2016-2017 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 60 2016–17 Graduate Academic Catalog Graduate-Level Course Descriptions PHAR-6132 – PHAR-6240 PHAR-6132 5 hours Integrated Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology 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. 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. PHAR-6135 2 hours Medical Informatics and Evidence-based Medicine This course will focus on informatics and introductory concepts in biomedical literature. The course is designed to introduce students to the area of informatics within the health care system. Additional emphasis will be placed on biomedical literature concepts. The aim is to help students build basic foundational literature-searching and appraisal skills. A variety of pedagogical methods and activities will be utilized within the course to enhance students learning. The course willl consist of didactic sessions, workshops, live case consults, presentations, and summative assessments. Prerequisites: P1 standing. PHAR-6136 Introduction to Bioethics 1 hour This course will explore the philosophical and theological foundations for professional, biomedical, and clinical ethics. Using lecture and case studies, this course will discuss and analyze the range of ethical theories from different worldviews and contrast them with a biblical worldview. This course will explore the theological, philosophical, and scientific foundations for human personhood and human dignity, providing a framework for further study in the various arenas of applied bioethics. Prerequisites: P1 standing. PHAR-6137 Immunology, Immunotherapy, and Pharmacogenomics 4 hours The purpose of the Immunology, Immunotherapy, and Pharmacogenomics course is to provide a basic knowledge of the immune response and its involvement in health and disease, and how the monoclonal antibody-based therapies target these responses. In addition, the course introduces the basics of genetics followed by disease-specific applications of pharmacogenomics to provide an insight into the future of clinical pharmacy practice. Using case studies, class discussion and individual student presentations, students will apply genetic and pharmacogenomic principles to the practice of pharmacy. Prerequisite: admission into the Pharm.D. program; P1 standing. 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; PHAR-6132 Integrated Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology; 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; PHAR-6132 Integrated Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology; PHAR-6134 Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics. PHAR-6240 Applied Biomedical Sciences Module 3 hours This course will cover the pathophysiology, management, and drug therapy of conditions related to electrolyte and fluid imbalance, enteral and parenteral nutrition as well as anemias. The knowledge gained will enable the student to manage electrolyte and fluid disorders and anemias, establish and employ rational treatment, and provide parameters to monitor progress of the regimens. This course also will cover tools to effectively assess therapy including interpretation of laboratory values. Prerequisites: P2 standing.

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