(3 Cr.) Students will develop research proposals and instruments based on occupational therapy initiatives in collaboration with a faculty research project mentor. Research Projects will be carried out in
OCCT 5140 - Psychosocial Practice Across the Lifespan
(3 Cr.) Evaluation and intervention of psychosocial issues across the lifespan that interfere with engagement in occupational performance. Lecture/Online. F
(3 Cr.) Presentation of the OT process with adults and the aging population, from evaluation through intervention in various practice settings. Lecture/Online. F
(3 Cr.) Implementation of an original research project including collection, analysis and interpretation of data, with poster presentation of research and conclusions. Prerequisites:
(3 Cr.) Examine principles and philosophies of administration and management and apply general principles to program marketing and development as it applies to the practice of Occupational Therapy. Lecture/Online. Sp
(3 Cr.) Application of psychosocial theory and treatment techniques. Twenty hours of level I fieldwork specific to psychosocial practice in a clinical setting supervised by ULM Occupational Therapy clinical faculty. Lecture/Online. Sp
(3 Cr.) Application of developmental theory and treatment through Problem-based Learning and twenty hours of level I fieldwork in a clinical setting. Level I fieldwork supervised by Occupational Therapy clinicians in the community. Lecture/Online. Sp
(3 Cr.) Application of physical disability theory and treatment through Problem-based Learning and twenty hours of level I fieldwork in a clinical setting. Level I fieldwork supervised by Occupational Therapy clinicians in the community. Lecture/Online. Sp
(1, 2 or 3 Cr.) NON-REQUIRED ELECTIVE: Directed study in selected areas addressing specific deficiencies in plans of study required by ACOTE Standards. Prerequisites: Approval of department head. Lecture/Online.
(2 Cr.) Development, scope, and methods employed in public health. Principles of biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental sanitation and the study of major health problems are included.
(2 Cr.) Development of technologies that facilitate changes in health-related behavior that affect individuals, organizations, and social or community systems.
(2 Cr.) The organization of health care services in the United States, with emphasis on historical development, present characteristics, and future trends.
(2 Cr.) Chemicals and drugs which have important application as insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and rodenticides. Prerequisites: Department Head approval.
(3 Cr.) Survey of the occurrence, properties and harmful effects of natural and man-made toxic substances in personal, occupational and global environments. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in Zoology 3011, 3013, and Chemistry 3004.
PHAR 5000 - Molecular Structure and Function of Proteins
(3 Cr.) This course is designed to introduce graduate students to basic concepts and techniques in the study of protein structure and function. Course coverage will include structural determinants, relationship of structure to function, thermodynamics of protein interactions, protein/ligand interactions, kinetics, transition state theory, enzyme mechanisms and protein purification techniques.
3 Cr. Advanced study of the physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system. Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor. Lecture.
(3 Cr.) A quantitative treatment of the dynamics of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion, including the development of mathematical models for these processes. Application of analog and digital computation will be discussed. Prerequisites: Mathematics 3001 or MATH 4001, and/or Consent of Department Head.
(3 Cr.) An advanced treatment of factors affecting drug availability from dosage forms and the influence of the route of administration and the dosage regimen on drug availability. Prerequisites: PHAR 5013 or Consent of Department Head.
(2 Cr.) Information on the clinical management of poisonings including the assessment of toxic potential, stabilization of vital function, and specific antidotal measures. Prerequisites: Third Year Pharmacy Standing.
(2 Cr.) Chemical hazards in the workplace; regulatory and medicolegal programs, product safety, worker health protection, chemical-related health risk assessment. Prerequisites: PHAR 4089.
(4 Cr.) Advanced discussion of the literature and methodology related to the action of drugs in neurological systems. Prerequisites: Consent of Department Head.
(3 Cr.) A study of the methodologies and strategies used in the synthesis of compounds of pharmacological significance. Prerequisites: CHEM 5031, CHEM 5032 or Consent of Department Head.
(3 Cr.) Chemical and physical properties, nomenclature, and synthesis of heterocycles commonly found in compounds of biological and pharmacological importance. Prerequisites: CHEM 5031, CHEM 5032, or Consent of Department Head.
(3 Cr.) Study of natural products used in medicine, pharmacy and allied fields. Emphasis is placed on isolation, purification and synthetic derivatives. One hour lecture and six hours laboratory. Prerequisites: Consent of Department Head.
(3 Cr.) Study of natural products used in medicine, pharmacy and allied fields. Emphasis is placed on isolation, purification and synthetic derivatives. One hour lecture and six hours laboratory. Prerequisites: Consent of Department Head.
(1 Cr.) Current developments in pharmaceutical disciplines. Applicable to all disciplines. Attendance required for every graduate student each semester. Not more than 4 cr. toward the Ph.D. degree, not to exceed 6 cr. for the Ph.D. degree.
(3 Cr.) An advanced course presenting the pathophysiology, clinical features, and pharmacology of cancers as well as the latest advances and developments in cancer therapeutics. Prerequisites: Permission of the Instructor.
(3 Cr.) This course will provide students with basic concepts in pharmacogenetics and the role of inheritance on inter-individual variation in drug response. In addition, the class will provide students with an appreciation of how pharmacogenetic and pharmacogenomic fields impact pharmaceutical care. Prerequisites:
(2 Cr.) Advanced analytical procedures; use of new techniques and equipment. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in PHAR 5068 and Consent of Department Head.
(3 Cr.) A study of traditional and contemporary approaches to drug design and development. Basic concepts important to receptor-ligand interactions will be introduced. Literature examples will be used to illustrate contemporary methods, such as molecular modeling, QSAR, and combinatorial strategies. Prerequisites: 4009 or Consent of Instructor.
(3 Cr.) This course will explore the funademtnal cellular processes involved in the regulation of eukaryotic gene expression at the transcriptional, post-transcriptional, translational, and post-translational levels. Prerequisites: Pharmacy graduate status or consent of Department Head. Lecture.
(3 Cr.) Introduce students to the necessary physicochemical parameters, determination of kinetic rate profiles, characterization of physical properties, and compatibility with common excipients of new drug substances.
(3 Cr.) This fundamental course on pharmaceutical solids provides a comprehensive, cutting-edge overview of ideas, issues, language, and methodologies of pharmaceutical solid-state research.
(3 Cr.) Theoretical and practical aspects involved in the design of dosage forms including the development of drug molecules and industrial scale manufacturing.
(2 Cr.) Student participation in ongoing laboratory research to illustrate experimental design and performance. Prerequisites: Open to students enrolled in the non-thesis option Master of Science program in toxicology (pharmaceutical sciences) only.
(3 Cr.) Cellular mechanisms of adverse chemical effects in biological systems. Areas of emphasis include principles of pathology, genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, teratogenicity and toxic responses of major organ systems. Prerequisites: 4015, PHAR 4089.
(3 Cr.) Common laboratory techniques used to evaluate chemical toxicity. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in PHAR 5081. One hour lecture, six hours laboratory.
(3 Cr.) This course deals with the fundamentals of surface and interfacial phenomena encountered by pharmaceutical scientists in the development of dosage forms.
PHAR 5084 - Chemical Kinetics and Stability of Pharmaceuticals
(3 Cr.) This course deals with the fundamentals aspects of chemical kinetics applied to the stability of pharmaceutical raw materials and final dosage forms.
(4 Cr. each) Intended to provide the graduate student with hands-on laboratory experience in methods commonly used in A. Neurotoxicology, B. Aquatic Toxicology, C. Immunotoxicology, D. Hepatotoxicology. Prerequisites: For A, B, and D: PHAR 5050 and Consent of Instructor. For C: 4008 or PHAR 4023.
(4 Cr.) A survey of contemporary pharmacotherapeutic agents, emphasizing drug design elements as relates to mechanistic and clinical characteristics. Prerequisites:
(4 Cr.) Molecular bases of therapeutic intervention with medicinal substances, and associated foundational theoretical concepts. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
2 cr. This course will give in depth coverage of acute medicine topics. This course is geared toward pharmacy students interested in inpatient pharmacy practice or residency. Prerequisites: Prerequisite(s): PHRD 4058, PHRD 4074, PHRD 5000. Lecture
(5 Cr.) This course focuses on the molecular-level composition of living organisms in relationship to the biochemical and molecular biopharmaceutical bases of therapeutic intervention with medicinal substances, and associated foundational concepts of medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in PHRD 4020.
(3 Cr.) Fundamentals of physical pharmacy and an introduction to liquid oral dosage forms. Prerequisites: First Year Standing. Credit or registration in
(1 Cr.) An introduction to the pharmacist in society, modes of pharmacy practice, historical perspectives, fundamentals of professional responsibility. Prerequisites: First Year Standing. Credit or registration in
(1 Cr.) Introduction to the origin and definition of medical terms used in healthcare settings. Arranged by body and organ systems with a heavy emphasis on pharmacology. Brand/Generic names, dosage forms, strengths, and therapeutic class of current top 200 drugs are covered.
(1 Cr.) First in a six-semester longitudinal course sequence reinforcing students’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for current and future pharmacy practice. Focus on medical terminology, microbiology, drug action, therapeutics, calculations, pharmaceutics, and pathophysiology. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in 4000, 4002, 4004, 4006, 4010, 4012
(2 Cr.) Distinguishes ethical from other kinds of issues in pharmacy, identifies options open to a pharmacist faced with an ethical issue. Students will be introduced to administrative law as it applies to the practice of pharmacy Prerequisites: P1 Status.
(3 Cr.) Orientation to current drug information systems, appropriate search strategies utilizing primary, secondary and tertiary resources combined with applications of common statistical tests seen in medical literature. Prerequisites: P1 Status.
(3 Cr.) The student will continue to build on the knowledge from pathophysiology I as complete organ systems are introduced and the impact of diseases on this systems are studied. Prerequisites: 4012 and credit or registration in 4049.
(4 Cr.) Discussion of microorganisms, infectious diseases and treatment. Discussion of immune function, immunopathology and immune modulation by vaccines and biotechnology products. Prerequisites: P1 Standing. Lecture.
(1 Cr.) The course introduces the student to the pharmaceutics and clinical applications of pareneterals. Topics include calculations, aseptic technique, and regulations impacting parenterals. Prerequisites: P1 Status.
(1 Cr.) Second in a six-semester longitudinal course sequence reinforcing students’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for current and future pharmacy practice. Focus on immunology, drug action, therapeutics, pharmaceutics, law/ethics, informatics, pathophysiology, and parenterals. Prerequisites: 4020 and credit or registration in 4025, 4027, 4029, 4031, 4033, 4035, 4047.
PHRD 4052 - Research Methods and Literature Evaluation
(3 Cr.) Introduction and application of basic concepts of research methodology and design needed for efficient evaluation, utilization and clinical application of medication information available in medical literature. Prerequisites: 4033 and credit or registration in 4070.
(1 Cr.) Orientation to psychosocial and communication principles and techniques with application to professional practice environments and clinical counseling situations. Prerequisites: 4010, 4031, 4033 and credit or registration in 4070.
(3 Cr.) The study of the interrelationship between formulation factors and pharmacokinetic aspects of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. Prerequisites:
(5 Cr.) Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications) as they apply to neurology/psychiatric drug therapy management. Prerequisites:
(1 Cr.) Third in a 6-semester longitudinal course sequence reinforcing students’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for current and future pharmacy practice. Focus on drug literature evaluation, communications, biopharmaceutics/pharmacokinetics, neurologic/psychiatric, and endocrinologic disorders. Prerequisites:
(3 Cr.) Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and nonprescription medications) as they apply to endocrine drug therapy management. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in
(3 Cr.) An overview of the structure, organization, delivery, and financing of the U.S. health care system, managed health care and pharmacy services combined with the role of the pharmacist. Prerequisites:
(4 Cr.) Basic patient assessment skills required in the delivery of pharmaceutical care and principles of self care including: determining if self care is appropriate and recommending appropriate self care treatment. Prerequisites:
(6 Cr.) Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and nonprescription medications) as they apply to infectious diseases drug therapy management. Prerequisites: PHRD 4025 Principles of Immunology,
PHRD 4083 - Gastrointestinal, Nutrition, and Hepatic Module
(2 Cr.) Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications) as they apply to Gastrointestinal and Hepatic disease drug therapy management. Nutrition will also be covered. Prerequisites: PHRD 4000 Medical Microbiology, PHRD 4025 Principles of Immunology,
(1 Cr.) Fourth in a 6-semester longitudinal course sequence reinforcing students’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for current and future pharmacy practice. Focus on health-care systems, self-care; patient assessment, infectious diseases, and Gastrointestinal/nutritional/hepatic disorders. Prerequisites:
(2 Cr.) This course reviews the principles of ethics as they apply to pharmacy practice. Students will focus primarily on the law as it applies to drugs, medical devices, and the practice of pharmacy. Prerequisites: 4031 and credit or registration in 5020.
(2 Cr.) Application of techniques and strategies for patient-centered and colleague-centered communication with an emphasis is on skills that enable development and maintenance of constructive interpersonal relationships in a variety of pharmacy practice settings. Prerequisites: 4054 and credit or registration in 5020.
(3 Cr.) Examination of the managerial aspects of pharmacy practice within the health care system with an emphasis on the basic financial, operational, and human resource management, knowledge, and skills necessary for a successful professional practice. Prerequisites: 4077 and credit or registration in 5020.
PHRD 5008 - Self Care/Patient Assessment II Module
(2 Cr.) Basic patient assessment skills required in the delivery of pharmaceutical care and principles of self care including: determining if self care is appropriate and recommending appropriate self care treatment. Prerequisites: 4079 and credit or registration in 5020.
(6 Cr.) Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and nonprescription medications) as they apply to cardiovascular drug therapy management. Prerequisites:
(1 Cr.) Fifth in a six-semester longitudinal course sequence reinforcing students’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for current and future pharmacy practice. Focus on ethics/law, communications, pharmacy management, self-care, patient assessment, and cardiovascular disorders. Prerequisites:
(2 Cr.) Introduction to the principles and tools of pharmacoeconomics and outcomes assessment that are commonly used to study the impact of pharmaceutical care services on the health and health care of a patient or community. Prerequisites:
2 Cr. Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications) as they apply to bone and joint disease drug therapy management. Prerequisites:
(2 Cr.) Provides enhanced coverage of pharmacologic and therapeutic issues relevant to populations with alternative pharmaceutical needs because of unique diseases and altered pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics outside of the defined normal adult population. Prerequisites:
(2 Cr.) Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and nonprescription medications) as they apply to respiratory drug therapy management. Prerequisites: PHRD 4058 Neurology and Psychiatry Module, PHRD 4074 Endocrine Module,
(2 Cr.) Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and nonprescription medications) as they apply to renal and urology drug therapy management. Prerequisites: 5010 and credit or registration in 5049.
3 Cr. Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications) as they apply to hematology and oncology drug therapy management. Prerequisites: