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2016–17 Graduate Academic Catalog
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Graduate-Level Course Descriptions
PHAR-6241 – PHAR-6264
PHAR-6241 Renal Module
3 hours
This course prepares the student to manage therapy of patients
with conditions or diseases affecting the kidneys. The course
focuses on the application of principles through a mixture of
learning in small-group settings, simulation and demonstration
labs, and expert consultations in a team-taught, multidisciplinary
environment. The course vertically integrates basic pharmaceutical
sciences with therapeutics, patient assessment, epidemiology,
and psycho-social-behavioral issues involved in the care of renal
patients.
Prerequisites: P2 standing.
PHAR-6242 Gastrointestinal Module
3 hours
This course prepares the student to manage therapy of
patients with conditions or diseases affecting the gastrointestinal
system. The course focuses on the application of principles
through a mixture of problem-based learning in small-group
settings, simulations, and expert consultations in a team-
taught, multidisciplinary environment. The course vertically
integrates pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics,
anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, therapeutics, patient
assessment, epidemiology, and administrative and psycho-social-
behaviorial issues involved in patient care. Over-the-counter,
prescription, herbal and nontraditional therapies, and nondrug
therapies are specifically included.
Prerequisites: P2 standing.
PHAR-6243 Cardiology I Module
3 hours
This course prepares the student to manage therapy of patients
with conditions or diseases affecting the cardiovascular system.
The course focuses on the application of principles through
a mixture of learning in small-group settings, simulation and
demonstration labs, and expert consultations in a team-taught,
multidisciplinary environment. The course vertically integrates
basic pharmaceutical sciences with therapeutics, patient
assessment, epidemiology, and administrative and psycho-social-
behavioral issues involved in the care of cardiovascular patients.
Prerequisites: P2 standing.
PHAR-6244 Cardiology II Module
3 hours
This course prepares the student to manage therapy of patients
with conditions or diseases affecting the cardiovascular system.
The course focuses on the application of principles through
a mixture of learning in small-group settings, simulation and
demonstration labs, and expert consultations in a team-taught,
multidisciplinary environment. The course vertically integrates
basic pharmaceutical sciences with therapeutics, patient
assessment, epidemiology, and administrative and psycho-social-
behavioral issues involved in the care of cardiovascular patients.
Prerequisites: P2 standing.
PHAR-6260 Patient Care and Safety
2 hours
This course provides an introduction to patient assessment.
Topics include taking a medical history and review of systems,
cultural competency, health literacy, interpretation of laboratory
and diagnostic tests, documentation of patient care activities and
writing progress notes, therapeutic plan development, and patient
safety issues.
Prerequisite: P2 in good standing.
PHAR-6261 Respiratory Module
2 hours
This course prepares the student to manage therapy of
patients with conditions or diseases affecting the pulmonary
system. The course focuses on the application of principles
through team-based learning. This is complemented with learning
in small-group settings, simulation and demonstration labs,
and expert consultations in a team-taught, multidisciplinary
environment. The course vertically integrates pharmacology,
medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, anatomy, physiology and
pathophysiology, therapeutics, patient assessment, epidemiology,
and administrative and psycho-social-behavioral issues involved
in patient care. Over-the-counter, prescription, herbal and non-
traditional therapies, and nondrug therapies are specifically
included.
Prerequisites: P2 standing.
PHAR-6262
3 hours
Infectious Disease and Immunology Module I
This course prepares the student to manage therapy of patients
with conditions or diseases affecting the immune system and/
or caused by infection. In particular, special attention will be
paid to bacterial and viral infections. The course focuses on
the application of principles through a mixture of team-based
learning, problem-based learning, other active learning styles,
simulation and demonstration labs, and expert consultations
in a team-taught, multidisciplinary environment. The course
vertically integrates pharmacology, microbiology, medicinal
chemistry, pharmacokinetics, anatomy, physiology and
pathophysiology, therapeutics, patient assessment, epidemiology,
and administrative and psycho-social-behavioral issues involved
in patient care. Over-the-counter, prescription, herbal and non-
traditional therapies, and nondrug therapies are specifically
included.
Prerequisites: P2 standing.
PHAR-6263
3 hours
Infectious Disease and Immunology Module I
This course expands on the content and principles taught
in PHAR-6262. This course continues to prepare the student
to manage therapy of patients with conditions or diseases
affecting the immune system and/or caused by infection.
In particular, special attention will be paid to opportunistic
infections, HIV, and parasitic infections. The course focuses on
the application of principles through a mixture of team-based
learning, problem-based learning, other active learning styles,
simulation and demonstration labs, and expert consultations
in a team-taught, multidisciplinary environment. The course
vertically integrates pharmacology, microbiology, medicinal
chemistry, pharmacokinetics, anatomy, physiology and
pathophysiology, therapeutics, patient assessment, epidemiology,
and administrative and psycho-social-behavioral issues involved
in patient care. Over-the-counter, prescription, herbal and non-
traditional therapies, and nondrug therapies are specifically
included.
Prerequisites: P2 standing.
PHAR-6264 Endocrine Module
4 hours
This course prepares the student to manage therapy of patients
with conditions or diseases affecting the endocrine system. The
course focuses on the application of principles through team-
based learning. This is complemented with learning in small
group settings, demonstration labs, and expert consultations in a
team-taught, multidisciplinary environment. The course vertically
integrates pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics,
anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, therapeutics, patient
assessment, epidemiology, and administrative and psycho-social-
behavioral issues involved in patient care. Over-the counter,
prescription, herbal and nontraditional therapies, and nondrug
therapies are specifically included.
Prerequisites: P2 standing.