2014-2015 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 54 2014–15 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 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I 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 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 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II 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 IPPE-II will meet with an assigned preceptor for five hour periods throughout the semester, totaling 52 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.