PHARM 7341      Medicinal Chemistry I
This course is the study of medicinally active substances, both natural and synthetic, which describes their chemical properties, their mode of action, their structure-activity relationships and their metabolic rate. Starting with their origin, it is shown how drugs in a series are developed by chemical modification, quantitative structure activity relationships and receptor theory. The chemical properties of a drug are described and explained. The mode of action of the drug is explained on a biochemical basis whenever possible. Once a drug has had its medicinal effect, it is excreted or metabolized. Reasons for excretion or metabolism are explained. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 322R. Corequisite LS-BIOC 365G. Offered: Fall.
Credits: 3 hours
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PHARM 7344      Medicinal Chemistry II
This course is a continuation of PHARM 341. It will focus on classifying drugs based on chemical and/or pharmacological properties. The pharmacophore concept and structure-activity relationships will be emphasized. We will also examine the influence of organic functional groups on physicochemical properties of drugs and eventually their pharmacological activities. Syntheses and metabolism of drugs will also be discussed. The metabolism will focus on organic functional group transformations. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite(s): PHARM 341 & LS-BIOC 365G. Corequisite: LS-BIOC 366G. Offered: Winter.
Credits: 3 hours
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PHARM 7345      Top 200 II
Same as Top 200 I, however additional information must be committed to memory building on what was learned in the prerequisite course. Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Top 200 I Offered: Fall and Winter Restrictions: AU 52 Level B
Credits: 0.5 hours
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PHARM 7353      Investigative Toxicology
The science of investigative toxicology is an emerging science that plays a central role in forensic toxicology and pathology regarding conditions of and for exposure of many different kinds of environmental, biological, chemical, or physical agents. Investigative toxicology may include criminal or civil legal matters. The duties of an investigative toxicologist include the qualitative and quantitative analysis of drugs or poisons in biological systems and other physical evidence collected at the scene of the investigation. This also includes the interpretation of the exposure scene evidence and findings in regard to the physiologic and behavioral effect of those exposed to the detected/suspected chemical(s) at time of exposure. The complete investigation of the cause or causes of sudden or chronic chemical exposure and its potential aftermath is an important civic responsibility. The use of toxicologic information in investigation assessment requires careful field and laboratory analysis, evaluation of data, and scientific judgment. Knowledge in the toxicological field is important to domestic settings, community, law enforcement and workplace atmosphere aiming at providing reasonable theories and conclusions regarding intentional or the non-intentional exposure of poisonous agents that concern human health. Investigation toxicology of a poison exposure can be divided into four measures: 1) obtaining the case history and scene investigation of poisonous contamination, 2) collection of data and/or evidence, 3) methods and procedures designed for toxicological analyses of physical evidence, 4) interpretation of the toxic experience landscape. Establishing the mechanism of exposure rests with the investigative toxicologists, but success in arriving at the correct conclusion may also include the combined efforts of the forensic toxicologist and pathologist. Health care professionals and public safety providers have the responsibility to investigate, inform and educate the public on the human health concern of poison exposures and the importance in avoiding contact with toxic chemicals and potential poisonous situations. Prerequisite: Pharmacology I. Restrictions: B.S. Pharm Sci>Pharmacol/Pharm Sci Grad>PharmD - (P1)
Credits: 2 hours
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PHARM 7361      Pharmacology I
Study of the pharmacology of medicinals with emphasis on basic principles, the autonomic nervous system and drugs affecting the cardiovascular and renal systems. Four hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: LS-PHYS 400 and LS-BIOC 366
Credits: 4 hours
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PHARM 7362      Pharmacology II
Students will study principles of chemotherapy, pharmacology of drug action, drug-mediated toxicity, drugs effecting different organs/systems, and the effect of drugs n clinical condition. Prerequisites: Pharm 7361 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5 hours
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PHARM 7366      Oncology and Hematology Pharmacotherapy
Oncology and Hematology Pharmacotherapy provides disease-oriented and pharmacy-oriented insight into the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and rational drug treatment of malignancy. The pharmacist's role in selecting drug products, individualizing dosages, supportive care, and monitoring patients is emphasized, with additional emphasis on safety and handling. Prerequisites: Pharmacology I & Pharmacotherapy II. Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 hours
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PHARM 7377      Principles Of Nutrition Support
This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of nutrition support and prepare him/her for future involvement in this important practice area. It teaches practical skills, including assessment of the patient's nutritional status, estimation of calorie and protein requirements and how to recommend an appropriate formulation to meet these requirements. The student will learn indications for parenteral and enteral nutrition and how to select the most appropriate feeding. The student is taught how parenteral and enteral nutrition is safely administered, will learn the major complications, as well as methods to prevent or treat these problems. Topics covered include venous access, care of venous access devises, central vs. peripheral parenteral nutrition, fluid and electrolyte management, admixture compatibility and stability, and management of the nutrition support patient in various disease states. Restrictions: AU 52 Level A & B
Credits: 2 hours
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PHARM 7378      Introduction to Community Pharmacy Practice
Students will provide patient-centered care in a community pharmacy practice setting. This experience will emphasize application of knowledge gained in didactic course work at the student's level in the curriculum. Activities focus on the delivery of patient care rather than relying on a product-centered model of practice.Prerequisite: Pharm.D. credit and non-credit requirements completed through semester six. Required documentation as noted on the Pharmacy Experiential Programs website. Offered: Summer
Credits: 2 hours
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PHARM 7379      Introduction to Health Systems Pharmacy Practice
Students will spend two weeks during the summer providing patient-centered care in a health systems pharmacy practice setting. The experience will emphasize application of knowledge gained in didactic coursework at the student's level in the curriculum. Activities focus on understanding the medication use system and delivering care to patients in a hospital setting. The Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences seek to establish a solid practice foundation on which students will continually build as they progress through the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum.Prerequisites: Successful completion of Pharm.D. didactic coursework through semester 6 and submission of required Experiential Programs documentation on file.Offered: Summer
Credits: 2 hours
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PHARM 7389      Advances In Drug Therapy
Study of the advances in drug delivery and therapy; the concepts of advanced and novel drug delivery systems, modern drug analysis tools, role of efflux protein in drug kinetics, and transporter/receptor mediated drug delivery. Prerequisites: PHARM 303 Co-Requisite: PHARM 420 Restrictions: AU 52 Level B Offered: Fall
Credits: 2 hours
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PHARM 7397      Home Health Care
Anything a patient does in the home concerning their healthcare is considered Home Health Care. All aspects of Home Health Care are covered in this class. Diabetic & Ostomy products & care, Durable Medical Equipment (Wheelchair, cane, crutches, etc.), home Renal Dialysis, Wound Care, Respiratory Therapy, IV accesses, Home Infusion Therapy, Hospice Care, and Enteral Nutrition are presented and discussed. Reimbursement issues are not discussed due to constantly changing regulations. This is a ""hands on"" class with participation in, for example, ostomy fitting, crutches fitting, enteral nutrition taste testing, and a tour of a Home Infusion Pharmacy. Prerequisite: Familiarity with IV Admixtures. PHARM 362 & PHARM 405 Offered: Fall Restrictions: AU 52 Level A & B Co-Requisite: PHARM 420
Credits: 2 hours
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PHARM 7398      Comprehensive Diabetes Management
The purpose of the course is to provide the student with a multidisciplinary foundation in the principles of diabetes management. The student will develop their knowledge and ability to assess, manage, educate and monitor patients with diabetes. The faculty are comprised of a multidisciplinary team of experts for the online lecturers. The in class discussion will be lead by a faculty member who specializes in diabetes management.Prerequisites:Pathoshysiology, Advanced Nursing 548, Pharmacology I, PHARM 361Restrictions AU52 l Levels A,B,C
Credits: 4 hours
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PHARM 7399      Required Enrollment
Required enrollment for international students in pharmacy training sites.
Credits: 1 hours
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PHARM 7404      Drug Information Clerkship
The candidate will spend one month providing service in the Drug Information Center. Activities are designed to enhance the candidate's skills in retrieval and critical evaluation of the drug literature. Candidates will participate in answering drug information questions and preparation of documents for pharmacy and therapeutics committees and service contracts of the Drug Information Center. Required rotations.
Credits: hours
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PHARM 7405      Pharmacotherapy I
Pharmacotherapy I integrates the fundamentals of pathophysiology and pharmacology to develop the student's ability to provide pharmaceutical care. The course promotes the development and application of problem-solving strategies in self-limiting illnesses. In general, two hours of lecture and two hours of small group discussion per week. Prerequisite: NURSE 548, PHARM 325,PHARM 361,PHARM 414Offered: Winter
Credits: 3 hours
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PHARM 7406      General Medicine I
The candidate will spend two semester in a medical service at an affiliate institution. Emphasis of study will be on the care of adults with commonly seen illnesses. Candidates will take part in cnat review conferences, rounds and consultations as directed by the supervising faculty. Successful completion of all coursework through semester 6. Restrictions AU 52 Level B, Prerequisites: PHARM 325 concurrent enrollment in PHARM 420 (Fall) and PHARM 485P (Winter) Offered: Fall/Winter
Credits: hours
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PHARM 7407      General Medicine II (Ambulatory Care)
The candidate will spend eight weeks in a patient-care service which is dedicated to the care of the ambulatory patient. Emphasis of study will be on pharmacotherapy in adult patients. Candidates are expected to become involved in the provision of primary care, medication maintenance activities and improvement of rationale drug therapy in the practice environment. Strong emphasis is placed on patient counseling and interviewing skills. Required rotation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all coursework through semester 8. Restrictions: AU 52 Level C Offered: Fall/Winter
Credits: hours
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PHARM 7409      Health Systems Clerkship
The candidate will spend one month assigned to a health system site. Emphasis of study will be on the organizational, technical and administrative aspects of providing comprehensive pharmaceutical services in a health system. Clinical responsibilities will be maintained throughout the rotation. Candidates will take part in department activities to enhance understanding of the integration of all aspects of pharmaceutical care within the department and other services in the facility (i.e. departmental planning, committee activities, drug distribution, staff supervision and quality assurance programs, formulary management.) Restrictions: AU 52 Level C Offered: Fall & Winter
Credits: hours
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PHARM 7410      General Medicine III
Continuation of Required General Medicine series. Required rotation. Offered: Fall/Winter Restrictions: AU52 Level C
Credits: hours
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