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2017-2018 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 Course numbering

— 100 to 499 Undergraduate

— 500+  Graduate

Abbreviations

ACCT - Accounting
MATH - Mathematics
BIOL - Biology
MFTH - Marriage and Family Therapy
CHEM - Chemistry and Biochemistry
MGMT - Management
COMP - Computers
 MUGU - Music (Guitar)
COUN - Counseling
MUPI - Music (Piano)
CRMJ - Criminal Justice
MUSC - Music
DANC - Dance
MUVO - Music (Violin)
DRAM - Drama
NURS - Nursing
EASL - English as a Second Language NUTR - Nutrition
ECSE - Early Childhood/Special Education
PHCY - Pharmacy
ECON - Economics
PHED - Physical Education
EDUC - Education
 PHIL - Philosophy
ENGL - English PHYA - Physician Assistant
FIAR - Fine Arts
PHYS - Physical Science
FREN - French
POLS - Political Science
HDFS - Human Development/Family Studies
PPOA - Public Policy and Advocacy
HINF - Health Informatics
PSYC - Psychology
HIST - History
PUBH - Public Health
IABS - Institute of Autism and Behavioral Studies
RELS - Religious Studies
INFT - Information Technology
SOCL - Sociology
INTD - Interdisciplinary
 SOCW - Social Work
INTS - International Studies
SPAN - Spanish
LCPR - Latino Community Practice
 SPEC - Special Education
LING - Linguistics
SPST - Sports Studies
 
 WMST - Women’s Studies
 
  

  • PHCY 895 - Second-Year Integrative Experience

    2 Credits
    The course is composed of several integrated case studies based on material taken from across the first and second year curricula. The cases are chosen specifically for their rich multidisciplinary content. Students work in groups to analyze the cases and provide a case presentation similar to presentations delivered during Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. The proficiency of the students is assessed by completion of case presentations and a practice NAPLEX examination. Required course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 901 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Ambulatory Care

    6 Credits
    Clinical experience in providing pharmaceutical care in outpatient settings such as clinics and medical offices. This course focuses on case management in the outpatient population, including patient data gathering and organization, collection and assessment; care plan development, monitoring, patient counseling, patient data assessment, outreach education and preventative health initiatives. Travel may be requires to other patient care sites (e.g., skilled nursing facilities and inpatient hospital units). Required course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 902 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Acute Care

    6 Credits
    This class promotes student knowledge, skills and abilities and allows the student to participate effectively in the patient care decision-making process in the inpatient institutional setting. During these experiences the student has the opportunity to participate in ongoing clinical activities. The student is an integral part of the health care team and gains experience with patient interviewing techniques, patient monitoring, clinical use of drugs, chemical concentrations in biological fluids and manual and computerized methods for planning dosing regimens. Emphasis is placed on the student’s demonstration and understanding of common disease states and treatment modalities. Required course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 903 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Community Practice

    6 Credits
    This course provides a more in-depth experience in community pharmacy and the role of the community pharmacist. It involves active participation and patient care responsibilities in a progressive fashion, designed to develop the practice skills, judgment, professional behavior, attitudes and values, confidence and personal responsibility needed for each student to embark on an independent and collaborative practice. Required course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 904 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Advanced Institutional Practice

    6 Credits
    This course offers instruction and practical experience in various components of hospital pharmacy with an emphasis on hospital organization, inpatient and outpatient services, IV admixtures, unit dose and clinical services. It also includes drug distribution, DUE, ADR reporting, formulary review and amendment, cost containment outcome assessment, quality assurance, inventory control and maintenance of mandated pharmacy records. Building upon previous internship experiences, assignments are made to facilities that can provide the greatest degree of new and unique exposure for each student. Required course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 920 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Cardiology

    6 Credits
    This course develops each student’s ability to manage the pharmaceutical care plan for patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular disease states (e.g., acute myocardial infarction, heart failure/transplant, acute coronary syndromes, dysrhythmias and hypertension/hyperlipidemia), in addition to their general medicine concerns in an inpatient setting. The course enhances the students’ communication skills by interacting with patients, nurses, physicians, pharmacists and other health care professionals and improves their ability to develop patient-specific therapeutic care plans. Elective course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 921 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Critical Care

    6 Credits
    This course provides students with the opportunity to learn about critical care disease states and pharmacotherapy, including selecting and recommending appropriate drug regimens and monitoring and adjusting these therapies as needed. This experience will also provide the opportunity to practice effective communication skills through writing and speaking opportunities with various disciplines. Elective course.

     

     
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 922 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Geriatrics

    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Geriatrics.(6) This course is only eligible for pharmacy students.
     
  

  • PHCY 923 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Hematology and Oncology

    6 Credits
    This course promotes student knowledge, skills and abilities and allows the student to participate effectively in the patient care decision-making process in the care of hematology/oncology patients. Students will learn about the patients’ special needs, treatment involving chemotherapy, managing side-effects of therapy and palliative care needs. The student functions as an integral part of the health care team and gains experience with patient monitoring, clinical use of drugs, chemical concentrations in biological fluids and manual and computerized methods for planning dosing regimens. Emphasis is placed on the student’s demonstration and understanding of common disease states and treatment modalities for cancer patients. Elective course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 925 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Home Health/Home Infusion

    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Home Health Care.
  

  • PHCY 926 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in HIV/AIDS

    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in HIV and AIDS.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 928 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Long-Term Care/Consulting

    6 Credits
    This course provides students experience in filling medication orders for long-term care (unit dose bubble packing, etc.), order entry from prescribers and hospital orders, IV preparation depending on site, therapeutic drug monitoring and dose adjustments, emergency kits for long-term care, and medication compounding. Students may also participant in long-term care facility site visits with the consultant pharmacist. On these visits, the consultant pharmacist reviews patient charts for medication regimen reviews and drug monitoring, controlled drug destruction, inspections of medication rooms and med‐pass, and in-service programs. Elective course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 930 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Pediatrics

    6 Credits
    This course provides students with the opportunity to integrate application of knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy to pediatric patient care as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team and provider of patient-centered care in an ambulatory care or hospital setting. In addition, the student becomes involved in the development of drug treatment regimens for selected patients. The educational experience may include evaluating literature, interviewing patients, interpreting data, assessing drug therapy, making recommendations for and monitoring drug therapy, and understanding and using the evidence-based principles of medicine needed to develop an optimal therapeutic plan for pediatric patients. Elective course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 931 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Psychiatry

    6 Credits
    The course provides students with an overview of the role of a pharmacist in pharmacotherapeutic management of patients in the behavioral health system. Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of the common disease states seen in patients in a psychiatric setting. Emphasis is placed on the application of pharmacologic, pharmacokinetic and therapeutic principles when developing treatment plans, taking into consideration adverse effect profiles, drug interactions and cost. In addition, students have the opportunity to educate patients, caregivers and health care professionals on the appropriate use of drugs for the treatment of behavioral health disease states. Elective course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 932 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Solid Organ Transplant

    6 Credits
    The Solid Organ Transplant service (renal transplant, liver transplant, cardiac transplant) is managed by transplant surgeons, nephrologists, hepatologists, cardiologists, surgical residents, physician assistants and nurses. The pharmacy student is responsible for identifying and resolving medication therapy issues for patients and works toward assuming care of all patients on the service throughout the cycle. The student devises efficient strategies for accomplishing the required activities as well as assists in the patient’s transition to the outpatient transplant clinic via medication education for assigned transplant recipients and their families. Opportunities for extra-curricular research and project development can be available to students who are interested. Elective course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are only available to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 933 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Trauma/Surgery

    6 Credits
    This course provides students with insight into the pharmacotherapeutic management of patients’ post-trauma/surgery. The student learns to be an integral part of the health care team and gains experience with patient interviewing, patient monitoring, clinical use of drugs, chemical concentrations in biological fluids, and manual and computerized methods for planning dosing regimens. Expectations are to demonstrate a comprehensive medical plan for the acute problems and the potential chronic health needs post-trauma/surgery. Elective course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 934 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice in Primary Care

    6 Credits
    This course introduces pharmacy students to interdisciplinary interactions in the physician office practice setting, including physicians, prescribers, nurses, administrative staff and patients. Students develop an understanding of the special needs of this patient population and a holistic approach to their care, as well as develop an understanding of clinical and regulatory issues in physician office practice. This course also provides an opportunity for improving both oral and written communication skills and to apply knowledge gained in the didactic educational component of the curriculum. Elective course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 935 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Emergency Medicine

    6 Credits
    This course promotes student knowledge, skills and abilities and allows the student to participate effectively in the patient care decision-making process in the Emergency Department setting. The course helps students become familiar with the key skills used as a clinical pharmacist in the Emergency Department. The student participates in the essential roles of the pharmacist in the ED, including the optimization of medication use through interaction with the Emergency Medicine team, medication order review, drug therapy monitoring, participation in high-risk procedures including resuscitation and other time-dependent emergencies, monitoring use of high-risk medications, medication procurement and preparation, and provision of drug information. Elective course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy classes are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 936 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Pain Management

    6 Credits
    This course promotes student knowledge, skills and abilities to enable students to participate effectively in the patient care decision-making process in the treatment and management of pain. Students become familiar with the key skills used by a clinical pharmacist in the treatment of pain. Emphasis is placed on evaluation of the pain patient, the pharmacology of analgesics, adjuvant agents and interventional techniques for the treatment of pain, including patient controlled analgesia, nerve blocks, intrathecal pumps and alternative therapies (relaxation, Reiki therapy, hypnosis, acupuncture). The course addresses the role of the pharmacist in acute and chronic pain management, palliative care and special populations (pediatrics, geriatrics). Includes discussion of regulatory issues such as addiction issues in pain management, health disparities in pain care and pain contracts. Elective course.


    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are only open to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 960 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Compounding

    6 Credits
    This course provides students with insight into specialty compounding. The student compounds medications such as ointments, creams, suppositories, drops and other forms of medication for animal or human use. Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of regulations, both state and federal, and the relationship with governmental agencies such as the FDA, and the procedures and requirements for sterile compounding detailed in the USP Chapter 797. Elective course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 961 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Drug Information

    6 Credits
    This course provides students with the opportunity to strengthen literature evaluation and retrieval skills, written and verbal communication skills by providing drug information to health care providers. Students are expected to demonstrate an ability to retrieve, analyze and communicate appropriate information on medications and health care issues to pharmacists, physicians, nurses, other health care professionals and the public. Written communication skills are emphasized. Additionally, students are expected to participate in activities related to formulary maintenance, drug utilization reviews, adverse drug reaction surveillance programs and medication error reporting programs. Elective course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 962 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Drug Use Policy

    6 Credits
    This course promotes knowledge, skills and abilities and allows the student to participate effectively in the patient care decision-making process in the inpatient institutional setting. During these experiences the student has the opportunity to participate in ongoing clinical activities, functioning as an integral part of the health care team and gaining experience with patient interviewing techniques, patient monitoring, clinical use of drugs, chemical concentrations in biological fluids, and manual and computerized methods for planning dosing regimens. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of common disease states and treatment modalities. Elective course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 963 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Managed Care

    6 Credits
    This course provides the student with an overview of the application of managed care principles. Students gain experience in formulary management and evaluation, patient profile reviews, drug utilization reviews and provider/member education. Students gain insight into the role pharmacists play in decision-making for clinical policies for drug utilization. Written and verbal communication skills are emphasized by providing evidence-based recommendations. Elective course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 964 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Nuclear Pharmacy

    6 Credits
    This course provides students with an introduction to radiopharmaceutical preparation and use. Students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of radiation physics, preparation of radiopharmaceuticals, operator safety, quality control, laboratory design, radiation monitoring equipment, clinical aspects, therapeutic and diagnostic applications of radiopharmaceuticals and diagnostic agents in pharmacy practice. In addition, students are expected to be familiar with the regulations unique to nuclear pharmacy. Elective course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 965 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry

    6 Credits
    This course provides students with an overview of the pharmaceutical industry. Students participate in activities that provide further understanding of the drug development process, research and development, and regulatory affairs. Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of pharmacoeconomic analyses, literature retrieval and analysis to provide evidence-based recommendations. Written and verbal communication skills are emphasized. Elective course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 967 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Pharmacy Management

    6 Credits
    This course provides students with an overview of the pharmaceutical industry. Students participate in activities that provide further understanding of the drug development process, research and development, and regulatory affairs. Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of pharmacoeconomic analyses, literature retrieval and analysis to provide evidence-based recommendations. Written and verbal communication skills are emphasized. Elective course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 968 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Professional Organizations

    6 Credits
    This course provides students with an overview of professional pharmacy organizations at state and federal levels. The student participates in legislative matters, organizational meetings, projects, continuing education, daily management, convention management and publicity, membership recruitment, and other activities relating to the profession of pharmacy. Some rotations are competitive and require deadlines be met for application, especially those in the Washington, D.C., area. Contact the Office of Experiential Education for more information. Elective course.


    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 969 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Elective in Pharmaceutical Research

    6 Credits
    This course offers students an opportunity to conduct discipline-specific scientific research. Students gain exposure to various aspects of research, including study design, experimental procedures, data collection and analysis, peer review activities and regulatory processes. Opportunities are available within these disciplines: biochemistry, immunology, medicinal chemistry, microbiology, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical outcomes or practice-based research. Elective course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy students who select this elective should have PHCY 892 - Directed Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences Research  as a prerequisite, or equivalent prior experience. Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 970 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Teaching

    6 Credits
    This course offers the opportunity to observe and participate in the tasks necessary to fulfill a full-time faculty appointment. Students are exposed to the pillars of academic pharmacy practice including an active role in teaching and precepting, scholarship activities and service to the school, university and community. Elective course.
    Prerequisite(s): This rotation is for highly motivated students who are seriously considering post-graduate training (e.g., residency, fellowship) with a strong interest in a career in academia. The department chair and the Office of Experiential Education will determine the selection process for student enrollment in this elective.
    Corequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 995 - Third-Year Integrative Experience

    2 Credits
    A comprehensive review of the entire curricular experience from the standpoint of professional development and preparation for professional licensing. The class includes an assessment similar to the one for licensure. Required course.


    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  

  • PHED 100 - Beginning Swimming

    1 Credits
    Development of basic swimming skills and conquering the fear of water. Two hours per week. (KN)
    Prerequisite(s): Novice swimmers only.
  

  • PHED 103 - Lifeguard Training

    1 Credits
    Training in aquatic rescue and life-guarding skills. American Red Cross certification upon successful completion of American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR. Two and one-half hours once a week. (KN)
    Prerequisite(s): Advanced swimming skills.
  

  • PHED 104 - Water Aerobics

    1 Credits
    Water fitness based on an aerobic exercise regimen for improvement of muscle tone, coordination and cardiovascular conditioning. Two hours per week. (KN)
  

  • PHED 108 - Badminton/Table Tennis

    1 Credits
    Skills, rules and strategies of badminton and table tennis. Two hours per week. (KN)
  

  • PHED 110 - Volleyball

    1 Credits
    Rules, skills and strategies of volleyball. Two hours per week. (KN)
  

  • PHED 116 - Introduction to Tennis

    1 Credits
    Introduction to the fundamentals of tennis. Strokes, etiquette, rules and strategy. Two hours twice a week, eight weeks. Offered in fall. (KN)
  

  • PHED 125 - Safety and Self Awareness

    1 Credits
    Basic principles and practice of safety. Two hours per week. (KN)
  

  • PHED 149 - Special Topics

    1 Credits
    For students to study special topics. By arrangement with the department chair of Physical Education.
  

  • PHED 167 - Cardio-Fitness

    1 Credits
    Programs of jogging and walking and their benefit to healthy living. Two hours per week. (KN)
  

  • PHED 168 - Introduction to Aerobics

    1 Credits
    Principles of aerobic exercise and applying them in the class. Total aerobic activity. Hi/lo, step and toning. Two hours per week. (KN)
  

  • PHED 188 - Weight Training

    1 Credits
    Knowledge, skills and proper technique involved in weight training. Basic understanding of the principles of physical fitness. Two hours per week. (KN)
  

  • PHED 230 - Shintaido

    1 Credits
    Unique, interactive exercise program and peaceful martial art. Movements range from soft, quiet and meditative, to expansive, open and aerobic. Exercises done individually bring the mind and body into harmony, increase flexibility and improve strength and endurance. Partner and group exercises increase sensitivity and help develop communication and cooperation with others. One and one-half hours, once a week. (KN)
  

  • PHIL 110 - Thinking Nimbly: Logic and Creative Problem-Solving

    3 Credits
    Some of the most important skills for both professional and personal success are clear, careful and creative thinking. This course emphasizes practice in recognizing and evaluating different styles of reasoning, including scientific, moral and legal reasoning, and application to real-life situations so that you learn to build well-argued and creative solutions. (LAS) (PH)
  

  • PHIL 120 - Discovering Philosophy

    3 Credits
    Introduction to Philosophy through an examination of some of the common philosophical questions that arise in daily life, and of some of the answers offered by important philosophers throughout history. Also offered as an Honors course to all students with a minimum 3.25 GPA or with permission of the instructor. (LAS) (PH)
  

  • PHIL 200 - Philosophy Goes to the Movies

    3 Credits
    This course examines a variety of fundamental philosophical questions through the medium of film. Topics covered include epistemology, free will, the existence of God, the paradox of God and evil, the nature of time and questions of personal identity. Available to Program for Adult Learners as an alternative to  , as a prerequisite for further Philosophy courses. (PH)
  

  • PHIL 225 - Philosophy of the Human Person

    3 Credits
    Study of selected primary sources of the meaning of person, the individual as social and moral being, the person in communication with the world and as religious being. (LAS) (PH)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor
  

  • PHIL 230 - Special Topics in Philosophy

    3 Credits
    Critical, in-depth examination of some philosophical problem, historical figure, or issue. (LAS) (PH)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor.
  

  • PHIL 235 - Philosophy of Race

    3 Credits
    Critical examination of the concept of “race” and associated concepts, and exploration of the ways ideas about race influence moral and political frameworks. (LAS) (PH) (VE)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor
  
  

  • PHIL 240 - Existentialism

    3 Credits
    Study of the main Existentialist themes. Philosophers considered include Soren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche, Martin Heidegger, Karl Jaspers, Gabriel Marcel, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir and Maurice Merleau-Ponty. (LAS) (PH)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor
  

  • PHIL 244 - American Philosophers

    3 Credits
    Study of the major themes and developments in American philosophical thought. Thinkers include Jonathan Edwards, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Josiah Royce, Charles S. Pierce, William James, John Dewey and contemporary American philosophers. (LAS) (PH) (AE)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor
  

  • PHIL 250 - Philosophy of Love and Sex

    3 Credits
    Love, friendship, caring and allied topics in a philosophical setting. (LAS) (PH) (VE)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor
  

  • PHIL 295 - Exploratory Independent Study

    3 Credits
    Intense and individualized focus on a topic or figure proposed by student and pursued in collaboration with faculty mentor. Includes guided reading and research.
  
  

  • PHIL 333 - Political Philosophy

    3 Credits
    Examination of some of the writings of several prominent political philosophers. Emphasis on each philosopher’s interpretation of pivotal political concepts such as justice, freedom and equality. Attention to the relationship between political philosophy and ideology and whether and how politics can be organized to benefit humanity and promote goodness and virtue. Cross-listed with  . (LAS) (PH)
  

  • PHIL 340 - Contemporary Ethical Problems

    3 Credits
    The nature of ethics and some of the most pressing ethical issues of our time: issues in bioethics, war and peace, sexual conduct and social justice. (LAS) (PH) (VE)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor
  

  • PHIL 345 - Environmental Ethics

    3 Credits
    Introduction to the philosophical issues stemming from current environmental problems, controversies and policies, including examination of important cases. Considers the adequacy of traditional models of ethics for solving these problems and new paradigms in environmental philosophy. Cross-listed with  . (LAS) (PH) (VE)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor
  

  • PHIL 350 - Women Philosophers

    3 Credits
    The works of several significant women philosophers, showing the variety of interests and methods women have focused on doing Philosophy. (LAS) (PH) (WS)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor
  

  • PHIL 360 - Philosophies of Beauty and Art

    3 Credits
    Questions about the realm of aesthetic experience and value, about beauty and art, and the relation between aesthetic and other forms of value, such as moral value. Reflections on firsthand experience and critical readings of classical and contemporary philosophers. (LAS) (PH) (HE) (WR)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor
  

  • PHIL 401 - Are We Becoming Cyborgs? (Honors Capstone)

    3 Credits
    An interdisciplinary exploration of the impact on and implications of new technology for understanding humanity, community and the world. From a biological (neuro-scientific) perspective, we will investigate the effects of such technologies on brain function. Philosophical consideration will include investigation of ethics, ethical agency and philosophy of mind. Cross-listed with   (PH) (VE) (WR)
  

  • PHIL 495 - Advanced Independent Study

    3 Credits
    Intense and individualized focus on a topic or figure that the student proposes. Includes guided reading and research, with the expectation of a final research project.
  

  • PHIL 499 - Coordinating Seminar

    3 Credits
    Begins with an intensive study of a selected philosophical figure or topic, chosen in consultation with classmates and the professor. Seminar format, including extensive student presentation, conducted in weekly meetings with classmates and professor. Followed by independent research presented in a public symposium at the end of the semester. Spring semester.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior status
  

  • PHYA 500 - PA Foundations I

    1 Credits
    Topic-based module designed to introduce foundational concepts in patient communication and history taking, ethics, professionalism, public health, health law, evidence-based medicine, interprofessional education and service learning. These concepts will be expanded upon in subsequent systems-based and population-based modules.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PA Program

     
  

  • PHYA 501 - PA Foundations II

    2 Credits
    Topic-based module designed to introduce foundational concepts in basic medical sciences and patient care to include anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, genetics, medical diagnostics, medical procedures and physical examination. These concepts will be expanded upon in subsequent systems-based and population-based modules. 
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PA Program
  

  • PHYA 502 - Essentials of Hematology and Oncology

    2 Credits
    Systems-based module addressing anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostic studies, patient history, physical exam, medical procedures, clinical medicine and surgery, genetics, ethics, public health, inter-professionalism, prevention and rehabilitation relating to hematology and oncology. Presented in lecture and case study formats.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PA Program
  

  • PHYA 503 - Essentials of Endocrinology

    2 Credits
    Systems-based module addressing anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostic studies, patient history, physical exam, medical procedures, clinical medicine and surgery, genetics, ethics, public health, inter-professionalism, prevention and rehabilitation relating to endocrinology. Presented in lecture and case study formats.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PA Program
  

  • PHYA 504 - Essentials of Infectious Disease

    2 Credits
    Systems-based module addressing anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostic studies, patient history, physical exam, medical procedures, clinical medicine and surgery, genetics, ethics, public health, inter-professionalism, prevention and rehabilitation relating to infectious diseases. Presented in lecture and case study formats.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PA Program
  

  • PHYA 505 - Essentials of Nephrology and Urology

    2 Credits
    Systems-based module addressing anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostic studies, patient history, physical exam, medical procedures, clinical medicine and surgery, genetics, ethics, public health, inter-professionalism, prevention and rehabilitation relating to nephrology and urology. Presented in lecture and case study formats.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PA Program
  

  • PHYA 506 - Essentials of Gastroenterology

    4 Credits
    Systems-based module addressing anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostic studies, patient history, physical exam, medical procedures, clinical medicine and surgery, genetics, ethics, public health, interprofessionalism, prevention and rehabilitation relating to gastroenterology. Presented in lecture and case presentation formats.

     
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PA Program
  

  • PHYA 507 - Clinical Integration I

    1 Credits
    This module integrates information from across the systems-based modules taught previously in the curriculum. Using clinical reasoning and critical thinking, student groups will review and discuss patient cases, integrating information introduced in previous coursework to develop appropriate diagnosis and treatment plans. Additionally, students will be assessed individually using Objective Structured Clinical Examinations exercises and clinical skills demonstration, when applicable.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PA program
  
  
  
  

  • PHYA 520 - Essentials of Orthopedics and Rheumatology

    4 Credits
    Systems-based module addressing anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostic studies, patient history, physical exam, medical procedures, clinical medicine and surgery, genetics, ethics, public health, inter-professionalism, prevention and rehabilitation relating to orthopedics and rheumatology. Presented in lecture and case study formats.

     
    Prerequisite(s): PHYA 510 - Essentials of Cardiology   and PHYA 511 - Essentials of Pulmonology   and PHYA 517 - Clinical Integration II   
  

  • PHYA 521 - Essentials of Neurology

    3 Credits
    Systems-based module addressing anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostic studies, patient history, physical exam, medical procedures, clinical medicine and surgery, genetics, ethics, public health, inter-professionalism, prevention and rehabilitation relating to neurology. Presented in lecture and case study formats.
    Prerequisite(s): PHYA 510 - Essentials of Cardiology  and PHYA 511 - Essentials of Pulmonology  and PHYA 517 - Clinical Integration II   
  
  

  • PHYA 523 - Essentials of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology (HEENT)

    3 Credits
    Systems-based module addressing anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostic studies, patient history, physical exam, medical procedures, clinical medicine and surgery, genetics, ethics, public health, interprofessionalism, prevention and rehabilitation relating to otolaryngology and ophthalmology (HEENT). Lectures and case presentations.
    Prerequisite(s): PHYA 510 - Essentials of Cardiology  and PHYA 511 - Essentials of Pulmonology  and PHYA 517 - Clinical Integration II   
  

  • PHYA 524 - Essentials of Women’s Health

    3 Credits
    Population-based module addressing anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostic studies, patient history, physical exam, medical procedures, clinical medicine and surgery, genetics, ethics, public health, inter-professionalism, prevention and rehabilitation relating to women’s health. Lecture and case presentations.
    Prerequisite(s): PHYA 510 - Essentials of Cardiology  and PHYA 511 - Essentials of Pulmonology  and PHYA 517 - Clinical Integration II   
  

  • PHYA 527 - Clinical Integration III

    1 Credits
    This module integrates information from across the systems-based and population-based modules taught previously in the curriculum. Using clinical reasoning and critical thinking, student groups will review and discuss patient cases, integrating information introduced in previous coursework to develop appropriate diagnosis and treatment plans. Additionally, students will be assessed individually using an Objective Structured Clinical Examinations exercise and clinical skills demonstration, when applicable.
    Prerequisite(s): PHYA 510 - Essentials of Cardiology  and PHYA 511 - Essentials of Pulmonology  and PHYA 517 - Clinical Integration II   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • PHYA 601 - SCPE Women’s Health

    5 Credits
    Five-week supervised clinical practice experience in women’s health. The student will function as an active member of the clinical team, responsible for patient assessment and involvement in patient care decision-making, resulting in a detailed plan for management of patients with common conditions and complaints found in a women’s health setting. The last two days of the course will involve call-back days where students will return to campus for assessment and delivery of didactic content. The student will be required to travel to the clinic, hospital and campus during the rotation.
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all components of the didactic curriculum and achievement of PA Program progression standards
  

  • PHYA 602 - SCPE Pediatrics

    5 Credits
    Five-week supervised clinical practice experience in pediatrics. The student will function as an active member of the clinical team, responsible for patient assessment and involvement in patient care decision making, resulting in a detailed plan for management of patients with common conditions and complaints found in an outpatient pediatric setting. The last two days of the course will involve call-back days where students will return to campus for assessment and delivery of didactic content. The student will be required to travel to the clinic, hospital and campus during the rotation.
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all components of the didactic curriculum and achievement of PA Program progression standards
  

  • PHYA 603 - SCPE Surgery

    5 Credits
    Five-week supervised clinical practice experience in surgery. The student will function as an active member of the clinical team, responsible for patient assessment and involvement in patient care decision making, resulting in a detailed plan for management of patients with common conditions and complaints found in a surgical setting. The last two days of the course will involve call-back days where students will return to campus for assessment and delivery of didactic content. The student will be required to travel to the clinic, hospital and campus during the rotation.
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all components of the didactic curriculum and achievement of PA Program progression standards

     
  

  • PHYA 604 - SCPE Emergency Medicine

    5 Credits
    Five-week supervised clinical practice experience in emergency medicine. The student will function as an active member of the clinical team, responsible for patient assessment and involvement in patient care decision making, resulting in a detailed plan for management of patients across the lifespan, with common conditions and complaints found in emergency medicine. The last two days of the course will involve call-back days where students will return to campus for assessment and delivery of didactic content. The student will be required to travel to the clinic, hospital and campus during the rotation.
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all components of the didactic curriculum and achievement of PA Program progression standards

     
  

  • PHYA 605 - SCPE Psychiatry

    5 Credits
    Five-week supervised clinical practice experience in psychiatry. The student will function as an active member of the clinical team, responsible for patient assessment and involvement in patient care decision making, resulting in a detailed plan for management of patients with common conditions and complaints found in a psychiatric setting. The last two days of the course will involve call-back days where students will return to campus for assessment and delivery of didactic content. The student will be required to travel to the clinic, hospital and campus during the rotation.

     
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all components of the didactic curriculum and achievement of PA Program progression standards

     
  

  • PHYA 606 - SCPE Family Medicine

    5 Credits
    Five-week supervised clinical practice experience in family medicine. The student will function as an active member of the clinical team, responsible for patient assessment and involvement in patient care decision making, resulting in a detailed plan for management of patients across the lifespan, with common conditions and complaints found in a family medicine setting. The last 2 days of the course will involve call-back days where students will return to campus for assessment and delivery of didactic content. The student will be required to travel to the clinic, hospital and campus during his/her rotation time.

     
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all components of the didactic curriculum and achievement of PA Program progression standards

     
  

  • PHYA 607 - SCPE Inpatient Internal Medicine

    5 Credits
    Five-week supervised clinical practice experience in inpatient internal medicine. The student will function as an active member of the clinical team, responsible for patient assessment and involvement in patient care decision making, resulting in a detailed plan for management of patients with common conditions and complaints found in an inpatient internal medicine setting. The last 2 days of the course will involve call-back days where students will return to campus for assessment and delivery of didactic content. The student will be required to travel to the clinic, hospital and campus during his/her rotation time.
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all components of the didactic curriculum and achievement of PA Program progression standards

     
  

  • PHYA 608 - Outpatient Internal Medicine

    5 Credits
    Five-week supervised clinical practice experience in outpatient internal medicine. The student will function as an active member of the clinical team, responsible for patient assessment and involvement in patient care decision making, resulting in a detailed plan for management of patients with common conditions and complaints found in an internal medicine setting. The last 2 days of the course will involve call-back days where students will return to campus for assessment and delivery of didactic content. The student will be required to travel to the clinic, hospital and campus during his/her rotation time.
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all components of the didactic curriculum and achievement of PA Program progression standards

     
  

  • PHYA 609 - SCPE Elective

    5 Credits
    Five-week supervised clinical practice experience that will provide clinical experience in a specialty of medicine determined by the student. The purpose of this rotation is to allow students to explore more completely an area of interest in clinical medicine or surgery. Students will engage in all aspects of patient care from history and physical exam to development and implementation of treatment plans and patient follow-up.  The last 2 days of the course will involve call-back days where students will return to campus for assessment and delivery of didactic content. The student will be required to travel to the clinic, hospital and campus during his/her rotation time.
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all components of the didactic curriculum and achievement of PA Program progression standards

     
  

  • PHYS 101 - Introduction to Physical Science

    3 Credits
    Nature plays by a set of rules called the “laws of physics.” In this course, we will explore the cosmos, and humanity’s place in it, as revealed by these fundamental laws of nature. Topics include: motion, force, gravity, work, energy, electricity, magnetism, light, heat, sound, the Sun, the Earth and the Solar System. Since the quest to understand the natural world is one of humanity’s oldest activities, this course will encompass issues concerning the history and philosophy of science. Three hours of lecture per week. (LAS)
    Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school Math, including a study of Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry
    Corequisite(s): Students who want SI credit for this course must take PHYS 101L - Introduction to Physical Science Lab  at the same time
  

  • PHYS 101L - Introduction to Physical Science Lab

    1 Credits
    The laboratories will be inquiry-based experiments that use the scientific method. Laboratories are drawn from a wide array of physical science topics, and may include: motion, force, gravity, work, energy, electricity, magnetism, light, heat, sound. Three hours of laboratory per week. Laboratory fee: $75. (LAS)
    Corequisite(s): To receive SI credit, you must take PHYS 101 - Introduction to Physical Science  and PHYS 101L at the same time
  

  • PHYS 130 - Introductory Physics I

    4 Credits
    Nature plays by a set of rules called the “laws of physics.” In this two-term sequence, (PHYS 130 and PHYS 140 - Introductory Physics II ), we will explore the cosmos, and humanity’s place in it, as revealed by these fundamental laws of nature. Topics include: the history and philosophy of science, motion, force, gravity, energy, work, momentum, rotational systems, thermodynamics and Einstein’s general theory of relativity. Three hours of lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Laboratory fee: $75. (LAS) (SI)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 160 - Precalculus  or equivalent (college or high school level)
  

  • PHYS 140 - Introductory Physics II

    4 Credits
    In this two-term sequence (PHYS 130 - Introductory Physics I  and PHYS 140), we will explore the cosmos, and humanity’s place in it, as revealed by these fundamental laws of nature. Topics include: electric charge and the electric field, voltage, electric current, DC circuits, magnetism, magnetic fields and electromagnetic induction, light optics, quantum theory, nuclear physics, particle physics, astrophysics, Einstein’s general theory of relativity and cosmology. Three hours of lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Laboratory fee: $75. (LAS) (SI)
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 130 - Introductory Physics I  
  

  • PHYS 203 - Introduction to Astronomy

    3 Credits
    The natural curiosity of humanity is exemplified in astronomy, where humanity’s search for its origin is forever embedded in the search for the origin of our universe. Questions such as these are constantly being asked, answered and pondered by astronomers: What is the universe? How did it originate or has it always existed? What will be the ultimate fate of the universe? How do we measure the size of the universe? Is it flat or round? What is the origin of the chemical elements and how were they formed in stars? How are stars born, why do they shine and how do they die? What are white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes? What is “Einstein’s Universe” and the large-scale structure of space-time? Does life exist elsewhere in the universe? How can we find out? Since astronomy is the oldest of the sciences, a study of it will encompass issues concerning the history and philosophy of science. Three hours of lecture.  (LAS)
    Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school science recommended and one college math course such as MATH 105 - Elementary Mathematics from an Advanced Viewpoint  or higher
    Corequisite(s): Student who want SI credit must take PHYS 203 L - Introduction to Astronomy Lab  at the same time
 

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