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2016-2017 Academic Catalog (Jan 2017) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Health Informatics and Information Management |
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HIM 551 - Reimbursement Methodologies in Healthcare
Cr Hrs: 3
This course provides coverage of major reimbursement systems in use in healthcare including those for hospitals, long-term care facilities, ambulatory care facilities and home health. Includes compliance, chargemaster, revenue cycle management, case mix management and the processes necessary to provide quality data for use in healthcare reimbursement.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 25
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: HIM 511 Health Information Science I , and HIM 521 Health Information Science II
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Elizabeth Davis Bowman
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MHIM 600 - Information Technology and Systems
Cr Hrs: 3
Broad coverage of technology concepts underlying modern computing and information management as well as survey of the field of health informatics to provide students with the foundation for the program of studies. Topics include overview of concepts in health informatics, information technology infrastructure, information systems management in healthcare, management IT challenges, interoperability and certification of computer systems, Internet, basic computer security including identity and access management, and meaningful use standards.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 25
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Sajeesh Kumar Kamala Raghavan
Spring - Instructor of Record: Marcia Y Sharp
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MHIM 601 - Quality Management in Health Services
Cr Hrs: 2
Diverse perspectives in quality management and regulation including relevant research and management methodologies of quality, cost and access to healthcare with a focus on the role of health information management. Overview of performance improvement, methods and applications in the area of outcomes research including practice variation, risk adjustment, quality measures and quality management (or quality improvement), practice guidelines, evidence-based medicine, clinical decision support, health-related quality of life, utility assessment, economic evaluations (including cost- effectiveness studies).
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 25
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Charisse Renee Madlock-Brown
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Rebecca B Reynolds
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MHIM 602 - Legal Issues in Health Information Technology and Systems
Cr Hrs: 3
Examination of legal issues related to electronic-based health information; the growth of computer and communication technologies, including privacy, security, electronic data interchange and compliance related issues; policy, regulatory and related concerns; interpretation and implementation of enterprise information policy. Principles of law applied to the health field with emphasis on federal, state, and local laws affecting health information management practice, confidentiality, and security of information.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 25
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring, Summer
Spring - Instructor of Record: Rebecca B Reynolds
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MHIM 603 - Leadership for Health Information Technology and Systems
Cr Hrs: 3
Strategic management and planning, change management, leadership in e-health environment, project management including planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting, process modeling. This course builds on the foundations of health information management or other professional preparation. Discussion of implementation of electronic health record systems, systems analysis from the enterprise level will be the focus of the class. Students are expected to develop a systems-thinking approach to leading health IT projects.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 25
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: MHIM 600 Information Technology and Systems , MHIM 601 Quality Management in Health Services , MHIM 602 Legal Issues in Health Information Technology and Systems , MHIM 604 Financial Management for Health Professionals , MHIM 605 Healthcare Information Systems
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Marcia Y Sharp
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MHIM 604 - Financial Management for Health Professionals
Cr Hrs: 3
This course will provide an overview of financial accounting and financial management principles that focuses not only on health informatics and information management but the health care industry as a whole. It is a blend of theory and practice, incorporating readings from the text books and problems to develop the student’s financial management and decision-making skills as future health care leaders. Without effective financial management, health care organizations/providers cannot fulfill their mission of provided needed services to their customers. Healthcare is a complex business and as such, the organizations success depends on the leadership of managers who understand and can apply key financial principles to help the organization meets it core business goals.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 25
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Richard E Warren
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MHIM 605 - Healthcare Information Systems
Cr Hrs: 3
A survey of fundamental concepts of information technology applied to health care from the perspectives of providers, payers, consumers. Major topics include the electronic health record, health information systems, repositories and data bases, enterprise-wide systems, laboratory, radiology (PACs) systems, voice recognition, physician order entry, telemedicine, decision support systems. Overview of historical, current, and emerging health information systems; concepts and knowledge involved in making strategic use of information technology (IT) in health care organizations and linkages to business, planning, and governance; Overview of multiple systems, vendors, processes and organizations; methodology for evaluation of health information systems. Includes system design methodologies including systems analysis and design; systems selection and evaluation; workflow analysis and project management.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 25
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Charisse Madlock-Brown
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MHIM 606 - Healthcare Vocabularies and Clinical Terminologies
Cr Hrs: 2
Standard clinical terminologies including SNOMED, UMLS, ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, National Drug Codes, RxNorm, National Drug File Reference Terminology, LOINXC, CCC and other nursing vocabularies, mapping, medical vocabulary standards, natural language processing and the role of healthcare vocabularies and clinical terminologies in the electronic health record.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 25
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Summer
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MHIM 607 - Statistics and Decision Making
Cr Hrs: 3
Advanced statistical techniques building on existing knowledge of descriptive statistics and fundamental inferential statistics as applied in the field of health information; biostatistics, methods of health data collection, analysis, and interpretation, including descriptive statistics, probability, and hypothesis-testing and confidence interval estimation for normally distributed data; tools in using data to make informed management decisions; use of data from clinical information systems in performing clinical effectiveness research, including the strengths and limitations of these data.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 25
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Summer
Summer - Instructor of Record: Marcia Y Sharp
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MHIM 608 - Knowledge Management
Cr Hrs: 3
This course includes an overview of the application of decision analysis and knowledge-based systems and decision analysis techniques; Topics include data mining, data marts, data warehouses, clinical data repositories, OLAP and data modeling and obtaining information from clinical and administrative systems. Additional topics include the relationship and applicability of topics covered in other MHIIM courses in health information statistics, analysis, biomedical research and quality management, biostatistics, advanced research methods and biomedical research support to decision analysis and decision support, advanced information/ data analysis and presentation techniques, evaluation methodologies.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 25
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: MHIM 601 Quality Management in Health Services and MHIM 607 Statistics and Decision Making
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Charisse Madlock-Brown
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MHIM 609 - Concepts of Research Methodology
Cr Hrs: 3
Discussion of the elements of research, evaluation methodologies including the research process, study design, methods of data collection with emphasis on preparation and evaluation of data collection instruments, statistical analysis of data including use of statistical packages, literature searches, and scientific writing.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 25
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: MHIM 607 Statistics and Decision Making
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Sajeesh Kumar Kamala Raghavan
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Charisse Renee Madlock-Brown
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MHIM 610 - Issues in Health Information Technology Seminar
Cr Hrs: 2
An exploration of current issues related to health informatics including healthcare policy analysis and development, ethical issues, structure of healthcare delivery systems, assessment of population health, models of health care delivery, access and quality of care issues.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 25
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: MHIM 600 Information Technology and Systems and MHIM 605 Healthcare Information Systems
Term offered: Summer
Summer - Instructor of Record: Sajeesh Kumar skumar10
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MHIM 611 - Thesis
Cr Hrs: 1-3
Original research in the area of health information management, information systems and/or health informatics. Oral and written reports required, including oral presentation and defense of project. Requires permission of course director. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Max per section: 25
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Research
Prerequisites: permission from course director
Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Fall - Instructor of Record: Sajeesh Kumar Kamala Raghavan
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Rebecca B Reynolds
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Marcia Y Sharp
Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Charisse Renee Madlock-Brown
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MHIM 613 - Applied Research Project
Cr Hrs: 1-3
Rigorous project focused on a real-world informatics setting and application of problem-solving methods for development of solutions. May include original research in the area of health information management, information systems and/or health informatics. Oral and written reports required, including oral presentation and defense of project. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Max per section: 25
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Research
Prerequisites: permission from course director
Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Fall - Instructor of Record: Sajeesh Kumar Kamala Raghavan
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Rebecca B Reynolds
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Marcia Y Sharp
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Health Outcomes and Policy for Nursing |
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HOPN 851 - Leadership & Health Policy
Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
This course advances the learner’s knowledge and skill in leadership and health policy. The first component is designed to critically examine leadership concepts and theories in relation to advanced nursing practice in current and emerging health care delivery systems. Emphasis is on communication, asserting power and influence, and conflict resolution techniques. The second component critically analyses the forces involved in the formulation and implementation of health care policy and the Doctor of Nursing Practice role in leading development and implementation of such policy. Emphasis is on characteristics of health care policy and politics including stages of policy making and the key policy role of government, public groups, and individuals in the policy process.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 20
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jennifer McGuire Hitt
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Emma C Murray
Spring - Instructor of Record: Emma C Murray
Summer - Instructor of Record: Emma C Murray
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HOPN 877 - Health Care Economics
Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
This course advances the learner’s knowledge of the economics of health and health care. Students critically examine the theories and concepts of economics as they apply to the health care market and the financing and delivery of personal health care in the United States. Selected international systems of financing and delivering health care are reviewed as a point of comparison. Particular attention is paid to the impact health economics has on patients, delivery systems, providers of care and advanced nursing practice. Students critically analyze the influence of economics on the practice, design and reform of health care in the United States and the role the Doctor of Nursing Practice has in structuring and revising the policies for each.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Keevia Porter
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Keevia Porter
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Health Outcomes and Policy Research |
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HOPR 801 - Research in Health Outcomes and Policy Research
Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
This course emphasizes the development and conduct of health science administration research. The course is required in conjunction with or prior to thesis/dissertation work. The goal is to assist students in acquiring a breadth of knowledge of theory, concepts, principles, processes, and skills necessary for the health science research endeavor. Students will use and build upon knowledge gained in prerequisite courses as they learn to carry out each step of the research process. The course will be taught in small group discussions using information available in the literature and research-based analysis.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Shelley Irene White-Means
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HOPR 816 - Applied Pharmacoeconomics I
Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)
This is the second in a two-course sequence and must be taken in sequence. These two coupled courses are an advanced study in economic principles and outcomes measures as applied to pharmacy and health care. The objective is to expand the student’s appreciation of the nature of applied economic evaluation and its relevance to health care decision- making and policy formulation through Didactics and case study analysis. Emphasis will be on the application of methodological principles of economic evaluation and appraisal of current concepts and research in pharmacoeconomics. The student will participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a group pharmacoeconomic project, which focuses on the evaluation of a defined economic problem in health care.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Junling Wang
Spring - Instructor of Record: Junling Wang
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HOPR 829 - Data Analysis Methods in Health Outcomes and Policy Research
Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
This course will help students lay a solid foundation in their understanding of basic data analysis methods, develop basic quantitative analytical skills, understand the application of basic data analysis methods, and develop a healthy skepticism toward the use of statistical techniques in research studies.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Junling Wang
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HOPR 830 - Health System Seminar
Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)
This seminar is designed to provide learners with a highly interactive and participatory learning experience in which participants read and discuss classic and highly influential articles in health services research, health policy, and health system science. Participants will be responsible for reading assigned articles thoroughly and presenting and discussing assigned articles. Participants will also identify and present case studies relevant to assigned topics and will work together to conduct a sector-by-sector investigation and evaluation of the health care industry in order to determine where high-value health care can be found and to begin to consider how it can best be fostered. The seminar will emphasize critical appraisal of the literature using original sources, listening, communication, and consideration of alternative points of view with an emphasis on clear presentation of evidence for each point of view, and analysis of root causes for health system dysfunction.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jim Bailey
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HOPR 840 - Special Topics - Pharmacoeconomics
Cr Hrs: 1-3
Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Research
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Justin Gatwood
Spring - Instructor of Record: Shelley Irene White-Means
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HOPR 853 - Telemedicine and e-Health
Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
This course will provide the students with opportunities to discuss and analyze the key issues, principles and approaches, in telemedicine. The course will have three sections. Emphasis on the first section of the course will be on theoretical, clinical, technical and pragmatic issues. The second section will address issues related to telemedicine such as design and development, standards, privacy and security issues, evaluation of telemedicine services and legal issues. Specific healthcare outcomes and the influence that they have on policy formulation will be examined and analyzed. The third section - a major focus of this course, will be practical application of telemedicine through the case study analyses. The strategies and skills healthcare professionals will need to practice and manage telemedicine effectively will be detailed. Strategic initiatives of various offices will be presented and discussed.This is a hybrid course, ie, it has On-line modules as well as Face-to- Face classes. This course is open to graduate students and has no prerequisites.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Sajeesh Kumar Kamala Raghavan
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HOPR 860 - Applied Health Informatics
Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
This course will provide students with knowledge of current practice in the use of information technology and systems in clinical practice. The course will explore how health data are collected, the role of electronic health records, clinical documentation improvement, systems implementation issues and adoption of health information technology. This course is offered exclusively in a distance education format via course management software. The course material will be presented in outline format and supplemented by student reading, student on-line discussions as well as required projects. The instructor will provide guidance to the student but the student is expected to assume responsibility for engaging the material and working at the graduate level.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Rebecca B Reynolds
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HOPR 861 - Health Data Processing and Management
Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
Students will learn how to work with data structures in python to load, manage, and analyze healthcare data. The three assignments will ask students to perform a set of data analysis tasks including: data cleaning, organizing, indexing, aggregating, plotting, generating descriptive statistics, performing linear algebra operations, and natural language processing. Assignments will be graded based on how well they solve the problems assigned (worth 65%), how “clean” their code is (worth 25%), and how well they document their work (worth 10%). Clean code is defined by readability, brevity, efficiency, and adherence to object oriented principles. Students will choose a dataset to work with for their final project. They will design a project in which they will load, clean, and analyze the dataset they selected. They will be expected to justify their choices, explain the utility of those choices, and present their results in a PowerPoint presentation.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Charisse Madlock-Brown
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HOPR 878 - Advanced Health Economics
Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
Microeconomics tools are applied to the study of key health care policy issues. Behavior and performance of the major health care institutions, hospitals, physicians, nursing homes, and the pharmaceutical industry are examined. Economic impacts and implications of key issues in health care are scrutinized.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
Term offered: Spring term of even numbered years
Spring - Instructor of Record: Shelley Irene White-Means
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HOPR 900 - Doctoral Dissertation and Research
Cr Hrs: 1-9
Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student’s Research Advisor in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. May be repeated up to 144 credit hours.
Grade Mode: P/N
Instructional Method: Research
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Sajeesh Kumar Kamala Raghavan
Spring - Instructor of Record: Sajeesh Kumar Kamala Raghavan
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HOPR 919 - Seminar
Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)
Topics of current interest in the field are selected and reviewed by the students for their peers and Faculty. Presentations followed by general informal discussion. In certain circumstances, reports of current research may be made by students and Faculty.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Research
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Sajeesh Kumar Kamala Raghavan
Spring - Instructor of Record: Sajeesh Kumar Kamala Raghavan
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HOPR 920 - Health Data Analytics
Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
Healthcare organizations generate large amounts of data concerning patients, procedures, cost, staff, and supplies. Generating insights from these data using visualizations, data mining and natural language processing has the potential to improve patient care. Students will study current research problems, and gain experience through several projects. Students will learn how to assess results based on healthcare objectives for a variety of domains such as public health, policy, and clinical care. Students will work with a diverse set of datasets, and learn to define a process for analysis, justify choices, and interpret results based on healthcare needs. This course is offered exclusively in a distance education format via course management software. The course material will be presented in outline format and supplemented by student reading, student on-line discussions as well as required projects. The instructor will provide guidance to the student but the student is expected to assume responsibility for engaging the material and working at the graduate level.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture, Research
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Charisse Renee Madlock-Brown
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Integrated Biomedical Sciences |
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IP 800 - Master’s Thesis and Research
Cr Hrs: 1-9
Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student’s advisor, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science. May be repeated up to 63 credit hours.
Grade Mode: P/N
Instructional Method: Research
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
Spring - Instructor of Record: Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
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IP 805 - Essentials of Molecular Biology
Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
This course covers the essentials of prokaryotic and eukaryotic molecular biology. Topics include DNA and RNA structure; DNA replication, repair, and recombination; the mechanism and regulation of transcription; and protein translation. Fundamental concepts are reinforced by the discussion of human genetic diseases.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: John V Cox
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IP 806 - Biochemistry
Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
The course presents the fundamental aspects of biochemistry including biochemical and biophysical principles (bonding, properties of water, thermodynamics, ionization and acid-base theory, and enzymology); structure, synthesis, and function of proteins and enzymes; metabolism of sugars, amino acids, nucleotides, nucleosides, vitamins, coenzymes and lipids; energy production and conversion; mitochondria and bioenergetics; photosynthesis; membrane transport proteins; cytochrome P450 and cell signaling.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: David R Nelson
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IP 810 - IPBS Seminars
Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)
Assigned readings in the original literature with student presentation and critical discussion of papers. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
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IP 840 - Special Topics
Cr Hrs: 1-5
Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest. May be repeated up to 30 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
Spring - Instructor of Record: Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
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IP 841 - Essentials of Cell Biology
Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
This course provides an introduction to the cell and includes topics such as: animal cell structure; membrane compartmentalization; membrane transport; nuclear structure and dynamics; protein transport and modification; receptor signaling; cell motility and migration; cell cycle regulation; extracellular matrix and cell adhesion; general principles of development; and bacterial cell structure.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Zheng Fan
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IP 845 - Grant Writing in the Biomedical Sciences
Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
Students will have an opportunity to find grant funding sources, write a proposal, and learn how to submit an actual grant proposal to an agency or foundation for consideration. The class will investigate current issues and topics related to research and grant writing in instructional technology. This course may not be audited.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Seminar
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: William Fred Brescia Jr
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IP 900 - Doctoral Dissertation and Research
Cr Hrs: 1-9
Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student’s Research Advisor in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. May be repeated up to 63 credit hours.
Grade Mode: P/N
Instructional Method: Research
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
Spring - Instructor of Record: Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
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IP 940 - Molecular Biology of Cancer
Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0-0)
The course will provide a comprehensive survey of cancer biology, describing the disrupted normal development processes, the altered molecular mechanisms that govern the functioning of malignant cells, the biology and treatments of common types of cancer, and the development of therapies for treatment of resistant and metastatic cancer cells.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Dale Parker Suttle Jr
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IDE1 4040F - Capstone
Cr Hrs: 7 (0-0-24)
A multidisciplinary course designed to reinforce basic science, introduce seniors to the business of medicine and health care reform, legal aspects of medicine, and preparation for internship through skills practice and ACLS certification. May be repeated up to 7 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Max per section: 35
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: M1, M2, & M3 curriculum
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Sara L Cross
Spring - Instructor of Record: Sara L Cross
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IDE2 4040F - Capstone
Cr Hrs: 7 (0-0-24)
A multidisciplinary course designed to reinforce basic science, introduce seniors to the business of medicine and health care reform, legal aspects of medicine, and preparation for internship through skills practice and ACLS certification. May be repeated up to 7 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Max per section: 15
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab, Independent Study
Location offered: Knoxville
Prerequisites: M1, M2, & M3 curriculum
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Sara L Cross
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IDE3 4040F - Capstone
Cr Hrs: 7 (0-0-24)
A multidisciplinary course designed to reinforce basic science, introduce seniors to the business of medicine and health care reform, legal aspects of medicine, and preparation for internship through skills practice and ACLS certification. May be repeated up to 7 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Max per section: 15
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab, Independent Study
Location offered: Chattanooga
Prerequisites: M1, M2, & M3 curriculum
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Sara L Cross
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Interprofessional Education |
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IPEH 710 - Collaboration for Oral Health Care
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-30)
This course is designed for health professional students in multiple disciplines. Students will learn principles of interprofessional collaboration and care coordination within the context of oral health care. Course content will demonstrate how the quality of oral health care affects general physical and emotional health of individuals. Emphasis will be placed on skill development in prevention of oral disease, oral health maintenance, early disease recognition and referral management. Interprofessional competency development is the framework to enhance both the scope and quality of care patients receive, as well as improve treatment outcomes.
Grade Mode: P/F
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Seminar
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Margaret T Hartig
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Medical Education |
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BSCI 200 - Special Topics
Cr Hrs: 1-5 (Varies)
A course taken by students participating in the Scholar’s Year program that reflects their varied experiences, or a course taken by students remediating a clerkship or failed USMLE board exam. The course has five sections: (1) Scholar’s Year, (2) Clerkship, (3) Step 1, (4) Step 2 CK, and (5) Step 2 CS. Section 1 may be repeated up to 20 credit hours. Sections 2-5 may be repeated up to 15 credit hours.
Grade Mode: P/F
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Must receive approval from Associate Dean of Medical Education or Course Director for enrollment or repeat of a section.
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: James Patrick Ryan
Spring - Instructor of Record: James Patrick Ryan
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LSP1 3001 - Longitudinal Scholars Project 1
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
This is a year-long course with credit awarded at the end of the Spring term. The Longitudinal Scholar’s Project (LSP) clerkship is a longitudinal clerkship spanning the four years of medical school. The course will introduce medical students to three basic areas: health research, patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) and community and global health. The clerkship involves a longitudinal project in one of the three areas and culminates in a graded poster presentation. Rather than have every student participate in each category, the clerkship provides the students with a foundation of basic understanding in research, patient safety and quality improvement and community/global health, while requiring each student to do a project in one area to be presented at any time during medical school. The poster may be presented at a committee approved poster venue. Outstanding work will be eligible for awards.
Grade Mode: P/F
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall through Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson
Spring - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson
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LSP1 3002 - Longitudinal Scholars Project 2
Cr Hrs: 1 (17-0-0)
This is a year-long course with credit awarded at the end of the Spring term. The Longitudinal Scholar’s Project (LSP) clerkship is a longitudinal clerkship spanning the four years of medical school. The course will introduce medical students to three basic areas: health research, patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) and community and global health. The clerkship involves a longitudinal project in one of the three areas and culminates in a graded poster presentation. Rather than have every student participate in each category, the clerkship provides the students with a foundation of basic understanding in research, patient safety and quality improvement and community/global health, while requiring each student to do a project in one area to be presented at any time during medical school. The poster may be presented at a committee approved poster venue. Outstanding work will be eligible for awards.
Grade Mode: P/F
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall through Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson
Spring - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson
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LSP1 3003 - Longitudinal Scholars Project 3
Cr Hrs: 1 (18-0-1)
This is a year-long course with credit awarded at the end of the Spring term. The Longitudinal Scholar’s Project (LSP) clerkship is a longitudinal clerkship spanning the four years of medical school. The course will introduce medical students to three basic areas: health research, patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) and community and global health. The clerkship involves a longitudinal project in one of the three areas and culminates in a graded poster presentation. Rather than have every student participate in each category, the clerkship provides the students with a foundation of basic understanding in research, patient safety and quality improvement and community/global health, while requiring each student to do a project in one area to be presented at any time during medical school. The poster may be presented at a committee approved poster venue. Outstanding work will be eligible for awards.
Grade Mode: P/F
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall through Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson
Spring - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson
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LSP1 3004 - Longitudinal Scholars Project 4
Cr Hrs: 4 (10-0-0)
This is a year-long course with credit awarded at the end of the Spring term. The Longitudinal Scholar’s Project (LSP) clerkship is a longitudinal clerkship spanning the four years of medical school. The course will introduce medical students to three basic areas: health research, patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) and community and global health. The clerkship involves a longitudinal project in one of the three areas and culminates in a graded poster presentation. Rather than have every student participate in each category, the clerkship provides the students with a foundation of basic understanding in research, patient safety and quality improvement and community/global health, while requiring each student to do a project in one area to be presented at any time during medical school. The poster may be presented at a committee approved poster venue. Outstanding work will be eligible for awards.
Grade Mode: P/F
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall through Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson
Spring - Instructor of Record: Valerie P Jameson
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COM 1011 - Structural Basis of Normal Body Function
Cr Hrs: 10 (102-82-0)
Fall term of year one. Complete dissection of the human body and virtual microscopy of tissue sections will provide students with knowledge of normal gross and tissue anatomy. Laboratory sessions will be supplemented with lectures, study guides, and the study of cross sections. Human embryology is included in the program. The course will provide a foundation for subsequent understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology of organ systems and common diseases.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Angela R Cantrell
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COM 1012 - Molecular Basis of Normal Body Function
Cr Hrs: 8 (150-0-0)
Fall term of year one. This integrated course will provide students the molecular biology, genetics, cell structure, and biochemistry of normal body function with an emphasis on clinical applications. Instruction includes live and pre-recorded lectures, team-based learning sessions, and clinical basic science conferences. Along with COM 1011, the course will provide a foundation for subsequent understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology of organ systems and common diseases.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Satoru Kenneth Nishimoto
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COM 1021 - Common Mechanisms of Disease
Cr Hrs: 9 (115-7-0)
Spring term of year one. This course will cover fundamental information on mechanisms common to multiple diseases, to include basic aspects of cell injury, repair/regeneration, inflammation, immunopathology, neoplasia, nutrition, underlying genetic causes, and addictive life styles. It will also expose students to basic aspects of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics; basic microbial structure, classification, physiology, and genetics; the immune response to infections; and fundamentals of laboratory diagnosis in the practice of medicine. Instruction includes live and pre-recorded lectures, small group sessions, team-based learning sessions, laboratory exercises, and clinical pathophysiology conferences. The course will provide a foundation for subsequent understanding of the causes, response, diagnosis, and pharmacologic treatment of common diseases as well as the pathology and pathophysiology of organ systems.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Mark A Miller
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Trevor W Sweatman
Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Mary Peyton Gupta
Spring - Additional Instructor 3: James Patrick Ryan
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COM 1041 - Principles of Clinical Medicine I
Cr Hrs: 4 (61-0-29)
Fall term of year one. This course covers a variety of topics including HIPAA and OSHA regulations, developing patient rapport, the doctor/patient relationship, the biopsychosocial model of medicine, professionalism, communication and interviewing skills, history taking, nutritional assessment, and performing and documenting a physical exam. All topics are thoroughly integrated into concurrent foundation courses.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Clinical, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Beth A Choby
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Gary S Nace
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COM 1042 - Principles of Clinical Medicine II
Cr Hrs: 4 (35-0-45)
Spring term of year one. This course covers a variety of topics including patient rapport skills, the doctor/patient relationship, the biopsychosocial model of medicine, professionalism, communication and interviewing skills, history taking, performing and documenting the physical exam, tobacco and weight loss counseling, drug dependence, challenging patient encounters, preventive services, diagnostic testing properties, and basic biostatistics. All topics are thoroughly integrated with concurrent foundation courses.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Clinical, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Beth A Choby
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Gary S Nace
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COM 1051 - Organ Systems - Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment: Hematological, Cardiovascular, Renal
Cr Hrs: 9 (171-4-0)
Spring term of year one. This course, one of five modules for cohesive content and grading purposes, will provide a fully integrated presentation by multiple basic and clinical Faculty on diseases of the major organ systems. The physiology, pathophysiology, pathology, pharmacology, and infections underlying these systems will be covered. Instruction includes live and pre-recorded lectures, small group sessions, team-based learning sessions, and clinical pathophysiology conferences. The course will provide a foundation of integrated basic and clinical sciences needed by students as they enter the clerkship phase of training.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Trevor W Sweatman
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Ted S Strom
Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Alva B Weir III
Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Kevin P Newman
Spring - Additional Instructor 4: Barry Michael Wall
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COM 2043 - Principles of Clinical Medicine III
Cr Hrs: 4 (43-0-30)
Fall semester of year two. This course covers a variety of topics including patient rapport skills, doctor/patient relationship, the biopsychosocial model of medicine, professionalism, communication and interviewing skills, history taking, performing physical exams, documenting physical exams, tobacco counseling, weight loss counseling, drug dependence, challenging patient encounters, preventive services, diagnostic testing properties, and basic biostatistics. All topics are thoroughly integrated with concurrent foundation courses.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Clinical, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Beth A Choby
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Gary S Nace
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COM 2044 - Principles of Clinical Medicine IV
Cr Hrs: 4 (18-0-20)
Spring term of year two. This course will continue with covering a variety of topics from the first semester, including patient rapport skills, doctor/patient relationship, the biopsychosocial model of medicine, professionalism, communication and interviewing skills, history taking, performing physical exams, documenting physical exams, tobacco counseling, weight loss counseling, drug dependence, challenging patient encounters, preventive services, diagnostic testing properties, and basic biostatistics. All topics will be thoroughly integrated with concurrent foundation courses.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Clinical, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Beth A Choby
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Gary S Nace
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COM 2052 - Organ Systems - Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment: Pulmonary, Dermatological, Rheumatic, Musculoskeletal
Cr Hrs: 9 (153-3-0)
Fall term of year two. This course will provide a fully integrated presentation by multiple basic and clinical Faculty on diseases of the Pulmonary, Dermatological, rheumatic, musculoskeletal systems. The physiology, pathophysiology, pathology, pharmacology, and infections underlying these systems will be covered. Instruction includes live and pre- recorded lectures, small group sessions, team-based learning sessions, and clinical pathophysiology conferences. The course will provide a foundation of integrated basic and clinical sciences needed by students as they enter the clerkship phase of training.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: James Patrick Ryan
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Muthiah Muthiah
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Christopher M Waters
Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Kathy Schwarzenberger
Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Arnold E Postlethwaite
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COM 2053 - Organ Systems- Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment: Endocrine, Reproductive/Breast, Urogenital, GI/Liver
Cr Hrs: 9 (139-2-0)
Fall term of year two. This course will provide a fully integrated presentation by multiple basic and clinical Faculty on diseases of the Endocrine, Reproductive/Breast, Urogenital, and GI/Liver organ systems. The physiology, pathophysiology, pathology, pharmacology, and infections underlying these systems will be covered. Instruction includes live and pre-recorded lectures, small group sessions, team-based learning sessions, and clinical pathophysiology conferences. The course will provide a foundation of integrated basic and clinical sciences needed by students as they enter the clerkship phase of training.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Mary Peyton Gupta
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Saba Khayal
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Owen P Phillips
Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Bradford Waters
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COM 2054 - Organ Systems - Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment:, Central-Peripheral Nervous Systems/Psychiatry
Cr Hrs: 9 (112-8-0)
Spring term of year two. This course will provide a fully integrated presentation by multiple basic and clinical Faculty on diseases of the central-peripheral nervous organ systems. The physiology, pathophysiology, pathology, pharmacology, and infections underlying these systems will be covered. Instruction includes live and pre-recorded lectures, small group sessions, team-based learning sessions, and clinical pathology conferences. The course will provide a foundation of integrated basic and clinical sciences needed by students as they enter the clerkship phase of training.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael Jacewicz
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Renate H Rosenthal
Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Trevor W Sweatman
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COM 2055 - Organ Systems - Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment: Infectious Disease and Immunological Wrap Up
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
Spring term of year two. This course, one of five modules for cohesive content and grading purposes, will provide new perspectives on microbiology and pharmacology content previously presented in the other organ systems. Instruction may include live and pre-recorded lectures, small group sessions, team-based learning sessions, and clinical pathophysiology conferences. The course will provide a foundation of integrated basic and clinical sciences needed by students as they enter the clerkship phase of training.
Grade Mode: P/F
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: James Patrick Ryan
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MED1 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Medicine
Cr Hrs: 14 (0-0-50)
The clinical clerkship in medicine is designed to provide the medical student with an opportunity to learn by experience in patient care and by the examples set by the Faculty and house staff. The student is a participating member of the clinical team responsible for patient care that includes residents and the attending physician. A student is expected to: 1) acquire skill and efficiency in history taking and physical examinations, in technical procedures, in the assembly and interpretation of laboratory data, and in patient diagnosis and management; 2) apply to clinical problems the knowledge and facts acquired in the biomedical sciences; and 3) read current medical journals as well as textbooks. Each student is assigned to the University Medical Services at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Regional Medical Center or Methodist University Hospital for the eight-week rotation. At the mid-point of the clerkship, each student will switch from one hospital assignment to another. Alternatively, students may rotate through Baptist Hospital in Nashville for four weeks of their rotation (MED4-3001/F). This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (MED2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (MED3-3001/ F). May be repeated up to 14 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 20
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville
Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Amado X. Freire
Spring - Instructor of Record: Amado X. Freire
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MED1 3002/F - Senior Clerkship in Medicine (JI Med)
Cr Hrs: 7 (0-0-50)
The Senior Clerkship in Medicine places the student in a more direct role in patient care similar to an internship, but closely supervised and directed. The senior clerkship student will record the principal database (with resident or Faculty review and counter signature), develop an evaluation and treatment plan, and write orders on patients (to be reviewed, altered if necessary, and signed by the resident or Faculty prior to implementation). The student is introduced to responsibility for inpatient care in a setting in which the student is the initial evaluator of the patient’s problems as outlined in the general instructions. The student develops conceptual and manual skills for evaluation and care of internal medicine patients and becomes more familiar in dealing directly with hospital and other paramedical personnel with an appreciation for the team approach to patient care. The student participates in two-hour rounds at least four days per week with the attending physician assigned to the service and consults daily with the resident house staff on each assigned patient. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (MED2-3002/F), Chattanooga (MED3- 3002/ F), and Nashville (MED4- 3002/ F). May be repeated up to 7 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 11
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM, Medicine Core Clerkship
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Amado X. Freire
Spring - Instructor of Record: Amado X. Freire
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MED1 3003/F - Ambulatory Care
Cr Hrs: 7 (0-0-35)
The objectives of the ambulatory clerkship are to provide: 1) an in-depth orientation to the evaluation, management and long-term clinical course of common medical problems which are handled by internists; 2) guidelines for recognizing common clinical problems which may be cared for in an ambulatory setting versus those which require hospitalization and/or referral for specialty or subspecialty care; 3) instruction in the unique principles of successfully providing medical care in the ambulatory setting; and, 4) instruction in health maintenance, disease prevention, and relevant clinical epidemiology. The student will work in a variety of clinical areas including general medicine clinics at the Regional Medical Center and Veterans Affairs Medical Center. There are also opportunities to participate in the Adult Special Care Clinic, Sickle Cell Clinic, Hypertension Clinic, and many of the subspecialty clinics such as Cardiology and Endocrinology. The student may spend some time with an internist in private practice. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (MED2- 3003/F), and Chattanooga (MED3-3003/F). May be repeated up to 7 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 13
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM, Medicine Core Clerkship
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Amado X. Freire
Spring - Instructor of Record: Amado X. Freire
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MED1 3201/F - Geriatrics/Palliative Rotation
Cr Hrs: 7
Senior students will be required to participate in two weeks of geriatrics and two weeks of palliative medicine. Students will rotate through various clinical settings including inpatient palliative service, internal medicine and family medicine clinics, hospice, assisted living facilities, geri-psych clinics, etc. Students will be expected to participate in curriculum of didactics, reading, podcasts and an end of rotation exam.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Max per section: 16
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Completion of all CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: TBA
Spring - Instructor of Record: TBA
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MED2 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Medicine
Cr Hrs: 14 (0-0-50)
The clinical clerkship in medicine is designed to provide the medical student with an opportunity to learn by experience in patient care and by the examples set by the Faculty and house staff. The student is a participating member of the clinical team responsible for patient care that includes residents and the attending physician. A student is expected to: 1) acquire skill and efficiency in history taking and physical examinations, in technical procedures, in the assembly and interpretation of laboratory data, and in patient diagnosis and management; 2) apply to clinical problems the knowledge and facts acquired in the biomedical sciences; and 3) read current medical journals as well as textbooks. Each student is assigned to the University Medical Services at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Regional Medical Center or Methodist University Hospital for the eight-week rotation. At the mid-point of the clerkship, each student will switch from one hospital assignment to another. Alternatively, students may rotate through Baptist Hospital in Nashville for four weeks of their rotation (MED4-3001/F). This clerkship also is offered in Memphis (MED1-3001/F), Nashville (MED4-3001/F) and Chattanooga (MED3-3001/ F). May be repeated up to 14 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 5
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Knoxville
Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Amado X. Freire
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Janet L Purkey
Spring - Instructor of Record: Amado X. Freire
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Janet L Purkey
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MED2 3002/F - Senior Clerkship in Medicine (JI Med)
Cr Hrs: 7 (0-0-50)
The Senior Clerkship in Medicine places the student in a more direct role in patient care similar to an internship, but closely supervised and directed. The senior clerkship student will record the principal database (with resident or Faculty review and counter signature), develop an evaluation and treatment plan, and write orders on patients (to be reviewed, altered if necessary, and signed by the resident or Faculty prior to implementation). The student is introduced to responsibility for inpatient care in a setting in which the student is the initial evaluator of the patient’s problems as outlined in the general instructions. The student develops conceptual and manual skills for evaluation and care of internal medicine patients and becomes more familiar in dealing directly with hospital and other paramedical personnel with an appreciation for the team approach to patient care. The student participates in two-hour rounds at least four days per week with the attending physician assigned to the service and consults daily with the resident house staff on each assigned patient. This clerkship also is offered in Memphis (MED1-3002/F), Chattanooga (MED3- 3002/ F), and Nashville (MED4-3002/F). May be repeated up to 7 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: Janet L Purkey
Spring - Instructor of Record: Janet L Purkey
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MED2 3003/F - Ambulatory Care
Cr Hrs: 7 (0-0-40)
The objectives of the ambulatory clerkship are to provide: 1) an in-depth orientation to the evaluation, management and long-term clinical course of common medical problems which are handled by internists; 2) guidelines for recognizing common clinical problems which may be cared for in an ambulatory setting versus those which require hospitalization and/or referral for specialty or subspecialty care; 3) instruction in the unique principles of successfully providing medical care in the ambulatory setting; and, 4) instruction in health maintenance, disease prevention, and relevant clinical epidemiology. The student will work in a variety of clinical areas including general medicine clinics at the Regional Medical Center and Veterans Affairs Medical Center. There are also opportunities to participate in the Adult Special Care Clinic, Sickle Cell Clinic, Hypertension Clinic, and many of the subspecialty clinics such as Cardiology and Endocrinology. The student may spend some time with an internist in private practice. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (MED2- 3003/F), and Chattanooga (MED3-3003/F). May be repeated up to 7 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 4
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Knoxville
Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM, Medicine Core Clerkship
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Janet L Purkey
Spring - Instructor of Record: Janet L Purkey
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MED2 3201/F - Geriatrics/Palliative Rotation
Cr Hrs: 7
Senior students will be required to participate in two weeks of geriatrics and two weeks of palliative medicine. Students will rotate through various clinical settings including inpatient palliative service, internal medicine and family medicine clinics, hospice, assisted living facilities, geri-psych clinics, etc. Students will be expected to participate in curriculum of didactics, reading, podcasts and an end of rotation exam.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Max per section: 16
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of all CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: TBA
Spring - Instructor of Record: TBA
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MED3 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Medicine
Cr Hrs: 14 (0-0-50)
The clinical clerkship in medicine is designed to provide the medical student with an opportunity to learn by experience in patient care and by the examples set by the Faculty and house staff. The student is a participating member of the clinical team responsible for patient care that includes residents and the attending physician. A student is expected to: 1) acquire skill and efficiency in history taking and physical examinations, in technical procedures, in the assembly and interpretation of laboratory data, and in patient diagnosis and management; 2) apply to clinical problems the knowledge and facts acquired in the biomedical sciences; and 3) read current medical journals as well as textbooks. Each student is assigned to the University Medical Services at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Regional Medical Center or Methodist University Hospital for the eight-week rotation. At the mid-point of the clerkship, each student will switch from one hospital assignment to another. Alternatively, students may rotate through Baptist Hospital in Nashville for four weeks of their rotation (MED4-3001/F). This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (MED2-3001/F) and Memphis (MED1-3001/ F). May be repeated up to 14 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 7
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Chattanooga
Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Amado X. Freire
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Gary L Malakoff
Spring - Instructor of Record: Amado X. Freire
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Gary Lee Malakoff
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MED3 3002/F - Senior Clerkship in Medicine (JI Med)
Cr Hrs: 7 (0-0-50)
The Senior Clerkship in Medicine places the student in a more direct role in patient care similar to an internship, but closely supervised and directed. The senior clerkship student will record the principal database (with resident or Faculty review and counter signature), develop an evaluation and treatment plan, and write orders on patients (to be reviewed, altered if necessary, and signed by the resident or Faculty prior to implementation). The student is introduced to responsibility for inpatient care in a setting in which the student is the initial evaluator of the patient’s problems as outlined in the general instructions. The student develops conceptual and manual skills for evaluation and care of internal medicine patients and becomes more familiar in dealing directly with hospital and other paramedical personnel with an appreciation for the team approach to patient care. The student participates in two-hour rounds at least four days per week with the attending physician assigned to the service and consults daily with the resident house staff on each assigned patient. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (MED2-3002/F), Memphis (MED1- 3002/ F), and Nashville(MED4- 3002/ F). May be repeated up to 7 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 3
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Chattanooga
Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM, Medicine Core Clerkship
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Gary Lee Malakoff
Spring - Instructor of Record: Gary Lee Malakoff
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MED3 3003/F - Ambulatory Care
Cr Hrs: 7 (0-0-40)
The objectives of the ambulatory clerkship are to provide: 1) an in-depth orientation to the evaluation, management and long-term clinical course of common medical problems which are handled by internists; 2) guidelines for recognizing common clinical problems which may be cared for in an ambulatory setting versus those which require hospitalization and/or referral for specialty or subspecialty care; 3) instruction in the unique principles of successfully providing medical care in the ambulatory setting; and, 4) instruction in health maintenance, disease prevention, and relevant clinical epidemiology. The student will work in a variety of clinical areas including general medicine clinics at the Regional Medical Center and Veterans Affairs Medical Center. There are also opportunities to participate in the Adult Special Care Clinic, Sickle Cell Clinic, Hypertension Clinic, and many of the subspecialty clinics such as Cardiology and Endocrinology. The student may spend some time with an internist in private practice. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (MED2- 3003/F), and Chattanooga (MED3-3003/F). May be repeated up to 7 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 3
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Chattanooga
Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM, Medicine Core Clerkship
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Amado X. Freire
Spring - Instructor of Record: Amado X. Freire
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MED3 3201/F - Geriatrics/Palliative Rotation
Cr Hrs: 7
Senior students will be required to participate in two weeks of geriatrics and two weeks of palliative medicine. Students will rotate through various clinical settings including inpatient palliative service, internal medicine and family medicine clinics, hospice, assisted living facilities, geri-psych clinics, etc. Students will be expected to participate in curriculum of didactics, reading, podcasts and an end of rotation exam.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail Max per section: 16
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Chattanooga
Prerequisites: Completion of all CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: TBA
Spring - Instructor of Record: TBA
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MED4 3002/F - Senior Clerkship in Medicine (JI Med)
Cr Hrs: 7 (0-0-50)
The Senior Clerkship in Medicine places the student in a more direct role in patient care similar to an internship, but closely supervised and directed. The senior clerkship student will record the principal database (with resident or Faculty review and counter signature), develop an evaluation and treatment plan, and write orders on patients (to be reviewed, altered if necessary, and signed by the resident or Faculty prior to implementation). The student is introduced to responsibility for inpatient care in a setting in which the student is the initial evaluator of the patient’s problems as outlined in the general instructions. The student develops conceptual and manual skills for evaluation and care of internal medicine patients and becomes more familiar in dealing directly with hospital and other paramedical personnel with an appreciation for the team approach to patient care. The student participates in two-hour rounds at least four days per week with the attending physician assigned to the service and consults daily with the resident house staff on each assigned patient. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (MED2-3002/F), Chattanooga (MED3- 3002/ F), and Memphis (MED1- 3002/ F). May be repeated up to 7 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Nashville
Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM, Medicine Core Clerkship
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Chris Trabue
Spring - Instructor of Record: TBD
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MEDC 612 - Organic Medicinal Chemistry I
Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0-0)
In addition to lectures attended jointly with professional students (Medicinal Chemistry 112, 122), advanced concepts are discussed in conference sessions, limited to graduate students.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Isaac O Donkor
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MEDC 622 - Organic Medicinal Chemistry II
Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0-0)
Continuation of Medicinal Chemistry I.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: MEDC 612 Organic Medicinal Chemistry I
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Isaac O Donkor
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MEDC 800 - Master’s Thesis and Research
Cr Hrs: 1-9
Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student’s Research Advisor, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science. Research based. May be repeated up to 108 credit hours.
Grade Mode: P/N
Instructional Method: Research
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
Spring - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
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MEDC 812 - Advanced Medicinal Chemistry
Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
This course will present concepts in medicinal chemistry with emphasis on application of these concepts to rational drug design. Classical and contemporary approaches to the design of small molecules for interaction with macromolecular targets such as receptors, enzymes, and DNA will be discussed.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Isaac O Donkor
Spring - Instructor of Record: Isaac O Donkor
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MEDC 813 - Research Techniques in Medicinal Chemistry
Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
An introduction to current trends in the design and synthesis of potential medicinal agents. The course includes recent techniques applicable to the isolation and characterization of organic compounds, as well as contemporary methodology for the study and chemical and physical properties influencing biological response. The course content is tailored to the specific needs of students majoring in this field.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Every other Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Wei Li
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MEDC 819 - Seminars in Medicinal Chemistry
Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)
Current journal articles in Medicinal Chemistry will be presented by students followed by a question and answer session.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Isaac O Donkor
Spring - Instructor of Record: Isaac O Donkor
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MEDC 840 - Advanced Topics in Asymmetric Organic Synthesis
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
Fall - Instructor of Record: Michio Kurosu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Michio Kurosu
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MEDC 840 - Advanced Topics in Medicinal Chemistry Heterocyclic Organic Medicinal Chemistry
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
Fall - Instructor of Record: Bob M Moore
Spring - Instructor of Record: Bob M Moore
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MEDC 900 - Doctoral Dissertation and Research
Cr Hrs: 1-9
Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student’s Research Advisor in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. May be repeated up to 144 credit hours.
Grade Mode: P/N
Instructional Method: Research
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
Spring - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
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MEDC 919 - Seminars in Medicinal Chemistry
Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)
Seminar presentation required of Ph.D. candidates in Medicinal Chemistry.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
Spring - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
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MLS 401 - Medical Laboratory Practices
Cr Hrs: 3
The principles of safe operations of a clinical laboratory including Standard Precautions, OSHA regulations and ergonomic practices. Urinalysis will include quality control, renal physiology and the pathology of kidney abnormalities. An immunological methods section reviews immunodiagnostic basics, including agglutination, precipitation, neutralization, immunofluorescence, and labeled immunoassays with the application on diagnosing infectious diseases
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda Ross
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Wes Williamson
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MLS 402 - Clinical Practicum I
Cr Hrs: 1 (1 week)
Clinical practice course including experiences in immunology under supervision in a service laboratory where emphasis is placed on technical proficeincy.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda Ross
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Wes Williamson
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MLS 403 - Clinical Chemistry
Cr Hrs: 5
This course will emphasize chemical measurements of physiological indicators of normal and abnormal human metabolism. Topics covered include carbohydrates, proteins, renal function, arterial blood gases, cardiac markers, liver function, lipid testing, nutritional assessment, enzymes, endocrinology, tumor markers, prenatal testing, newborn screening for inborn errors of metabolism, therapeutic drug monitoring, and toxicology. Case studies will be used to correlate laboratory generated data with clinical information. Basic principles of quality control including Westgard Rules, calculation of mean, median, mode, standard deviation and coefficient of variation will be reviewed.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Kathleen McLoughlin Kenwright
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Lynn R Ingram
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MLS 404 - Clinical Practicum II
Cr Hrs: 2 (2 weeks)
Clinical practice course including experience in clinical chemistry under supervision in a service laboratory where emphasis is placed on technical proficiency.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Kathleen McLoughlin Kenwright
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MLS 405 - Hematology
Cr Hrs: 5
Principles of hematopoiesis, normal and abnormal blood cell physiology, function and morphology, principles of normal and abnormal hemostasis, routine and special laboratory techniques in hematology and coagulation, correlation of disease states with laboratory results, and quality control.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Leilani Collins
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MLS 406 - Clinical Practicum III
Cr Hrs: 2 (2 weeks)
Practical or simulated application of clinical hematology principles and interpretation of hematology laboratory data.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Leilani Collins
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MLS 407 - Blood Bank
Cr Hrs: 5
The course covers theories of immunohematology with application to clinical blood banking. Lecture sessions include technical aspects related to blood group antigens and antibodies, serological procedures, quality control, donor requirements, blood storage, and blood components with application of this knowledge to problem solving in antibody identification, various hemolytic diseases, adverse effects of transfusion, and transfusion therapy. Also encompassed in this course are basic concepts of the immune response such as antigen and antibody interactions, the complement system, disorders of the immune response, and hypersensitivity reactions.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Thomas W Williamson
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MLS 408 - Clinical Practicum IV
Cr Hrs: 2 (2 weeks)
Practical application of blood bank principles in a service laboratory setting under supervision of a medical technologist.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Thomas W Williamson
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MLS 409 - Clinical Microbiology
Cr Hrs: 5
Clinical microbiology, mycology, parasitology and virology with emphasis on the isolation, identification, classification and antibiotic sensitivity testing, where appropriate, of human pathogenic microorganisms. Included are transmission, pathogenesis, pathophysiology and immunology of infectious disease as well as epidemiology, proper specimen collection and handling and quality assurance.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda Ross
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MLS 410 - Clinical Practicum V
Cr Hrs: 2 (2 weeks)
Course including experience in microbiology under supervision in a service laboratory where emphasis is placed on technical proficiency.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda Ross
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MLS 501 - Advanced Laboratory Practices
Cr Hrs: 4
Principles of laboratory management, education, ethics, and professionalism will be covered. Discussion of the elements of research, including scientific writing, statistical analysis of data, seminar preparation, and literature searches. Current topics such as the use of animals in scientific research and ethics in research will also be included. Online review material and practice tests for the national board of certification exam will be conducted in this course.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Kathleen McLoughlin Kenwright
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MT 413 - Introduction to Pathology
Cr Hrs: 1 (20-0-0)
Basic concepts of pathology with emphasis on the relationship of historical, physical and laboratory findings to the patho-physiology of disease. Emphasizes vocabulary of disease and disease mechanisms.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Cameila D Johns
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MT 414 - Parasitology
Cr Hrs: 2 (20-20-0)
Lecture and laboratory exercises which emphasize classification and identification of parasites of medical importance including morphology of infective and diagnostic forms. Also included will be consideration of arthropod vectors, laboratory quality control and proper specimen collection and handling.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda W Pifer
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MT 415 - Urinalysis
Cr Hrs: 2 (20-20-0)
Didactic presentations and laboratory experience in the examination of urines. This includes quality control, renal physiology and the pathology of kidney abnormalities.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Leilani Collins
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MT 419 - Introduction to Laboratory Sciences
Cr Hrs: 4 (40-60-0)
Designed to introduce new laboratory science students to medical terminology, healthcare professions, professional attributes and strategies for student success in professional programs. Principles involved in specimen collection and preparation of various types of solutions, dilutions and calculations used in the clinical laboratory will be covered. Students are taught the basic principles of laboratory instrumentation including spectrophotometry, electrochemistry, and identification of basic human cells using the microscope. The use of Standard Precautions and safety in the laboratory are emphasized. Laboratory exercises support lecture material.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda Ross
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Sheila Criswell
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MT 421 - Human Genetics
Cr Hrs: 1 (20-0-0)
A study of the mechanisms underlying human genetics and their medical applications. Discussions will emphasize the fundamental concepts of genetics; the structure and function of genes, chromosomes, DNA and RNA; replication; transmission, and recombination; and the frequency of given genes in the population. A variety of genetic aberrations will be discussed in relationship to the more common medical phenomena.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Linda W Pifer
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MT 422 - Clinical Chemistry I
Cr Hrs: 3 (30-40-0)
Course includes basic concepts of laboratory instrumentation, troubleshooting techniques, operation, evaluation, and selection of instruments. Lectures and assigned readings emphasize chemical measurements of physiological indicators of normal and abnormal human metabolism. Correlation of laboratory generated data with the available clinical information. Laboratory experience in determining constituents of body fluids, principles of chemical analysis, use and care of equipment, and identification of sources of error.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Sheila Criswell
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MT 425 - Urinalysis Clinical Practicum
Cr Hrs: 1 (1 week)
Practical clinical laboratory experience in the examination of urines. This includes quality control, renal physiology and the pathology of kidney abnormalities.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Leilani Collins
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