p h a r m a c yPAH 1101 Health Career Seminar 1 QH
Provides students with the opportunity to determine their career goals in the health professions through activity-oriented classes and discipline-specific career information. Addresses self-assessment, career exploration, decision-making, and goal implementation.PAH 1202 Anatomy-Physiology 1 5 QH
Covers structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs, including the muscular, immune, and nervous systems. Includes survey of human anatomy and physiology using experiments, specimens, and computer simulation. Oriented to students in the health professions. Lab fee. Prereq. BIO 1142 or CHM 1122, and BIO 1109.PAH 1204 Anatomy-Physiology 2 5 QH
Covers structure and function of the various life-supportive systems not covered in the first quarter. Includes survey of human anatomy and physiology using experiments, specimens, and computer simulation. Oriented to students in the health professions. Lab fee. Prereq. PAH 1202 or permission of instructor.PAH 1210 Anatomy-Physiology 1 4 QH
Offers students the opportunity to take the lecture portion only of PAH 1202. Prereq. MLS majors or permission of instructor.PAH 1211 Anatomy-Physiology Laboratory 1 1 QH
Offers students the opportunity to take the lab portion only of PAH 1202. Prereq. Permission of instructor.PAH 1212 Anatomy-Physiology 2 4 QH
Offers students the opportunity to take the lecture portion only of PAH 1204. Prereq. Permission of instructor.PAH 1213 Anatomy-Physiology Laboratory 2 1 QH
Offers students the opportunity to take the lab portion only of PAH 1204. Prereq. Permission of instructor.PAH 1405 Alternative Medicine 4 QH
Presents an objective discussion of the alternative medical methods. Emphasizes theory of alternative methods, principles of treatment, and the effects of alternative methods. Discusses the complete theory of homeopathy and Chinese medicine and the possible physiological and biochemical explanations of the beneficial effects of alternative methods.PAH 1776 Junior/Senior Honors Thesis 4 QH
Provides students with the opportunity to become involved with faculty on either ongoing research projects or student-initiated scholarly activities. Encourages and assists students in writing, presenting, and publishing their research. Allows students to gain an awareness and some understanding of a discipline or area of study in the allied health professions while developing an appreciation for research methods and the process of scientific inquiry. Requires a junior/senior thesis. Prereq. Honors participation.PAH 1777 Honors Adjunct 1 QH
Designed to be attached to a predesignated professional course in the student's major and offered at the discretion of the faculty member(s) teaching the course. For further details, contact the honors office (1 NI) or PAH honors adviser. Prereq. Honors participation and permission of instructor.PCL 1305 Pharmacodynamics 1 3 QH
Introduces pharmacologic principles, with the individual pharmaceuticals of drug groups and individual pharmaceuticals of particular importance in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Focuses primarily on the applications of such principles and agents to the nursing profession. Prereq. Nursing majors only, BIO 1120, BIO 1164, CHM 1105, and CHM 1106.PCL 1307 Pharmacodynamics 2 2 QH
Continues the topics introduced in PCL 1305. Prereq. Nursing majors, PCL 1305.PCL 1409 Pharmacology for the Respiratory-Care Practitioner 4 QH
Provides an orientation to pharmacology, including the scope of pharmacology; definitions; drug standards; drug legislation; names, sources, and active constituents; and pharmaceutical preparations of drugs relating to the respiratory-care practitioner. CPS students only or permission of instructor. Prereq. PAH 1202 and PAH 1204.PCL 1422 Pharmacology/Medicinal Chemistry 6 QH
Covers the medicinal chemistry and pharmacology of drugs acting on the gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproductive, and hematopoietic systems, along with autacoids, and antineoplastics. Prereq. Junior standing.PCL 1801, PCL 1802, PCL 1803 4 QH each
Special Research Project (Pharmacology) Provides opportunity for directed study or research in pharmacology/toxicology wherein the student may undertake in-depth investigation of an area of specialized interest. Lab fee. Prereq. Permission of instructor and program director.PCT 1440 Biopharmaceutics/Pharmacokinetics 4 QH
Acquaints students with biopharmaceutics and basic pharmacokinetics. Discusses the general concept of one- and two-compartment models; linear and nonlinear pharmacokinetics; drug kinetics after intravenous, intramuscular, or oral administration; practical methods of one-compartment model utilizing urinary data; bioavailability; multiple-dosing kinetics; and general approaches to dosage adjustment in disease states. Prereq. MTH 1108, PAH 1204, PAH 1280, PCT 1240, PCT 1300, PCT 1320, PCT 1340, PCT 1360, and junior standing.PCT 1801, PCT 1802, PCT 1803 4 QH each
Pharmaceutics Special Research Project Provides opportunity for directed study or research in one of the pharmaceutical sciences, wherein the student may undertake in-depth investigation of an area of specialized interest. Lab fee. Prereq. Permission of instructor(s) and program director.PHP 1102 The Profession of Pharmacy 2 QH
Introduces pharmacy freshman students to the profession of pharmacy. Discusses pharmacist roles in health-care delivery, pharmacy demographics, drug component of health care, pharmacy education, pharmacy law, ethics and professionalism, and professional pharmacy associations.PHP 1300 Pharmacotherapeutics for Physical Therapy Practice 2 QH
Covers the effects and side effects that are encountered by the physical therapy practitioner. Prereq. CHM 1105 and 1106, CPS 1615, PTH 1001, PTH 1203, PTH 1252 and PTH 1253, PTH 1316, PTH 1325, PTH 1352, and PSY 1111 and PSY 1112.PHP 1301 Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence 4 QH
Offers a comprehensive analysis and interpretation of laws relating to the practice of pharmacy. Discusses federal and state food and drug laws, narcotics laws, Medicare and Medicaid regulations, and state pharmacy laws. Prereq. Junior standing.PHP 1302 Pharmacy Administration 1 4 QH
Covers contemporary administrative aspects of pharmacy: trends in contemporary practice, third-party payment plans, macroeconomic impact on the profession, and the impact of current health-care issues on pharmacy. Prereq. Senior standing or permission of instructor.PHP 1314 Pharmacy Care Management 4 QH
Focuses on the managerial and administrative skills required by a contemporary pharmacist practicing in either a community or hospital setting. Discusses classical management principles of planning, decision-making, organizing, hiring, and controlling. Covers aspects of managing pharmacy business growth such as marketing, market research, advertising, pricing, reimbursement, resource utilization, and inventory control. Uses a case-study method throughout as an interactive teaching tool. Incorporates in lectures and case materials current events in pharmacy, future characteristics of pharmacy practice, national health care, quality assurance, and risk management. Prereq. Senior standing or permission of instructor.PHP 1401 Drug Information and Evaluation 3 QH
Introduces the principles and practice of drug information. Covers the levels of practice, the availability of therapeutic reference sources, the use of abstracting and indexing systems, how to respond to drug information questions, and basic statistical data required to help understand, interpret and evaluate the medical and pharmaceutical literature. Prereq. Junior standing or permission of instructor.PHP 1402 Parapharmaceuticals 2 QH
Focuses on the nature and application of various surgical devices, appliances, bandages, home health-care products, and hospital and sickroom supplies, and on monitoring equipment in the provision of pharmacy care. Prereq. Senior standing.PHP 1411 Pathophysiology 4 QH
Focuses on basic concepts of pathophysiology for pharmacy, toxicology, and respiratory therapy majors, emphasizing disease processes and alterations of normal organ functions. Prereq. PAH 1202, PAH 1204 or concurrent enrollment, and middler standing.PHP 1441 Therapeutic Drug Monitoring 4 QH
Covers the monitoring, developing, and modifying of drug dosage regimens and the pharmacokinetic factors influencing the regimen selection for various therapeutic drug categories. Prereq. PCT 1440 and junior standing.PHP 1501 Ambulatory Pharmacy Externship 4 QH
Involves a 400-hour (10 weeks x 40 hours/week) structured practicum in community pharmacy. Includes applied aspects of community pharmacy management; medication dispensing; and patient-oriented services such as prescription and nonprescription medication, consultation, and patient-profile monitoring. Prereq. PHP 1301, PHP 1601, and PHP 1609.PHP 1503 Professional Practice Laboratory 1 QH
Focuses on compounding and dispensing medications in both institutional and ambulatory pharmacy settings. Emphasizes patient counseling techniques and monitoring appropriateness of therapy. Prereq. PHP 1301, PHP 1601, and PHP 1609.PHP 1505 Hospital Pharmacy Externship 4 QH
Provides students with the learning experience needed to develop competency in the delivery of pharmacy services within a hospital setting. The student receives information and hands-on experience in all phases of inpatient and outpatient dispensing; monitoring drug utilization; hospital committee activities; utilizing hospital reference material; and hospital managerial skills and procedures. Prereq. PHP 1609 and senior standing. Taken concurrently with PHP 1506.PHP 1506 Clinical Pharmacy Clerkship 8 QH
Involves assignment to a clinical site for five full days per week to observe patient response to medication and to evaluate and advise on all factors that may modify efficacy, safety, and economy of therapy. Offers campus seminar with student presentations on current therapeutic topics. Prereq. PHP 1609 and senior standing.PHP 1601 Nonprescription Medication 4 QH
Provides an overview of the types of over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Discusses correct use precautions and adverse effects in a variety of patient populations. Addresses the issue of counseling different types of patients. Prereq. Junior standing.PHP 1603 Selected Topics in Clinical Pharmacy 1 4 QH
Helps students increase their understanding of selected diseases. Examines pathophysiology and diagnosis of the illness as well as drug therapy and its relation to patient compliance and education. Provides greater depth than standard clinical pharmacy courses. Prereq. Permission of instructor.PHP 1604 Selected Topics in Clinical Pharmacy 2 4 QH
Helps increase the student's knowledge of selected disease entities. Examines pathophysiology and diagnosis of the illness as well as drug therapy and its relation to patient compliance and education. Provides greater depth than standard clinical pharmacy courses. Prereq. Permission of instructor.PHP 1605 Introduction to Sterile Products 4 QH
Introduces pharmacists' role in manufacturing and using sterile products. Covers intravenous incompatibilities, aseptic technique, sterile room equipment, quality control, safe handling of cancer chemotherapeutic agents, and sterile product room systems and design. Discusses a variety of sterile products, including parenteral nutrition, small and large volume parenterals, irrigating solutions, cancer chemotherapeutic agents, and ophthalmic preparations. Emphasizes developing an ability to interact with other health professionals. Offers experience using laboratory equipment to prepare sterile products. Prereq. Junior or senior pharmacy majors only or permission of instructor.PHP 1607 Cancer Chemotherapeutics 4 QH
Emphasizes the role of chemotherapy in the management of malignant disease. Discusses clinical applications of specific chemotherapeutic agents, with the remainder of the course concentrating on specific disease states. Covers related topics such as pain control in cancer patients, control of nausea and vomiting, principles of cancer research, cancer quackery, and adverse effects of chemotherapy. Prereq. Fourth-year pharmacy major or permission of instructor.PHP 1609 Pharmacotherapeutics 6 QH
Examines the drug therapies of the major disease states. Covers selected cardiovascular, respiratory, hepatic, renal, and endocrine disorders. Prereq. PCL 1420, PCL 1422, PCT 1440, PHP 1411, PMC 1419, PMC 1421, and junior standing.PHP 1615 Clinical Immunology 3 QH
Reviews the fundamentals of basic immunology, including humoral and cell-mediated immunity, the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), and cytokines, then progresses to in-depth discussion of immunological diseases and disorders, including hypersensitivity, infectious disease, congenital and acquired immunodeficiencies including AIDS, cancer immunology, transplantation, and autoimmunity. Discusses various important immunotherapeutic modalities, including monoclonal antibodies, cytokines, and recombinant DNA technology products. Prereq. PharmD student or permission of instructor.PHP 1801, PHP 1802, PHP 1803, PHP 1804 4 QH each
Special Research Project Provides opportunity for directed study or research in clinical pharmacy or pharmacy administration, wherein the student may undertake in-depth investigation of an area of specialized interest. Prereq. Permission of instructor.PHP 1805 Special Research Project 3 QH
Offers directed study or research in pharmacy administration, allowing for the in-depth investigation of an area of special interest. Prereq. Permission of instructor.PHP 1806 Special Research Project 2 QH
Same as PHP 1805.PMC 1421 Antiinfectives 5 QH
Presents an integrated approach to the study of antiinfective agents. Emphasizes the biochemical basis for the action mechanism of antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral agents; the chemistry of representative members of the major classes of antiinfective agents; and the pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic applications of drugs used to treat bacterial, fungal, and viral infections. Discusses the AIDS epidemic with a focus on investigating new drugs and treatment modalities that may be valuable in either preventing HIV replication or in the therapy of opportunistic infections. Prereq. BIO 1121, PAH 1280, PMC 1419, and junior standing.PMC 1801, PMC 1802, PMC 1803 4 QH each
Special Research Project (Medicinal Chemistry) Offers directed study or research in one of the medicinal chemistry areas, wherein students may undertake in-depth investigation of an area of specialized interest. Lab fee. Prereq. Permission of instructor and program director.PMD 1100 Introduction to the Profession of Pharmacy 2 QH
Introduces pharmacy freshman students to the profession of pharmacy. Discusses pharmacist roles in health-care delivery, pharmacy demographics, drug component of health care, pharmacy education, pharmacy law, ethics and professionalism, and professional pharmacy associations. Prereq. First year of the PharmD curriculum.PMD 1102 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice 1 QH
Serves as an introduction to the technical knowledge and skills required in both community and institutional pharmacy practice. Prereq. First year of the PharmD curriculum.PMD 1300 Biochemistry 5 QH
Introduces the structures, functions, and metabolism of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Discusses the mechanisms of enzyme reactions, enzyme kinetics, vitamins, biological oxidation reduction reactions, and bioenergetics, as well as various inborn errors of metabolism. Prereq. Third year of the PharmD curriculum, BIO 1109, and CHM 1269.PMD 1301 Health-Care Systems 4 QH
Examines the evolution of the American health-care delivery system from the early forms of organized institutional health care through the dynamic, and increasingly integrated and managed-care system of the present health-care industry. Examines the interaction of regulatory, economic, political, and social aspects with particular emphasis on pharmacy practice. Discusses current proposals for health reform and various state initiatives as well as international examples. Considers the impact and consequence of actions in one era on the structure and function of health care in later years. Prereq. Third year of the PharmD curriculum or permission of instructor.PMD 1302 Communications Skills for Pharmacists 4 QH
Introduces practical communications skills used in pharmacy practice settings, focusing on group discussion, interpersonal communication, medication counseling, and public speaking. Practices and critiques language, listening, nonverbal communication, self-monitoring, group problem-solving, and presentation skills. Students are expected to participate in a group discussion, write a paper on interpersonal communication, conduct a patient counseling session, and present a speech using rhetorical techniques and visual aids to explain clearly a technical process or concept. Prereq. Third year of the PharmD curriculum.PMD 1303 Human Physiology 1 4 QH
Provides students with an understanding of the principles of physiology. Discusses physiological information mostly related to cell physiology, muscle physiology, and physiology of the nervous system. Focuses on the physiological mechanisms of the major organ systems. Physiological information will be related to the specific areas of pharmacology. Prereq. Third year of the PharmD curriculum, BIO 1109.PMD 1304 Human Anatomy 1 QH
Provides students with the knowledge of anatomy in a laboratory setting. Focuses on anatomical structures of the major organ systems. Emphasizes structure-functional relationship. Study of gross anatomy is aided by computer programs and by microscopy of the available histology slides. Physiological information is related to the specific areas of anatomy. Prereq. Third year of the PharmD curriculum, BIO 1109.PMD 1310 Immunology 4 QH
Presents and discusses the fundamentals of basic immunology, including the properties of the immune response, the cells and tissues involved in the immune system, major histocompatibility complex, T-cell activation, B-cell activation and antibody structure, cytokines, complement, immune response regulation, as well as selected immunological disease states and potential immunotherapeutic options. Consists of lectures and a weekly session in which primary literature is discussed and analyzed, and patient cases may be discussed. Prereq. Third year of the PharmD curriculum, PMD 1300.PMD 1311 Pathophysiology 1 4 QH
Examines the mechanisms of human disease, emphasizing fundamental principles of cellular biology. Dedicates early sessions to understanding normal cell biology, cell vulnerabilities, and cellular responses to injury. Discusses systemic responses to injury including inflammation, immunity, and hemostasis. A detailed discussion of oncogenesis is followed by a system-by-system review of disease states. Prereq. Third year of the PharmD curriculum, PMD 1300, and PMD 1303.PMD 1312 Human Physiology 2 4 QH
Provides students with an understanding of the principles of physiology. Discusses physiological information mostly related to cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and endocrine systems. Focuses on the physiological mechanisms of the major organ systems. Physiological information is related to the specific areas of pharmacology. Prereq. Third year of the PharmD curriculum, BIO 1109, PMD 1303, PMD 1304.PMD 1313 Human Physiology Laboratory 1 QH
Focuses on physiology of the major organ systems. Students actively participate in discussions concerning physiological functions of the organ systems. Interactive CD-ROMs allow each student to study in-depth the functioning of each organ system. Structure-functional relationship is stressed where physiological information is related to the specific areas of pharmacology. Prereq. Third year of the PharmD curriculum, PMD 1303, PMD 1304, and PMD 1312 (concurrent).PMD 1320 Medical Microbiology and Antimicrobials 5 QH
Reviews the structure and physiology of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses, and then surveys the members of each of these groups of organisms that commonly colonize and/or cause significant disease in humans. The survey focuses on human organ systems such as skin and mucous membranes, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urinary tracts, central nervous system, blood and lymphatics, and others. As the students develop knowledge of microorganisms that cause disease of each of these organ systems, the chemistry of available antimicrobial therapeutic agents is introduced, and this information integrated with a reminder of the relevant microbial target enzyme or physiological process. When possible, demonstration cultures of microorganisms are made available to students, and computer study guides or kodachrome slide sets are available for review. Prereq. Third year of the PharmD curriculum, PMD 1300, and PMD 1310.PMD 1321 Pathophysiology 2 4 QH
Builds on the principles begun in PMD 1311 and examines the mechanisms of human disease, emphasizing fundamental principles of cellular biology. Involves a system-by-system review of the disease state, including renal disease, fluid and electrolyte disorders, gastrointestinal, neurological, and musculoskeletal diseases. Prereq. Third year of the PharmD curriculum, PMD 1311, and PMD 1303.PMD 1322 Pharmaceutical Calculations 2 QH
Students investigate the application of mathematical concepts in pharmacy. Emphasizes improving problem-solving skills, learning systems of measurement, and performing basic arithmetic calculations as they relate to the practice of pharmacy. Computer-aided instruction is available. This course is a module, intended to be taken in conjunction with PMD 1323. Prereq. Third year of the PharmD curriculum, MTH 1108, CHM 1269, and PMD 1300.PMD 1323 Dosage Forms 4 QH
Focuses on the formulation and administration of pharmaceutical preparations. Emphasizes pharmaceutical dosage forms, including both industrial formulation and extemporaneous compounding. Prereq. Third year of the PharmD curriculum, CHM 1269, MTH 1108, PHY 1203, and PMD 1300.PMD 1324 Pharmacy Care 1 1 QH
Provides an opportunity for students to reflect upon their co-op experience and share their experiences with faculty and their peers. Focuses on improving the communication skills of the student. Students are expected to complete a written paper, an oral presentation, and a listening assignment. Students gain an understanding of the various co-op opportunities that are available to them from discussions with their peers. Students also gain an understanding of many workplace issues that they may encounter during their co-op periods of study. Prereq. Middler year co-op.PMD 1400 Physical Pharmacy 4 QH
Focuses on the study of physiochemical theories and principles and their application to pharmaceutical systems. Covers thermodynamics, ionic equilibria, solubility, complexation, interfacial phenomena, rheology, course dispersion, diffusion and membrane transport, and chemical kinetics. Prereq. Satisfactory completion of entry-level PharmD curriculum through quarter 11.PMD 1401 Pharmaceutics Laboratory 2 QH
A combined lab course incorporating dosage forms preparation and physical pharmacy analysis. Students learn to apply the fundamental principles and techniques of pharmaceutics to the lab preparation and use of various pharmaceutical products. Students also learn to apply physiochemical principles of analysis to quality control and biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics exhibited. Prereq. Satisfactory completion of entry-level PharmD curriculum through quarter 11.PMD 1402 Pharmacology 1 4 QH
Introduces the principles and basic concepts of pharmacology and the general mechanisms of drug action, including drug- receptor interactions. Discusses the major drug classes affecting the peripheral autonomic and central nervous systems, including anxiolytics, sedative-hypnotics, anesthetics, anticonvulsants, neuroleptics, antidepressants, and antimanic agents. Considers therapeutic uses, mechanisms of drug action, undesirable actions, including side effects and adverse reactions. Prereq. Satisfactory completion of entry-level PharmD curriculum through quarter 11.PMD 1404 Research Methods and Biostatistics 4 QH
Covers aspects of experimental design and hypothesis testing. Uses critical reading of clinical trials, observational studies, and problem sets to illustrate principles of research design, conduct, and analysis. Students are required to complete a research protocol. Prereq. Satisfactory completion of PharmD curriculum through quarter 11.PMD 1410 Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics 4 QH
Focuses on the basic principles and methods of biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics. Covers the kinetics of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion: linear and nonlinear pharmacokinetics; general concept of one- and two-compartment models with instantaneous (e.g., IV bolus) or zero-order (e.g., IV infusion) or first-order (e.g., oral administration or IM injection) input; evaluation of bioavailability and investigation of the factors affecting drug availability; influence of the route of administration and the dosage form and regimen on bioavailability; bioequivalence study; multiple dosing kinetics; general approaches to dosage adjustment in renal disease; and noncompartmental analysis. Prereq. Satisfactory completion of PharmD curriculum through quarter 13.PMD 1411 Drug Information and Evaluation 4 QH
Allows students to develop the skills necessary to become effective providers of drug information. An effective provider assesses and evaluates drug information needs and evaluates, communicates, and applies data from the published literature and other sources to optimize patient care. These skills are developed through three main areas: didactic instruction, drug information question presentations, and one drug information paper. Prereq. Satisfactory completion of PharmD curriculum through quarter 13.PMD 1412 Nonprescription Medication 4 QH
Provides an overview of the types of over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Discusses correct use, precautions, and adverse effects in a variety of patient populations. Addresses the issue of counseling different types of patients. Prereq. Satisfactory completion of entry-level PharmD curriculum through quarter 13.PMD 1413 Pharmacology 2 4 QH
Continues discussion of topics introduced in Pharmacology 1 (PMD 1402). Deals primarily with major drug classes affecting the central nervous system (narcotics, drugs of abuse), cardiovascular and renal systems, local anesthetics, autocoids, and nonsteroidal anti-inflamatory drugs. Prereq. Satisfactory completion of PharmD curriculum through quarter 13.PMD 1414 Pharmacy Seminar 2 1 QH
Focuses on career exploration and decision-making. The student completes the Glaxo/Wellcome Pathway Evaluation Program. This program introduces students to the many career opportunities available to them in pharmacy and facilitates a decision-making process by which students may make more informed career choice decisions. Students also attend presentations from different pharmacy professionals and have an opportunity to ask questions and explore different practice areas of pharmacy. The course allows students an opportunity to reflect upon their co-op experience and to share their experiences with faculty and peers. Students complete a written paper and give a brief oral presentation. Oral presentations are conducted in small groups with co-op faculty and pharmacy faculty facilitators. This course meets ACE objectives of developing skills related to effective thinking, communication, information literacy, and interpersonal skills. Prereq. MCOP 1010.PMD 1420 Integrated Sciences 1 7 QH
The Integrated Sciences series (PMD 1420, PMD 1550, and PMD 1554) are didactic courses on advances in pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, and application of scientific and clinical literature to patient care. The major emphasis of these courses is placed on (1) the medical management of disease states most frequently encountered in practice; (2) considerations and precautions that are required in the proper selection and dosing of drugs most frequently used in these disease states; and (3) the recognition of clinically significant efficacious and/or toxic drug effects. This first course focuses on the problem-oriented medical record (medical problems are presented in a subjective, objective, assessment, and plan [SOAP] format), interpretation and clinical significance of frequently encountered laboratory tests, adverse drug reactions, and the medical management of neurologic, psychiatric, substance abuse, and pulmonary disorders. Prereq. Satisfactory completion of PharmD curriculum through quarter 14.PMD 1422 Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Applications 4 QH
Covers the monitoring, developing, and modifying of drug dosage regimens; the use of pharmacokinetic factors influencing the regimen selection for therapeutic drug categories; the applications of test performance characteristics in interpreting drug-serum concentrations; and the applications of these principles and concepts to the monitoring of drug therapy in humans. Prereq. Satisfactory completion of PharmD curriculum through quarter 14.PMD 1424 Pharmacology 3 5 QH
Continues discussion of topics introduced in Pharmacology 1 and 2 (PMD 1402 and PMD 1413). Deals primarily with major drug classes, including antiinfective and antineoplastic agents and drugs affecting the gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproductive, and hematopoietic systems. Prereq. Satisfactory completion of the PharmD curriculum through quarter 14.PMD 1501 Advanced Pathophysiology/Pharmacotherapeutics 1 5 QH
Examines the pathophysiology of major disease states as it relates to the development of a patient-oriented pharmacotherapeutic plan. Emphasizes the role of pathophysiology, etiology, clinical signs and symptoms, and diagnosis in the selection, initiation, and monitoring of therapeutic drug regimens. Allows students to develop skills in case evaluation by the application of lecture material to patient-specific cases through weekly seminars. Covers cardiology, nephrology, and hepatology. Prereq. PharmD tracking students.PMD 1502 Advanced Pathophysiology/Pharmacotherapeutics 2 5 QH
Continues discussions introduced in PMD 1501. Covers infectious disease (module 1), pulmonary, neurological, nutritional, and gastrointestinal diseases. Prereq. PMD 1501.PMD 1503 Advanced Pathophysiology/Pharmacotherapeutics 3 5 QH
Continues discussions introduced in PMD 1501 and PMD 1502. Covers infectious disease (module 2), AIDS, pediatrics and neonatology, and obstetrics and gynecology. Prereq. PMD 1502.PMD 1511 Pharmacy Research and Evaluation 3 QH
Covers aspects of experimental design and hypothesis testing. Uses critical reading of clinical trials, cohort and retrospective studies, and health services research articles to illustrate principles of research design and conduct. Students are expected to complete a research protocol. Prereq. PharmD tracking students.PMD 1512 Biometrics 2 QH
Explores the fundamental principles of experimental design and statistical analysis, emphasizing biomedical research. Topics include probability distributions, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, and chi-square testing. Prereq. PharmD tracking students.PMD 1515 Pharmacoeconomics 3 QH
Applies various pharmacoeconomic techniques to an analysis of drug therapy and other pharmacy-related issues. Examines the role of quality of life and therapeutic outcomes in pharmacoeconomic studies. Investigates the value of pharmacoeconomic studies. Prereq. PharmD tracking students.PMD 1601, PMD 1602, PMD 1603, PMD 1604, PMD 1605, PMD 1606, PMD 1607, PMD 1608, PMD 1609, PMD 1610, PMD 1611, PMD 1612 Clinical Clerkship 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 9 QH each
Provides experiential rotations in specialty areas of contemporary pharmacy practice where students can apply knowledge to delivery of patient care. Offers students the opportunity to demonstrate skills in areas of communication, critical thinking and problem-solving, and patient-oriented care through observation and performance. Prereq. PMD 1503 and sixth-year PharmD tracking student status.
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