2009-2010 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions Course Descriptions 254 Cedarville University 2009–10 PFMU-3650 – PHAR-3200 PFMU-3650 Chamber Ensemble –Fa, Sp 0-1 hours The performance of representative literature in a variety of instrumental and vocal settings. Groups are normally student- formed and faculty-led and can be either homogenous (all strings, all brass, etc.) or heterogeneous. NOTE: An instructor must be designated for a group before any of its members register for this course. Prerequisites: permission of instructor; approval of the chair. PFMU-3800 Concert Chorale –Fa, Sp 0-1 hours The Concert Chorale is a group of 60 select voices. Repertoire is chosen from a wide spectrum of musical styles, including choral masterpieces, sacred classics, anthems, spirituals, and tasteful contemporary works. Numerous concerts are presented each year on campus as well as in churches, schools, and other venues. PFMU-3820 Men’s Glee Club –Fa, Sp 0-1 hours The Men’s Glee Club has a membership of 50 voices, selected by audition. Literature includes traditional sacred and secular music from the Renaissance throughout the 20th century. Several concerts are presented each year on campus as well as in churches, schools, and other venues. PFMU-3840 Women’s Choir –Fa, Sp 0-1 hours The Women’s Choir consists of 50 treble voices, selected by audition. Repertoire embraces all historical periods and styles with performances on campus, in schools, in churches, and in civic meetings. PFMU-3850 Opera Ensemble –Fa 0-1 hours The coaching, staging, and performance of operatic literature in scenes, recitals, or full-scale productions. PFMU-3880 Brass Choir –Fa, Sp 0-1 hours The Brass Choir of select instrumentation consists of 20 to 25 members. It serves the University and its constituency by performing concerts featuring the highest quality brass choir literature. Major concerts are performed each semester. PFMU-3940 University Orchestra –Fa, Sp 0-1 hours The Orchestra is composed of string, wind, brass, and percussion players selected by audition. The group performs challenging, high-quality literature in concerts on campus and has opportunities to minister in local churches. PFMU-3970 Symphonic Band –Fa, Sp 0-1 hours The Symphonic Band is composed of approximately 80 members, selected by audition. Performing quality band literature, the band has appeared before state and national conference audiences and in concert under the baton of such guest conductors as Jim Curnow, George Strombeck, and George Wilson. Several concerts are presented each year on campus, in churches, and in schools. PFMU-3980 Jazz Band –Fa, Sp 0-1 hours The Jazz Band has a membership of approximately 16 musicians, selected by audition. The group performs Big Band music and contemporary jazz standards. The band is active in both campus and off-campus activities. Pharmacy (PHAR) PHAR-1011 1 hour Profession of Pharmacy-History and Issues –Fa, Sp The profession of pharmacy has a long history, believed to have started in the 9th century around Baghdad, then spreading to Europe as alchemy. This course will explore the history of pharmacy as it diverged from the practice of medicine and how this impacts the practice of pharmacy today and the future of the profession. Projects will include using historical models and identify trends in pharmacy in order to predict future avenues of the profession as well as ethical and legal dilemmas that may ensue. Prerequisite: admission to the Pre-Pharmacy program. PHAR-1012 1 hour Profession of Pharmacy-History and Issues –Fa, Sp The profession of pharmacy has a long history, believed to have started in the 9th century around Baghdad, then spreading to Europe as alchemy. This course will explore the history of pharmacy as it diverged from the practice of medicine and how this impacts the practice of pharmacy today and the future of the profession. Projects will include using historical models and identify trends in pharmacy in order to predict future avenues of the profession as well as ethical and legal dilemmas that may ensue. Prerequisite: admission to the prepharmacy program. PHAR-2013 1 hour Profession of Pharmacy-Careers –Fa, Sp The profession of pharmacy has experienced tremendous growth over the past twenty years, both in terms of numbers in the profession as well as opportunities. In this course, the student will learn of many career options available to the pharmacist. Practicing pharmacists within different career paths will be giving lectures regarding current opportunities as well as projected growth within his/her field of practice. Prerequisite: admission to prepharmacy program; PHAR-1011 Profession of Pharmacy- History and Issues; PHAR-1012 Profession of Pharmacy-History and Issues. PHAR-2014 1 hour Profession of Pharmacy-Careers –Fa, Sp The profession of pharmacy has experienced tremendous growth over the past twenty years, both in terms of numbers in the profession as well as opportunities. In this course, the student will learn of many career options available to the pharmacist. Practicing pharmacists within different career paths will be giving lectures regarding current opportunities as well as projected growth within his/her field of practice. Prerequisite: admission to the prepharmacy program; PHAR-1011 Profession of Pharmacy- History and Issues; PHAR-1012 Profession of Pharmacy-History and Issues. PHAR-2100 Biostatistics –Sp 3 hours In this course, the student preparing to enter the field of pharmacy will learn to understand and distinguish between statistical tests. Components of the course will include methods of data collection and study design, data analysis, and report writing. The students will design their own study and explain statistical methods as well as present at a journal club. Prerequisite: third- year prepharmacy student; PHAR-1011 Profession of Pharmacy- History and Issues; PHAR-1012 Profession of Pharmacy-History and Issues. PHAR-3000 Pharmacy Activity –Fa, Sp 1-2 hours While there are many career options in the field of pharmacy, many students are unsure or unaware of the opportunity available. In this course, prepharmacy students will have the opportunity to work with a pharmacist in their practice setting and/or observe non-traditional settings where a pharmacist might work. During the course, the student will observe a pharmacist or pharmacy-related setting 3 hours weekly and will meet as a class for one hour every week. Prerequisite: admission to prepharmacy program; PHAR- 1012 Profession of Pharmacy-History and Issues; PHAR-2014 Profession of Pharmacy-Careers PHAR-3200 Pharmacy Calculations –Fa 2 hours In this course, skills will be developed to apply pharmaceutical mathematics to safely and accurately calculate dose, rate of infusion, and/or compound prescriptions. Basic elements will include conversion between units, understanding weights and measures, and methods of expressing concentration. Prerequisites: third-year prepharmacy student; PHAR-1012 Profession of Pharmacy-History and Issues; PHAR-2014 Profession of Pharmacy-Careers.