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2015–16 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions
PHAR-6131 – PHAR-6250
PHAR-6131 Pharmaceutical Sciences I
5 hours
The major focus of this course is to introduce biophysical
principles that are foundational for evaluating different
pharmaceutical systems. This course will emphasize development
of thermodynamic concepts that explains the equilibrium
phenomena in different buffers, ionic solutions, and complex
formation in various pharmaceutical dosage forms. Further,
non-homogenous pharmaceutical systems and the problems
involving interfacial phenomena and the stability of pharmaceutical
dosage forms will also be studied.
Prerequisite: admission into the
Pharm.D. program.
PHAR-6132 Pharmaceutical Sciences II
5 hours
This course will lay the foundation for understanding the
medicinal chemistry and pharmacological principles that govern
the pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics of the various
classes of drugs.
Prerequisites: good standing in the P1 year in
the School of Pharmacy; PHAR-6130 Medicinal Biochemistry;
PHAR-6131 Pharmaceutical Sciences I.
PHAR-6133 Genetics and Pharmacogenomics
3 hours
This course introduces the basics of genetics followed by
disease-specific applications of pharmacogenomics to provide an
insight in to the future of clinical pharmacy practice. Using case
studies, class discussion and a scholarly paper, students will
apply genetic and pharmacogenomics principles to the practice of
pharmacy.
Prerequisite: admission into the Pharm.D. program.
PHAR-6134
4 hours
Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics
This course will lay the foundation for understanding the kinetic
phenomena that helps to quantify and integrate the journey
of drugs in the body. In addition, this course also shows the
practical applications of pharmacokinetics and biopharmaceutics
in providing a rational approach to patient care by establishing,
optimizing and individualizing dosage regimen of different drugs
in a clinical setting.
Prerequisites: Good standing in P1 year in the
School of Pharmacy; PHAR-6130 Medicinal Biochemistry; PHAR-
6131 Pharmaceutical Sciences I.
PHAR-6150 Drug Information and Informatics
3 hour
A primary focus of this course is the development of skills
related to the retrieval, analysis and communication/dissemination
of drug-related information. Further, this course will investigate the
manner in which such information is integrated into automated
data processing systems—including the benefits, risks, and
constraints of such integration.
Prerequisites:P1 year in good
standing in the School of Pharmacy; PHAR-6110 Introduction to
Pharmacy Practice; PHAR-6121 Pharmacy Practice Lab I.
PHAR-6171
1 hour
Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I
Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
(IPPE-I) in the first year of the professional curriculum is designed
to provide opportunities for students to practice technical
pharmacy skills in community settings. Students in Community
IPPE-I will meet with an assigned preceptor for five-hour periods
through the semester, totaling 50 contact hours. Students will
demonstrate core practice skills: communication, calculations,
ethics, medication safety, managing resources, wellness,
health promotion, technology, informatics, and critical thinking.
Prerequisite: entrance into the professional curriculum.
PHAR-6172
1 hour
Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II
Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
(IPPE-II) in the first year of the professional curriculum is
designed to provide opportunities for students to practice technical
pharmacy skills in community settings. Students in Community
IPPE-II will meet with an assigned preceptor for five hour periods
throughout the semester, totaling 50 contact hours. Students will
demonstrate core practice skills: communication, calculations,
ethics, medication safety, managing resources, wellness,
health promotion, technology, informatics, and critical thinking.
Prerequisite: entrance into the professional curriculum.
PHAR-6210
2 hours
Cross-Cultural Care and Communication
This course utilizes a cross-cultural framework to communicate
principles of healthy living and provide patient care to different
people groups. The course emphasizes the application of biblical
basis for missions in providing patient care across different
cultures with a genuine respect for the specific culture involved.
In addition, this course introduces the design, implementation,
and evaluation of health communication programs.
Prerequisites:
good standing in P1 year in the School of Pharmacy; PHAR-
6130 Medicinal Biochemistry; PHAR-6131 Pharmaceutical
Sciences I; PHAR-6132 Pharmaceutical Sciences II; PHAR-6134
Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics.
PHAR-6211 Medication Therapy Management
2 hours
This course will provide the student with an in-depth, working
knowledge of Medicare Part D, with an emphasis on Medication
Therapy Management (MTM) Services. Through self-study
modules, case studies, and hands-on patient interview and
assessment practice sessions, students will strengthen existing
skills needed to develop and implement MTM services in
community pharmacies.
Prerequisites: good standing in P2 or P3
year in the School of Pharmacy.
(odd years)
PHAR-6231 Exotoxicology
2 hours
This course explores the current understanding related
to different interactions of substances and chemicals in
environmental systems and subsystems on their bioavailability,
circulation, and assimilation in target organisms as well as their
physiological and pathophysiological responses. In addition,
this course will examine the mechanisms and processes by
which chemicals exert their effects on ecosystems and their
ultimate impact on the populations or communities.
Prerequisites:
good standing in P1 year in the School of Pharmacy; PHAR-
6130 Medicinal Biochemistry; PHAR-6131 Pharmaceutical
Sciences I; PHAR-6132 Pharmaceutical Sciences II; PHAR-6134
Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics.
PHAR-6250 Applied Biomedical Sciences Module 5 hours
This course studies application of fundamental concepts
of pharmacology, toxicology, and pharmacognosy in
direct patient care-related issues. The concepts related to
pathophysiological conditions, crude drug extraction, drug
interactions, xenobiotics, toxins, and their toxicokinetics will be
discussed in detail.
Prerequisites: good standing in P1 year in
the School of Pharmacy; PHAR-6130 Medicinal Biochemistry;
PHAR-6131 Pharmaceutical Sciences I; PHAR-6132
Pharmaceutical Sciences II; PHAR-6134 Pharmacokinetics and
Biopharmaceutics.