2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

School of Pharmacy Course Descriptions Prepharmacy (PPHR) PPHR-1011 1 hour Profession of Pharmacy–Introduction to Public Health –Sp This course will introduce students to basic public health concepts as they relate to pharmacy. Emphasis will be on understanding the factors that impact community and behavioral health as well as how to effectively plan health promotion activities within a pharmacy setting. PPHR-1012 1 hour Profession of Pharmacy–History and Issues –Fa 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. (Fee: $20) PPHR-2013 1 hour Profession of Pharmacy–Careers I –Fa The profession of pharmacy has experienced tremendous growth in recent history, 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 facilitate discussions regarding their areas of expertise and field of practice. (Fee: $50) PPHR-2014 1 hour Profession of Pharmacy–Careers II –Sp Focusing on careers different from those discussed in PPHR- 2013, this course introduces the students to additional career options available to the pharmacist. Students will be exposed to current practicing pharmacists to gain a more personal perspective of pharmacy today. Practicing pharmacists within different career paths will facilitate discussions regarding their areas of expertise and field of practice. (Fee: $50) PPHR-3460 Advanced Physiology for Pharmacy –Sp 3 hours This course will address the structure and function of major organ systems of the human body. Organ systems covered include muscular, nervous, endocrine/reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and renal. Prerequisites: GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I; GBIO-2015 Human Anatomy and Physiology II; or equivalent. PPHR-4280 2 hours Introduction to Health Behaviors and Beliefs This course provides an introduction to concepts of patient health behaviors and cultural health beliefs. In the first half of the semester, students will examine the theories explaining health behaviors and complete in-class activities utilizing the theory to influence health behavior change. In the second half of the semester, students will examine health beliefs in cultures around the world and the implications of these beliefs with regard to modern healthcare systems. Department of Psychology Course Descriptions Psychology (PYCH) PYCH-1000 Orientation to Psychology –Fa, Sp 1 hour Acquaints the psychology major with various areas and issues in the field of psychology. Included will be its specialties, graduate school information, vocational opportunities, and legal and ethical matters. Should be taken during the freshman year. PYCH-1010 Writing in APA –Fa, Sp 1 hour Students in the course will learn and practice the standards of writing for the behavioral and social sciences as set forth by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the ethical standards for research and scholarship. PYCH-1020 1 hour Graduate School and Career Preparation –Fa, Sp Information and guidance is provided for students to make informed decisions regarding postbaccalaureate career options in the human services. Students explore field options comparing non-graduate school, preprofessional jobs as well as professional career opportunities in psychology, counseling, and marriage and family therapy. PYCH-1600 General Psychology –Fa, Sp, Su 3 hours Designed to provide a survey of modern scientific psychology. The course content centers on such topics as the foundations of psychology, development over the life span, how we experience the world, learning and thinking, motivation and emotion, personality, and social behavior. (Fee: $5) PYCH-1800 Cross-Cultural Psychology –Fa, Sp 3 hours A survey course designed to make students sensitive to the impact of culture on life. PYCH-2600 Human Development: Life Span –Fa, Sp 3 hours An analysis of the physiological, social, and psychological development of the individual from conception through the total life span. PYCH-2610 Statistics –Fa, Sp, Su 3 hours Designed to provide an elementary coverage of descriptive and sampling statistics commonly used in the behavioral sciences. Includes problems of measurement, measures of central tendency and dispersion, linear correlation, prediction, and simple tests of significance. (Fee: $5) PYCH-2640 Abnormal Psychology –Fa, Sp 3 hours Focus upon etiology, symptomatology, and prognosis of psychological disturbance. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology. PYCH-2650 Learning and Memory –Fa, Sp 3 hours A survey of theories in the field of learning and memory. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between brain and behavior. Computer laboratory exercises are used to enhance understanding of the concepts presented. Prerequisite: PYCH- 1600 General Psychology. PYCH-2725 Child Development –Fa, Sp 2 hours A study of the physiological, social, and spiritual growth of the child from conceptual through preadolescence. Emphasis on the developmental research on family systems theory, the importance of developmentally appropriate learning objectives including play, and the influence of cultural practice and beliefs on family systems. PYCH-2735 Child-Adolescent Development –Fa, Sp 3 hours A study of the physiological, social, and spiritual growth of the child from conceptual through adolescence. Emphasis on the developmental research on family systems theory, the importance of developmentally appropriate learning objectives including play, and the influence of cultural practice and beliefs on family systems. PYCH-2750 The Parent and the Child 3 hours Designed to explore the basic value requisites for effective family living. Basic concepts such as love, communication, and parental modeling will be stressed. 2021–22 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 291 Course Descriptions PPHR-1011 – PYCH-2750 PSYCHOLOGY