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2020-2021 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 Course numbering

— 100 to 499 Undergraduate

— 500+  Graduate

Abbreviations

ACCT - Accounting
LING - Linguistics
BIOL - Biology
MATH - Mathematics
CHEM - Chemistry and Biochemistry
MFTH - Marriage and Family Therapy
COMP - Computers
 MGMT - Management
COMM - Communication 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
EXSC- Exercise Science
PHYS - Physical Science
FIAR - Fine Arts
POLS - Political Science
FREN - French
PPOA - Public Policy and Advocacy
HDFS - Human Development/Family Studies
PSYC - Psychology
HESC - Health Science
PUBH - Public Health
HINF - Health Informatics
RELS - Religious Studies
HIST - History
SOCL - Sociology
IABS - Institute of Autism and Behavioral Studies
 SOCW - Social Work
INFT - Information Technology
SPAN - Spanish
INTD - Interdisciplinary
 SPEC - Special Education
INTS - International Studies
SPST - Sports Studies
LCPR - Latino Community Practice
 WMST - Women’s Studies
 
  

  • 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 940 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Specialty Pharmacy

    6 Credits
    This course provides an in depth excursion into community pharmacy and the role of the community pharmacist. The primary focus of the rotation is on discovering specialty medications that aid in the management of ongoing, chronic medical conditions such as Solid Organ Transplant, Oncology, HIV, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Cystic Fibrosis, and other unique chronic diseases. Students assess adherence, side effects, change in health conditions, evaluate medication safety and learn proper documentation for these assessments. Students also aid in obtaining Prior Authorization and Copay Assistance options for at-need patients. There is significant emphasis on developing communication skills necessary to collaborate with other health care professionals and effectively counsel patients.
  

  • PHCY 942 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in the Poison Center

    6 Credits
    This rotation gives students the opportunity to develop and apply the fundamental concepts of clinical toxicology. During the first two weeks of the rotation, students enhance their knowledge in clinical toxicology and develop skills necessary for handling calls in a poison center. The remaining four weeks are devoted to taking calls, attending rounds, and applying clinical skills to poisoned patients.
  

  • PHCY 943 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Medication Therapy Management

    6 Credits
    This course provides a more in depth excursion into community pharmacy and the role of the community pharmacist. The primary focus of the rotation will be providing medication therapy management (MTM) services to patients in the community. Students document and bill for MTM services, evaluate and solve drug therapy problems, provide patient counseling and education for over the counter and prescription medications, and administer vaccinations. Significant emphasis is placed on developing communication skill necessary for collaborating with other health care professionals and effectively counseling patients.
  

  • PHCY 945 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Complementary and Alternative Medicine

    6 Credits
    This rotation offers a unique experience to learn about complementary and alternative medicine, focusing specifically on herbal remedies.  The rotation includes in-depth lectures on specific herbal products in addition to structured projects that facilitate learning about different herbs.
    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 971 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Mail Order Pharmacy

    6 Credits
    This course provides the student with the opportunity to gain a better understanding and appreciation for the complexity of mail order pharmacy practice.  Students are part of interdisciplinary teams and communicate with patients and other healthcare providers to improve pharmaceutical care. (6)
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are only open to pharmacy students.
  

  • PHCY 991 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in the United States Pharmacist Patient Care Process

    5 Credits
    In this course the student gains knowledge about pharmacy practice and the pharmacist patient care process in the United States and compares U.S. pharmacy practice to that in his/her home country. Students use a patient-centered, evidence-based approach in collaboration with other providers on the health care team to optimize patient health and medication outcomes across community-based, acute care, and ambulatory care settings.

     
    Other: Open only to international students who are not matriculated in the USJ Pharm.D. program.
  

  • 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) (CORE:philosophy)
  

  • 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) (CORE:philosophy)
  

  • 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) (CORE:values/ethics)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor
  

  • PHIL 236 - Ethical Decision-Making

    3 Credits
    This course is designed to provide students across the disciplines with new tools and skills for improving the quality of their ethical decisions. The course has three areas of focus:

    1. A cross-cultural exploration of major ethical perspectives
    2. An emphasis on understanding the psychological and social roots of ethical decision-making
    3. An emphasis on self-assessment and analysis

    (LAS) (PH) (VE) (CORE:values/ethics)
    Prerequisite(s): PHIL 110 - Thinking Nimbly: Logic and Creative Problem-Solving , PHIL 120 - Discovering Philosophy  or PHIL 200 - Philosophy Goes to the Movies  
  

  • 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) (VE) CORE: Values/Ethics
    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) (CORE:values/ethics)
    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 325 - Food Ethics

    3 Credits
    This course uses philosophical and interdisciplinary methods to discuss the morality of eating. It considers eating individually in terms of food choices, and socially in terms of priorities and technological developments regarding food production. If this course was taken as a special topics course, no additional credit will be given. (LAS) (PH) (VE) (GI) (CORE:values/ethics, global)
    Prerequisite(s): PHIL 110 - Thinking Nimbly: Logic and Creative Problem-Solving  or PHIL 120 - Discovering Philosophy  or PHIL 200 - Philosophy Goes to the Movies  
  

  • 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) (CORE: Values/Ethics)
  

  • 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) (CORE:values/ethics)
    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) (CORE: Philosophy, MWGS)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor
  

  • 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
  

  • PHSC 500 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology

    3 Credits
    This pathophysiology portion provides a study of the pathological processes affecting humans. An emphasis will be pleaced on the disruption of biochemical and physiological processes as well as the interrelations between affected organ systems. The Pharmacology aspect focuses on the basica prinicples of biochemistry and physiology, as releated to the mechanisms of drug addition, biodistribution and metabolism. The course consists of lectures and student-led case discussions. Selected agents and classes of agents are examined as well. 
  

  • PHSC 510 - Toxicology

    1 Credits
    Topics covered include; mechanisms of drug action, dose-reponse relations, pharmacokinetics, drug delivery systems, drug metabolism, toxicity of pharmacological agents, drug interaction, and substance abuse
  

  • PHSC 519 - Cancer Biology

    3 Credits
    This course is designed to introduce students to the field of cancer biology. Various aspects of this topic, such as tumor initiation, progression, and therapy will be studied in depth. At the end of this course, students will have gained an appreciation for the complexity of cancer. Cross listed with BIOL 519.
  

  • PHSC 520 - Medicinal Chemistry

    2 Credits
    Functional group names and their chemical properties, physiochemical properties, structure activity relationships, and stereoisomerism are discussed in this course. This course covers metabolizing enzymes such as MAO and the CYPs with a focus on the chemical structure and chemical reactions responsible for the metabolism of drugs. It also delves into examples where drug metabolism causes toxicity and how to combat this toxicity in drug design through use of bio-isosteres
  

  • PHSC 522 - Immunology

    3 Credits
    The cells and molecules that meditate the innate and adaptive mechanisms of the immune system as they apply to infection, tumor recognition, and autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiency’s and hypersensitivity. The classes will consist of formal lectures as well as group discussions of current scientific literature pertaining to immunologic research.
  

  • PHSC 530 - Cell Signaling

    3 Credits
    This course focuses on the unique and intricate molecular network of cellular signaling and the pathways that play important roles in the development, growth, normal function and apoptosis. This course should demonstrate the importance of molecular signals in nor just communicating with other cells, but also in maintaining homeostasis and adjusting to externa, and internal system changes in multicellular organisms
  

  • PHSC 531 - Proteomics

    3 Credits
    This course will focus on how to evaluate the most up-to-date scientific information in cell biology and genetics as it is being generated and deposited into public databases. Students will be required to read primary literature and involve basic use of websites such as GenomeNET, National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) and protein Databank.
  

  • PHSC 532 - Genomics

    3 Credits
    This course provides an in-death discussion of molecular genetic principles and genomic methods as applied to model and commercially relevant biological organisms. Review of cutting edge technology, literature and methods applied on a genomic scale. This course will also investigate evolutionary relationships between various organisms and utilization of tools from the genomic era to better elucidate similarities and differences. Topics that will be covered include comparative genomics, analysis of genomic sequences and expression, genomics research applications and genomic circuits. This course will implement interactive online resources, basic bioinformatics analysis tools and medical case studies to understand genes and genomes, and the interplay between genomics and medicines, phylogeny, and disease mechanisms
  

  • PHSC 535 - Biotechnology

    3 Credits
    This course addresess the fundamentals of biochemical and molecular biological processes as they relate to pharmaceutical sciences. Emphasis will be placed on the production of biomaterials for use in the pharmaceutical industry, such as recombinant proteins, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, antibiotics and other materials. This will include an examination of techniques employed to produce and isolate these materials as well as an analysis of the applicatios of various biomaterials in scinence and meidicne. In addition, we will explore the use of biological databses for sequence alignmnet, phylogeny determination, and analysis of protein motifs and structure as a means of informaing experimental design. 
  

  • PHSC 536 - Introduction to Health Informatics

    3 Credits
    This course introduces students to major concepts in Health Informatics including the need of technology in healthcare. Students will explore various technology platforms used in healthcare, the healthcare data and information management, and the laws and regulations regarding both the technology and data. This course helps students build up an overall framework for further understanding of the knowledge and skills in subsequent coursework.
  

  • PHSC 537 - Electronic Health Records

    3 Credits
    In this course, students will learn the basics of Electronic Health Records and Health Information Exchange. Students will learn the purpose, importance, and core functions of HER systems along with the legal and regulatory guidelines. Students will also be heavily exposed to the use of sample HER system(s) and are expected to be familiar with at least one sample HER system after this course
  

  • PHSC 538 - Health Database Design and Management

    3 Credits
    Using relational database as the model, this course covers the value of data in modern world knowledge representation and data modeling, database access and design, and the SQL language. Specifically, students will experience the application of database concepts into health and data information.
  

  • PHSC 539 - Health Data Mining

    3 Credits
    In this course, students will be educated about the data representation, data mining, and knowledge discoveries. Students are expected to understand the basic computational algorithms used in biomedical and text data mining. Students will be exposed to some data mining tools to develop hands-on data mining experience. In addition, the value and ethical issues of data mining in the 21st century will be discussed
  

  • PHSC 540 - Biostatistics and Literature Evaluation

    3 Credits
    This course builds on basic statistics and introduces the concepts and methods of biostatistics and study design. This course develops the ability to critically evaluate the scientific literature and identify findings that have implications for pharmacy practice. 
  

  • PHSC 550 - Pharmacokinetics

    2 Credits
    This course is designed to provide the student with the basic understadning of pharmacokinetic principles and includes the study of the interelationship of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination (ADME). Emphasis will be placed upon a complete understanding of various pharmacokinetic models and their application in basic and applied pharmacokinetics research. 
  

  • PHSC 560 - Pharmaceutics

    2 Credits
    This course provides a basic understanding of physiochemical and biological properties of pharmaceutical products and application of this knwoledge to dosage form design, formulation, performance, and drug delivery systems. It emphasizes how these factors affect the stability, kinetsic, bioavailability, abd bioequvalence of drugs in dosage forms. 
  

  • PHSC 590 - Current Methods in Drug Discovery and Development I

    2 Credits
    The integrated laboratory series provides an overview of the processes in the design, synthesis and development of novel therapeutic agents. This section is designed to focus on the design and synthesis of molecules to produce safe and effective therapeutic responses in humans in addition to the characterization of the pharmacological mechanism of action and pharmacodynamics properties.
  

  • PHSC 600 - Writing and Presentation in the Sciences I

    1 Credits
    In this course, students will learn to write more clearly to address multiple scientific topics to a variety of audiences. This course will focus on the fundamental techniques of scientific writing to both sophisticated and naive audiences. In addtion, this course provides a detailed exploration of current topics in pharmaceutical sciences. This exploration will include student led presentation and discussion of foundational and current literature on emerging topics in pharmaceutical sciences.
  

  • PHSC 601 - Writing and Presentation in the Sciences II

    1 Credits
    In this course, students will learn to write more clearly to address multiple scientific topics to a variety of audiences. This course will focus on the fundamental techniques of scientific writing to both sophisticated and naive audiences. In addtion, this course provides a detailed exploration of current topics in pharmaceutical sciences. This exploration will include student led presentation and discussion of foundational and current literature on emerging topics in pharmaceutical sciences
  

  • PHSC 602 - Writing and Presentation in the Sciences III

    1 Credits
    In this course, students will advance their scientific writing skills through the creation of a monograph topic of their choosing in conjunction with a faculty advisor. In addition, this course will include a presentation topic that incorporates an in depth literature search and analysis integrating multiple sources from the primary literature into a cohesive review of an emerging topic in the pharmaceutical sciences.
  

  • 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

    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 nephrology and urology. Presented in lecture and case study formats.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PA Program
  

  • PHYA 506 - Essentials of Gastroenterology

    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 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   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 

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