclear pharmacist. Gives an overview of the use of radiopharmaceuticals in nuclear medicine, review of basic concepts of physics, atomic and nuclear structure, nuclear interactions, etc.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Vivian S Loveless
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Vivian S Loveless
  

  • PHSC 258 - Basic Nuclear Pharmacy


    Cr Hrs: 3 (2-3-0)

    The second course in a three-course sequence (PHSC 257, PHSC 258, and PHSC 313). This course involves radiation safety, instrumentation, and radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Must score no less than a B- in PHSC 257 Introduction to Nuclear Pharmacy
    Term offered: Fall


    Fall - Instructor of Record: Vivian S Loveless
  

  • PHSC 260 - Special Problems in Pharmaceutical Sciences


    Cr Hrs: 2-3 (Varies)

    The purpose of this elective course is to allow the individual student to design and implement a specific project in pharmaceutical sciences. After completion of the project, a written report is required. The maximum credit is 3 hours; however, a student interested on continuing work on a specific project may enroll in PHSC 261 and 262. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Independent Study
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall, Spring


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

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