(3 Cr.) Exploration of population-based interventions with an emphasis on ways to promote health and wellness through behavioral change and identification of barriers to change.
OCCT 7020 - OT Management: Leadership and Administration
(3 Cr.) Plan and participate in professional development, leadership, and advocacy opportunities related to current and emerging practice areas including interprofessional practice. Primary topics addressed include organizational and legal structures, supervision, and management, quality assurance, fiscal management, human resources, collaboration and team functions, and marketing.
(3 Cr.) Students will prepare for and initiate an in-depth experience in one of the following areas: clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, teaching in academia, or theory development. Students will develop a plan that will culminate in a capstone project in the OCCT 7300: Capstone II course. Additionally, students will participate in a comprehensive review of the OTD curriculum in preparation for the National Boards for Certification of Occupational Therapy exam, as well as the processes for national certification and state licensure.
(3 Cr.) Level I pediatric fieldwork to integrate and apply knowledge and understanding from coursework in a developmental, community, or clinical setting.
(12 Cr.) Students will complete the culminating doctoral project that relates to practice and demonstrates synthesis of advanced knowledge initiated in OCCT 7030: OT Scholarship/Capstone I in their focused area of study. The capstone experience will be consistent with the objectives of the student’s capstone project and provide the application piece of their capstone project in order to enhance the field of occupational therapy (minimum 14 weeks).
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.
(3 Cr.) Students will be introduced to disease processes at the cellular level. The course will serve as an introduction to pathophysiology building on the anatomy and physiological courses that students have already completed. Prerequisites: First year standing. Credit or registration in PHRD 4020 Integrated Lab Sequence I .
(2 Cr.) This course focuses on the biochemical and molecular biopharmaceutical bases of therapeutic intervention with medicinal substances, the action of these substances (beneficial and harmful), and accordingly, the associated foundational concepts of molecular pharmacology and toxicology. Prerequisites: PHRD 4002 Principles of Drug Action I
(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.) 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.
(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 these systems are studied. Prerequisites: PHRD 4012 Pathophysiology I; and credit or registration in PHRD 4049 Integrated Lab Sequence II
(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.
PHAR 5053 - 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 mediation information available in medical literature. Prerequisites: PHRD 4033 Drug Information Retrieval; and credit or registration in PHRD 4070 Integrated Lab Sequence III
(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: PHAR 5031 Synthetic Medicinals.
(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.) An elective course to develop knowledge in the pharmaceutical sciences, how to use analytical techniques to characterize and evaluate drug delivery systems. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing.
(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.
(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.
(1 Cr.) First in a six-semester course sequence focusing on developing the self-awareness and emotional intelligence skills necessary for team- and practice-ready students. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in : PHRD 4020
(4 Cr.) This course focuses on molecular-level function and processes as these relate to rational and successful therapeutic intervention with medicinal substances. 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
(3 Cr.) Students will be introduced to disease processes at a cellular level. The course will serve as an introduction to pathophysiology building on the anatomy and physiology courses that students have already completed. 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, particularly for the community setting. Co-requisite: P1 Standing
(1 Cr.) Second in a six-semester course sequence focusing on developing the self-awareness and emotional intelligence skills necessary for team- and practice-ready students. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in: PHRD 4049
(2 Cr.) This course focuses on the biochemical and molecular biopharmaceutical bases of therapeutic intervention with medicinal substances, the actions of these substances (beneficial and harmful), and accordingly, the associated foundational concepts of molecular pharmacology and toxicology. Prerequisites: PHRD 4002 Principles of Drug Action I
(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.
(1 Cr.) The course introduces the student to the pharmaceutics and clinical applications of parenterals. Topics include calculations, aseptic technique, and regulations impacting parenterals. Prerequisites: P2 Status.
(1 Cr.) Second in a six-semester longitudinal course sequence reinforcing students’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for current and future pharmacy practice, particularly on the community setting. Prerequisites: P1 Standing
PHRD 4050 - Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience
(4 Cr.) The purpose of this course is to expose students to contemporary U.S. community practice models, including interprofessional practice involving shared patient care decision-making, professional ethics and expected behaviors, and direct patient care activities, in preparation for Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. Credit/No Credit grading.
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.
(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:
(6 Cr.) Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications where applicable) as they apply to the drug therapy management of disease. Prerequisites: PHRD 4027, PHRD 4035
(1 Cr.) Third in a six-semester longitudinal course sequence reinforcing students’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for current and future pharmacy practice, particularly for the institutional setting. Prerequisites:
(3 Cr.) Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications where applicable) as they apply to drug therapy management of disease. Prerequisites: PHRD 4027, PHRD 4035
(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.
(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.
(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,
(6 Cr.) Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications where applicable) as they apply to drug therapy management of disease. Prerequisites: PHRD 4027, PHRD 4035
(2 Cr.) Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications where applicable) as they apply to drug therapy management of disease. Prerequisites: PHRD 4064
(1 Cr.) Fourth in a six-semester longitudinal course sequence reinforcing students’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for current and future pharmacy practice, particularly for the institutional setting. Prerequisites:
(1 Cr.) Third in a six-semester course sequence focusing on developing the self-awareness and emotional intelligence skills necessary for team- and practice-ready students. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in: PHRD 4070
(1 Cr.) Fourth in a six-semester course sequence focusing on developing the self-awareness and emotional intelligence skills necessary for team- and practice-ready students. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in: PHRD 4099
PHRD 5000 - Institutional Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience
(4 Cr.) The purpose of this course is to expose students to contemporary U.S. institutional practice models, including interprofessional practice involving shared patient care decision-making, professional ethics and expected behaviors, and direct patient care activities, in preparation for Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. Credit/No-Credit grading. Prerequisites:
(1 Cr.) Fifth in a six-semester course sequence focusing on developing the self-awareness and emotional intelligence skills necessary for team- and practice-ready students. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in: PHRD 5020
(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.
(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.
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:
(2 Cr.) Orientation to concepts and application of strategies for patient and colleague centered communication, emphasizing skills that enhance patient care and communication and enable development and maintenance of professional relationships. Prerequisites: PHRD 4010, PHRD 4031, PHRD 4033
(5 Cr.) Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications where applicable) as they apply to drug therapy management of disease. Prerequisites: PHRD 4064
(1 Cr.) Fifth in a six-semester longitudinal course sequence reinforcing students’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for current and future pharmacy practice, particularly in preparation for advanced pharmacy practice experiences. Prerequisites:
(1 Cr.) Sixth in a six-semester course sequence focusing on developing the self-awareness and emotional intelligence skills necessary for team- and practice-ready students. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in: PHRD 5049
(4 Cr.) Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications where applicable) as they apply to drug therapy management of disease. Prerequisites: PHRD 4085
(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:
PHRD 5026 - Clinical Informatics and Medication Safety
(2 Cr.) This course will provide the skills for managing medication-related information in electronic health records, the knowledge to apply the principles of the medication use process, and the strategies for identifying and implementing opportunities for medication safety improvement.
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:
PHRD 5037 - Eye, Ears, Nose, Throat, and Dermatology Module
(2 Cr.) Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications) as they apply to EENT and dermatologic drug therapy management. Prerequisites:
(4 Cr.) Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications where applicable) as they apply to drug therapy management of disease. Prerequisites: PHRD 4056, PHRD 5014
(3 Cr.) Principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapy (including both prescription and non-prescription medications where applicable) as they apply to drug therapy management of disease. Prerequisites: Pharm 5022
(1 Cr.) Sixth in a six-semester longitudinal course sequence reinforcing students’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for current and future pharmacy practice, particularly in preparation for advanced pharmacy practice experiences. Prerequisites: