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Nutrition and Dietetics - Graduate |
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NUTR 508 - Supervised Practice in Lifestyle MNT (1)
Unique and creative supervised practicum integrating evidence-based MNT with comprehensive lifestyle interventions (within the dietetics scope of practice) in primary care and community healthcare settings. Prereqs: NUTR 501 , NUTR 505 , NUTR 506 , and NUTR 510 ; admission into the dietetic internship program. Co-reqs: NUTR 502 and NUTR 503 . Offered: Fall and Summer.
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NUTR 509 - Culminating Dietetic Internship Practicum: Community Nutrition/PH Concentration (3)
Culminating practicum, in a setting of the intern’s choosing in the broad realm of public health/community nutrition. This practicum is expected to contain elements of service and will expect the intern to demonstrate an ability to meet a target population’s cultural, educational, and/or social requirements for nutrition intervention. Prereqs: NUTR 501 , NUTR 504 , NUTR 505 , NUTR 506 , NUTR 507 , NUTR 508 , and NUTR 510 ; admission into the dietetic internship program. Co-reqs: NUTR 502 and NUTR 503 . Offered: Fall.
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NUTR 510 - Research Methods and Applications in Dietetics (3)
Fundamentals of research design in nutrition. Knowledge and skill development will encompass: literature review; research study design and analysis; critical review of published research and practice protocols; research grant proposals; Institutional Review Board process; cultural competency; critical evaluation of websites. Course requirements include writing a formal proposal for a community nutrition intervention incorporating proper research design, methodology, writing style and format utilized in nutrition research journals. The topic of this paper will be the foundation for the culminating project conducted during NUTR 509 . Prereq: Admission into the dietetic internship program. Offered: Spring.
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NUTR 600 - Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism (6)
This advanced, graduate-level online course explores the complex relationships between the biochemistry of nutrients and their metabolism in specific physiological and disease states. The metabolic and physiological functions of nutrients at different levels - molecular, cellular, organ, systems, and whole-body - will be covered. This course will also examine aspects of current research as it pertains to nutrition-related chronic diseases (e.g., atherosclerosis, obesity, diabetes, and cancer). Offered: Fall.
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NUTR 601 - Advanced Clinical Nutrition (3)
This course will discuss the role of diet in disease including diet as a factor related to prevention of diseases or illness, diet as an etiologic agent in illness, and diet as a treatment for disease. Case studies and an evidence-based approach to practice will be used to help students integrate and apply their knowledge of nutrition, dietetics, metabolism, and physiology, with the ultimate goal of producing students who can effectively plan and manage the nutritional care of a variety of patients. Offered: Fall.
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NUTR 602 - Nutrition Seminar (1)
This course will provide students with the opportunity to gain experience in research, organization of material, dissemination of library and/or original research, and communication skills. Each seminar series is centered on a nutrition-related theme and provides students an opportunity to use traditional methods to present an evidenced-based review of a related topic. Students write an abstract, develop learning objectives, and give an oral presentation of their topic using PowerPoint or another visual media platform. In addition, each student provides peer editing of each abstract, peer critique of each presentation, and actively participates in each discussion. Offered: Summer.
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NUTR 603 - Obesity and Weight Management (3)
The primary function of this online course is to help students understand the prevalence of overweight/obesity in different socio-economic and population groups, global perspectives, and epidemiology. Offered: Fall.
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NUTR 604 - Diabetes Care (3)
This course will provide students with an in-depth study of human diabetes, including its prevalence, classification, risk factors, pathophysiology, therapy, management, and prevention. Offered: Spring.
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NUTR 605 - Nutrigenomics (3)
This is an advanced course that will provide graduate students with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts involved in the regulation of gene expression by dietary nutrients, and how individual genetic variation affects nutrient uptake and metabolism. This will be achieved by investigating the complex interactions between diet, genotype and phenotype as they pertain to fuel metabolism, health status, and chronic disease risk. Furthermore, the implications of this emerging science with regard to personalized nutrition in dietetics practice will be discussed. LEC 2, LAB 1. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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NUTR 606 - Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods (3)
Application of evidence-based practical knowledge to discuss therapeutic use of dietary and herbal supplements in prevention and management of chronic conditions, and nutritional support of aging, maternal health, and wellness. Offered: Fall.
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NUTR 607 - Lifecycle Nutrition (3)
Nutrient needs, inadequacies, and excesses during major phases of the life cycle, including preconception period, pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and older adults. Offered: Spring.
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NUTR 608 - Global Issues in Nutrition (3)
Current issues integrating food intake with major nutrition-related issues around the world. Population-based policies and programs at the national and international levels, the burden of under-nutrition, and emerging topics on global nutrition issues will be discussed. Offered: Spring.
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NUTR 609 - Current Topics in Nutrition (1-3)
Exploration of current topics in nutritional science and public health nutrition. Provides a forum for student faculty presentation, and review of current research efforts. Learning activities include review of nutrition journals, critical reading of topics in the history of nutrition and/or specific nutrition problems of current interest, written journal article summaries, and oral presentations. Topics subject to change to reflect current interest and issues. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 6 credits. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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NUTR 610 - Capstone Project in Nutrition (3)
Encompassing individuality, creativity, and rigor, this course provides an opportunity for students to synthesize, integrate, and apply the skills and competencies they have acquired to a nutrition science, clinical nutrition, and/or nutrition in public health problem that approximates a professional practice experience. Embedded in the nutrition capstone project should be a systematic collection and analysis of data and thoughtful reflection evidenced in both written and oral components. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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NUTR 699 - Independent Study in Nutrition (1-3)
Advanced study and/or research (guided by the instructor) in a specific area of nutrition science, clinical nutrition, and/or public health nutrition. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 6 credits. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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Paralegal Studies |
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PARA 121 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies (3)
Examination of the concept, qualifications, and role of the paralegal. Selected topics include legal terminology, the levels of government, court structure and operation, the structure of the American legal system, basic interviewing and investigative techniques, the ethical considerations governing the lawyer-paralegal- client-public relationships, and the role of the paralegal in several substantive law areas. Students will also be exposed to technologies currently in use by paralegals including electronic filing and case management software.
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PARA 123 - Legal Research and Writing I (3)
The student will acquire basic techniques and practical skills required in the use of legal materials. Problem assignments require the student to use many of the standard legal written authorities. Students will use the Cumberland School of Law library in the preparation of case briefs, memoranda, and appellate briefs. Prereq or Co-req: PARA 121 .
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PARA 210 - Immigration Law for Paralegals (1)
Introduction to the fundamentals of immigration law, practices, and policy to include discussions on history, terminology, immigration forms, immigrant and non-immigrant visas, citizenship, and naturalization. There will also be discussions on the enforcement aspects of immigration. Prereqs: PARA 121 and PARA 123 .
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PARA 220 - Elder Law (1)
Elder law is the study of medical, social, financial, and legal issues related with aging. The course introduces the students to advanced directives, wills, guardianships, conservatorships, patients’ rights in healthcare decision making, managed care, and longterm care insurance, Social Security, elder abuse, and resources for the elder law team. Prereqs: PARA 121 and PARA 123 .
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PARA 227 - Estates and Trusts (2)
Examination of the substantive and procedural law of wills, trusts, and estate administration. The student drafts a will and a trust, and prepares administration documents. Prereqs: PARA 121 and PARA 123 .
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PARA 229 - Litigation (3)
Examination of the process of litigation. Special emphasis is placed on the pretrial stage including pleading and discovery. The student performs tasks commonly performed by litigation paralegals. Prereqs: PARA 121 and PARA 123 .
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PARA 301 - Employment Law for Paralegals (2)
The student will become familiar with transactions and will prepare documentation for the state and federal laws with respect to employment, sexual harassment, employment discrimination under Title VII and state law, litigation in the state and federal courts regarding employment matters, the Americans with Disabilities Act and its effect on employment, and the Family and Medical Leave Act and its effect on employment. Prereqs: PARA 121 and PARA 123 .
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PARA 302 - Environmental Law for Paralegals (2)
Comprehensive overview of environmental law including its relationship with political science, technology, economics, and science. In addition to examining current law and policy, this course will review the history of environmental law including the historical legal responses to environmental contamination. Prereqs: PARA 121 and PARA 123 .
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PARA 303 - Technology in the Law Office (3)
General introduction to the use of computers and of legal specialty computer software programs in the modern law office. The course includes hands-on computer exercises using professional software programs frequently used in the law office by paralegals. Prereqs: PARA 121 and PARA 123 .
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PARA 304 - Family Law (2)
Examination of the substantive law of domestic relations. Topics covered include annulment, divorce, custody, and adoption. The student will learn the procedures used in this area and will prepare commonly filed documents and pleadings. Prereqs: PARA 121 and PARA 123 .
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PARA 305 - Administrative Law for Paralegals (2)
Overview of administrative law, looking at the substantive and procedural aspects of various administrative law agencies, with emphasis on providing skills to practice in administrative law. Prereqs: PARA 121 and PARA 123 .
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PARA 306 - Debtor/Creditor Law (1)
This course is designed to provide an understanding of basic bankruptcy law and its applications for day-to-day legal practice. Instruction will focus on applying bankruptcy law and principles to real fact situations, which paralegals will encounter in the work place. Prereqs: PARA 121 and PARA 123 .
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PARA 307 - Criminal Law (2)
The student will learn the common law and statutory definitions of crimes (including crimes against persons and property), how to apply defenses to crimes, the application of the constitutional rights of the accused, and the procedures of criminal prosecution. Prereqs: PARA 121 and PARA 123 .
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PARA 308 - Real Estate Law (2)
Examination of the substantive law of real property. Training in the study of the law of real estate transactions. Topics include general principles of real estate law, conveyancing, loan-closing procedure, sale of real estate and sales contracts, title examination, deed preparation, foreclosures, leasing of real estate, option contracts, and recordation of various instruments. Prereqs: PARA 121 and PARA 123 .
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PARA 309 - Legal Research and Writing II (3)
Review of the basic skills necessary for drafting documents for legal transactions. Includes discussion about drafting issues, both legal and non-legal, and the law as it relates to drafting, including rules of interpretation (such as the cannons of construction) and substantive law issues that relate to particular transactions. Students will complete writing exercises that test their knowledge of and ability to apply the materials, including the ability to avoid inadvertent ambiguity, to properly define terms and concepts, to make appropriate stylistic choices, and to draft and revise documents. Prereqs: PARA 121 and PARA 123 .
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PARA 310 - Torts (2)
Provides students with the basic legal terms of torts and personal injury law; helps students identify the various types of torts and the defenses a defendant can raise to each; and provides students with practical, hands-on experience in learning the related medical terminology and in drafting the documents commonly used in this area of law. Prereqs: PARA 121 and PARA 123 .
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PARA 311 - Business Organizations (2)
Broad overview of two important areas of the law: (1) the law of contracts and (2) the law of business organizations. The contracts part of the course covers forming contracts, restitution, statute of frauds, contract interpretation, modification, and other topics. The business organizations part of the course covers an overview of the principle legal issues that arise in business relationships over the life cycle of the business, including an explanation of the basic concepts that govern these relationships, the specific examples of how they apply, and the similarities and dissimilarities in the business associations covered. Prereqs: PARA 121 and PARA 123 .
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PARA 329 - Medical Terminology for Paralegals (2)
Designed to provide necessary skills for paralegals to obtain, review, summarize, and organize medical records. Students will become familiar with the relevant federal and state statutes, case law and state agency rules regarding the procurement and disclosure of medical records, as well as contact with medical providers. Students will learn the procedural practices for obtaining medical information. Students will develop a working knowledge of basic medical abbreviations and coding used by medical providers. Students will also learn how to create meaningful medical chronologies and medical summaries for attorney use. Prereqs: PARA 121 and PARA 123 .
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PARA 410 - Advanced Paralegalism (3)
Designed to prepare the student for entry into the legal community through intensive study of the paralegal profession and additional development of the student’s organizational, communication, and critical analysis skills using modalities such as portfolio preparation, mock interviews, and advanced research and writing assignments. Prereqs: PARA 121 and PARA 123 .
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Philosophy |
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PHIL 200 - Christian Ethics (4)
Examination of contemporary social-ethical issues in light of Christian ethical principles, derived from scripture, church history, and the history of philosophy. Cross-listed with RELG 200 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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PHIL 210 - Introduction to Science and Religion (4)
Exploration of the interaction between science and religion in Western culture, with some comparative analysis of non-Western traditions. Included are a comparison of the tasks of scientific and theological investigation and discourse, models of interaction between science and religion, historical conflicts, and ethical implications. Offered: Spring.
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PHIL 241 - Introduction to Philosophy (4)
Examination of perennial questions and problems of life that have inspired philosophical investigation over the past 2,500 years. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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PHIL 301 - History of Philosophy: Ancient and Medieval (4)
Survey and examination of salient and influential ideas and representatives of the history of philosophy from pre-Socratic philosophers through the medieval period, presenting the significance and historical context of philosophical concerns. Offered: Fall.
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PHIL 302 - History of Philosophy: Modern and Contemporary (4)
Survey and examination of salient and influential ideas and representatives of the history of philosophy from the 17th century to the present, including the significance and historical context of philosophical concerns. Offered: Spring.
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PHIL 311 - Philosophy of Religion (4)
Investigation of philosophical issues in religious thought, including such issues as proofs and disproves of God’s existence, the meaning of religious language, truth-claims in different religions, and related matters. Cross-listed with RELG 311 . Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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PHIL 314 - Philosophical Ethics (4)
Exploration of fundamental bases of morality by presenting and examining the salient features of virtue, duty, utilitarian ethics, and Divine Command ethics. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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PHIL 321 - Existentialism (4)
Introduction to philosophical, theological, and literary aspects of such themes as human existence, anxiety, the individual in society, dread, and other issues. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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PHIL 328 - Metaphysics (4)
Introduction to and examination of the philosophical study of the nature of reality, time, personal identity, consciousness, freedom, and other related issues. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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PHIL 330 - Medical Ethics (4)
Introduction to the ethical issues in health care, medical research, and public policy, with ethical analyses of such issues as euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, embryonic stem cell therapies, medical research on patients, abortion, in vitro fertilization, cloning, and the natural and civil rights to health care. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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PHIL 331 - Medical Humanities (4)
Research and discussion of the relationships and reciprocal influences of medicine to the scientific, humanistic, and economic values of society. The primary goal is to gain a better knowledge of the importance of healthcare in the expression and formation of culture. Prereq: UCCP 101 . Prereqs/Co-Reqs: UCCA 102 and UCCP 102 . Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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PHIL 351 - Logic (4)
Introduction to basic principles of correct reasoning, presenting criteria for sound, informal arguments and valid, deductive arguments. Offered: Spring.
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PHIL 470 - Internship in Philosophy (2 or 4)
Prepares students for the workplace by teaching ways to apply their education in specific tasks in the workplace. Grading is pass/fail. Prereqs: Any two PHIL courses with a grade of C or higher. Offered: Every semester.
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PHIL 491 - Readings in Philosophy (1)
Offered: As needed.
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PHIL 492 - Readings in Philosophy (2)
Offered: As needed.
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PHIL 493 - Readings in Philosophy (3)
Offered: As needed.
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PHIL 494 - Readings in Philosophy (4)
Offered: As needed.
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PHIL 498 - Seminar (4)
Correlation of the various studies within the philosophy major, focusing on a senior assessment paper or subject. Offered: Fall.
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Pharmacy |
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PHRX 301 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) I (1)
First in a three-course sequence designed to complement, within a pharmacy practice setting, the academic content in the first professional year didactic courses. Each sequence is slightly more involved as a foundational experience in the practice of pharmacy and serves as preparation for the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences in the fourth professional year. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 302 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) II (1)
Second in a three-course sequence designed to complement, within a pharmacy practice setting, the academic content in the first professional year didactic courses. Each sequence is slightly more involved as a foundational experience in the practice of pharmacy and serves as preparation for the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences in the fourth professional year. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 303 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) III (1)
Third in a three-course sequence designed to complement, within a pharmacy practice setting, the academic content in the first professional year didactic courses. Each sequence is slightly more involved as a foundational experience in the practice of pharmacy and serves as preparation for the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences in the fourth professional year. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 305 - Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences (4)
Introduction to the core concepts underlying pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics, and medicinal chemistry. Includes the basic pharmaceutical properties of various classes of antibiotics and their use in the treatment of infectious diseases. Topics covered serve as foundation for the Pharmaceutical Sciences course sequence in subsequent years of the curriculum. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 306 - Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry (4)
Topics addressed include DNA/RNA/protein structure and synthesis, signal transduction pathways, gene regulation, organelle function and regulation, enzyme kinetics, energy catalysis, and bacterial/viral biology. Foundation for understanding the cellular and biochemical actions of drugs. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 307 - Foundations of Drug Information (1)
Introduction to various drug information resources commonly used in the practice of pharmacy. The different types of research and database searching skills also are included. Afternoon lab sessions are mandatory to learn these resources and practice these skills. Concepts applied will be reinforced throughout the curriculum. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 308 - Physiologic Basis of Disease I (4)
First in a two-course sequence that addresses the basics of physiologic processes in the body as they relate to various diseases. Provides basis for the Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacotherapy courses in subsequent years of the program. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 309 - Physiologic Basis of Disease II (4)
Second in a two-course sequence that addresses the basics of physiologic processes in the body as they relate to various diseases. Provides basis for the Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacotherapy courses in subsequent years of the program. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 312 - Institutional Practice and Sterile Products (2)
Introduction to institutional/hospital pharmacy practice that specifically addresses the compounding of sterile products. Includes medication ordering and dispensing systems, patient medical charts, interprofessional interactions, and pharmacy- specific patient care activities. Students also learn the theory of sterile compounding and aseptic technique and discuss USP 797 regulations for a sterile compounding environment, special procedures, and quality control as well as a review of state pharmacy regulations. In addition, this course addresses sterile compounding of hazardous drugs, USP 800 , use of relevant references, applicable calculations, and production of total parenteral nutrition mixtures in addition to parenteral administration and equipment. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 313 - Pharmaceutics I (4)
Integration of pharmaceutical calculations with biopharmaceutics and technologies related to drug delivery systems and pharmaceutical dosage forms. Topics include weights and measures, proper prescription interpretation, concentrations, conversions, dosing, and mathematics of various dosage forms integrated with drug stability, solubility, dissolution, storage, delivery systems, and extemporaneous compounding. Offered: Fall. (Formerly PHRX 304 and 310 combined)
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PHRX 314 - Pharmaceutics II (3)
Continuation of Pharmaceutics I addressing biopharmaceutics and technologies related to drug delivery systems and pharmaceutical dosage forms. Specific topics include drug delivery systems, administration techniques, routes of administration, and extemporaneous compounding. Offered: Spring. (Formerly PHRX 311)
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PHRX 315 - Introduction to Patient Care Systems (2)
Introduction to the “big picture” of health care in this country. Aspects of patient care addressed include societal, financial, legal, and governmental influences. The pharmacist’s role emphasized as students begin to understand the opportunities and responsibilities of taking care of patients. Assessment of current level of professionalism in pharmacy education. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 316 - Population Health (3)
Encompasses communication with patients, health care professionals, and insurers including Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care. Introduction of broad concepts related to Medication Therapy Management, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacoeconomics, public health, health care outcomes, health literacy and education, and cultural competence as they relate to the pharmacist as a change agent. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 320 - Integrated Pharmacy Applications (IPA) I (1)
Designed to integrate content within the first professional year as well as between years in the curriculum. Involves a combination of learning strategies such as labs and case discussions to augment student learning. Foundational content integrating students’ knowledge of pharmacy courses completed in the first academic year. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 321 - Integrated Pharmacy Applications (IPA) II (1)
Designed to integrate content within the first professional year as well as between years in the curriculum. Involves a combination of learning strategies such as labs and case discussions to augment student learning. Foundational content integrating students’ knowledge of pharmacy courses completed in the first academic year. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 401 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE) IV (2)
Designed to complement, within a pharmacy practice setting, the academic content in the second professional year didactic courses. Provides deeper insights into patient care and serves as preparation for the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences in the fourth professional year. Offered: Summer.
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PHRX 403 - Pharmacotherapy I (4)
First in a four-course sequence designed to examine the clinical use of medications in the management of acute and chronic disease. These courses explore approaches to pharmacotherapy that are evidence-based, patient-centered, and outcomes-oriented. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 404 - Pharmacotherapy II (4)
Second in a four-course sequence designed to examine the clinical use of medications in the management of acute and chronic disease. These courses explore approaches to pharmacotherapy that are evidence-based, patient-centered, and outcomes-oriented. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 405 - Pharmaceutical Sciences I (4)
First in a three-course sequence developed to provide an understanding of the pharmacological and chemical properties of individual agents and various drug classes. These properties include mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, indications, adverse effects, drug interactions, dosage forms, and contraindications. Designed to apply understanding of pharmaceutical sciences to make rational decisions in the management of medication therapy. Topics covered in Pharmaceutical Sciences will serve as the foundation for the treatment of disease states outlined in the Pharmacotherapy course sequence. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 406 - Pharmaceutical Sciences II (4)
Second in a three-course sequence developed to provide an understanding of the pharmacological and chemical properties of individual agents and various drug classes. These properties include mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, indications, adverse effects, drug interactions, dosage forms, and contraindications. Designed to apply understanding of pharmaceutical sciences to make rational decisions in the management of medication therapy. Topics covered in Pharmaceutical Sciences will serve as the foundation for the treatment of disease states outlined in the Pharmacotherapy course sequence. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 407 - Biopharmaceutics/Pharmacokinetics (4)
Encompasses foundational aspects of biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics. Designed to gain an understanding of the mathematical modeling of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. Addresses the impact of the dosage regimen and drug formulation on the ensuing therapeutic drug plasma concentrations. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 410 - Patient Self-Care and Monitoring I (3)
First in a two-course sequence designed to prepare the pharmacist to effectively assist patients in making self-care decisions. Particular emphasis given to the therapeutic use and monitoring of non-prescription medications and dietary supplements. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 415 - Financial Management (3)
Addresses concepts related to the fiscal management of pharmacy services at the systems, pharmacy, and patient level in various practice settings. Emphasizes decision- making related to the evaluation, procurement, and utilization of financial resources in order to maximize the value of the organization and to optimize patient care. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 416 - Ethics in Christianity and Health Care (2)
Based around six character traits of ethical persons. Provides various biblical and health care perspectives on each of these traits by both faculty and students. Lectures are supplemented by small-group discussions during which current ethical issues and viable options are addressed. Reflects on the individual’s moral character. Facilitated by faculty trained in pharmacy, nursing, and religion. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 420 - Integrated Pharmacy Applications (IPA) III (1)
Designed to integrate content within the second professional year as well as between years in the curriculum. Built on the previous Integrated Pharmacy Applications courses (PHRX 320 and PHRX 321 ) and involves a combination of learning strategies such as labs and case discussions to augment student learning. More in-depth progression of content to integrate students’ knowledge of all pharmacy courses in the second professional year. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 421 - Integrated Pharmacy Applications (IPA) IV (1)
Designed to integrate content within the second professional year as well as between years in the curriculum. Built on the previous Integrated Pharmacy Applications courses (PHRX 320 and PHRX 321 ) and involves a combination of learning strategies such as labs and case discussions to augment student learning. More in-depth progression of content to integrate students’ knowledge of all pharmacy courses in the second professional year. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 500 - Introduction to Capstone Project (1)
Designed to provide the student with the opportunity to demonstrate a general knowledge of (1) the fundamentals of research, (2) how to develop a capstone project, (3) ways to collect appropriate data based on the project, (4) how to write and prepare a manuscript, possibly for publication, (5) ways to present project results in an appropriate and professional manner, (6) how to communicate effectively with various audiences, and (7) the appropriate forms for the IRB approval process. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 501 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE) V (2)
First in a two-course sequence designed to complement the academic content in the third professional year didactic courses. Involves more complex patient care situations and serves as preparation for the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences in the fourth professional year. Prereq: Completion of second professional year or permission of course coordinator. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 502 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE) VI (2)
Active learning course sequence designed to complement the academic content in the third professional year didactic courses. Involves more complex patient care situations and serves as preparation for the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences in the fourth professional year. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 503 - Pharmacotherapy III (4)
Third in a four-course sequence designed to examine the clinical use of medications in the management of acute and chronic disease. These courses explore approaches to pharmacotherapy that are evidence-based, patient-centered, and outcomes-oriented. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 504 - Pharmacotherapy IV (4)
Fourth in a four-course sequence designed to examine the clinical use of medications in the management of acute and chronic disease. These courses explore approaches to pharmacotherapy that are evidence-based, patient-centered, and outcomes-oriented. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 505 - Pharmaceutical Sciences III (4)
Third in a three-course sequence developed to provide an understanding of the pharmacological and chemical properties of individual agents and various drug classes. These properties include mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, indications, adverse effects, drug interactions, dosage forms, and contraindications. Designed to apply understanding of pharmaceutical sciences to make rational decisions in the management of medication therapy. Topics covered in Pharmaceutical Sciences will serve as the foundation for the treatment of disease states outlined in the Pharmacotherapy course sequence. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 510 - Patient Self-Care and Monitoring II (2)
Second in a two-course sequence designed to prepare the pharmacist to effectively assist patients in making self-care decisions. Particular emphasis given to the therapeutic use and monitoring of non-prescription medications and dietary supplements. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 513 - Preparation for Patient Care (4)
Designed to provide students with skills and information necessary to fulfill roles as patient care providers and self-directed learners during the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. Students will learn to assess a patient, present assessments to other health care professionals, and refine other clinical skills to optimize patient care. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 515 - Human Resource Management (3)
Designed to equip students with essential personnel management and leadership skills necessary for practice in various pharmacy settings. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 516 - Pharmacy Law (3)
Presents legal basis of pharmacy practice through examination of federal and state laws, administrative laws, and regulations. Other topics will include court decisions dealing with drug manufacturing and distribution, professional liability, and handling of medicinals, poisons, and controlled substances. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 527 - Drug Literature Evaluation (2)
Provides students with the tools and skills for appropriately evaluating literature concerning drug therapy. The basics of this evaluation will be delivered in the Pharmacotherapy I course so that students have some background regarding this discipline at the beginning of that course sequence. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 550 - Capstone Project I (1)
Building on knowledge and skills learned in Introduction to Capstone Project, this independent study course will enable a student to work with a faculty facilitator to design a capstone project. The student will be expected to demonstrate acceptable professional written communication skills. The capstone project will involve the basic, clinical, educational, social, or administrative sciences in an area related to the field of pharmacy. Topics may include original research or a different project related to: 1) education, 2) clinical specialty practice, 3) program or tool evaluation, 4) health care finance, 5) evidence-based practice, or 6) another area, with faculty approval. Grading is pass/fail. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 600 - Capstone Project II (1)
Building on progress made in Capstone Project I, this independent study course will promote critical thinking as the student will be expected to demonstrate acceptable professional written and verbal communication skills. These skills will be assessed through completion and presentation of a capstone project in the basic, clinical, educational, social, or administrative sciences in an area related to the field of pharmacy. Topics may include original research or a different project related to: 1) education, 2) clinical specialty practice, 3) program or tool evaluation, 4) health care finance, 5) evidence-based practice, or 6) another area, with faculty approval. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 601 - Primary/Ambulatory Care I (5)
Required APPE designed to grant experience in providing clinical pharmacy services to ambulatory patients in a community pharmacy setting and/or selected outpatients of a general medicine/family practice ambulatory care service. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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PHRX 602 - Primary/Ambulatory Care II (5)
APPE designed to provide in-depth experiences in the provision of clinical pharmacy services to ambulatory patients in a community pharmacy setting and/or selected in-patients of a general medicine/family practice ambulatory care service. Prereq: PHRX 601 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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PHRX 610 - Drug Information I (5)
Selective APPE designed to enhance knowledge and skills in preparing for the pharmacist’s role as a pharmacotherapy advisor and consultant. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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PHRX 611 - Drug Information II (5)
Elective APPE providing the student with an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the operation of a Drug Information Center, formulary programs, DUE/DUR, managed care, continuous quality improvement, and antibiotic management programs. Prereq: PHRX 610 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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PHRX 612 - Poison Information/Toxicology (5)
Elective APPE providing the student with an opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills in assessing and managing drug-induced toxicity and poisoning. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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PHRX 620 - General Medicine I (5)
First in a three-course sequence designed to enhance knowledge and skills used when providing clinical pharmacy services to adult populations. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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PHRX 621 - General Medicine II (5)
Selective course, second in a three-course sequence designed to enhance knowledge and skills used when providing clinical pharmacy services to adult populations. Prereq: PHRX 620 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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PHRX 622 - General Medicine III (5)
Elective course, third in a three-course sequence designed to enhance knowledge and skills used when providing clinical pharmacy services to adult populations. Prereq: PHRX 621 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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PHRX 623 - Geriatric Pharmacy I (5)
Selective APPE providing the student with an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in serving the unique drug therapy needs of a geriatric population. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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