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Spring 2010

Fall 2009

Spring 2010

NOTE: these offerings are not yet official and are subject to change.

IP 801 Integrity in the Conduct of Scientific Research Terrance Ackerman
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : 02/10/2008     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : 04/21/2008
Day : Tu    Time : 3-5    Place : TBA
Credit: 1
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 grade awarded will be Pass or Fail. The minimum score required to pass the course is 70, calculated as an average of the scores achieved on the midterm and final examinations.
LBC 711 Effective Oral Communication Skills David Armbruster
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : 01/07/2009     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day : Wed.    Time : 1-3 p.m.    Place : GEB A303
Credit: 1
Skills in oral presentation of scientific data are developed through student reports from the appropriate literature with evaluation of performance emphasizing improvements in communication skills. Each student will make two presentations, which are videotaped and critiqued by the class and instructors. Preparation of effective visuals is required as part of each presentation. The first three lectures are required.
ENGL 7808 Workshop: Scientific and Technical Writing (Section 001 for UT students) Susan Popham
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: 3
Students will explore and practice the rhetorical practices of their own discourse communities, in this class typically the disciplines of the sciences and medicine. Over the course of the semester, students will develop writing and rewriting strategies through the exploration of rhetorical practices of published work, which students will present through a series of small written reports. They will analyze components of published articles; these written analyses will receive feedback from the instructor and from class review workshops. Students will also apply their writing skills to composing a large, scholarly paper, suitable for publication in the student?s discipline, by breaking this into manageable components. Readings and class discussion will also cover strategies for presenting information visually and orally, as well as for grant writing and ethical issues in scholarly writing. This is an online course offered by the University of Memphis. This course/section is limited to 12 students. Registration process and additional information.

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Fall 2009

CMED 711 Essentials of Animal Experimentation Tim Mandrell
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : 08/21/2008     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : 12/18/2008
Day : Th    Time : 9-12    Place : Coleman B106 Credit: 2
This course is designed to provide an overview of appropriate and effective use of animals in biomedical research. Topics to be covered include regulatory requirements, biomethodology, principles of experimental animal surgery, postoperative veterinary care, and animal care and use procedures. Emphasis is placed on practical experience with living animals and practice of techniques under anesthesia. No text is required. Scheduling of lecture and laboratory will be done following registration to accommodate other courses and time obligations.

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