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    Jun 10, 2023  
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Note - listings are by subject area prefix, not department code.

 

PAS - Physician Assistant

  
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    PAS 6050 Role of the Physician Assistant in American Healthcare


    Credit Hours: 1

    This course will examine the history, current issues, and future trends of physician assistant practice. Emphasis is placed upon the inception, history, and evolution of the PA profession throughout the fields of medicine and surgery, PA relationships with the supervising physician and patient, and responsibilities including the concepts of privilege, confidentiality and informed consent.

    USF | Morsani College of Medicine | Dean’s Office
Credit Hours: 1
  
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    PAS 6051 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare


    Credit Hours: var.

    This course is designed to give students an appreciation of medical ethics and their legal implications where applicable. Lectures will provide students with a basic understanding of the ethical responsibilities of healthcare practitioners and as individuals.

    USF | Morsani College of Medicine | Dean’s Office
Credit Hours: var.
  
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    PAS 6052 Business of Medicine


    Credit Hours: var.

    This course is designed to cover the major aspects of managing both public and private health care organizations. These aspects include managing external relationships with key stakeholders like patients and providers, understanding the individual and group dynamics that occur within health care delivery settings, and applying the business and emerging tools used in managing on an everyday basis in health care delivery settings.

    USF | Morsani College of Medicine | Dean’s Office
Credit Hours: var.
  
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    PAS 6060 Alternative and Complementary Medicine


    Credit Hours: var.

    This course provides an introduction to alternative and complementary medicine modalities. Students will also be taught the basics of human nutritional needs as well as alterations of these demands during various clinical scenarios and disease states. A practitioner of the therapy and/or a person knowledgeable in the area will present each alternative/complementary treatment modality in lecture and discussion format.

    USF | Morsani College of Medicine | Dean’s Office
Credit Hours: var.
  
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    PAS 6100 Internal Medicine Clinical Rotation


    Credit Hours: 4

    During the six-week internal medicine rotation, physician assistant students become a part of an internal medicine practice caring for adult and geriatric patients.

    USF | Morsani College of Medicine | Dean’s Office
Credit Hours: 4
  
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    PAS 6125 Behavioral and Mental Health Clinical Rotation


    Credit Hours: 4

    This clinical rotation allows the student the opportunity to develop skills in the evaluation and treatment of patients suffering from behavioral and/or psychiatric medical conditions in the confines of a behavioral medicine hospital, outpatient clinic.

    USF | Morsani College of Medicine | Dean’s Office
Credit Hours: 4
  
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    PAS 6126 Mental Health Care Clinical Rotation


    Credit Hours: 6

    Six-week rotation with an opportunity to develop skills in the evaluation and treatment of patient’s suffering from behavioral and/or psychiatric medical conditions in the confines of a behavioral medicine hospital or outpatient clinic.

    USF | Morsani College of Medicine | Dean’s Office
Credit Hours: 6
  
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    PAS 6185 Primary Care & Geriatrics Clinical Rotation


    Credit Hours: 6

    Clinical rotation is designed to educate the student about the specific medical problems and other issues facing the geriatric population. Exposure to patients in settings including acute care, short and long-term care and rehabilitation facilities.

    USF | Morsani College of Medicine | Dean’s Office
Credit Hours: 6
  
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    PAS 6200 Surgery Clinical Rotation


    Credit Hours: 4

    This six-week general surgery rotation allows the student to develop preoperative skills with verbal or written presentations to the preceptor. They will be exposed to routine and emergency surgical problems. The student will assist in the operating room.

    USF | Morsani College of Medicine | Dean’s Office
Credit Hours: 4
  
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    PAS 6300 Pediatrics Clinical Rotation


    Credit Hours: 4

    During the four-week pediatric rotation, the PA student gains familiarity with normal growth and development, pediatric preventative medicine, and evaluation and management of common childhood illness.

    USF | Morsani College of Medicine | Dean’s Office
Credit Hours: 4
  
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    PAS 6400 Family Medicine Clinical Rotation


    Credit Hours: 4

    The twelve-week family medicine clinical rotation provides students with experience refining their skills in performing history and physical exams, ordering and interpreting laboratory/diagnostic tests, synthesizing information in establishing diagnosis.

    USF | Morsani College of Medicine | Dean’s Office
Credit Hours: 4
  
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    PAS 6500 Women’s Health Clinical Rotation


    Credit Hours: 4

    The purpose of this rotation is to provide the physician assistant student with a solid foundation in the diagnosis and management of common obstetric and gynecologic conditions as well as health care maintenance and disease prevention for women.

    USF | Morsani College of Medicine | Dean’s Office
Credit Hours: 4
  
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    PAS 6600 Emergency Medicine Clinical Rotation


    Credit Hours: 4

    This six-week rotation allows the student to develop skills in managing patients in the emergency room setting. These skills include those necessary for appropriate triage, stabilization, and initial management of patients with traumatic injuries, illness.

    USF | Morsani College of Medicine | Dean’s Office
Credit Hours: 4
  
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    PAS 6911 Physician Assistant Capstone Project


    Credit Hours: 1

    This is a self-directed independent research project where the student conducts a literature review applying concepts and principles of epidemiology, biostatistics, and evidence based medicine. In addition to the literature review the student will prepare a research paper related to the topic and present key findings of their research in a 20-minute oral presentation.

    USF | Morsani College of Medicine | Dean’s Office
Credit Hours: 1
  
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    PAS 6940 Selective Clinical Rotation


    Credit Hours: 4

    This four-week elective clerkship clinical course provides exposure to an area of clinical medicine in which a student has particular interest. Students may choose additional experience in an area covered in required rotations or select a subspecialty, such as orthopedics, cardiology, or geriatrics.

    USF | Morsani College of Medicine | Dean’s Office
Credit Hours: 4

PCB - Process Biology (Cell/Molecular/Ecology/Genetics/Physiology)

  
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    PCB 5256 Developmental Mechanisms


    Credit Hours: 3

    Topics in modern developmental biology to be covered in lecture and through readings so as to gain a detailed understanding of cellular and molecular mechanisms of differentiation and pattern formation in various eukaryotic species for majors/non-majors

    Prerequisite(s): ZOO 4695
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PCB 5307 Limnology


    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological nature of fresh-water environments. Lecture only.

    Prerequisite(s): PCB 3043, CHM 2210, PHY 2053, MAC 1105 or higher-level MAC course or STA 2023
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): CHM 2211

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Integrative Biology
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PCB 5307L Limnology Laboratory


    Credit Hours: 1

    Laboratory portion of Limnology. Laboratory and field experience in the area of aquatic ecology.

    Co-Prerequisite(s): PCB 5307 

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Integrative Biology
Credit Hours: 1
  
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    PCB 5616 Molecular Phylogenetics


    Credit Hours: 3

    Provides a theoretical (lecture) and practical (computer lab) framework to allow students to carry out phylogenetic analysis using molecular data.

    Prerequisite(s): PCB 3063
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PCB 6093 Advances in Scientific Review


    Credit Hours: 2

    Introduce research graduate students to the review and generation of primary literature. It serves to prepare them for preparing their data for publication, and presenting it at national and international meetings.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 2
  
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    PCB 6107 Advanced Cell Biology


    Credit Hours: 4

    Detailed examination of the structure, function and molecular biology of eukaryotic cells.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 4
  
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    PCB 6205 Cancer Biology III - Cancer Genomics and Drug Discovery


    Credit Hours: 3

    An exploration of the normal and abnormal cancer biological processes as they pertain to regulation of the genome and of novel cancer gene discovery approaches, as well as methodological and conceptual approaches to oncologic drug design and development.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PCB 6230 Cancer Biology I - Basics of Molecular Oncology


    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to the basics of molecular oncology. Topics will include cytoplasmic and nuclear oncogenes, cell cycle control, apoptosis, tumor suppressor genes and cancer drug discovery.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PCB 6231 Cancer Biology II - Immunology and Applied Biology


    Credit Hours: 4

    An exploration of the normal and abnormal immune development and function as well as the basic and applied aspects of tumor immunology.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 4
  
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    PCB 6236 Advanced Immunology


    Credit Hours: 4

    Discussion of the basic immune reaction, nature of antigenicity; basic immunological techniques and their use in biological research and the medical sciences. Lec/Lab.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 4
  
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    PCB 6275 Cell Signaling


    Credit Hours: 3

    A detailed examination of the cellular, biochemical, and molecular mechanism involved in signal transduction in various eukaryotic organism with emphasis on reviewing recent experimental evidence.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PCB 6281 Cancer Immunotherapy


    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is focused on understanding applied immunology and the use of immunotherapeutic approaches to eliminate cancer.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 4
  
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    PCB 6282 Cancer Biology and the Immune System


    Credit Hours: 2

    This course is a broad introduction to the components of the immune system specifically focused on understanding the role of the immune system in eliminating cancer and how tumors modulate immune function.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 2
  
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    PCB 6365C Physiological Ecology


    Credit Hours: 4

    Effect of environmental factors on animal function at the cellular and organ system level with emphasis on control and mechanism.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Integrative Biology
Credit Hours: 4
  
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    PCB 6426C Population Biology


    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduction to population dynamics with emphasis on the ecological components of growth, competition, and perdition.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Integrative Biology
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PCB 6447 Community Ecology


    Credit Hours: 3

    In-depth examination of community ecology with emphasis on diversity, stability, trophic structure and the mechanisms which affect how communities are structured.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Integrative Biology
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PCB 6455 Statistical Ecology


    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduction to exploratory data analysis in ecology. Techniques for dealing with encountered data are emphasized.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Integrative Biology
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PCB 6456C Biometry


    Credit Hours: 4

    An introduction to statistical procedures for research in biological sciences. Experimental design, analysis of data, and presentation of results are emphasized. Lec./Dis.

    Prerequisite(s): MAC 2241, MAC 2242
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Integrative Biology
Credit Hours: 4
  
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    PCB 6458 Biometry II


    Credit Hours: 3

    Fundamental concepts in the design of experiments for biological research. Factorial experiments, multiple regression analyses, analyses of covariance and SAS computer programs are emphasized. Lec/Lab.

    Prerequisite(s): PCB 6456C 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Integrative Biology
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PCB 6525 Molecular Genetics


    Credit Hours: 3

    Detailed examination of DNA, RNA and protein synthesis; the effects of mutations on proteins and cellular control.

    Prerequisite(s): PCB 3063
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PCB 6526 Cancer Biology IV - Concepts and Techniques in Cancer Genetics


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course will explore major concepts in Cancer Genetics, how they are derived from experimental results and how they can be applied to outstanding problems in Cancer Biology.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PCB 6556 Conservation Genetics


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to theory and methods in conservation genetics, including techniques used to sample and analyze the genetic diversity of populations and to identify and manage threatened and endangered plant and animal populations.

    Prerequisite(s): PCB 3063 with a minimum grade of C-
    USF | College of Arts and Sciences |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PCB 6910 Cancer Biology Lab Rotations


    Credit Hours: 1-3

    This course is designed to help the students choose a compatible Major Professor and allow students to develop necessary technical skills. It is graded on a satisfactory (pass) or unsatisfactory (fail) basis.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 1-3
  
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    PCB 6920 Advances in Cell and Molecular Biology


    Credit Hours: 1

    A journal club in which graduate students present and discuss research publications from the preceding twelve months in the fields of molecular and cellular biology.

    Prerequisite(s): PCB 6107 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 1
  
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    PCB 6930 Current Topics in Cancer Biology


    Credit Hours: 2

    Renowned speakers from outside the USF Community will give weekly seminars on topics in oncology. Participants will meet weekly with the speakers and discuss the current state of the art.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 2
  
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    PCB 6931 Advances in Cancer Biology Research


    Credit Hours: 2

    Advances in Cancer Research – Two participants will read and orally present current breaking research. They will gain experience in critically evaluating research reports and receive critique on presentation skills.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 2
  
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    PCB 6932 Bioethics for Cancer Researchers


    Credit Hours: 1

    Explore the key issues of responsible conduct of research facing the cancer biologist. The course will use interactive open discussion sessions focused on individual ethics topics in cancer research.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 1
  
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    PCB 6934 Advances in Cancer Chemical Biology


    Credit Hours: 2

    Students review and orally present current breaking research in chemical biology focused on applications for cancer research. Presentations require critical evaluation of the published data. Students also receive critique on presentation skills.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 2
  
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    PCB 6936 Advances in Tumor Immunology and Cancer Research


    Credit Hours: 2

    Students review and orally present current breaking research in tumor immunology with critical evaluation of the data. Students also receive critique on presentation skills.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 2
  
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    PCB 6939 Seminar in Ecology


    Credit Hours: 1-3

    A detailed examination of topics in ecology pertaining to individual organisms, populations, communities and/or ecosystems.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Integrative Biology
Credit Hours: 1-3
  
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    PCB 6956 Scientific Grant Writing


    Credit Hours: 3

    Teach research graduate students the art of scientific grant writing. It also serves to prepare them for their written qualifying exam. It is only for research PhD students within the department of CMMB.

    USF | College of Arts and Sciences | Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 3

PET - Physical Education Theory

  
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    PET 5769 Principles and Issues in Coaching


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to provide a broad examination of many basic issues involved in coaching. The primary point is of a philosophical nature and in these discussions, students have the opportunity to form their own values in regards to sports.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6003 Theories & Models of Health & Physical Activity


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the origin and application of theory in the general health and physical activity domains. Emphasis will be placed on learning the theoretical constructs and applied uses of classic and contemporary theories in health behaviors.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6085 Body Composition: Assessment and Management


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers advanced principles of body composition assessment and management. The role of physical activity and medical intervention will be considered.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6086 Lifespan Fitness


    Credit Hours: 3

    The course is designed to assist students in developing an understanding of how fitness habits and recommendations change over a lifetime.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6098 Topics in Strength and Conditioning


    Credit Hours: 3

    Covers selected topics in strength and conditioning. Some of the topics to be covered include: program design, periodization, core stabilization training, biochemical monitoring, overtraining, and strength training.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6216 Sport Psychology


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the theoretical structure that underlies psychology applied to sport. There will be a particular emphasis on psychological concerns that confront coaches, educators, and athletes.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6235 Motor Learning


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course deals with motor learning research as it relates to exercise science. Emphasis will be placed upon normal developmental patterns and behaviors and motor learning principles throughout the life span.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6256 Sport in Society: Contemporary Issues


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of organized sport in contemporary society. Issues such as race, social class, gender, politics, religion, economics, media, physical disabilities, sexual orientation, and ethics as they relate to sports will be studied. This course is a study of organized sport in contemporary society. Issues such as race, social class, gender, politics, religion, economics, media, physical disabilities, sexual orientation, and ethics as they relate to sports will be studied.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6317 Applied Biomechanics


    Credit Hours: 3

    The course involves the integration of advanced kinesiological foundations to exercise science. Topics include: physical growth and neuro-muscular control, laws of physics in human movement, and effects of exercise on the muscular and skeletal systems.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6367 Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers selected topics regarding exercise metabolism and sports nutrition. Some of the topics to be covered include: bioenergetics; protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism during exercise; sports supplements designed to improve strength.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6388 Physical Activity, Health, and Disease


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course focuses on the study of how physical activity is related to chronic diseases. Epidemiological techniques will be examined using physical activity as a factor in the cause of disease. The physiological basis will be examined.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6389 Fitness Assessment and Prescription


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers advanced principles of physiological fitness assessment. Topics to be covered include the assessment and prescription of: aerobic capacity, anaerobic capacity, muscular strength, and muscular endurance.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6396C Specialized Study in Bio-Kinetics of Human Movement


    Credit Hours: 1-4

    Will provide in-depth study in specific areas related to neurological, physiological, and mechanical principles of human development.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 1-4
  
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    PET 6419 Clinical Supervision in Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 3

    Provides specialized knowledge and skills for effective supervision of interns in physical education including observation and feedback techniques and communication skills.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6425 Curriculum and Instructional Process in Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 3

    Will provide in-depth study of the structure of subject matter, theoretical curriculum models, styles of teaching, and investigation of the nature of the learner as these relate to teaching physical education. Fieldwork may be required.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6443 Instructional Design and Content: Games


    Credit Hours: 3

    The purpose of this course is to help students plan and implement effective game content and instruction in K-12 physical education programs based on current research and best practice.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6444 Instructional Design and Content: Dance and Gymnastics


    Credit Hours: 3

    The purpose of this course is to help students plan and implement effective dance and gymnastics content in K-12 movement education/physical education programs based on current research and best practice.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6447 Specialized Study in Curriculum and Instructional Process in Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 1-4

    Will provide in-depth study in specific areas related to the teaching-learning process of physical education.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 1-4
  
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    PET 6494 Legal Aspects of Physical Activity


    Credit Hours: 3

    Addresses the law, legal liability, and risk management related to physical activity programs. Content will focus on tort and contract law with an emphasis on negligence.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6516 Learner Assessment in Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to help teachers assess student learning in pre/K-12 physical activity settings and to conduct program evaluation in physical activity settings.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6525L Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science


    Credit Hours: 3

    The course covers laboratory applications as they relate to exercise science. Emphasis will be placed upon laboratory experiences in biomechanics and exercise physiology involving equipment setup, data collection, data acquisition, and data analysis.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6534 Research Methods in Exercise Science


    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduces students to the concepts, methods, and applications of research within exercise science. Development of research skills will be the primary focus.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6542 Grant Writing


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course will provide the foundation to enable the students to create a grant project, find appropriate funding sources, write a competitive grant proposal, and manage a successful program grant to completion.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6645 Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is concerned with the motor development and physical fitness of individuals with mental and motor related disabling conditions. Study includes psycho-educational characteristics; planning, conducting, and evaluating individualized programs of physical education; and review of relevant literature. Clinical fieldwork is required.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6706 Analysis of Research in Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to help teachers better understand the process of conducting classroom research. The course provides a set of guidelines for reading research and sharing perspectives based on studying original research in physical education.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6716 Analysis of Teaching in Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 3

    The purpose of this course is to study teaching behaviors in physical activity settings. It includes a review of current research and involves the use of observation systems and other data collection strategies related to instructional effectiveness.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6802 Effective Teaching and Classroom Management in Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 3

    The purpose of this course is to help students develop into physically literate individuals by providing a comprehensive, yet concise, guide to what is most important for quality teaching in physical education.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PET 6906 Independent Study: Professional Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 1-6

    Independent study. Students must have a contract with an instructor.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 1-6
  
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    PET 6910L Research Project in Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 1-4

    In-depth research study of selected topics concerning human movement. Topics will vary according to needs and interests of student.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 1-4
  
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    PET 6947 Internship in Exercise Science


    Credit Hours: 1-6

    Provides a field experience in an Exercise Science setting. Experiences will focus on all aspects of program development and delivery. Students may also be involved with administrative functions of a fitness/wellness center.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 1-6
  
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    PET 6971 Thesis: Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 1-5

    This course will provide the student with experience in research related to the disciplines of physical education and exercise science. Restricted to Graduate Program Majors only and repeatable for up to 6 credit hours.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 1-5
  
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    PET 7937 Graduate Seminar


    Credit Hours: 1-6

    Development of a research knowledge base that has significant depth for the seminar topic will be a primary focus.

    USF | College of Education |
Credit Hours: 1-6

PGY - Photography

  
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    PGY 5619 Photojournalism I


    Credit Hours: 3

    Today, all journalists must know how to tell stories with words, photos and audio. Through ten still photo assignments, caption writing and a multimedia project with interview audio and natural sound, the craft of photojournalism will be emphasized.

    USF | College of The Arts | School of Art and Art History
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PGY 5625 Photojournalism II


    Credit Hours: 3

    All journalists must know how to tell stories with words, photos and audio. Photojournalism assignments will emphasize advanced composition, lighting and caption writing. A multimedia project with interview audio and natural sound will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): PGY 5619
    USF | College of The Arts | School of Art and Art History
Credit Hours: 3

PHA - Pharmacy

  
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    PHA 6114C Drug Delivery Systems I


    Credit Hours: 3

    Fundamental biological and physio-chemical principles important for the formulation, preparation, stability, and performance of pharmaceutical dosage forms (compounding) and various advanced drug delivery systems. A weekly laboratory session of three hours is included to provide students the opportunity to apply learned principles.

    USF | Taneja College of Pharmacy | Pharmacy
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PHA 6115C Drug Delivery Systems II


    Credit Hours: 3

    Fundamental biological and physiochemical principles important for the formulation, preparation, stability, and performance of pharmaceutical dosage forms (compounding). A weekly laboratory session is included to provide students the opportunity to apply learned principles.

    Prerequisite(s): PHA 6114C 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Taneja College of Pharmacy | Pharmacy
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PHA 6118 Nanomaterials, BioMEMS, and Nanodevices in Medicine


    Credit Hours: 3

    Covers control of materials at a micro-/nano-scale (new polymer-based drug delivery systems for anticancer agents, specialized devices for minimally invasive surgery, remote sensors & cell sorting systems w/ high-throughput data collection).

    USF | Taneja College of Pharmacy | Pharmacy
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PHA 6119 Micro-/Nanoscale Drug Delivery Systems


    Credit Hours: 3

    This is an advanced course for pharmacy students on novel approaches to drug delivery as it relates to medicine. The course will consists of lectures describing micro- and nanoscale methods of drug delivery.

    USF | Taneja College of Pharmacy | Pharmacy
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PHA 6124 Principles of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics I


    Credit Hours: 3

    Provides a fundamental understanding of the concepts and principles underlying the discipline of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, including data analysis, dosage regimen design, determinants of ADME and study of concentration response relationships.

    Prerequisite(s): PHA 6115C  with a minimum grade of C, PHA 6804C  with a minimum grade of B, PHA 6577  with a minimum grade of C, PHA 6451  with a minimum grade of C, PHA 6562  with a minimum grade of C
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Taneja College of Pharmacy | Pharmacy
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PHA 6129 Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics


    Credit Hours: 3

    The second course of the series continues concepts taught in the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Special emphasis will be placed on in-patient medication management and advanced monitoring techniques. Class discussions will review formulation factors involved in drug delivery. Students will demonstrate the ability to utilize basic principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to optimize patient specific dosing regimens.

    Prerequisite(s): PHA 6124 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Taneja College of Pharmacy | Pharmacy
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PHA 6130C Translational Pharmacogenomics - Principles and Clinical Applications


    Credit Hours: 3

    Translational pharmacogenomics is designed as an introduction to the theory and practice of pharmacogenomics which are central to the personalized medicine paradigm. The course aims to provide students with the concepts and tools needed to interpret, analyze, and evaluate pharmacogenomics information. The goal is to enable students to gain a clear understanding of how genetic variations contribute to susceptibility to drug response and to incorporate this knowledge into routine clinical care.

    Prerequisite(s): PY3 Standing
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Taneja College of Pharmacy | Pharmacy
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PHA 6146 Introduction to Nanotechnology


    Credit Hours: 3

    Provides an overview of the distinctive features of nanotechnology and their application to biomedical problems. The course compares the macro/micro/nanoscale to highlight the unique properties of nanotechnology in nanomedicine.

    USF | Taneja College of Pharmacy | Pharmacy
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PHA 6147 Nanotechnology and Risk Management


    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction into theory with simultaneous laboratory experience for instrumentation in nano-medicine, nanotechnology, and nano-pharmaceutics as well as risk management associated with nano production.

    USF | Taneja College of Pharmacy | Pharmacy
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PHA 6148 Nanoformulations and Nanopharmaceuticals


    Credit Hours: 3

    Focus on developing an understanding of the fundamental properties, synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, coupled with their applications in nanomedicine.

    USF | Taneja College of Pharmacy | Pharmacy
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PHA 6177C Advanced Compounding and Industrial Pharmacy


    Credit Hours: 3

    Advanced formulations design, development and application in real world. Develop niche in the area of specialized compounding practices serving the needs of special population groups including geriatric patients and veterinary compounding.

    Prerequisite(s): PHA 6115C  with a minimum grade of C
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Taneja College of Pharmacy | Pharmacy
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PHA 6185 Drug Discovery and Frontier


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course will provide an overview of the drug development process, focusing on cutting-edge drug development science, regulation, and industry from the U.S. perspective.

    Prerequisite(s): PHA 6575 
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): PHA 6577 

    USF | Taneja College of Pharmacy | Pharmacy
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PHA 6186 Innovations in Bio-Pharmaceuticals


    Credit Hours: 4

    This course gives students an overview of Innovations in Bio-Pharmaceuticals in life science and global health. In particular biopharmaceutical processing from discovery to development phases, and pharmaceutical sciences.

    USF | Taneja College of Pharmacy | Pharmacy
Credit Hours: 4
  
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    PHA 6187 Introduction to Drug Manufacturing and Processes


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course gives students an overview of pharmaceutical processing and an understanding of the process validation as a major biotechnology processes associated with biotech manufacturing.

    USF | Taneja College of Pharmacy | Pharmacy
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PHA 6188 New Drug Review: The Nexus of Basic Science and Clinical Practice


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is focused on integrating pharmaceutical sciences with the practice of clinical pharmacy, while improving technical communication skills.

    USF | Taneja College of Pharmacy | Pharmacy
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PHA 6222 Pharmacy Practice Management


    Credit Hours: 3

    Provides students with practical knowledge to enable them to function as pharmacy leaders and managers with competence in several key areas.

    USF | Taneja College of Pharmacy | Pharmacy
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PHA 6223C Pharmacy Leadership


    Credit Hours: 2

    This course will focus on the perceptions, expectations, and necessary skill set for a leader in the pharmaceutical workplace, regardless of position or practice setting. Through various mediums, the students will have exposure to didactic and real-world application in order to cultivate the necessary tools to develop into future practitioners and leaders in the healthcare workforce. Students will identify their personal strengths and design a plan for developing their leadership skills.

    Prerequisite(s): PY3 Standing
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Taneja College of Pharmacy | Pharmacy
Credit Hours: 2
  
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    PHA 6225 Invention, Innovation and Entrepreneurship


    Credit Hours: 3

    Students will develop a theoretical and practical understanding of product development, including actions and methods appropriate in each phase using estimations, spreadsheets and geometric models.

    USF | Taneja College of Pharmacy | Pharmacy
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PHA 6233C Jurisprudence


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides students with the essential concepts of pharmacy law, enabling them to practice pharmacy in compliance with federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations, as well as equipping them with the knowledge to pass the MPJE. Additionally, students receive an overview of federal and state government, agencies, health law topics, advocacy, ethics, and the policy process.

    Prerequisite(s): PY3 Standing
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Taneja College of Pharmacy | Pharmacy
Credit Hours: 3
  
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    PHA 6243 Medical Informatics and Technology


    Credit Hours: 2

    The focus of this course is to emphasize the roles and responsibilities of the profession and individual pharmacists in the implementation and utilization of electronic health records, medical information technology, institutional and community software, and healthcare system database management.

    Prerequisite(s): PY2 Standing
    Corequisite(s): None.
    Co-Prerequisite(s): None.

    USF | Taneja College of Pharmacy | Pharmacy
Credit Hours: 2
 

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