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Pharmacy (PHRX)
For major requirements link to School of Pharmacy website for additional information The following courses are open only to students enrolled in the School of Pharmacy. First semester. Two credits. Introduction to basic principles in cell biology, intracellular signaling and gene expression as well as receptor site theory. 202. Immunology and Biotechnology First semester. Three credits. Principles of immunology underlying disease processes and the synthesis and role of selected biopharmaceuticals in modulating disease. 203. Foundations in Bioorganic Chemistry First semester. Four credits. Fundamental knowledge of medicinal and natural products chemistry, metabolic biotransformation, drug design, vitamins, steroids and eicosanoids, and clinical chemistry. Second semester. Two credits. Principles of enteral and parenteral nutrition related to prescription and non-prescription medication effects. Classification of nutrition status, and nutrition assessment. Identification of drug-nutrient deficiencies/interactions and preparation of disease-specific nutritional care plans. Second semester. One credit. Prerequisite: ECON 112. Application of pharmacoeconomic principles to formulary management, health-related quality of life, cost-benefit analysis, and pharmacoeconomic literature analysis. First semester. One credit. Drug information resources and the appropriate use of abstracting and indexing services, the media, oral and written communication and health education strategies. Second semester. Two credits. Prerequisite: PHRX 206. Assessment of research methodology, biostatistics, epidemiology, in-depth analysis of the pharmacy literature and drug information. 208. Current Topics in Pharmacy Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: PHRX 206, 207. Presentation of a specific sub area of pharmacy with focus on biological, chemical, clinical/therapeutic, sociological or legal/ethical aspects of drugs, dosage forms or health care systems to improve the student's writing, presentation, and discussion skills. 211. Correlated Pharmacy Problem Solving I Second semester. One credit. Small-group discussions to integrate the knowledge and principles learned in pharmacy law and ethics, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, and pharmacotherapy of both prescription and non-prescription medications. 212. Correlated Pharmacy Problem Solving II First semester. One credit. Small-group discussion to integrate the knowledge and principles learned in pharmacy law and ethics, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, and pharmacotherapy of both prescription and non-prescription medications. 213. Correlated Pharmacy Problem Solving III Second semester. One credit. Small-group discussion to integrate the knowledge and principles learned in pharmacy law and ethics, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, and pharmacotherapy of both prescription and non-prescription medications. 214. Correlated Pharmacy Problem Solving IV First semester. One credit. Small-group discussion to integrate the knowledge and principles learned in pharmacy law and ethics, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, and pharmacotherapy of both prescription and non-prescription medications. 215. Correlated Pharmacy Problem Solving V Second semester. One credit. Small-group discussion to integrate the knowledge and principles learned in pharmacy law and ethics, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, and pharmacotherapy of both prescription and non-prescription medications. 221. Pharmacy Practice Experience I Second semester. One credit. Development of patient care skills to include taking medication histories, assessing patient medication regimens, engaging in pharmacy drug-distribution and professional networking. Emphasis on interpersonal communication; activities at selected pharmacy practice sites. 222. Pharmacy Practice Experience II Second semester. One credit. Development of patient care skills to include taking medication histories, assessing patient medication regimens, engaging in pharmacy drug-distribution and professional networking. Emphasis on interpersonal communication; activities at selected pharmacy practice sites. 223. Pharmacy Practice Experience III Second semester. One credit. Development of patient care skills to include taking medication histories, assessing patient medication regimens, engaging in pharmacy drug-distribution and professional networking. Emphasis on interpersonal communication; activities at selected pharmacy practice sites. 224. Pharmacy Practice Experience IV Second semester. One credit. Development of patient care skills to include taking medication histories, assessing patient medication regimens, engaging in pharmacy drug-distribution and professional networking. Emphasis on interpersonal communication; activities at selected pharmacy practice sites. 225. Pharmacy Practice Experience V Second semester. One credit. Development of patient care skills to include taking medication histories, assessing patient medication regimens, engaging in pharmacy drug-distribution and professional networking. Emphasis on interpersonal communication; activities at selected pharmacy practice sites. 226. Pharmacy Practice Experience VI Second semester. One credit. Development of patient care skills to include taking medication histories, assessing patient medication regimens, engaging in pharmacy drug-distribution and professional networking. Emphasis on interpersonal communication; activities at selected pharmacy practice sites. 231. Pharmacokinetics/Biopharmaceutics First semester. Three credits. Principles of pharmacokinetics and biopharmaceutics in the design of both dosage forms and dosing regimens. 232. Foundations in Pharmaceutics I Second semester. Four credits. Principles underlying the formulation, dissolution, stability and release of drug products for optimum delivery. Dosage forms discussed include colloids, suspensions, emulsions, suppositories, aerosols, ointments and transdermals. 233. Dosage Forms Preparation Laboratory I Second semester. One credit. Preparation of sterile and non-sterile dosage forms, with attention to solutions, solids and dispersed systems. 234. Foundations in Pharmaceutics II First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: PHRX 231, 232. Principles and factors affecting performance of dosage forms classfied as dispersed systems: suspensions, emulsions, suppositories, aerosols, ointments and transdermals. 235. Dosage Forms Preparation Laboratory II First semester. One credit. Dosage forms preparation and basic techniques for compounding sterile and non-sterile dosage forms. 241. Autonomic and Nervous System Module Second semester. Five credits. Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications) as they apply to neurologic drug therapy management. First semester. Five credits. Prerequisite: PHRX 241. Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications) as they apply to psychiatric drug therapy mangement. First semester. One credit. Prerequisite: PHRX 202. Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications) as they apply to immunologic drug therapy management. Second semester. Two credits. Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications) as they apply to gastroenterological drug therapy management. Second semester. Three credits. Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications) as they apply to endocrinologic drug therapy management. Second semester. One credit. Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications) as they apply to dermatologic drug therapy management. First semester. Four credits. Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications) as they apply to cardiovascular drug therapy management. First semester. Two credits. Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications) as they apply to renal disorders drug therapy management. First semester. Two credits. Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications) as they apply to respiratory drug therapy management. 250. Infectious Disease Module Second semester. Four credits. Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications) as they apply to infectious disease drug therapy management. 251. Hematology/Oncology Module Second semester. Three credits. Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications) as they apply to hematologic/oncologic disorders drug therapy management. Second semester. Four credits. Development of knowledge and skills necessary to make appropriate, patient-population specific, pharmacotherapeutic contributions to patient care. Second semester. Two credits. Introduction to acute toxicity in humans to common drugs, chemicals and household products. Physical and laboratory assessment of common poisonings including the development of clinical management plans for common poisonings and the prevention of poisoning. 255. Public Health & Healthcare Policy First semester. Three credits. Health care policy, health care systems management, health status of the US population; organization, resources and financing of the US health care system; disease prevention, health promotion and coping with chronic illness, death and dying. 256. Pharmacy Practice Management First semester. Two credits. Community pharmacy planning and operations including pharmacy financial management (institutional/community/long-term care), human resources, marketing and operations of chain and independent community pharmacy. Second semester. Two credits. A study of federal and state pharmacy practice laws with regards to ethical principles of patient care. 258. Pharmacy Practice Laboratory First semester. Three credits. Skills to provide pharmacist care in drug delivery and drug-distribution systems, the use of medication delivery and monitoring devices and the use of pharmacy references to drug information requests. Introduction to wellness screenings, vaccinations, patient education, collaborative practice agreements, and medication therapy management services. First semester. Two credits. Completion of a “Pharmacist's Work-up of Drug Therapy” using the Helper/Strand concept of identifying and resolving drug-related-problems; patient assessment skills essential in the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients. |
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