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2020-2021 Academic Bulletin (Jan 2021 Ed) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Audiology and Speech Pathology
  

  • ASP 605 - Speech Perception and Hearing Impairment



    Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)
    Study of perception of speech stimuli, with particular emphases on the effects of hearing impairment on perception.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Mark S Hedrick
  

  • ASP 613 - Externship in Audiology



    Cr Hrs: 1-9 (0-0-[15-135])
    Off-campus clinical training experience.

    Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 36

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Patti Michele Johnstone
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Patti Michele Johnstone
    Summer - Instructor of Record: Patti Michele Johnstone
  

  • ASP 652 - Acoustic Accessibility in the Classroom



    Cr Hrs: 3 (15-45-0)
    The study of acoustic conditions in classrooms, and a review of the therapies and technologies that can assist in making the speech signal audible, undistorted and accessible to every student.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Smaldino
  

  • ASP 656 - Directed Research



    Cr Hrs: 1-4 (0-0-[15-60])
    One-on-one mentored, research-focused experience designed to enhance research skills such as research design, methodology, and data analysis.  Specific student learning outcomes and the focal topic will be identified in collaboration with the research mentor/faculty member directing the research. 

    Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 9

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Research
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Devin Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn Finke, ,Jillian H McCarthy, Eun Jin Paek, Tim Saltuklaroglu, Kevin Reilly, Patrick Plyler, Patti M Johnstone, Mark Hedrick, Ashley Harkrider, James Lewis, Nola Radford
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Devin Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn Finke, ,Jillian H McCarthy, Eun Jin Paek, Tim Saltuklaroglu, Kevin Reilly, Patrick Plyler, Patti M Johnstone, Mark Hedrick, Ashley Harkrider, James Lewis, Nola Radford
    Summer - Instructor of Record: Devin Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn Finke, ,Jillian H McCarthy, Eun Jin Paek, Tim Saltuklaroglu, Kevin Reilly, Patrick Plyler, Patti M Johnstone, Mark Hedrick, Ashley Harkrider, James Lewis, Nola Radford
  

  • ASP 657 - Directed Study in Speech Pathology



    Cr Hrs: 1-3 (0-0-[15-45])
    Directed Research.

    Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 9

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lab, Research
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Devin Mark Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn Finke, Jillian Heather McCarthy, Eun Jin Paek, Kevin Joseph Reilly, Tim Saltuklaroglu
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Devin Mark Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn Finke, Jillian Heather McCarthy, Eun Jin Paek, Kevin Joseph Reilly, Tim Saltuklaroglu
    Summer - Instructor of Record: Devin Mark Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn Finke, Jillian Heather McCarthy, Eun Jin Paek, Kevin Joseph Reilly, Tim Saltuklaroglu
  

  • ASP 659 - Directed Study in Speech Science



    Cr Hrs: 1-3 (0-0-[15-45])
    One-on-one mentored, research-focused experience designed to enhance research skills such as research design, methodology, and data analysis.  Specific student learning outcomes and the focal topic will be identified in collaboration with the research mentor/faculty member directing the research. 

    Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 9

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Research
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Devin Mark Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn Finke, Jillian Heather McCarthy, Eun Jin Paek, Kevin Joseph Reilly, Tim Saltuklaroglu
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Devin Mark Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn Finke, Jillian Heather McCarthy, Eun Jin Paek, Kevin Joseph Reilly, Tim Saltuklaroglu
    Summer - Instructor of Record: Devin Mark Casenhiser, Mary Louise Erickson, Erinn Finke, Jillian Heather McCarthy, Eun Jin Paek, Kevin Joseph Reilly, Tim Saltuklaroglu
  

  • ASP 661 - Advanced Study in Child Language



    Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)
    Advanced Series in which students and instructor discuss special problems in child language disorders. Topics may vary from term to term and according to instructor.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Term offered: Summer



    Summer - Instructor of Record: Devin M Casenhiser
  

  • ASP 664 - Current Trends in Amplification



    Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)
    In depth analysis of current trends in amplification research and technology.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Knoxville
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Patrick N Plyler

Biostatistics and Epidemiology
  

  • BIOE 720 - Biostatistics for Public Health



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    This course provides an introduction to the use of statistical techniques in biomedical and public health research. The course will cover common descriptive statistics including the mean, median, and standard deviation as well as techniques for testing hypotheses (analysis of variance, t-tests, regression, nonparametric methods) and issues in sampling and design of experiments. The class will be taught using online methods.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Chi-Yang Chiu
  

  • BIOE 727 - Principles of Epidemiology



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    This online course introduces the basic principles and methods of epidemiology and demonstrates their applicability in the fields of public health and clinical research. Topics to be covered include the historical perspective of epidemiology, measures of disease occurrence and association, study design, disease screening, and causal inference. Study design content will cover experimental, cohort and case-control studies as well as challenges in design and analysis including bias, confounding and random error. Students will be expected to participate in discussion boards, complete weekly homework assignments, and take a mid-term and final exam.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Qi Zhao
  

  • BIOE 728 - Health Behavior Intervention



    Cr Hrs: 3
    This course introduces the theory and methods of interventions for health behaviors, and demonstrates their applicability in the fields of public health and clinical research. Topics to be covered include the applicable theories of health behavior change, the different mechanisms of intervention, empirical validation of intervention methods, the format of intervention methods, and the phases of validation (efficacy, effectiveness, and dissemination). Students will be expected to participate in discussion boards, complete weekly homework assignments, and take a mid-term and final exam.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Karen Derefinko
  

  • BIOE 729 - Introduction to Health Disparities



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    This course will provide an overview of health disparities and the historical underpinnings of health
    disparities as well as an examination of the social determinants of health in the United States.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Shelley White-Means
  

  • BIOE 740 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Clinical Research



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    This course will examine ethical and legal principles and issues in clinical research, including attention to topics such as the Nuremberg Code, Belmont Report, federal standards for protection of human subjects, FDA guidelines for drug and device development, good clinical practice standards, and how these guidelines may be applied to the development, conduct, and reporting of clinical research.

    Grade Mode: P/F

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: Be enrolled in the Certificate in Clinical Investigation Program, or by permission of the program director in the Certificate in Clinical Investigation Program

    Term offered: Spring (Not currently offered)



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Mark A Miller
  

  • BIOE 750 - Fundamentals of Clinical Investigation



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    This course will present an introduction to the different types of clinical research and practical methods that investigators can use in the conduct of multidisciplinary clinical research. Observational cohort studies, case-control studies, and Phase I-IV intervention-based randomized controlled clinical trials will be presented. Design distinctions, sampling and randomization procedures, data integrity, data-analysis concerns, and practical conduct for these investigative approaches will be examined. This course will also review ethical issues in conducting research in people, federal guidance for the conduct of clinical research, and the dynamic influence of behavior on the conduct of clinical research particularly in regards to recruitment, retention, and adherence in clinical trials.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: Special permission required (Be enrolled in the Certificate program , or by permission of the program director in the Certificate of Clinical Investigation program).

    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Mathilda C Coday
  

  • BIOE 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.

    Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 12

    Grade Mode: P/NP

    Instructional Method: Research
    Prerequisites: Special permission required (Permission of instructor)

    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Simonne S Nouer
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Simonne S Nouer
  

  • BIOE 804 - Master’s Project



    Cr Hrs: 1-6
    Students will work on their master’s project in conjunction with advisor and master’s committee. Research-based course. Credit variable (1-6) Is assigned by instructor.

    Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 24

    Grade Mode: P/NP

    Instructional Method: Research
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Simonne S Nouer
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Simonne S Nouer
  

  • BIOE 805 - Using R for Biostatistics I



    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)
    The course will introduce students to R, a versatile open-source language and programming environment.  R is widely used for data analysis and visualization by statisticians and data scientists. This course will introduce students to the basics of R language, Students should have a thorough understanding of the basic statistics covered in BIOE811 and BIOE821 (Biostatistics for the Health Sciences I and II).

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Saunak Sen
  

  • BIOE 806 - Using R for Biostatistics II



    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)
    This is a second course in R, a versatile open-source language and programming environment. R is widely used for data analysis and visualization by statisticians and data scientists. This course will delve into the details of R programming focussing on the powerful model formula syntax for specifying statistical models, implementing generalized linear models, and data wrangling. Students should
    be familiar with R at the level of BIOE805 (R for Biostatistics I).

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Saunak Sen
  

  • BIOE 810 - Independent Study



    Cr Hrs: 1-3
    An in-depth study of some aspect of epidemiology in which the student has special interest. Study is done independently with Faculty approval and supervision.

    Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 12

    Grade Mode: Standard, P/F

    Instructional Method: Independent Study
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Simonne S Nouer
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Simonne S Nouer
  

  • BIOE 811 - Biostatistics for the Health Sciences I



    Cr Hrs: 4 (48-16-0)
    This course provides students with an introduction to descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, estimation, and one and two sample hypothesis testing, including paired and unpaired situations, for normally distributed and ordinal data. Students will also be introduced to one-way analysis of variance, including multisample inference, one-way ANOVA, fixed-effect and random effects models, and intraclass correlation coefficients. This course also includes a mandatory statistical computing laboratory that uses SAS for data analysis throughout the semester.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Elizabeth A Tolley
  

  • BIOE 812 - Fundamentals of Epidemiology



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    The course introduces the basic principles and methods of epidemiology and demonstrates their applicability in the field of public health. Topics to be covered include the historical perspective of epidemiology, measures of disease occurrence and of association, clinical epidemiology, disease screening, causal inference, and study design.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Simonne S Nouer
  

  • BIOE 813 - Fundamentals of SAS for Epidemiology



    Cr Hrs: 3 (32-32-0)
    This course provides the foundation computing skills for independent analysis of epidemiologic data. Topics to be covered include an introduction to SAS as a research tool; Operating with SAS for Windows environment; Reading internal and external data into SAS; Working with variables and SAS functions; Using logical statements; Introducing SAS procedures - especially those that produce descriptive statistics; Performing simple inferential tests and power analysis; combining datasets; Reshaping data; and Introducing macro language. This course consists of 2 hour lecture and 1 hour laboratory session per week.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Jim Y Wan
  

  • BIOE 821 - Biostatistics for the Health Sciences II



    Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0-0)
    This course provides students with a continuation of the knowledge gained in BIOE 811. The second semester covers analysis of variance for commonly used experimental designs, regression analysis, and analysis of categorical data. Methods of analysis and hypothesis testing for three or more treatments are presented for various experimental designs and treatment combinations for normally distributed and ordinal data. Methods of simple and multiple linear regression analysis are presented for observational and experimental data. One- and two-sample estimation and hypothesis testing methods for categorical data are covered for observational and experimental data. This course includes a mandatory statistical computing laboratory that uses SAS for data analysis throughout the semester.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: BIOE 811 Biostatistics for the Health Sciences I, or permission of instructor

    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Elizabeth A Tolley
  

  • BIOE 822 - Advanced Epidemiology



    Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0-0)
    This course provides the foundation skills for independent analysis of epidemiological data. Topics to be covered include the analysis of vital statistics data, statistical analysis of simple epidemiological measures, identification and control of confounders in epidemiological data, logistic regression, and proportional hazards modeling. At the end of the semester, students will be able to analyze data from matched and unmatched case-control studies, case cohort studies, and traditional cohort designs. The course includes a mandatory statistical computing laboratory.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: BIOE 811 Biostatistics for the Health Sciences I, BIOE 812 Fundamentals of Epidemiology

    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Simonne S Nouer
  

  • BIOE 823 - Randomized Clinical Trials



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    This course will allow the student to understand and analyze the many critical facets of the most precise design for clinical studies in humans: randomized clinical trials. Using a case-based approach, students will learn the importance of precise hypothesis description, selection of an at risk cohort for study, and the power of randomization in helping balance the study groups on a number of known and unknown confounding factors. Important issues with regard to subject recruitment, patient management, and data quality control will be emphasized. Students will learn to perform their own sample size calculations and use actual statistical packages to outline real clinical trial results data.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: BIOE 811 Biostatistics for the Health Sciences I ; BIOE 812 Fundamentals of Epidemiology  

    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Mathilda C Coday
  

  • BIOE 824 - Genetic Epidemiology: Methods and Applications



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    This course will provide an overview of the rapidly advancing field of genetic epidemiology and genomics. It is designed for a broad audience and targets students, fellows, and residents with diverse background in the health sciences. The course will start with an introduction to molecular genetics, genome organization, and principles of inheritance and quantitative genetics. This will be followed by a series of lectures and discussions on human genome diversity, linkage mapping, genome-wide association studies (GWAS), QTLs, and the technological advances driving genome research. Topics covered include epigenetics and gene expression, personalized genomics, and ethical implications. The course will involve a combination of lectures, independent study/learning, discussion sessions, and some hands-on computer work.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Khyobeni Mozhui
  

  • BIOE 834 - Epidemiology of Childhood Diseases



    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)
    This seminar will provide an overview of the epidemiology of selected conditions and diseases affecting children as well as demonstrate the childhood origins of some adult chronic disease. For most of these conditions, information about the pattern of occurrence, data about risk factors and effectiveness of various preventive or therapeutic interventions will be discussed. Public use sources of information such as the National Health and Examination Survey (NHANES), National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS), CDC “Pink Book”, Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative (CAHMI) and Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) will be introduced and discussed. Additionally, some of the unique and challenging aspects of research in pediatric epidemiology such as issues of childhood growth and development, maternal (intrauterine) origins of disease and parental role in disease diagnosis and treatment will be introduced. In the last weeks of course students will be asked to synthesize the information presented in the course by identifying, presenting and evaluating the available epidemiological information on a childhood disease or condition of their choice.

    Grade Mode: P/F

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: BIOE 812 Fundamentals of Epidemiology  or by permission from instructor

    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Marion Elizabeth Hare
  

  • BIOE 845 - Biostatistics for Integrated Biomedical Sciences



    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)
    Unit 1: Descriptive statistics and looking at data
    Unit 2: Review of study designs; measures of disease risk and association
    Unit 3: Probability, Bayes’ Rule, Diagnostic Testing
    Unit 4: Probability distributions
    Unit 5: Statistical inference (confidence intervals and hypothesis testing)
    Unit 6: P-value pitfalls; types I and type II error; statistical power; overview of statistical tests
    Unit 7: Tests for comparing groups (unadjusted); introduction to survival analysis
    Unit 8: Regression analysis; linear correlation and regression
    Unit 9: Logistic regression and Cox regression

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: Special permission required (All non-Biomedical Sciences students require permission of instructor)

    Term offered: Spring (Not currently offered)
  

  • BIOE 847 - Advanced SAS Programming



    Cr Hrs: 2 (16-32-0)
    This course provides advanced programming techniques in SAS/SQL, MACRO languages, and SAS Graphics. The natural flow of the course is intended to start with an introduction to simple SQL programming using a single dataset followed by discussions on how to work with multiple datasets with common primary key variables. Upon completing the SQL component, a smooth transition is planned to simple MACRO programming in SAS, which will be gradually advanced to more efficient yet complicated MACRO programming. This class is taught in a hybrid setting where we will have onsite review lectures in the SAS-laboratory in the Department of Preventive Medicine, and the students will be required to have a laptop with SAS access where they will work on hands-on practice of exercises from SAS SQL and MACRO Programing as well as SAS Graphics.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Prerequisites: Special permission required ( BIOE 813 Fundamentals of SAS for Epidemiology , or by permission from instructor)

    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Mehmet Kocak
  

  • BIOE 848 - Professional Experience and Prior Learning Assessment



    Cr Hrs: 1-3
    This course recognizes that work experience can provide valuable learning experiences that can complement learning acquired through formal education. This course offers an assessment of experiential learning, performed through the construction of a portfolio, that emphasizes the connection between learning from work experience, practice skills, continuing education, clinical investigatory knowledge, and its translational application to research. This portfolio must be submitted the semester prior to course registration for committee review and credit-hour assignment. This course cannot be repeated.

    Grade Mode: P/F

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Simonne S Nouer
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Simonne S Nouer
  

  • BIOE 850 - Categorical Data Analysis



    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)
    This course begins by an introduction and review of most common discrete random variables and their probability distributions, followed by a brief discussion of ‘parameter estimation’ as a general concept in Theoretical Statistics. Then, we introduce the concept of inferential statistics by discussing one sample confidence interval and hypothesis testing for one- and two-sample designs, which includes the definition of and testing for statistical independence through the most commonly used chi-squarebased tests for 2x2, Rx2, 2xC, and RxC contingency tables and sets of (stratified) contingency tables. Then, the generalized linear model is introduced as the backbone for model building that focuses on the estimation of effects of one or more predictors on a binary response variable or on a count variable, including model inference and model diagnostics checking. Specific topics for the modeling of categorical data include logistic regression for dichotomous and polytomous response, conditional logistic regression, generalized estimating equations, and generalized linear mixed modeling for models with random effects. In addition, the course will explore log-linear modeling for count data. The relation of the various approaches and procedures using SAS will be demonstrated. The course focuses on application of the above approaches to observational and clinical trial designs.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: BIOE 812 and BIOE 821 or approval by instructor

    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Mehmet Kocak
  

  • BIOE 852 - Introduction to Biostatistics for the Health Sciences



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    This introductory course provides a basic foundation for further coursework in biostatistics. It is provides students with a step-by-step, hands-on approach to using data for statistical analysis. This course emphasizes how to ask appropriate research questions and interpret statistical results. Statistical methodology includes a thorough introduction to the meaning of relevant terms, assumptions, statistical computations, and appropriate interpretation of results. Students must be able to read and understand algebraic equations.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Xueyuan Cao
  

  • BIOE 864 - Data Science 2: Statistical Methods for Observational Studies



    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)
    This second course in data science Data Science 2: Statistical Methods for Observational Studies focuses on statistical approaches in data science, especially those relating to observational studies.  This course can also be chosen independently for those students that wish to learn about observational studies in general.  Students will learn about the distinction of causal analysis vs. association studies and the consequences for appropriately choosing statistical methods for data analysis.  Sources of bias in observational studies and statistical methods to tackle these are discussed.  This 1 credit course is taught with hands-on exercises and the student is expected to be comfortable with algorithmic approaches and computer programming.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: BIOE 811, BIOE 821, BIOE 805 Using R for Biostatistics I (or equivalent), and consent of instructor

    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Fridtjof Thomas
  

  • BIOE 865 - Linear Regression Methods for the Health Sciences



    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)
    In this course, students will learn how multiple linear regression models are derived, use software to implement them, learn what assumptions underlie the models, learn how to test whether data meet those assumptions and what can be done when those assumptions are not met, and develop strategies for building and understanding useful models.

    Grade Mode: P/NP

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: BIOE 811 - Biostatistics for the Health Sciences I   and BIOE 821 - Biostatistics for the Health Sciences II  or equivalent

    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Elizabeth Tolley
  

  • BIOE 866 - Linear Mixed Models



    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)
    This course provides the advanced skills necessary for independent statistical analysis of epidemiologic and clinical data containing clustered observations and random effects. Topics to be covered include unrestricted and restricted maximum likelihood estimation, Akaike’s information criterion, standard general linear models, linear random effects models, linear covariance pattern models, and linear random coefficient models. The course focuses on applications requiring flexible modeling of variance and covariance structures for clustered data when observations from a common cluster are correlated. The approaches covered in the course are particularly relevant for analysis of hierarchical and longitudinal data having Gaussian distributed error.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: BIOE 821, BIOE 822, instructor’s consent

    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Tamekia Jones
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Jim Wan
  

  • BIOE 867 - Data Science 1:Using Electronic Medical Record Data for Clinical Research



    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)
    This first course in data science Data Science 1: Using Electronic Medical Record Data for Clinical Research is an opportunity to gain ‘hands-on’ experience analyzing data to answer specific research questions.  Methods and theoretical issues introduced in earlier courses will be covered, but with a focus on practical analysis issues with actual data. Students work in small groups (2-3) on separate research topics, with each group using a different dataset that we provide.  Data will come from CERNER Health Facts, the UTHSC Enterprise Data Warehouse and other data sources. This 2 credit course is taught with hands-on exercises and the student is expected to be comfortable with computer programming.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: BIOE 811 Biostatistics for the Health Sciences I; BIOE 821 Biostatistics for the Health Sciences II; BIOE 805 Using R for Biostatistics I (or equivalent); or Consent of instructor

    Term offered: Not currently offered



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Robert Davis
  

  • BIOE 868 - Survival Analysis



    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)
    Survival analysis refers to the statistical approach to analyze the occurrence and timing of events.  Students will gain familiarity with the characteristics of time-to-event data such as the presence of censoring and time-varying covariates, and will learn to master the necessary statistical techniques to design and analyze studies with survival data, including the construction and interpretation of Kaplan-Meier estimates and the Cox proportional hazards model.  This course also extends the standard Cox model by introducing time-varying covariates and stratification as a way of dealing with non-proportionality of hazards.  The course utilizes the software SAS and especially PROC LIFETEST and PROC PHREG.  This 2 credit course is taught with hands-on exercises and the student is expected to bring his/her own computer with a fully functional SAS installation.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: BIOE 811 - Biostatistics for the Health Sciences I  , BIOE 813 - Fundamentals of SAS for Epidemiology  ,BIOE 821 - Biostatistics for the Health Sciences II  and consent of instructor

    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Fridtjof Thomas
  

  • BIOE 869 - Data Science 3



    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)
    The seminar-based course will cover advanced topics in data science reflecting the interest of participating students and faculty. The seminars are designed to cover a wide variety of methodological topics in data science from a statistical and informatics perspective.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Seminar
    Term offered: Not currently offered



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Saunak Sen

Biomedical Engineering
  

  • BIOM 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.

    Grade Mode: P/NP

    Instructional Method: Research
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Richard A Smith
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Richard A Smith
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Denis DiAngelo
    Spring - Additional Instructor 2: William Mihalko
  

  • BIOM 803 - Professional Development



    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)
    This course is required of all students in the Joint BME Graduate Program. The course requires attendance at weekly research seminars, Journal clubs and other research meetings.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Denis J Diangelo
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Erno Lindner
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Amber Jennings
    Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Denis DiAngelo
  

  • BIOM 804 - Master’s Project I



    Cr Hrs: 1-3
    Independent study in biomedical engineering on a topic selected in conjunction with instructor. Oral and written reports required. Use BIOM 824 if already taken BIOM 804.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lab, Research
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Denis DiAngelo
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Richard A. Smith
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Denis DiAngelo
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Richard A Smith
  

  • BIOM 805 - Functional Anatomy I



    Cr Hrs: 1 (8-16-0)
    This course will give the necessary background for biomedical engineering student to apply engineering principles to functional anatomy and pathological processes of the axial and appendicular skeleton. The Fall course will focus on hip/pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle anatomy and applied biomechanics. The course will meet once a week alternating with didactic lectures and cadaveric labs.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: William M Mihalko
  

  • BIOM 806 - Engineering Tools for Designing Medical Devices



    Cr Hrs: 3 (16-64-0)
    This course focuses on recent advances in medical device design and manufacturing technology, including bridging the gap between data obtained from medical diagnostic imaging, such as CT and MRI scans, and computer aided design and engineering methods (CAD and CAE), using laser scanning and 3D coordinate measurement machines to collect point cloud data for reverse engineering; 3D printing (rapid prototyping); and image processing and conversion of medical image data stacks (CAT scan, MRI, etc.) into 3D biomodels for CAD and CAE.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: John Leicester Williams
  

  • BIOM 807 - The Science of Medicine



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    This course focuses on the integration and application of the principles of physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics, and data extracted from clinical cases to develop solutions to typical medical problems.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall
  

  • BIOM 808 - Recent Advances & Critical Reviews in Biomedical Engineering



    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)
    This course consists of student presentations and group discussion of articles describing recent advances in biomedical engineering. The course emphasizes development of critical reading and writing skills. Oral and written reports are required.

    Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 3

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Seminar
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Amy DeJongh Curry
  

  • BIOM 809 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    This course presents in-depth development of frontier topics of biomedical engineering by eminent researchers in their fields. Course material will be appropriate as background for graduate research.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: Permission from the instructor

    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Denis DiAngelo
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Richard A Smith
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Denis DiAngelo
  

  • BIOM 811 - Life Sciences for Biomedical Engineering I



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    The course serves as an introduction and application to aspects of the entire body, the course provides engineers and physical scientists with an understanding of aspects of the chemical, physical, and mechanical basis of cell shape, function, and motility. Integrated treatment of topics in cellular biochemistry, protein synthesis, energy releasing pathways, and membrane biophysics.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Richard A Smith
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Erno Lindner
    Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Eugene C Eckstein
  

  • BIOM 812 - Functional Anatomy II



    Cr Hrs: 1 (8-16-0)
    This course will give the necessary background for biomedical engineering student to apply engineering principles to functional anatomy and pathological processes of the axial and appendicular skeleton. The course will focus on shoulder, elbow, hand, wrist and spinal anatomy and applied biomechanics. The course will meet once a week alternating with didactic lectures and cadaveric labs.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: William M Mihalko
  

  • BIOM 813 - Bioelectricity



    Cr Hrs: 4 (48-32-0)
    Introduction to electrical propagation through human tissue; membrane biophysics, action potentials, subthreshold stimuli, electrophysiology of heart, and neuromuscular junction.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Amy DeJongh Curry
  

  • BIOM 814 - Integrity in the Conduct of Scientific Research



    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)
    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.

     

    Related to IP 801 - Integrity in the Conduct of Scientific Research  

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Mark Miller

  

  • BIOM 815 - Biomedical Measurements and Instrumentation



    Cr Hrs: 3 (16-64-0)
    This is a course on measurement techniques applicable in biomedical engineering; data acquisition systems, mechanical instrumentation, interface systems, signal analyses, biocompatibility requirements.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Kaushik Parthasarathi
  

  • BIOM 818 - Experimental Techniques in Cell and Tissue Engineering



    Cr Hrs: 3 (0-96-0)
    The course covers basic biochemical and biophysical measurement techniques used by biomedical engineers. Topics include antibody production, light spectroscopy, dialysis, ultrafiltration, chromatography, ultracentrifugation, electrophoresis, Western blotting, protein purification, and ELISA.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lab
    Term offered: Spring (even years)



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joel Bumgardner
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Gary Bowlin
  

  • BIOM 819 - Biotechnology Tools for Biomedical Engineering Research



    Cr Hrs: 3 (32-16-0)
    Lectures and laboratory work covering basic biochemical and biophysical measurement techniques used by biomedical engineers; topics include light spectroscopy, gel exclusion and affinity chromatography, electrophoresis, immunoblotting, and radioisotropic method. (equivalent to UM 6702)

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Prerequisites: permission from instructor

    Term offered: Spring (every other year)



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joel Bumgardner
  

  • BIOM 820 - Stem Cell Culture and Application



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    This course contains both theoretical and application based approaches to pluripotent, fetal and adult stem cells. Related topics include stemness, potency, differentiation, regenerative medicine, induced pluripotent stem cells, cancer stem cells, and the ethics of stem cell research. This course will survey modern methods for isolation, culture, and application of stem cells in research and medicine.(equivalent to UM 7900)

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: permission from instructor

    Term offered: Spring (every other year, odd years)



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Amy Abell
  

  • BIOM 821 - Life Sciences for Biomedical Engineering II



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    Continuation of BIOM 811, Life Sciences for BME I, concentrating on human physiology.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Richard A Smith
  

  • BIOM 824 - Master’s Project II



    Cr Hrs: 3 (0-96-0)
    Independent study in biomedical engineering on a topic selected in conjunction with instructor. Oral and written reports required.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lab, Research
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Denis DiAngelo
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Richard A. Smith
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Denis DiAngelo
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Richard A Smith
    Spring - Additional Instructor 2: William Mihalko
  

  • BIOM 825 - Clinical/Industrial Internship in Biomedical Engineering



    Cr Hrs: 3 (0-96-0)
    Independent study for biomedical engineering students in the master’s program; investigation in at least one area selected from a master list and approved by the student’s advisor.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lab
    Term offered: Offered as needed



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Joel Bumgardner
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Eugene C Eckstein
  

  • BIOM 826 - Tissue Engineering



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    Fundamental principles and current applications of tissue engineering in medicine and health care. Topics include bone and cartilage analogs, synthetic skin grafts, cell encapsulation systems, and biohybrid vascular grafts.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall (every other year, even years)



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Gary Lee Bowlin
  

  • BIOM 827 - Movement, Joint, and Implant Mechanics



    Cr Hrs: 3 (16-64-0)
    The course consists of the following sections: muscle and bone anthropometry; kinetics-the link model, mechanical work, energy, and power; kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies; and the development of mechanically equivalent models of the human musculoskeletal system.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Denis J Diangelo
  

  • BIOM 834 - Biostatistics



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    Introduction to statistical techniques used for analysis of basic and clinical biomedical engineering data: sampling theory, hypothesis testing, ANOVA, and nonparametric techniques.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Erno Lindner
  

  • BIOM 840 - Special Topics - Applied Finite Element Analysis



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Offered as needed



    Spring - Instructor of Record: John Williams
  

  • BIOM 840 - Special Topics - Bioelectronics



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    This course teaches bioelectronic sensors, amplifiers and signal conditioning techniques. Specific topics include microfabricated sensors and actuators, hard and soft fabrication techniques, bulk and surface micromachining, self-assembled monolayer, bioMEMS, microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip, microarrays, carbon nanotubes, graphene, neural implants, flexible and epidermal electronics, wireless telemetry, biorobotics and drug delivery systems. Topics will cover invasive, minimally invasive, body-worn, wearable, and remote medical electronic systems.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Bashir Iqbal Morshed
  

  • BIOM 842 - 3D Bioprinting



    Cr Hrs: 3 (32-32-0)
    This curriculum provides the student with an introductory background to 3D Bioprinting techniques,
    strategies, challenges, and emerging technologies. Specific topics addressed include stem cell
    biology, bio-inks, printing substrates, structural and mechanical considerations, and regulatory agency
    requirements. The curriculum is delivered in didactic, online, self-learning, and laboratory formats.

    Grade Mode: P/NP

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Donald Thomason
  

  • BIOM 845 - Biosensors



    Cr Hrs: 3 (16-64-0)
    Provides graduate and upper-level students with a deeper understanding of chemical sensors and biosensors, with special emphasis on electrochemical biosensors and their in vivo applications. The course will provide the theoretical basis and hands-on experience with macro and micro sensors and their fabrication.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall (every other year, even years)



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Erno Lindner
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Erno Lindner
  

  • BIOM 851 - Medical Imaging II



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    This course treats the basic mathematics, physics, technology and clinical use of medical imaging Topics covered include theory and physics of ultrasound and nuclear magnetic resonance, imaging theory and image processing techniques used in these imaging modalities

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Thaddeus A Wilson
  

  • BIOM 871 - Theory of Continuous Media



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    This course studies the fundamentals of the mechanics of continua. It concerns the basic principles common to fluids and solids. A knowledge of continuum mechanics provides a foundation for studies in fluid and solid mechanics, material sciences, and other branches of science and engineering.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring (every other year, even years)



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Eugene C Eckstein
  

  • BIOM 873 - Fluid Mechanics for Biomedical Engineers



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    Elements of hydrodynamics with applications to flow in biomedical systems; basic principles of continuity and Navier-Strokes equations; ideal and viscous flow, boundary layer solutions, fluid wave behavior; viscosity of plasma, blood, and viscoelastic fluids, principles of viscometry.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: University of Memphis campus
    Term offered: Fall (every other year, even years)



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Eugene C Eckstein
  

  • BIOM 876 - Biomaterials



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    Introduction to materials used in biomedical engineering; biocompatibility and uses of implantable materials such as ceramics, polyethylene, metals, composites and other materials.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joel Bumgardner
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Amber Jennings (University of Memphis)
  

  • BIOM 879 - Biomechanics I



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    This course is an introduction to physiological systems with emphasis on structure and function of tissue and organs; application of continuum mechanics to understanding of tissue and organ behavior at microscopic and macroscopic levels; design analyses of surgical procedures and prosthetic devices.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: University of Memphis campus
    Term offered: Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: John L Williams
    Spring - Instructor of Record: John L Williams
  

  • BIOM 886 - Advanced Biomaterials



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    This course covers materials used in biomedical applications in relationship to corrosion, crack propagation, creep, and related topics; tissue ingrowth into materials.  the course will be offered every other Fall (odd years).

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall (every other year,odd years)



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Gary Bowlin
  

  • BIOM 891 - Skeletal Tissue Mechanics



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    A conceptual framework of the field of the musculoskeletal system: the biomechanics of bone, structure and function of articular cartilage, ligaments and tendons, engineering design of biological materials, and structure and design of natural biomaterials to replace skeletal and other components.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring (every other year, odd yesrs)



    Spring - Instructor of Record: John Leicester Williams
  

  • BIOM 892 - Introduction to Chemical Sensors and Biosensors



    Cr Hrs: 4 (48-32-0)
    This course covers measurement techniques, recognition processes, application of chemical sensors and biosensors for analysis of real samples.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Erno Lindner
  

  • BIOM 894 - Physiologic Control Systems



    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
    Topics including modeling, representation, and analysis of engineering control systems using classical control theory. Latter part of the course focuses on special topics and physiological systems including advanced and adaptive control systems, blood glucose modeling and control, human movement control, and brain machine interfacing.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring (every other year, odd years)



    Spring - Instructor of Record: William Mihalko
  

  • BIOM 900 - Doctoral Dissertation and Research



    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.

    Grade Mode: P/NP

    Instructional Method: Research
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Denis DiAngelo
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Richard Smith
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Denis DiAngelo
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Gary Bowlin
    Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Richard Smith

Clinical Laboratory Sciences
  

  • CLS 601 - Research Design



    Cr Hrs: 2 (20-0-0)
    The focus of this course is the methodology involved in planning, conducting, analyzing, and reporting research associated with clinical laboratory data. General discussion of the research process followed by examination of several different research methods are covered.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Jacen Moore
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Kathleen Kenwright
  

  • CLS 602 - Education and Training Theory and Methods



    Cr Hrs: 2 (25-0-0)
    Introduction to educational theory as it applies to health care, with emphasis on the development and management of instructional and training programs in the clinical laboratory setting. Includes development of legally required competency assessment programs for practitioners.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Linda Ross
  

  • CLS 604 - Current Issues in Clinical Laboratory Sciences



    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
    Principles affecting the cost effective and efficient use of laboratory services in an environment of managed care will be presented. Special emphasis will be placed on the challenge of maintaining quality services while containing costs and the knowledge and skills necessary for successful consultations with physicians on effective use of the laboratory. A clinical correlation case presentation will be performed.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Seminar
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Linda Pifer
  

  • CLS 701 - Principles of Laboratory Management I



    Cr Hrs: 2
    Introduction to laboratory administration with emphasis on human resources management. Leadership styles, communications and interviewing skills, employee selection and evaluation, motivation, morale, discipline and personnel planning. Includes record keeping, budgets, costs accounting, purchasing, product evaluation, lab safety and regulatory issues.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Linda Ross
  

  • CLS 794 - Research Practicum



    Cr Hrs: 4
    Supervised clinical or research experience with a laboratory manager, clinical laboratory science educator or laboratory utilization specialist to permit application of knowledge and skills gained in the curriculum to the clinical laboratory and other affected disciplines.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jacen Moore
  

  • CLS 795 - Advanced Molecular Techniques: Clinical Practicum



    Cr Hrs: 2 (2 weeks)
    Students spend two weeks on site in a clinical laboratory which employs molecular techniques. Experiences vary according to site and include techniques such as flow cytometry, HLA tissue typing, molecular pathology, genetics or microbiology, electron microscopy, or cytogenetics. Objectives to be met will be mutually set by student and Faculty.

    Grade Mode: P/F

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda W. Pifer
  

  • CLS 796 - Master’s Project I



    Cr Hrs: 2 (2 weeks)
    Student projects are designed in various areas of clinical or research laboratories.  This course builds on the research project and data gathered during CLS 794.  In collaboration with their research mentor, students analyze and interpret their data, and write their manuscript.  At the conclusion of the subsequent course, CLS 797, students are required to formally present the results of their projects to the Faculty and student body, and are encouraged to publish their results.  

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Research
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda W Pifer
  

  • CLS 797 - Master’s Project II



    Cr Hrs: 2 (2 weeks)
    Continuation of CLS 796, Master’s Project I. During this phase the research report is completed and the final defense of the project takes place. Student projects are designed in various areas of the clinical or research laboratories. Students are required to formally present the results of their projects to the Faculty and student body, and are encouraged to publish their results.  

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Research
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda W Pifer
  

  • CLS 799 - Applied Research Project



    Cr Hrs: 2
    Consideration of all facets related to the investigative process; formulation of a problem, search and analysis of the literature, procedure for collecting data, analysis of data, and organization of thesis proposals and thesis The student is required to present and obtain committee approval of the proposal prior to the data collection

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Research
    Term offered: Not Currently Offered

Clinical Pharmacy
  

  • PHCY 1100 - Biochemistry



    Cr Hrs: 2.5 (2.5-0-0)
    Biochemistry, a required course in the PharmD curriculum, is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge of the basic concepts of biochemistry that are pertinent for understanding the biochemical basis of disease and the molecular underpinnings of drug action. Topics covered in the course include: structure and properties of nucleic acids, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates as the biological macromolecules essential to life; enzyme catalysis and inhibition; structure and function of biological membranes; major metabolic pathways and their regulation; and basic principles of signal transduction. Presentations of clinical correlates such as molecular alterations in selected human diseases and examples of drug therapies discussed in a biochemical context are incorporated to highlight the clinical aspects of biochemistry and to demonstrate the importance of biochemistry for pharmacists.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Sarka Beranova-Giorgianni
  

  • PHCY 1101 - Fundamentals of Drug Action



    Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
    In this required course, student pharmacists will learn to define drugs, biologics, and dietary supplements, and the characteristics of the chemicals that make them drugs. In addition, the students learn the basic principles of the fates of the drugs in the body which include drug absorption and transport, drug metabolism and disposition, and drug bioavailability. The students also learn therapeutic action of drugs, drug-drug interactions, drug toxicity, and factors/conditions that affect these characteristics. 

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Santosh Kumar
  

  • PHCY 1102 - Pharmacy Math



    Cr Hrs: 1 (1-0-0)
    This required course is designed to teach the fundamentals of pharmaceutical calculations that are required in the compounding and dispensing of a prescription. Students will apply appropriate mathematical concepts using typical situations that are encountered during the practice of pharmacy. The course will emphasize aspects of basic mathematics and logical skills needed to perform pharmaceutical and clinical calculations essential to ensure that the right dose and strength of a medication or nutritional are given.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Edward Tho Van Matre
  

  • PHCY 1104 - Foundations of Pharmacy



    Cr Hrs: 2.5 (1.5-2-0)
    This required course provides an introduction to the profession of pharmacy. Material centers on health delivery models, the environment in which health care is rendered, and interprofessional care with a focus on the roles of the pharmacist. Students learn about a variety of career opportunities. This course will also enhance the student’s understanding of professionalism and the responsibility of a pharmacist in society and the health care system. The course also examines the role of human professional behaviors and values as mediators of health and illness, with a focus on health care disparities and health literacy.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Bradley A Boucher
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Ted Cory
  

  • PHCY 1105 - Interprofessional Education and Clinical Simulation I



    Cr Hrs: 2 (1-2-0)
    This required course is designed to use a combination of lectures, team-based activities and clinical simulation as ways to teach and assess skills-based activities essential to pharmacy practice. This course addresses verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on communication and the pharmacist patient care process. The course will also introduce student pharmacist to drug information resources, assessment of questions, and provision of that information to other care providers. The course will also include an interprofessional exercise with the expressed purpose of bringing together learners from two or more health professions to increase mutual respect and understanding of their unique roles and perspectives, to enhance collaboration and communication, and to improve patient outcomes.  

    Grade Mode: HP/P/NP

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Christa M George
  

  • PHCY 1106 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) I: Introduction to Patient Care



    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-2-0)
    The first required introductory pharmacy practice experience (IPPE) course utilizes the layered learning model where P1 students are assigned, together with P2 or P3 students, to preceptor groups in patient care settings. P1 students perform medication reviews and actively prepare for and participate in discussions of actual patients to gain practice knowledge of medications and medical terminology. Students are assigned to complete this course in either the fall or spring term.

     

    May repeat one time. 

    Grade Mode: P/NP

    Instructional Method: Lab, Independent Study
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington

  

  • PHCY 1107 - Pharmacy Professional Development I



    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-2-0)
    The Pharmacy Professional Development (PPD) course series was developed to fulfill the requirements of the 2016 Standards and Guidelines for Accreditation published by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) in regards to Co-Curricular requirement. Activities housed in this course series are intended to develop students who are professional and self-aware individuals who are innovative and who can advocate, critically think and problem solve. Elements of the program include wellness activities, reflective learning, community service, personal and professional development, leadership development, and job preparation.

    Grade Mode: HP/P/NP

    Instructional Method: Seminar, Independent Study
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Jennifer Williams
  

  • PHCY 1109 - Introduction to Therapeutics



    Cr Hrs: 2.5 (2-1-0)
    This required course is designed to introduce students to the most common diseases seen in the US and the most frequently used medications to manage those diseases. The students will also learn to apply principles and concepts in treating disease with either non-prescription or prescription medications. The etiology and pathophysiology diseases will be presented to the extent required to have a basic understanding of the prevention of disease, as well as its management. Students will learn about the adverse effects associated with commonly used medications and how to clinically monitor drug response.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Benjamin Duhart
  

  • PHCY 1110 - Dosage Design, Delivery, and Dispensing I



    Cr Hrs: 3 (2.5-1-0)
    This course introduces student pharmacists to the fundamental principles pertaining to pharmaceutics, non-sterile compounding, and dispensing. The physical chemical concepts that are used in the design and preparation of different dosage forms in combination with the routes of delivery will be integrated with the pharmacist’s role in dispensing of dosage.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
  

  • PHCY 1111 - Self-Care and Dermatology



    Cr Hrs: 2 (1.5-1-0)
    This required course consists of material designed to develop the student’s ability to provide self-care recommendations, recognize skin diseases, and if needed triage patients to another healthcare professional. The student will also learn to apply principles and concepts in treatment of dermatologic disease with either non-prescription or prescription medications. The etiology and pathophysiology of diseases will be presented to the extent required to thoroughly understand the prevention of disease as well as its management. Students will learn how to clinically monitor drug response and assess for medication-related adverse effects.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: None

    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Chelsea Renfro
  

  • PHCY 1201 - Cardiology II



    Cr Hrs: 3 (2.5-1-0)
    This required course is a continuation of PHCY 1211. It consists of lectures designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts in the area of cardiovascular disease and therapeutics. The etiology and pathophysiology of diseases will be presented to the extent required to thoroughly understand the prevention of disease as well as its therapeutic management. Content from the disciplines of medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, and therapeutics will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on selection and evaluation of rational, evidence-based drug therapy, design of effective therapeutic regimens, and clinical monitoring of drug response using appropriate laboratory measures. Students will also learn how to monitor and assess for medication adverse effects.

    May repeat one time.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Robert B Parker

  

  • PHCY 1202 - Pharmacokinetics & Dose Optimization



    Cr Hrs: 4 (3-2-0)
    This course will introduce the basic pharmacokinetic concepts describing drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination, and how these concepts are used to optimize drug therapy and interpret drug interactions. The first part of the course will focus on understanding the quantitative aspects of pharmacokinetics, and the second part will be devoted to the clinical application of pharmacokinetic principles to improve drug therapy in patients.

    May repeat one time.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeremy Stultz

  

  • PHCY 1205 - Interprofessional Education and Clinical Simulation II



    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-2-0)
    This required course is a continuation of PHCY 1105 and is designed to teach student pharmacists a consistent approach to the pharmacist patient care process and assess skills-based activities through the use of active learning, team-based learning and clinical simulation. Student pharmacists will focus on optimizing medication use in the community pharmacy setting to improve patient care and demonstrate through class activities how pharmacists are integral members of the health care team. The course also prepares student pharmacists to advocate for, provide education about, and administer medications and vaccines through the use of a highly interactive didactic and laboratory classes designed to address medication and immunization needs, compensation, marketing, legal and regulatory issues, and injection-technique training. The course also includes interprofessional education exercises with the purpose of bringing together learners from two or more health professions to increase mutual respect and understanding of their unique roles and perspectives, to enhance collaboration and communication, and to improve patient outcomes. 

    May repeat one time.

    Grade Mode: HP/P/NP

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab, Independent Study
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Chelsea Renfro

  

  • PHCY 1207 - Pharmacy Professional Development II



    Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-1-0)
    The Pharmacy Professional Development (PPD) course series was developed to fulfill the requirements of the 2016 Standards and Guidelines for Accreditation published by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) in regards to Co-Curricular requirement. Activities housed in this course series are intended to develop students who are professional and self-aware individuals who are innovative and who can advocate, critically think and problem solve. Elements of the program include wellness activities, reflective learning, community service, personal and professional development, leadership development, and job preparation.

    May repeat one time.

    Grade Mode: HP/P/NP

    Instructional Method: Seminar, Independent Study
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Michael Swanson

  

  • PHCY 1209 - Pharmacy-based Immunization Delivery



    Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-1-0)
    This required course is a two-part innovative and interactive training program focusing on the role of pharmacists as vaccine advocates that teaches student pharmacists the skills necessary to become a primary resource for vaccine information and administration. The program teaches the basics of immunology and focuses on practice implementation and legal/regulatory issues. The first part is a self-study learning program that requires approximately 8 hours to complete. This provides an in-depth knowledge on implementing a pharmacy immunization program, clinical as well as practical considerations of vaccine administration, and a guide to reference books published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The second part is 12 hours of didactic and laboratory classes designed to be highly interactive and to reinforce the material learned in the self-study. This combined program addresses areas of immunization needs, compensation, marketing, legal and regulatory issues, and injection-technique training.

    May repeat one time.

    Grade Mode: HP/P/NP

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Chasity M. Shelton

  

  • PHCY 1210 - Dosage Design, Delivery, and Dispensing II



    Cr Hrs: 2 (1.5-1-0)
    This course introduces student pharmacists to the fundamental principles pertaining to parenteral delivery, sterile compounding, and dispensing. An overview of the environmental monitoring, hazardous drug preparations, nutritional preparations in combination with the pharmacist’s role in dispensing and preparations of parenteral dosage forms.

     

    May repeat one time.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen

  

  • PHCY 1211 - Cardiology I



    Cr Hrs: 3.5 (3-1-0)
    This required course consists of materials designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts in the area of cardiovascular disease and therapeutics. The etiology and pathophysiology diseases will be presented to the extent required to thoroughly understand the prevention of disease as well as its therapeutic management. Content from the disciplines of medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, and therapeutics will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on selection and evaluation of rational, evidence-based drug therapy, design of effective therapeutic regimens, and clinical monitoring of drug response using appropriate laboratory measures. Students will also learn how to monitor and assess for medication adverse effects.

    May repeat one time.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Isaac O Donkor

 

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