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2017-2018 Academic Bulletin (Catalog) (Jan 2018) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

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 for students in the Certificate in Clinical Research program.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: Special permission required (Admission into Certificate in Clinical Research Program, or permission from the director of the Certificate in Clinical Research program)
    Term offered: Fall (Not currently offered)

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Cameron Kaplan
  

  • BIOE 727 - Principles of Epidemiology

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)

    This online course, which is part of the Certificate in Clinical Research Program, 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
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: Be enrolled in the Certificate in Clinical Research Program , or by permission of the program director in the Certificate in Clinical Research Program.
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Simonne S. Nouer
  

  • 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
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: Be enrolled in the Certificate in Clinical Research Program, or by permission of the program director in the Certificate in Clinical Research Program
    Term offered: Spring (Not currently offered)

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Terrence F Ackerman
  

  • 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
    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 Research program).
    Term offered: Fall (Not currently offered)

    Fall - 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.

    May be repeated up to 12 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: P/N
    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.

    May be repeated up to 24 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: P/N
    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: 1 (16-0-0)

    This course will introduce optional statistical software computing associated with topics discussed in Biostatistics I. The primary statistical software will be R. R is an extremely versatile and powerful statistical package that is becoming very popular among researchers in virtually every research realm. Topics will include but not limited to inputting data, calculation of descriptive statistics, t-tests, confidence intervals, chi-square test, analysis of variance (ANOVA), simple and multiple regression, and non-parametric methods. This course is designed to enrich computing skills. Simultaneous or past enrollment in Biostatistics for Health Sciences I is not required, but is highly recommended. Students should have a background in fundamental statistics. Students must provide their own notebook computer.

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

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Zoran Bursac
  

  • BIOE 806 - Using R for Biostatistics II

    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)

    This course will introduce optional statistical software computing associated with topics discussed in Biostatistics II. The primary statistical software will be R. R is an extremely versatile and powerful statistical package that is becoming very popular among researchers in virtually every research realm. Topics will include but not limited to inputting data, calculation of descriptive statistics, statistical graphics, correlation, simple and multiple linear regression, general linear models, experimental designs, logistic regression, factorial analysis of variance and repeated measures. This course is designed to enrich computing skills. Simultaneous or past enrollment in Biostatistics for Health Sciences II is not required, but is highly recommended. Students should have a background in fundamental statistics. Students must provide their own notebook computer. Not required but highly recommended: BIOE 811 Biostatistics for Health Sciences I, BIOE 821 Biostatistics for Health Sciences II, and BIOE 805 Using R for Biostatistics I

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: instructor permission
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Zoran Bursac
  

  • 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.

    May be repeated up to 12 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: Standard or 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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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: Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: BIOE 811 Biostatistics for the Health Sciences I ; BIOE 812 Fundamentals of Epidemiology  
    Term offered: Fall

    Spring - 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, residents and faculties with diverse backgrounds 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 on human genome diversity, linkage mapping, genome-wide association studies (GWAS), and the technological advances driving genome research. Topics covered will also include epigenetics and gene expression, gene x environment and gene x gene interactions, personalized genomics, and ethical implications.

    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: Pass/Fail
    Mode of Delivery: 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
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: Special permission required (All non-Biomedical Sciences students require permission of instructor)
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Saunak Sen
  

  • 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: 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: Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: BIOE 812 and BIOE 821 or approval by instructor
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Mehmet Kocak
  

  • 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/N
    Mode of Delivery: 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 1 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
    Term offered: Fall

    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: Spring (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/N
    Instructional Method: Research
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Richard A Smith
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Richard A Smith
  

  • BIOM 801 - Biomedical Engineering Analysis I

    Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)

    The course includes analytical and numerical solution techniques used in analysis of biomedical engineering problems; introduction to software packages PV- Wave and Math CAD for experience with modern problem-solving methods.

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

    Fall - Instructor of Record: William S. Janna (University of Memphis)
  

  • 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
  

  • 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

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Bradford Daniel Pendley
  

  • 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.

    May be repeated up to 3 credit hours.

    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
  

  • 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: Spring

    Spring - 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: Terrence F Ackerman

  

  • 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: Brooke A Sanford
  

  • 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 (Not currently offered)

    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, 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
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Eugene Eckstein
  

  • 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
  

  • 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: Eugene C Eckstein
    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: Every other Fall (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: 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/N
    Mode of Delivery: 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: Every other Fall (even years)

    Fall - 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: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Thaddeus A Wilson
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Robert Ogg
  

  • 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

    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: Every other Fall (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: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Eugene Eckstein
  

  • 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: Every other Fall (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: Every Other Spring (odd years)

    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: Every other Spring (odd years)

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Brooke Sanford
  

  • 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/N
    Instructional Method: Research
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Denis DiAngelo
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Denis DiAngelo

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: Linda W Pifer
    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: 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: Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Seminar
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Wes Williamson
  

  • 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: 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: Linda W Pifer
  

  • 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, Spring, Summer

    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

    Instructional Method: Research
    Term offered: Not Currently Offered


Clinical Pharmacy
  

  • PHCY 201 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) l

    Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0.5-0-0)

    Students enrolled in this elective course will become certified as American Heart Association Instructors in Healthcare Provider CPR. They will be responsible for teaching CPR to student pharmacists and to the community.

    This course may not be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis, Knoxville, Nashville
    Fall - Instructor of Record: Kelly Rogers
  

  • PHCY 202 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) ll

    Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0.5-0-0)

    Students enrolled in this elective course will become certified as American Heart Association Instructors in Healthcare Provider CPR. They will be responsible for teaching CPR to student pharmacists and to the community.

    This course may not be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Prerequisites: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) l (PHCY )
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Kelly Rogers
  

  • PHCY 211 - Therapeutics l

    Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

    This required course 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 therapeutic management. Emphasis will be placed on selection and evaluation of rational drug therapy, design of effective therapeutic regimens, and clinical monitoring of drug response using appropriate laboratory and physical assessment measures.

    This course may be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.

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

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Robert B Parker
  

  • PHCY 212 - Therapeutics ll

    Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

    This required course is designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts of therapeutics. The primary focus is the management of major diseases including diabetes, acute and chronic kidney diseases, fluids and electrolytes, and respiratory disorders. The etiology and pathophysiology of these diseases will be presented to the extent needed to thoroughly understand the therapeutic management. Emphasis will be placed on selection and evaluation of rational drug therapy, design of effective therapeutic regimens, and clinical monitoring of drug response using appropriate laboratory and physical assessment measures.

    This course may be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.

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

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Joanna Q Hudson
  

  • PHCY 214 - Pharmacy Practice Management & Pharmacoeconomics

    Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

    This required course acquaints students with the basic principles of management including planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling a practice, business, or organization. Additionally, attention is given to principles of managed care, the economics of health and parmaceuticals, and pharmacy’s place in the U.S. health care system.

    This course may be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.

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

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Justin Gatwood
  

  • PHCY 215 - Information, Technology, and Safety

    Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)

    This course provides the student pharmacist with an introduction to drug information, informatics, and medication safety. Materials covered in this course will include identification, classification, and utilization of drug information resources and practical use of drug information skills in a variety of practice settings. In addition, other topics will include basic concepts of informatics and medication safety, highlighting the application of drug information and informatics to improve medication safety. This course will also facilitate the use of concepts in practice case settings, allowing students to use knowledge gained in the lecture presentation to apply in a real-time case format. Overall, the goal of the course will be to expose students to the baseline concepts and knowledge to recognize the correlation between application of drug information, informatics, and medication safety.

    This course may be repeated for up to 2 credit hours.

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

    Fall - Instructor of Record: James S. Wheeler
  

  • PHCY 217 - Interprofessional Education and Clinical Simulation (IPECS) lll

    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-2-0)

    This required course is designed to use active learning techniques, interprofessional learning, and clinical simulation to enhance the education of student pharmacists. The course will use clinical simulation (encompassing the use of standardized patients, colleagues, task trainers, high fidelity human patient simulators, or virtual reality simulations) as a way to teach and assess skills-based activities essential to pharmacy practice.The course will also employ 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.

    This course may be repeated for up to 1 credit hour.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lab, Lecture
    INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION course? (respond “yes” or leave blank; for new courses only) YesSIMULATION course? (respond “yes” or leave blank; if yes, you must attach syllabus to course in Acalog; for new courses only) YesLocation offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Chasity Michelle Shelton
  

  • PHCY 218 - Co-Curricular Education lll

    Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-1-0)

    This course at the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy was developed to fulfill the requirements of the 2016 Standards and Guidelines for Accreditation published by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The course series consists of a variety of early learning experiences beginning in the fall semester of the first professional year (P1) and concluding in the spring semester of the fourth professional year (P4).

    This course may be repeated up to 0.5 credit hour.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Seminar, Clinical, Independent Study
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph M Swanson
  

  • PHCY 221 - Therapeutics lll

    Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

    This required course consists of lectures and reading assignments designed to prepare the student to apply principles and concepts of clinical therapeutics to the prevention and treatment of specific diseases. Primary topics covered in this course include the clinical presentation, microbiology, and treatment of common bacterial, viral, and fungal infectious diseases with the exception of HIV.

    This course may be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION course? (respond “yes” or leave blank; for new courses only) NoneSIMULATION course? (respond “yes” or leave blank; if yes, you must attach syllabus to course in Acalog; for new courses only) NoneLocation offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Mike Veve
  

  • PHCY 222 - Therapeutics lV

    Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

    This required course consists of lectures and recitations related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), solid organ transplantation and gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders. The course is designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts of clinical therapeutics to the care of patients with specific illnesses.

    This course may be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.

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

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Benjamin T Duhart Jr
  

  • PHCY 224 - Applied Pharmacokinetics

    Cr Hrs: 2 (1-2-0)

    This required course consists of lectures and recitations on the practical application of pharmacokinetic theory as it relates to the individualization of patient drug therapy, through the proper interpretation of drug serum concentrations.

    This course may be repeated for up to 2 credit hours.

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

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Steven C Laizure
  

  • PHCY 225 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) ll: Applied Therapeutics l

    Cr Hrs: 2 (0-4-0)

    The second course in the IPPE program is a required course designed to prepare student pharmacists for Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE). This experience builds on the foundation laid in the first year IPPE experience (e.g., shadow learning in the clinical environment) since students will have direct patient contact and will be responsible for the development and presentation of a pharmacist’s care plan for several patients. Students will take this course in either the fall or spring term.

    This course may be repeated for up to 2 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lab, Independent Study
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Stephanie Phelps
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeremy Stephen Stultz
  

  • PHCY 227 - Interprofessional Education and Clinical Simulation (IPECS) lV

    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-2-0)

    This required course is a continuation of PHCY 217 and is designed to use clinical simulation (encompassing the use of standardized patients, colleagues, task trainers, high fidelity human patient simulators, or virtual reality simulations) as a way to teach and assess skills-based activities essential to pharmacy practice. The course will also include 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.

    This course may be repeated for up to 1 credit hour.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lab, Independent Study
    INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION course? (respond “yes” or leave blank; for new courses only) YesSIMULATION course? (respond “yes” or leave blank; if yes, you must attach syllabus to course in Acalog; for new courses only) YesLocation offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Leslie A Hamilton
  

  • PHCY 229 - Co-Curricular Education lV

    Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-1-0)

    This course at the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy was developed to fulfill the requirements of the 2016 Standards and Guidelines for Accreditation published by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The course series consists of a variety of early learning experiences beginning in the fall semester of the first professional year (P1) and concluding in the spring semester of the fourth professional year (P4).

    This course may be repeated up to 0.5 credit hour.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab, Seminar, Clinical, Independent Study
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph M Swanson
  

  • PHCY 240 - Special Problems in Pharmacy

    Cr Hrs: 1-3

    The purpose of this elective course is to allow students to design and implement a specific project that is related to the profession of pharmacy. Once a mentor is identified, an abstract describing the project and the student’s role should be submitted to the course director. Upon completion of the project a written report, abstract for submission, or manuscript is required and must be submitted to the course director. The course may be repeated if a student is interested on continuing work on a specific project.

    This course may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours.

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

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Richard A Helms
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Richard A Helms
  

  • PHCY 244 - Drugs of Abuse Elective

    Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)

    This elective course explores current trends and knowledge about drugs and substances of abuse or misuse. Emphasis is directed toward the problems of drugs and society, recognition of substance abuse, acute and chronic effects, treatment options, recovery programs and the role and responsibilities of pharmacists.

    This course may not be repeated.

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

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Peter Anton Chyka
  

  • PHCY 245 - Clinical Toxicology Elective

    Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)

    This elective course discusses the recognition, management and prevention of common poisonings by medications, household products and industrial chemicals in children and adults.

    This course may not be repeated.

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

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Peter Anton Chyka
  

  • PHCY 249 - Community Pharmacy Elective

    Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)

    This elective course is designed to provide the student with the basic principles of community pharmacy management. The course will help students learn to solve problems in pharmacy location analysis, obtaining capital, purchasing, inventory control, pricing of products and services, financial analysis, computer applications, and pharmacy security.

    This course may not be repeated.

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

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Kenneth Hohmeier
  

  • PHCY 256 - Personal Finance and Financial Planning

    Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)

    This required course will enable students to gain a working understanding of the principles that impact personal financial decisions, including those concepts of financial goals, developing a cash flow plan, saving, avoiding and eliminating debt, investing and making informed decisions about purchases.

    This course may be repeated for up to 2 credit hours.

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

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Nancy Knous
  

  • PHCY 257 - Top 200 Drugs Elective

    Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)

    This one-month elective course that will familiarize the student with the generic and common brand names, appropriate dosages, indications, contraindications, and common side and adverse effects of the 200 most commonly prescribed medications. Some basic pharmacology of the major drug classes will also be included in the lecture material.

    This course may not be repeated.

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

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael Lloyd Christensen
  

  • PHCY 258 - Design and Conduct of Clinical Research Studies

    Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)

    The objective of this one-month elective course is to outline for students and trainees the process of conducting clinical research from a scientific, ethical, regulatory and managerial perspective. Educational activities that will complement various didactic presentations include review of original research articles, observation of an ongoing clinical research project, and preparation and presentation of a clinical research protocol by the participants.

    This course may not be repeated.

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

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Bradley A Boucher
  

  • PHCY 260 - CPR Instruction

    Cr Hrs: 2 (1-2-0)

    Students enrolled in this elective course will become certified as American Heart Association Instructors in Healthcare Provider CPR. They will be responsible for teaching CPR to student pharmacists and to the community.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis, Knoxville, Nashville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Kelly C Rogers
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Kelly C Rogers
  

  • PHCY 262 - Interprofessional Education and Clinical Simulation (IPECS) Teaching Assistant

    Cr Hrs: 1-2 (Varies)

    This elective allows a second or third year student pharmacist to serve as a teaching assistant in the IPECS course series. The student will assist in teaching the basics of a complete medical history and physical examination using case studies of common acute and chronic diseases. Role-playing will be a part of the program. The student spends time each week discussing teaching techniques and 4 hours per week in laboratory teaching.

    May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lab, Lecture, Seminar, Independent Study
    INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION course? (respond “yes” or leave blank; for new courses only) YESSIMULATION course? (respond “yes” or leave blank; if yes, you must attach syllabus to course in Acalog; for new courses only) YESLocation offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Chasity Michelle Shelton
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Nancy Borja Hart
    Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Christa M George
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Chasity Michelle Shelton
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Leslie Hamilton
    Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Nancy Borja Hart
    Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Stephanie J Phelps
  

  • PHCY 301 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) lll

    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-2-0)

    Students enrolled in this elective course will become certified as American Heart Association Instructors in Healthcare Provider CPR. They will be responsible for teaching CPR to student pharmacists and to the community.

    This course may not be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lab, Independent Study
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Prerequisites: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) l (PHCY ) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) ll (PHCY )
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Kelley Rogers
  

  • PHCY 311 - Therapeutics V

    Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

    This required course consists of lectures and reading assignments designed to prepare the student to apply principles and concepts of clinical therapeutics to the prevention and treatment of specific diseases. Primary topics covered in this course include oncology, endocrinology, rheumatology, special populations (women’s and men’s health, geriatrics, pediatrics, pregnancy and lactation).

    This course may be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.

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

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Roland N Dickerson
  

  • PHCY 312 - Therapeutics VI

    Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

    This required course is designed to develop the student pharmacist’s ability to apply principles and concepts of clinical therapeutics to the care of patients with psychiatric and neurologic illnesses.

    This course may be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.

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

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Leslie A Hamilton
  

  • PHCY 313 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) lll: Applied Therapeutics ll

    Cr Hrs: 2 (0-4-0)

    This required course is a continuation of PHCY 225, Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) ll: Applied Therapeutics l.

    This course may be repeated for up to 2 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Lab, Independent Study
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
 

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