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Catalog/Bulletin 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

Biostatistics
  

  • BIOS 6304 - DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF EXPERIMENTS

    [3 Credits]
    Three hours of lecture per week. Principles of experimentation. Completely randomized designs, randomized complete block designs, factorial designs, Latin squares, crossover designs, blocking, and response surface designs. Applications to the health sciences. Prerequisites: BIOS 6100 or BIOS 6200 or permission of the instructor.
  

  • BIOS 6308 - MULTIVARIATE METHODS

    [3 Credits]
    Three hours of lecture per week. Review of matrix algebra, multivariate normal distribution, multivariate general linear model, principal components, factor analysis, cluster analysis, discriminant analysis. Applications to the health sciences. Prerequisites: BIOS 6202, BIOS 6206.
  

  • BIOS 6310 - APPLIED BAYESIAN METHODS

    [3 Credits]
    Three hours of lecture per week. Introduction to Bayesian approach to statistical inference. Application oriented, but such theory will be covered as necessary for proper understanding of Bayesian methodology. Topics covered include Bayesian Inference - prior determination, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, prediction, model assessment and model choice; Bayesian Computation - Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods. Gibbs Sampling and extensions; and Bayesian applications on real data sets from the biological or medical fields. Prerequisites: BIOS 6102 (or BIOS 6202), BIOS 6206, BIOS 6300, or permission of the instructor.
  

  • BIOS 6312 - SAMPLING METHODS

    [3 Credits]
    Three hours of lecture per week. Methods for conducting sample surveys in the health sciences: Biases and non-sampling errors, probability and non-probability samples, simple random sampling, stratification, varying probabilities of selection, multi-stage sampling, systematic sampling, cluster sampling, double sampling, and ratio estimation. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
  

  • BIOS 6314 - CLINICAL TRIALS METHODOLOGY

    [3 Credits]
    Three hours of lecture per week. Introduction to the conduct of clinical trials and clinical trials methodology. Topics covered include selection of primary and secondary research questions and hypotheses, use of surrogate variables, defining study population, generalizability of results, basic study design, randomization process, blinding, sample size estimation, using baseline assessments, recruitment of study participants, data collection and quality control, assessing and reporting adverse events, assessing quality of life, participant adherence, survival analysis techniques and issues, monitoring response variables, data analysis issues, study closeout, and reporting and interpreting results. Prerequisites: BIOS 6102 or BIOS 6202.
  

  • BIOS 6316 - STOCHASTIC PROCESSES

    [3 Credits]
    Three hours of lecture per week. Markov chains; birth-death processes; random walks; renewal theory; Poisson processes; Brownian motion; branching processes; martingales; with applications. Prerequisites: BIOS 6206.
  

  • BIOS 6318 - NONPARAMETRIC STATISTICS

    [3 Credits]
    Three hours of lecture per week. The course will cover methods based on ranks for one, two and k sample inferences, including Sign Test, Wilcoxon Rank-Sum Test, Kruskai-Wallis Test, Tests for Trends and Association and Multivriate Tests, Analysis of Censored Data, Bootstrap methods, Expectation-Maximization algorithm. The advantages and disadvantages of each of these methods when compared to the parametric counterpart will be discussed.
  

  • BIOS 6320 - TIME SERIES ANALYSIS

    [3 Credits]
    The course will cover both time and frequency domain methods in time series analysis and their applications to biomedical, public health and other scientific data collected over time. The real-life examples and implementation of the methods in statistical software (SAS/R) will be discussed.
  

  • BIOS 6400 - INDEPENDENT STUDY

    [1-3 Credits]
    This course provides the student an opportunity to study a topic in depth while under the guidance of a faculty member. The focus of the course will be a specific area within biostatistics which is not the primary focus of an existing biostatistics course. The course will involve directed readings and may require completion of a paper or study project that provides evidence of comprehension and proficiency in the area studied. Independent Study may only be taken for a maximum of 3 credit hours toward the MPH Degree.
  

  • BIOS 6450 - DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF EXPRESSION STUDIES

    [3 Credits]
    Three hours of lecture per week. Introduction to DNA, RNA, protein and gene expression; statistical methods; microarray technology; data visualization and quality control; variability in microarray data; specific and non-specific hybridization– background correction; normalization and transformation; gene expression summarization; missing value problems; detection of differentially expressed genes; design of microarray experiments. Prerequisite: BIOS 6202.
  

  • BIOS 6500 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOSTATISTICS

    [1-3 Credits]
    This course is designed depending on student’s interest and faculty availability, to cover advanced topics such as time series analysis, machine learning, bioinformatics, robust statistics, etc. The hours and credits will be arranged depending on the particular topic.
  

  • BIOS 6610 - BIOSTATISTICAL CONSULTING I

    [2 Credits]
    A course designed to expose students to realistic facets of Biostatistical consulting practice. The course draws on cumulated knowledge on the Biostatistics curriculum for use on actual applications in public health and biomedical sciences. Foundations of Biostatistical Consulting Practice will be discussed. Data analysis/reporting and grant proposal development using techniques up to BIOS 6202 will be practiced. Applications in public health and biomedical basic research will be covered. This course is intended for Biostatistics majors after the first year of master’s level coursework. Prerequisite: BIOS 6202.
  

  • BIOS 6611 - BIOSTATISTICAL CONSULTING II

    [2 Credits]
    A course designed to expose students to realistic facets of biostatistical consulting practice. The course draws on cumulated knowledge on the biostatistics curriculum for use on actual applications in public health and biomedical sciences. Data analysis/reporting and grant proposal development using technique beyond BIOS 6202 will be illustrated. Applications in public health, clinical trials, and OMICS will be covered. This course is intended for biostatistics majors after the first year of master’s level coursework. Prerequisite: BIOS 6610
  

  • BIOS 6700 - RESEARCH SEMINAR IN BIOSTATISTICS

    [1 Credit]
    Reports on research progress in current literature. Students attend colloquium and give an oral presentation in their second year.
  

  • BIOS 6900 - THESIS RESEARCH

    [1-9 Credits]
    Registration by permission of the program. Amount of credit must be stated at time of registration.
  

  • BIOS 7200 - THEORY OF LINEAR MODELS

    [3 Credits]
    Three hours of lecture per week. This course presents the essentials of statistical inference theory for general linear models. Topics include a review of relevant matrix algebra, distributions of quadratic forms, theoretical aspects of estimation, hypothesis testing and diagnostics. Prerequisites: BIOS 6202, BIOS 6206 or permission of the instructor.
  

  • BIOS 7201 - MULTIVARIATE STATISTICS

    [3 Credits]
    Introduces a variety of topics in both univariate and multivariate statistics including ANOVA, MANOVA, repeated measures, logistic regression, maninging missing data, parametic and nonparametic statistics for multivariate designs.
  

  • BIOS 7202 - GENERALIZED LINEAR MODELS

    [3 Credits]
    Three hours of lecture per week. Study of parametric models in the exponential family of distributions including the normal, binomial, Poisson, and gamma. Parameter estimation with Iterative re-weighted least squares and quasi-likelihood methods. Modeling of correlated data or data with non-constant variance via mixed models (e.g., GLIMMIX). In-depth coverage of generalized estimating equations (GEE1 and GEE2) and quadratic estimating equations (QEE). Applications with be presented from a variety of settings such as the basic sciences, medicine, dental, and public health. Prerequisites: BIOS 6202, BIOS 6206, or permission of the instructor.
  

  • BIOS 7204 - ADVANCED STATISTICAL THEORY I

    [3 Credits]
    Three hours of lecture per week. A mathematical study of the classical theory of statistical inference. Moment generating functions and character functions, distributions of order statistics, exponential family of distributions, models of convergence, the Cramer-Rao inequality, efficiency, best unbiased estimation, completeness, minimal sufficiency, maximum likelihood estimators, monotone likelihood ratio, unbiased and invariant hypothesis test, generalized likelihood ratio tests, Bayes’ and minimax procedures. Prerequisite: BIOS 6206.
  

  • BIOS 7205 - ADVANCED STATISTICAL THEORY II

    [3 Credits]
    Three hours of lecture per week. A mathematically rigorous survey of selected topics in the theory of statistical inference such as: Bayesian inference, decision theory, information theory, large sample theory, multivariable distributions, nonparametric inference, sequential analysis, stochastic processes, time series, components of variance. Prerequisite: BIOS 7204.
  

  • BIOS 7212 - MODEL DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING

    [3 Credits]
    Includes the topics: ANCOVA, exploratory factor analysis, estimation of factorial model, rotation of actors, confirmatory analysis, goodness of fit testing, multidimensional scaling; discriminate analysis, cluster analysis, theoretical development and testing, path analysis; structural equation modelling.
  

  • BIOS 7302 - MIXED MODELS

    [3 Credits]
    Three hours of lecture per week. Rigorous course on the theory of mixed models. Essentials of relevant matrix algebra; distribution of quadratic forms; models with variance-covariance components; one-way, two-way random and mixed models with fixed effects; methods of estimation of variance components; ML, REML, ANOVA; estimation of fixed effects; testing hypotheses about fixed effects; repeated measures design methods; choices of covariance structures; generalized linear mixed models. Prerequisite: BIOS 7200.
  

  • BIOS 7318 - STATISTICAL LEARNING

    [3 Credits]
    Statistical learning or machine learning methodology explores various ways of estimating functional dependencies between a response variable (e.g., a disease outcome) and a large set of explanatory variables (e.g., gene expression data). This course will provide an overview of supervised learning methods used in bioinformatics and high-dimensional data research. The topics include regularization in linear models, tree and related methods, support vector machines, and boosting. Practical uses of these algorithms will be illustrated in biological research.
  

  • BIOS 7320 - ROBUST INFERENCE

    [3 Credits]
    3 hours of lecture per week. This course will provide a general introduction to robust statistical inference. The aim is to provide specific techinques for handling outliers and small deviations from model assumptions in linear models, generalized linear models, and survey sampling. Prerequisites: BIOS 7200, 7202 (or BIOS 6210), and BIOS 7204
  

  • BIOS 7410 - TEACHING PRACTICUM IN BIOSTATISTICS

    [1 Credit]
    Advanced PhD students in Biostatistics working under the supervision of a faculty member will have the opportunity to gain valuable in-class teaching experience. Students will be intensely involved in all aspects of course teaching and administration. Working closely with a faculty member, the student will prepare a syllabus, lectures, handouts, quizzes, and exams. The student will also be responsible for all grading of homework, quizzes and exams. The faculty member will evaluate each of the lectures, providing direction, advice and feedback to the student. A written evaluation detailing the student’s performance will be provided as feedback to the student and will be the basis for the (Pass/Fail) grade. Each PhD student in Biostatistics is required to successfully complete at least 3 hours of supervised teaching before graduation. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the qualifying exam at the PhD level.
  

  • BIOS 7900 - DISSERTATION RESEARCH

    [1-9 Credits]
    Registration by permission of the program. Amount of credit must be stated at time of registration.
  

  • BIOS 9999 - EXAM ONLY

    [0 Credit]

Cardiopulmonary Science
  

  • CPSC 3100 - INTRODUCTION TO THE CLINICAL CARDIOPULMONARY SCIENCES

    [1 Credit]
    Lecture course designed to introduce students to various aspects of respiratory therapy and cardiovascular sonography. Course content includes a review of medical terminology along with discussions related to professionalism, preparing for the patient encounter, electronic medical record, healthcare communications, hospital policies related to environment of care, standard precautions, and proper body mechanics during functional mobility/transfer of patients.
  

  • CPSC 3130 - CARDIOPULMONARY HUMAN GROSS ANATOMY

    [4 Credits]
    Lecture series and laboratory (dissection of human cadaver) covering the anatomical basis of cardiopulmonary sciences. The principles of anatomical organization, relationships, and structure-based function are discussed.
  

  • CPSC 3200 - RESPIRATORY THERAPY FUNDAMENTALS

    [4 Credits]
    Lecture and laboratory course designed to provide the student with the fundamental didactic background covering general principles of respiratory therapy modalities and techniques and the laboratory experiences needed to competently perform patient assessment and provide therapeutic intervention during Respiratory Clinics I (CPSC 3285)
  

  • CPSC 3210 - CARDIOPULMONARY PHARMACOLOGY

    [1 Credit]
    An introduction to general pharmacological principles, as well as a study of the medications and drugs used in the management of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases.
  

  • CPSC 3220 - CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY

    [3 Credits]
    Lecture series covering the physiologic basis of cardiopulmonary sciences. The principles of cellular and organ function and regulation of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems are discussed.
  

  • CPSC 3270 - PATIENT ASSESSMENT

    [3 Credits]
    Lecture and laboratory course designed to teach basic patient assessment skills. Students will develop a comprehensive, well organized approach for assessing a cardiopulmonary patient in any clinical setting.
  

  • CPSC 3280 - CARDIOPULMONARY PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

    [3 Credits]
    This course is designed to introduce the student to common pulmonary and cardiovascular disease processes and how these disease affect respiratory and cardiovascular function. Emphasis is placed on pathogenesis, history and physical findings, diagnostic findings, and clinical management of each disease entity. Students will be able to differently diagnose diseases covered in lecture.
  

  • CPSC 3282 - CLINICAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY I

    [4 Credits]
    A lecture/laboratory course designed to introduce the student to two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiography, and their application in the diagnosis of systolic and diastolic cardiac dysfunction and valvular heart disease.
  

  • CPSC 3285 - RESPIRATORY CLINICS I

    [3 Credits]
    This course is the first of five clinical courses during which students develop the clinical skills necessary to become a competent respiratory therapist. In this course, students will gain competence in the respiratory care of adult patients receiving non-intensive care. Emphasis is placed on routine patient care that includes patient assessment and monitoring and the administering of treatment modalities, such as oxygen therapy, aerosol and humidity therapy, delivery of aerosolized medications, and airway clearance and lung expansion therapies.
  

  • CPSC 3290 - PRINCIPLES OF CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY

    [2 Credits]
    A lecture and laboratory course covering the fundamentals of 12-lead electrocardiography, Holter monitor recordings, and stress testing protocols. Each student should be able to perform basic interpretation of these tests, and understand the electrophysiologic basis for these findings
  

  • CPSC 3295 - SONOGRAPHY PRINCIPLES AND INSTRUMENTATION

    [2 Credits]
    This course will provide the student with an understanding of the principles of ultrasound physics and instrumentation involved in two-dimensional, M-mode and Doppler echocardiography. In addition, topics pertinent to the student’s professional development will be covered, such as patient communication, sonographer safety, professionalism, and more.
  

  • CPSC 3300 - NEONATOLOGY & PEDIATRICS

    [4 Credits]
    Lecture and laboratory course designed to cover the development of the cardiopulmonary system from embryo to puberty. Emphasis includes the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of various cardiopulmonary disorders of the infant and pediatric patient. This course also provides the student information needed to recognize infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest, strategies to prevent arrest, and the cognitive and psychomotor skills needed to resuscitate and stabilize those in respiratory failure, shock, or cardiopulmonary arrest in accordance with the guidelines set by the American Heart Association.
  

  • CPSC 3360 - MEDICAL ETHICS

    [1 Credit]
    Lecture course designed to expose the student to current ethical issues facing health care providers, as well as landmark cases that have shaped resulting policy. An introduction to values and morals, ethics and ethical decision making, cultural competency, the American legal system, patient rights and responsibilities, and advocacy are presented to give the student a basis for examining ethical issues associated with health care.
  

  • CPSC 3362 - CRITICAL CARE CONCEPTS I

    [3 Credits]
    This class is designed to introduce the student to the physics and mechanics of artificial ventilation as well as the theory and practical application of manual resuscitators and mechanical ventilators.
  

  • CPSC 3370 - ADVANCED PULMONARY PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

    [1 Credit]
    This lecture course examines the clinical assessment, physical and diagnostic findings, and current management strategies for advanced pulmonary conditions encountered by the respiratory therapist. In addition, this course covers bioterrorism, emerging bacterial and viral threats to the respiratory system, and the role of the respiratory therapist in mass casualty and disasters.
  

  • CPSC 3382 - CLINICAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY II

    [2 Credits]
    A continuation of CPSC 3282. Application of echocardiography in the diagnosis of congenital and other cardiac diseases, as well as a discussion of advanced topics including strain rate imaging and 3-D echocardiography
  

  • CPSC 3385 - VASCULAR TECHNOLOGY I

    [3 Credits]
    Lecture/laboratory course designed to familiarize the student with the use of ultrasound and non-imaging physiologic techniques in the diagnosis of cerebrovascular and peripheral arterial disease.
  

  • CPSC 3388 - ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY CLINICS I

    [6 Credits]
    This is the initial clinical experience in echocardiography. Three days per week obtaining echocardiographic views and performing color-flow and spectral Doppler exams.
  

  • CPSC 3395 - RESPIRATORY CLINICS II

    [3 Credits]
    This course is the second of five clinical courses during which students develop the clinical skills necessary to become a competent respiratory therapist. In this course, students will gain competence in the respiratory care of adult patients in critical care units and pediatric patients receiving non-intensive care. During adult critical care rotations, students employ advanced monitoring techniques, blood gas sampling and analysis, airway suctioning and specimen collection, mechanical ventilation, care and removal of artificial airways, and application of skills learned in CPSC 3285.
  

  • CPSC 4108 - VASCULAR TECHNOLOGY II

    [3 Credits]
    Lecture/laboratory course designed to familarize the student with the use of ultrasound and non-imaging physiologic techniques in the diagnosis of peripheral venous and abdominal and pelvic vascular disease.
  

  • CPSC 4115 - GERIATRIC RESPIRATORY CARE

    [1 Credit]
    Lecture course designed to provide the student with an insight into the medical and psychosocial problems encountered by the geriatric population. The emphasis is placed on physiologic and pharmacologic implications of aging, the unique medical, economic, and sociologic effects of an aging population, delivery of compassionate care, and end of life issues.
  

  • CPSC 4135 - CRITICAL CARE CONCEPTS II

    [4 Credits]
    Lecture and laboratory course designed to teach the student intermediate and advanced concepts regarding the monitoring and cardiopulmonary management of the adult intensive care patient. Students also complete an American Heart Association-approved course in advanced cardiac life support.
  

  • CPSC 4145 - RESPIRATORY CLINICS III

    [4 Credits]
    This course is the third of five clinical courses during which students develop the clinical skills necessary to become a competent respiratory therapist. In this course, students will gain competence in the respiratory care of pediatric and neonatal patients in critical care units. During clinical rotations students employ neonatal and pediatric monitoring techniques, blood gas sampling and analysis, artificial airway management, mechanical ventilation, and application of skills learned in previous clinical courses. Students also spend time in an adult critical care unit performing skills practiced in CPSC 3395.
  

  • CPSC 4185 - ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY CLINICS II

    [3 Credits]
    Continuing clinical experience in two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiography.
  

  • CPSC 4195 - VASCULAR CLINICS I

    [3 Credits]
    This is student’s initial clinical experience in vascular technology. Emphasis is on performing extracranial vascular exams.
  

  • CPSC 4205 - HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT

    [1 Credit]
    An introduction to principles of management in a health care environment, including leadership, policies and procedures, performance improvement, professional development, and economic considerations.
  

  • CPSC 4208 - VASCULAR TECHNOLOGY III

    [2 Credits]
    A case-based course designed to enhance the student’s ability to utilize appropriate protocol in diagnosing vascular disease, as well as interpret vascular ultrasound exams.
  

  • CPSC 4215 - PULMONARY REHABILITATION AND HOME CARE

    [2 Credits]
    Lecture course designed to introduce the student to basic principles of hospital-based pulmonary rehabilitation programs and home care. Emphasis is placed on current clinical practice guidelines for management of patients who require long-term respiratory care.
  

  • CPSC 4225 - PULMONARY DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

    [2 Credits]
    Lecture/laboratory course covering basic instrumentation and diagnostic techniques employed in assessment of pulmonary functions.
  

  • CPSC 4235 - RESPIRATORY CLINICS IV

    [5 Credits]
    This course is the fourth of five clinical courses during which students develop the clinical skills necessary to become a competent respiratory therapist. In this course, students will gain competence in the respiratory care of critically ill patients, patients receiving pulmonary diagnostic tests, pulmonary rehabilitation, smoking cessation and COPD management, home care, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Students also gain teaching and leadership skills as teaching assistants to junior respiratory therapy students who are attending their second clinical course. Emphasis is placed on advanced monitoring and pulmonary diagnostic techniques, advanced modes of mechanical ventilation, chronic pulmonary disease management through exercise prescription, smoking cessation, and education, and application of skills learned from previous clinical experiences.
  

  • CPSC 4265 - ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY CLINICS III

    [4 Credits]
    Continuing clinical experience in two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiography, with additional emphasis on interpretation of echocardiograms.
  

  • CPSC 4275 - VASCULAR CLINICS II

    [4 Credits]
    Clinical instruction in vascular technology, with emphasis on diagnosis of upper and lower extremity arterial disease.
  

  • CPSC 4295 - ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION

    [2 Credits]
    Case-based instruction designed to improve the student’s ability to interpret echocardiograms, and to use the appropriate echocardiographic protocol.
  

  • CPSC 4300 - RRT REVIEW

    [4 Credits]
    This lecture course is a comprehensive review for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) Examination and Clinical Simulations Examination (CSE). The TMC Examination content areas are reviewed and the student’s knowledge of these content areas assessed. Students complete computer simulation exercises that test the appropriate critical care management of selected adult, pediatric and neonatal diseases or conditions. Emphasis is placed on 1) review, selection, and interpretation of patient data; 2) selection, assembly, and troubleshooting of equipment; and 3) initiation, performance, and modification of prescribed therapeutic procedures.
  

  • CPSC 4310 - POLYSOMNOGRAPHY

    [3 Credits]
    This course is designed to provide both didactic and laboratory training in polysomnographic technology. Students will become familiar with the basic and advanced aspects of polysomnographic technology including instrumentation setup and calibration, recording and monitoring techniques, obtaining and evaluation high quality sleep recordings, sleep scoring and event recognition, therapeutic interventions, documentation, professional issues, and patient-technologist interactions related to polysomnographic technology. Laboratory sessions will provide practical experience in the skills required to obtain and evaluate high quality sleep recordings.
  

  • CPSC 4320 - RESPIRATORY CLINICS V

    [4 Credits]
    This course is the final of five clinical courses during which students develop the clinical skills necessary to become a competent respiratory therapist. In this course, students advance their time management skills in the specialized areas in which they desire to work after graduation (pulmonary diagnostics, adult/neonatal/pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, acute trauma/emergency room care, and sleep diagnostics). Students provide airway assessment and management/intubation in a supervised operating room setting, complete a management rotation with respiratory therapy department managers, and attend outpatient clinics where they gain additional interaction with physicians who manage patients with chronic lung disease. Service learning/community engagement is a required component of this course.
  

  • CPSC 4325 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY

    [2 Credits]
    This lecture course introduces the student to specialized areas of respiratory therapy practice, such as pulmonary function technologist, asthma or COPD educator, or advanced critical care specialist. Selected content is presented from the detailed content outlines of the respective specialty credentialing exams, offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and National Asthma Educator Certification Board.
  

  • CPSC 4340 - CARDIOVASCULAR REGISTRY REVIEW

    [2 Credits]
    A review course designed to prepare the student for the echocardiography and vascular technology registry exams.
  

  • CPSC 4350 - VASCULAR CLINICS III

    [4 Credits]
    Clinical instruction in vascular technology, with emphasis on ultrasonic examination of upper and lower extremity veins, as well as abdominal arteries and veins, intracranial blood vessels, and hemodialysis access fistulas and grafts
  

  • CPSC 4360 - ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY CLINICS IV

    [4 Credits]
    Two days per week of continuing clinical experience in echocardiography, allowing the student to maintain and improve skills.
  

  • CPSC 4370 - PEDIATRIC ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

    [1 Credit]
    This course will introduce the student to the use of echocardiography in diagnosis of congenital heart disease in children. Prerequisites: CPSC 3282, 3382, 4295
  

  • CPSC 4380 - CLINICAL INQUIRY

    [1 Credit]
    This course is designed to introduce the student to evidence-based medicine and improve each student’s ability to answer a clinical question and give a presentation on a current topic of clinical research.

Chemistry
  

  • CHEM 1001 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB

    [1 Credit]
  

  • CHEM 1100 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY II

    [3 Credits]
  

  • CHEM 1101 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB II

    [1 Credit]
  

  • CHEM 1200 - INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

    [3 Credits]
    INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Degree Candidate
  

  • DIPLOMA AHPG - REGISTERED FOR GRADUATION ONLY

    [0 Credit]
    Student has completed degree requirements, awaiting graduation.
  

  • DIPLOMA AHPU - REGISTERED FOR GRADUATION ONLY

    [0 Credit]
    Student has completed degree requirements, awaiting graduation.
  

  • DIPLOMA DENT - REGISTERED FOR GRADUATION ONLY

    [0 Credit]
    Student has completed degree requirements, awaiting graduation.
  

  • DIPLOMA DNTG - REGISTERED FOR GRADUATION ONLY

    [0 Credit]
    Student has completed degree requirements, awaiting graduation.
  

  • DIPLOMA DNTU - REGISTERED FOR GRADUATION ONLY

    [0 Credit]
    Student has completed degree requirements, awaiting graduation.
  

  • DIPLOMA GRAD - REGISTERED FOR GRADUATION ONLY

    [0 Credit]
    Student has completed degree requirements, awaiting graduation.
  

  • DIPLOMA MEDN - REGISTERED FOR GRADUATION ONLY

    [0 Hour]
    Student has completed degree requirements, awaiting graduation.
  

  • DIPLOMA NRSG - REGISTERED FOR GRADUATION ONLY

    [0 Credit]
    Student has completed degree requirements, awaiting graduation.
  

  • DIPLOMA NRSU - REGISTERED FOR GRADUATION ONLY

    [0 Credit]
    Student has completed degree requirements, awaiting graduation.
  

  • DIPLOMA PUBH - REGISTERED FOR GRADUATION ONLY

    [0 Credit]
    Student has completed degree requirements, awaiting graduation.

Dental Hygiene
  

  • DHY 3101 - GROSS ANATOMY

    [2 Credits]
    A lecture course to orient the student toward an understanding of the anatomical make-up and integral relationships of the human body and its parts. Particular emphasis is placed on head and neck anatomy. A systematic study is followed by a regional approach to each of the body areas so that the systems are studied in relation to one another.
  

  • DHY 3102 - MORPHOLOGY AND OCCLUSION

    [2 Credits]
    This course is designed to develop the student’s ability to understand and identify the form and function of teeth individually and collectively. It is a lecture course that studies the teeth’s anatomy in detail. Topics in this course include anatomical and embryonic differences, developmental disturbances, root structure anomalies, and the physiology of mandibular movement as well as an introduction to occlusion. Students gain hands-on exposure by drawing, labeling and identifying specific characteristics on each tooth.
  

  • DHY 3103 - FUNDAMENTALS OF DENTAL RADIOLOGY

    [2 Credits]
    An introductory course in dental radiology that includes didactic instruction in radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation hygiene, and radiographic and processing techniques. This course also includes an introduction to the radiological interpretation of normal anatomy, caries, periodontal disease and periapical disease. The student receives supervision in taking digital intra- and extra-oral radiographs on mannequins. Specific requirements on occlusal, panoramic, and complete series of x rays must be met before exposing patients.
  

  • DHY 3104 - ORAL DIAGNOSIS

    [1 Credit]
    This introductory course in Oral Diagnosis is specially designed for first year Dental Hygiene students, with emphasis on interpretation of health history, physical observations and vital signs, and medical risk assessment. Students are introduced to different examinations of the patient, including identification of normal structures, head and neck, intraoral soft issue and lesion descriptions, radiographic correlation, occlusal nomenclature, initial periodontal assessment, using diagnostic instrumentation such as a minor and explorer, transillumination, pulp and periapical testing, and charting the findings. Clinical periods will reinforce didactic learning.
  

  • DHY 3105 - PRE-CLINIC

    [5 Credits]
    A lecture and laboratory course dealing with the fundamentals necessary in preparation for the clinical experience in dental hygiene. Information on the dental/dental hygiene profession, prophylaxis techniques, clinical procedure, patient management, and oral health education is an integral part of the course. Experience that can be applied to the oral cavity is obtained through instrumentation procedures on mannequins.
  

  • DHY 3106 - INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONTROL

    [1 Credit]
    An introductory course that provides instruction in blood-borne infections such as AIDS and hepatitis. The epidemiology and prevention of these diseases and a complete infection control policy is presented in order that the student may function properly in a dental setting. Federal, state, OSHA and LSUHSC policies concerning legal issues are discussed.
  

  • DHY 3107 - OVERVIEW OF THE DENTAL PROFESSION

    [1 Credit]
    An introductory course designed to introduce students to the various disciplines in dentistry. An overview of the dental specialties dental nomenclature is strongly emphasized.
  

  • DHY 3108 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT l

    [1 Credit]
    An introductory course designed to introduce the role of the student as a member of the LSU School of Dentistry and the dental hygiene program. This lecture/seminar course introduces the philosophical concepts of ethics and moral reasoning. Human behavior principles are shared which create an awareness of the issues presented by a culturally diverse student/faculty/patient population. This course also introduces the students to aspects of professional development, such as involvement in professional organizations, and the future of dental hygiene.
  

  • DHY 3201 - MICROBIOLOGY

    [3 Credits]
    This course is an introduction to the basic principles of bacteriology, mycology, virology and immunology with special emphasis on how they relate to the microbial flora of the oral cavity and to oral disease. Methods of sterilization and disinfection are stressed along with their application to the prevention of cross contamination in the dental office.
  

  • DHY 3202 - GENERAL AND ORAL PHYSIOLOGY

    [2 Credits]
    An introductory course that presents a general survey of the basic physiological principles underlying the function of the different organ systems of the human body, including the central and peripheral nervous system, neuromuscular, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and gastrointestinal systems. The influence of each of these systems on the oral cavity is presented as a separate group of lectures. Lectures are supplemented by slides and videotaped demonstrations. Legacy Course: DH 3241301 – GENERAL AND ORAL PHYSIOLOGY
  

  • DHY 3203 - HISTOLOGY

    [3 Credits]
    An introductory course designed to provide the student with an understanding of the microscopic anatomy of the human body. Functional topics and embryological development are integrated with histology in the lectures. The course is roughly divided into thirds. The first third of the course is devoted to the study of cell biology and the organization of basic tissues. The second portion deals with histology of selected systems. The final third is concerned with detailed development and histology of the oral cavity and teeth. Lectures are supplemented with photographic slides to enhance the students’ appreciation of microscopic anatomy.
  

  • DHY 3204 - ORAL HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION

    [2 Credits]
    This is an introductory course that presents the etiology and steps in the prevention of dental diseases. Philosophies of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention are discussed. The development and maintenance of dental disease programs are addressed as they relate to communicating with, educating and motivating patients. Legacy Course: DH 3241601 – PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
  

  • DHY 3205 - INTRODUCTORY CLINIC

    [3 Credits]
    A clinical course that applies techniques, procedures and information presented in Pre-Clinic. The course consists of the clinical treatment of patients for prophylaxis, in varying degrees of difficulty, complete series of X-rays, fluoride treatments, and oral health instruction. The course is supplemented by scheduled seminars on root planing, special patients, use of power scalers, auxiliary health aids, and laboratory diagnostic tests used in dental practice.
  

  • DHY 3207 - INTERNAL MEDICINE

    [1 Credit]
    This course presents basic principles of medicine as they relate to patients receiving local anesthesia for dental treatment. Emphasis is on understanding disease processes and medical or pharmacologic treatment of the diseases, rather than on diagnosis of disease. Dental-treatment concerns and anesthesia modifications for patients with diseases such as hypertension, asthma, cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, diabetes, liver disease, arthritis, and end-stage renal disease are covered. The interrelationship of medicine and dentistry is stressed.
  

  • DHY 3208 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT II

    [1 Credit]
    The course is designed to facilitate communication concepts and skills, and includes exercises in practical application with the dental patient, and other dental professionals. The student is made aware of the various barriers to successful communication by exposure to concepts of culture, verbal and non-verbal language, and group dynamics. Principles of human behavior affecting the dental hygienist’s relationship with co-workers and patients, the influence of personality types on interpersonal relations, motivation of patients to proper oral health will also be addressed. Students will also be introduced to a Professional Codes of Ethics as it relates to patient care.
  

  • DHY 3210 - NITROUS OXIDE SEDATION

    [1 Credit]
    The course is designed to prepare the student for the management of pain and anxiety in the dental practice. Patient evaluation as it pertains to sedation management will be presented at the beginning of the course. Preoperative and operative sedation by nasal route will be presented along with an in-depth look at nitrous oxides pharmacology, physical properties and safe use to aid the student in gaining familiarity and understanding with this pain and anxiety management technique.
  

  • DHY 4080 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN DENTAL HYGIENE

    [1-6 Credits]
    Lecture/Labaratory/preclinic/clinc time distribution to be independently arranged for each course as appropriate. This course offers the student an opportunity to gain additional exposure to specific subject matter covered in the required courses. Enrollment in this course required written consent by the Director of the Program in Dental Hygiene.
 

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