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2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Definition of Credit Hour
A credit hour (one) is defined as student/teacher interaction of not less than one hour and a minimum of two hours out of class work for 15 weeks. Application: Since several courses and some programs are delivered in a variety of formats, including distance learning, the driving force for delivering a credit hour commences with identifying learning objectives that can be delivered in the one hour/2/15 formula as noted in the definition. Using the definition and formula as noted above, granting more than one hour of credit for a course requires using the formula and increasing the student/teacher interaction, etc., via the learning objectives for the equivalent amount of credit hours desired for the course.
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Master of Accountancy |
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MAcc 6603 - Advanced Auditing & Forensics (3)
This course is an extension of the undergraduate auditing course providing an introduction to the attest function, the control environment, risk assessment, ethics and a brief analysis of generally accepted auditing standards. This course involves an examination of the attest function with a greater focus on auditing procedures and auditing standards. Additionally, the course will include an examination of the forensics nature of auditing, being alert to fraud and material irregularities.
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MAcc 6653 - IT Audit and Risk Management (3)
Examine the emerging roles of accounting analytics in business and auditing and learn to understand the data within major accounting information systems and generate meaningful audit analytics from the data. A deep understanding of accounting flows, processes, and controls is critical to understanding and building meaningful audit-centric analytics.
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MAcc 6703 - Taxation of Passthrough Entities (3)
This course involves federal taxation of entities that pass through certain income and deductions to its owners with primary emphasis on partnerships, S Corporations, trusts and estates. Some attention will also be given to transfer taxes in the form of estate and gift taxation.
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MAcc 6712 - Taxation of Corporations (2)
This course involves the tax analysis of corporate formations, including corporate characteristics, corporate capital structure, income tax determination, special tax elections and introduction to international corporate taxation. Topics will include corporate/stockholder relationships, corporate distributions, reorganizations, liquidations, corporate redemptions, accumulated earnings and personal holding companies.
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MAcc 6732 - Accounting for Income Taxes (2)
Tax professionals are involved in the preparation and review of the income tax accrual contained in audit work papers. This course focuses on the basic and some of the more common complexities encountered in accounting for income taxes under ASC 740 (formerly known as FASB Statement 109, Accounting for Income Taxes) and FIN 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.
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MAcc 6742 - State and Local Taxation (2)
This courses studies the principles of state and local taxation in our federal system. Specifically, students will examine ad valorem property taxes, corporate and personal income taxes, sales and use taxes, and other state and local taxes imposed on business. Federal constitutional limitations on state tax power are explored in detail, and considerable attention is devoted to problems in dividing income of multi-jurisdictional corporations among the states.
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MAcc 6751 - Tax Procedure, Research and Writing (1)
Survey of the methods and resources used by tax practitioners in researching compliance and planning issues. Students will learn how to access online tax research databases, analyze typical client situations, and communicate research results and analysis in writing.
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MAcc 6763 - Taxation of Business Entities (3)
Survey of the income taxation of C corporations, partnerships, S corporations, trusts, and exempt organizations. This course is NOT intended for students in the tax concentration.
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Master of Science in Information Technology Management |
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MITM 5003 - Introduction to Information Technology Management (3)
Introduction to the basic concepts of information technology management-its structure, standards, security requirements and definitions, including the broad range of skills necessary for successful management of information technology at the enterprise level.
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MITM 5013 - Telecommunications Network Management (3)
In-depth study of telecommunications network management technology systems. Architecture, functions, methods and protocols necessary to design modern telecommunications network management systems. Network management standards such as Telecommunications Management Network and Simple Network Management Protocol. Basic network management concepts, protocols and methods with real-world examples used to address these. Management aspects of planning and controlling/decision making for telecommunication networks: human resources, financial planning and control, marketing, cost/benefit analysis. Marketing aspects of telecommunications networks.
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MITM 5023 - Data and Knowledge Management (3)
Data management: modeling, using, securing and sharing organizational data resources. Business intelligence: applications and technologies for gathering, storing, analyzing and providing access to help enterprise users make better business decisions. Knowledge management: effective deployment of technology, organizational practices and processes to increase an organization’s return on its knowledge capital.
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MITM 5043 - Principles of Statistical Analysis and Decision Modeling (3)
Principles of statistical and probabilistic analysis with focus on practical decisions and risk using quantitative models. Topics include overview of probability, descriptive and graphical statistical methods, sampling and sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, study design and linear regression, decision modeling and simulation, and in-depth discussion on application of statistical techniques to the processing and interpretation of data from various industries and disciplines.
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MITM 5173 - IT Law and Policy (3)
Laws and policies that influence the production, distribution and use of information technologies, with a focus on issues of privacy, online speech, intellectual property, the creative commons, computer crime, and governance.
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MITM 5203 - IT Project Management (3)
Evaluation of methods to manage the development and implementation of a system so that it meets all aspects of stake-holder needs. Discussions of how to initiate, analyze, develop, implement and maintain systems projects, and of how to keep a project timeline, budget and attain the highest possible results from an information setting.
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MITM 5213 - Predictive Analytics and Data Mining (3)
Investigation of predictive modeling using valuable prospective intelligence hidden within large volumes of data. In-depth study of data mining techniques at a tactical level, and understanding of how various methods and tools apply to different kinds of data intensive problems.
Prerequisites: MITM 5023 ,MITM 5043 .
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MITM 6113 - Capstone Project or Research (3)
The capstone to the information technology management master’s degree is the student’s choice between a research paper or a project. The project or research paper will be a topic of the student’s choosing but it must be approved by the director of the M.S. in information technology management program prior to the commencement of the project or research paper. The project or research paper must be of a certain level of import and depth as to demonstrate the student’s complete understanding of the concepts and procedures of the information technology management subject matter.
Note: It is highly recommended that the subject matter and whether the student will pursue a project or research paper be discussed with the director of graduate programs prior to the beginning of the first course for this degree.
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Master of Science in Data Science |
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MSDS 5013 - Principles of Data Science
Principles of data science including theories, concepts, analytics process models, data analytics life cycle and development of data science teams. Foundations of descriptive statistics and probability, Big data (characteristics and applications), analytical methods of data mining algorithm, matrix algebra, graph theory and relational databases. Different perspectives from which data is used, the different terminology used when referring to them and a number of representation and manipulation methods.
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MSDS 5023 - Information Structures
The concepts and structures used to analyze, store, manage and present information and navigation. Topics include information analysis and organization methods, XML, and metadata concepts and application. Treatment, in particular, structured, semi-structured and unstructured data models.
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MSDS 5043 - Principles of Statistical Analysis and Decision Modeling
Principles of statistical and probabilistic analysis with focus on practical decisions and risk using quantitative models. Topics include overview of probability, descriptive and graphical statistical methods, sampling and sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, study design and linear regression, estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, study design and linear regression, of data from various industries and disciplines.
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MSDS 5053 - Research Methods
The research process investigating information needs, creation, organization, flow, retrieval and use. Stages include: research definition, question, objectives, data collection and management, data analysis and data interpretation. Techniques include: observation, interviews, questionnaires, and transaction-log analysis.
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MSDS 5143 - Practicum I
The data science practicum is intended to give participants an experience working as a member of a data science team conducting a data analytics research and design phase of a real-world project. The students will be asked to serve in team roles, hold oral research and design reviews, and prepare documentation appropriate to the project. Practicum I is the first of two required MSDS Practicum courses.
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MSDS 5153 - Big Data Management and Analytics
How traditional data management is not big data management. Drivers behind big data. Challenges of big data. Storing and processing big data. Big data management and processing. Automatically learning hidden trends and patterns in big data. Tools and techniques for big data analytics. Processing unstructured data.
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MSDS 5163 - Data Mining and Analysis
Computational techniques for analysis of large, complex datasets, covering fundamental aspects as well as modern data mining and analysis techniques. Hands-on experience with data mining software.
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MSDS 5213 - Predictive Analytics and Data Mining
Investigation of predictive modeling using valuable prospective intelligence hidden within large volumes of data. In-depth study of data mining techniques at a tactical level and understanding of how various methods and tools apply to different kinds of data intensive problems.
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MSDS 5223 - Case Studies in Data Science
Deep and critical examination of contemporary data science implementations within a student-selected emphasis area (refer to the graduate catalog for a listing of available emphasis areas). Focus on understanding factors necessary to develop an effective data science program within that particular context.
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MSDS 5243 - Practicum II
This course is a continuation of MSDS 5143 (Practicum I) and focuses on the implementation and analytics phase of the real-world project. In addition, students will participate in the design and implementation reviews of other teams in the class.
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Master of Science in Software Engineering |
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MSSE 5023 - Perspectives on Software Engineering: Requirements Engineering and Modeling (3)
Perspectives on software engineering processes. In-depth study of engineering requirements and an overview of various modeling techniques applicable to requirements analysis and specification, including UML and formal methods.
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MSSE 5043 - Software Architecture and Design (3)
The process of constructing software, including the structural views of software components, and their characteristics and interrelationships, at a high level of abstraction. The course also covers the design principles that govern the purpose, structure, development and evolution of software components.
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MSSE 5123 - Database Modeling and Design (3)
Application of software engineering approaches in the strategy, analysis, design, implementation, verification and validation phases of large scaled database design. Data modeling concepts using ER and UML notation. Use of data modeling concepts in the database design process. Theory of database design through the normalization process and the functional equivalence with conceptual modeling. The “impedance mismatch” problem. Logical database design issues in business intelligence-data warehousing, OLAP for decision support systems and data mining.
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MSSE 5203 - Software Quality Assurance and Testing (3)
Fundamental concepts of software quality assurance and testing. Functional testing. GUI based testing tools. Control flow based test adequacy criteria. Data flow based test adequacy criteria. White box based testing tools. Mutation testing and testing tools. Relationship between test adequacy criteria. Finite state machine based testing. Static and dynamic program slicing for testing and debugging. Software quality and reliability. Testing management techniques and support tools; team-oriented project used methods, techniques and practices learned.
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MSSE 5323 - Software Maintenance, Evolution and Re-Engineering (3)
Principles and techniques of software maintenance. Impact of software development process on software justifiability, maintainability, evolvability, and planning of release cycles. Use of very high-level languages and dependencies for forward engineering and reverse engineering. Achievements, pitfalls and trends in software reuse, reverse engineering and re-engineering.
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MSSE 5423 - Software Project Planning and Management (3)
Techniques and disciplines for successful management of software projects. Project planning and contracts. Advanced cost estimation models. Risk management process and activities. Advanced scheduling techniques. Definition, management and optimization of software engineering processes. Statistical process control. Software configuration management. capability maturity model integration.
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MSSE 6113 - Software Engineering Practicum (3)
The software engineering practicum is intended to give participants an experience working as a member of a software engineering team developing a product for which the schedule is fixed and the scope is appropriate for the number of people working on the team. The students will be asked to serve in team roles (teams of 4 - 5), hold oral design reviews, and prepare documentation appropriate to their product. In addition, students will participate in the design reviews of other teams in the class.
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Health Sciences Administration |
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PHAD 1000 - Dean’s Hour (0)
The content of this course will focus on what it means to be a pharmacist, historical view of the profession, professionalism, attitudes and values needed in the care of patients, leadership skills and guest speakers sharing experiences in their careers as a pharmacist.
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PHAD 1111 - Applied Christian Values I (1)
This course is a study in Christian ethics and the attitudes and values that pharmacists should exemplify in the care of patients. Topics to be explored include pain and suffering, caring and compassion and worldviews and values. It is required that each student attend the monthly lecture sessions and small group discussion meetings as well as other assignments to successfully complete the course.
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PHAD 1202 - Biomedical Literature Analysis and Drug Information (2)
In this course student pharmacists will explore the concepts of statistical analysis and research design with the goal of proper interpretation and use of medical literature. Student pharmacists learn to apply statistical concepts, understand the difference between statistical and clinical significance, and evaluate research methodology. The course also trains student pharmacists on drug information and literature retrieval with the goal of clear, concise and appropriate communication of drug information.
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PHAD 1303 - Pharmacy Leadership and Management (3)
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have thorough understanding of leadership theories and styles along with essential management skills to be successful at all levels of pharmacy practice.
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PHAD 2111 - Applied Christian Values II (1)
This course is a study in Christian ethics and the attitudes and values that pharmacists should exemplify in the care of patients. Topics to be explored include pain and suffering, caring and compassion and worldviews and values. The curriculum is arranged in a 3-year series that students will cycle through during their P1, P2, and P3 years. It is required that each student attend the lecture sessions (5 per semester) and small group discussion meetings with the student’s faculty mentor as well as other assignments to successfully complete the course.
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PHAD 2222 - Principles of Health Care Delivery (2)
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will understand how the US healthcare system operates and various reimbursement mechanisms available via government or the private sector. The student will be able to appreciate current issues, challenges and opportunities, in pharmaceutical reimbursement and how pharmaceuticals contribute to the overall cost and efficiency of healthcare. The student will also understand how the US differs from other countries in this regard and be aware of international issues that challenge the current reimbursement strategy.
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PHAD 2423 - Concepts in Pharmacy Practice Administration (3)
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will understand the basic principles of community and health system management. In addition, the student will gain basic accounting skills, marketing and other key perspectives to develop a written business plan.
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PHAD 2432 - Communication Skills (2)
Content expertise and skills mastery will be acquired through practice and role-play for the following topics include: effective verbal and written interpersonal communication; health literacy; communicating with diverse patients, families, pharmacists and other health professionals in a variety of settings; patient interviewing techniques; active listening and empathy; assertiveness and problem- solving techniques; cultural competency; group presentation skills, strategies for handling difficult situations; documentation of pharmacist recommendations and consultations; motivational interviewing; and principles of behavior modification.
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PHAD 3111 - Applied Christian Values III (1)
This course is a study in Christian ethics and the attitudes and values that pharmacists should exemplify in the care of patients. Topics to be explored include pain and suffering, caring and compassion and worldviews and values. The curriculum is arranged in a 3-year series that students will cycle through during their P1, P2, and P3 years. It is required that each student attend the lecture sessions (5 per semester) and small group discussion meetings with the student’s faculty mentor as well as other assignments to successfully complete the course.
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PHAD 3232 - Pharmacoeconomics & Health Outcomes (2)
Students will gain experience in assessing the value of pharmaceutical products and services, with a focus on common economic evaluation methodologies. Considerations related to generating pharmacoeconomic evidence to support appropriate clinical decision-making will be studied, and students will gain experience in evaluating published pharmacoeconomic evaluations within the context of drug formulary decisions. In addition, this course provides a fundamental overview of patient-reported outcomes and their application to value assessments in pharmacy.
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PHAD 3443 - Pharmacy Law & Ethics (3)
Content to include legal basis of pharmacy practice, pharmacist’s responsibilities and provisions of the law; pharmacist’s role in reducing liability by reducing drug-related misadventures; civil liability versus criminal liability; principles of professional behavior; ethical issues related to the development, promotion, sales of prescriptions; medical related products, and use of drugs; resolution of conflicts or potential conflicts in the practice of pharmacy; ethical issues in delivery of patient centered care and clinical research; ethical centered issues around principles of end-of-life care, and oral contraception; ethical issues in team base care and the processing ethical dilemmas.
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Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences |
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PHAE 4nn4 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (40)
The advanced pharmacy practice experiences will encompass the entire fourth year of the curriculum (25 percent of total curriculum). Students will rotate through ten advanced practice experiences, each being a calendar month in duration. Students will have four required practice experiences (community pharmacy, institutional health system pharmacy, internal medicine and ambulatory care). Students will select five elective practice experiences and one management practice experience. It is the expectation that these practice experiences will be interdisciplinary in nature where the pharmacy student will work as a member of the health care team.
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PHAE 4nn4 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences I (4)
The advanced pharmacy practice experiences will encompass the entire fourth year of the curriculum (25 percent of total curriculum). Students will rotate through ten advanced practice experiences, each being a calendar month in duration. Students will have four required practice experiences (community pharmacy, institutional health system pharmacy, internal medicine and ambulatory care). Students will select five elective practice experiences and one management practice experience. It is the expectation that these practice experiences will be interdisciplinary in nature where the pharmacy student will work as a member of the health care team.
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PHAE 4nn4 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences II (4)
The advanced pharmacy practice experiences will encompass the entire fourth year of the curriculum (25 percent of total curriculum). Students will rotate through ten advanced practice experiences, each being a calendar month in duration. Students will have four required practice experiences (community pharmacy, institutional health system pharmacy, internal medicine and ambulatory care). Students will select five elective practice experiences and one management practice experience. It is the expectation that these practice experiences will be interdisciplinary in nature where the pharmacy student will work as a member of the health care team.
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PHAE 4nn4 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences III (4)
The advanced pharmacy practice experiences will encompass the entire fourth year of the curriculum (25 percent of total curriculum). Students will rotate through ten advanced practice experiences, each being a calendar month in duration. Students will have four required practice experiences (community pharmacy, institutional health system pharmacy, internal medicine and ambulatory care). Students will select five elective practice experiences and one management practice experience. It is the expectation that these practice experiences will be interdisciplinary in nature where the pharmacy student will work as a member of the health care team.
Fee - $20
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PHAE 4nn4 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences IV (4)
The advanced pharmacy practice experiences will encompass the entire fourth year of the curriculum (25 percent of total curriculum). Students will rotate through ten advanced practice experiences, each being a calendar month in duration. Students will have four required practice experiences (community pharmacy, institutional health system pharmacy, internal medicine and ambulatory care). Students will select five elective practice experiences and one management practice experience. It is the expectation that these practice experiences will be interdisciplinary in nature where the pharmacy student will work as a member of the health care team.
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PHAE 4nn4 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences IX (4)
The advanced pharmacy practice experiences will encompass the entire fourth year of the curriculum (25 percent of total curriculum). Students will rotate through ten advanced practice experiences, each being a calendar month in duration. Students will have four required practice experiences (community pharmacy, institutional health system pharmacy, internal medicine and ambulatory care). Students will select five elective practice experiences and one management practice experience. It is the expectation that these practice experiences will be interdisciplinary in nature where the pharmacy student will work as a member of the health care team.
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PHAE 4nn4 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences V (4)
The advanced pharmacy practice experiences will encompass the entire fourth year of the curriculum (25 percent of total curriculum). Students will rotate through ten advanced practice experiences, each being a calendar month in duration. Students will have four required practice experiences (community pharmacy, institutional health system pharmacy, internal medicine and ambulatory care). Students will select five elective practice experiences and one management practice experience. It is the expectation that these practice experiences will be interdisciplinary in nature where the pharmacy student will work as a member of the health care team.
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PHAE 4nn4 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences VI (4)
The advanced pharmacy practice experiences will encompass the entire fourth year of the curriculum (25 percent of total curriculum). Students will rotate through ten advanced practice experiences, each being a calendar month in duration. Students will have four required practice experiences (community pharmacy, institutional health system pharmacy, internal medicine and ambulatory care). Students will select five elective practice experiences and one management practice experience. It is the expectation that these practice experiences will be interdisciplinary in nature where the pharmacy student will work as a member of the health care team.
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PHAE 4nn4 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences VII (4)
The advanced pharmacy practice experiences will encompass the entire fourth year of the curriculum (25 percent of total curriculum). Students will rotate through ten advanced practice experiences, each being a calendar month in duration. Students will have four required practice experiences (community pharmacy, institutional health system pharmacy, internal medicine and ambulatory care). Students will select five elective practice experiences and one management practice experience. It is the expectation that these practice experiences will be interdisciplinary in nature where the pharmacy student will work as a member of the health care team.
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PHAE 4nn4 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences VIII (4)
The advanced pharmacy practice experiences will encompass the entire fourth year of the curriculum (25 percent of total curriculum). Students will rotate through ten advanced practice experiences, each being a calendar month in duration. Students will have four required practice experiences (advanced community, advanced hospital, inpatient acute care and ambulatory care). Students will select two practice experiences in the areas of managed care, practice management, specialty pharmacy, or a medicine sub-specialty. Students will also choose four elective practice experiences from an approved listing representing a variety of practice settings. It is the expectation that these practice experiences will be interdisciplinary in nature where the pharmacy student will work as a member of the health care team.
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PHAE 4nn4 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences X (4)
The advanced pharmacy practice experiences will encompass the entire fourth year of the curriculum (25 percent of total curriculum). Students will rotate through ten advanced practice experiences, each being a calendar month in duration. Students will have four required practice experiences (community pharmacy, institutional health system pharmacy, internal medicine and ambulatory care). Students will select five elective practice experiences and one management practice experience. It is the expectation that these practice experiences will be interdisciplinary in nature where the pharmacy student will work as a member of the health care team.
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Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences |
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PHIE 1511 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences I (1)
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences are designed to introduce student pharmacists to a variety of practice settings such as institutional, community, and specialty pharmacy practices. A limited number of experiences will be performed in a simulated pharmacy environment. Student pharmacists engaged in these experiences will demonstrate competencies that mirror the progression within the curriculum. Concepts covered in IPPE I will be introduction to pharmacy law, introductory drug knowledge, interprofessional interactions, and understanding the role of the pharmacist.
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PHIE 1521 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences II (1)
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences are designed to introduce student pharmacists to a variety of practice settings such as institutional, community, and specialty pharmacy practices. A limited number of experiences will be performed in a simulated pharmacy environment. Student pharmacists engaged in these experiences will demonstrate competencies that mirror the progression within the curriculum. Concepts covered in IPPE II include communication skills, introductory pharmaceutical calculations and an introduction to pharmaceutical care.
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PHIE 2511 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences III (1)
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences are designed to introduce student pharmacists to a variety of practice settings such as institutional, community, and specialty pharmacy practices. A limited number of experiences will be performed in a simulated pharmacy environment. Student pharmacists engaged in these experiences will demonstrate competencies that mirror the progression within the curriculum. Concepts covered in IPPE III include a focused view of administrative and clinical roles of pharmacists in these practice settings and a continuation of building upon the knowledge and skills learned in previous IPPEs.
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PHIE 2521 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences IV (1)
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences are designed to introduce student pharmacists to a variety of practice settings such as institutional, community, and specialty pharmacy practices. A limited number of experiences will be performed in a simulated pharmacy environment. Student pharmacists engaged in these experiences will demonstrate competencies that mirror the progression within the curriculum. Concepts covered in IPPE IV include a focused view of administrative and clinical roles of pharmacists in these practice settings and a continuation of building upon the knowledge and skills learned in previous IPPEs.
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PHIE 3511 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience V (1)
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences are designed to introduce student pharmacists to a variety of practice settings such as institutional, community, and specialty pharmacy practices. Half of the contact hours for this course will be obtained through Interprofessional Grand Rounds, which places student pharmacists in team-based collaborative learning environments with Nursing, Medical, Dental, Dietetic Interms and/or Exercise Science students. Student pharmacists engaged in these experiences will demonstrate competencies that mirror the progression within the curriculum. Concepts covered in IPPE V include a focused view of interprofessional education and application of knowledge in patient care environments.
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PHIE 3522 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience VI (2)
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences are designed to introduce student pharmacists to a variety of practice settings such as institutional, community, and specialty pharmacy practices. Half of the contact hours for this course will be obtained through Interprofessional Grand Rounds, which places student pharmacists in team-based collaborative learning environments with Nursing, Medical, Dental, Dietetic Interms and/or Exercise Science students. Student pharmacists engaged in these experiences will demonstrate competencies that mirror the progression within the curriculum. Concepts covered in IPPE VI include a focused view of interprofessional education and application of knowledge in patient care environments.
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Pharmacy Practice |
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PHAD 3nn6 - Directed Work Experience - Pharmacy Business Management (6) (6)
A directed work experience that provides student pharmacists with knowledge and experience in relation to the business and management side of pharmacy practice. It offers experiences in areas including human resource management, communication skills, strategic planning, financial planning, productivity, departmental operations, and other various management related activities.
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PHPR 1002 - Foundations in Pharmacy Practice (2)
The purpose of this course is to introduce student pharmacists to the history of the profession and the role of the pharmacist as a part of the healthcare team. The course introduces the profession of pharmacy to student pharmacists, and the multitude of career pathways that exist for pharmacists. In addition, student pharmacists will discuss the foundational elements of the drug use process (i.e., prescription process, legal requirements, and support personnel). Student pharmacists will also explore the concept of interprofessional, patient-centered care and focus on its implementation in various populations, with a specific focus on the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process. Portions of this course will also provide for hands on experience in patient assessment skills.
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PHPR 1613 - Pharmacy Compounding & Dispensing (3)
This course introduces student pharmacists to the science and practice of pharmaceutical compounding as well as concepts of pharmaceutical care with focus on dispensing and distributive functions of pharmacists in both community and institutional practice settings. Students apply knowledge and skills of pharmaceutical calculations to the safe preparation of sterile and non-sterile compounded dosage forms. Students receive instruction on both federal and state regulations and standards applicable to pharmaceutical compounding. Students are actively engaged in the preparation of compounded sterile and non-sterile preparations and the dispensing of prescriptions during hands-on lab sessions.
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PHPR 1622 - Pharmacy Calculations (2)
The course is designed to enable student pharmacists to accurately perform pharmacy calculations required in pharmacy practice. Calculations taught range from dose calculations and adjustments to those necessary to compound, dispense, and administer medications. Examples of topics covered include conversion between various systems of measurement, dose calculations, calculations involving electrolytes, isotonicity calculations, intravenous flow and drip rate calculations, and calculations for altering product strength. Course material is delivered through didactic lectures and interactive workshops.
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PHPR 2312 - Natural Medicine (2)
This course is designed to introduce student pharmacists to a variety of complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine practices. Topics of discussion include; 1) health and wellness; 2) herbal medicines; 3) dietary supplements; 4) vitamins and minerals; 5) homeopathy; and 6) medical foods. Students will discuss and apply evidence-based utilization of these products as well as understand regulatory standards for this industry. Emphasis is directed towards the provision of patient-centered care to ensure the safe use of self-care products, including but not limited to: 1) identification of potential adverse events, interactions and/or contraindications; and 2) recommend appropriate dosing when available.
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PHPR 2422 - Introduction to Health Informatics (2)
Health care informatics (HCI) is a growing and emerging discipline which evaluates the application of biomedical informatics methods and techniques utilized in the provision of health care services, with a focus on the vital role HCI plays in enhancing the quality of care, reducing health care costs and addressing health issues. Student pharmacists will be taught the fundaments of health care informatics and its utilization across all careers in pharmacy. Also included is an introduction to the comprehensive and systematic application of skills and resources related to informatics in the practice of pharmacy. This includes evaluation of informatics elements in the medication use process, workflow automation, electronic health records (EHR), predictive analytics and data mining, precision medicine, ePrescribing, consumer health informatics, health care regulatory and legislative topics, information technology security, and population health.
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PHPR 2703 - Non-prescription Medications & Devices (3)
Course content will include a study of various non-prescription pharmaceuticals and medical supplies commonly found in pharmacies and ambulatory pharmacy practice sites; their rational use and therapeutic efficacy; and decision-making skills for appropriate use of these medications and devices. The course will consist of didactic lectures, self-study and case based teaching.
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PHPR 2813 - Pharmacotherapy I (3)
Pharmacotherapy I is a 3-hour credit course that consists of didactic lectures with case-based teaching and interactive case discussions focused on the treatment of major disease states within the score of gastroenterology, nutritional support, and allergy/pulmonology. Disease states/topics covered in-depth include the following: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease (PUD), obesity, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), parenteral and enteral nutrition support, fluid and electrolyte management, acid-base disorders, allergic rhinitis, allergic skin disorders, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease (ILD), drug-induced lung disease, mechanical ventilation, obstructive sleep apnea, and pulmonary artery hypertension.
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PHPR 2823 - Pharmacotherapy II (3)
Pharmacotherapy II is a 3-hour credit course with content covering renal, cardiovascular and some endocrine topics. The course content is delivered through reading assignments, didactic lectures, case-based teaching, group discussions, and interactive case discussions and students are evaluated with case discussion, quizzes and comprehensive examinations. Content includes: acute and chronic kidney disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, ischemic and valvular heart disease, acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, stroke, arrhythmia, venous thromboembolism, and diabetes.
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PHPR 2903 - Clinical Concepts of Disease I (3)
The goal of this course is to provide the student pharmacist with an understanding of the disease process in order to equip the student pharmacist in making optimal pharmacotherapeutic decisions. This course will explore pathophysiologic processes, diagnostics, and laboratory abnormalities. A laboratory component will also be a part of this course, which will allow for demonstration of common patient assessment techniques to assist in diagnosis or monitoring treatment strategies.
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PHPR 2913 - Clinical Concepts of Disease II (3)
The goal of this course is to provide the student pharmacist with an understanding of the disease process in order to equip the student pharmacist in making optimal pharmacotherapeutic decisions. This course will explore pathophysiologic processes, diagnostics, and laboratory abnormalities. A laboratory component will also be a part of this course, which will allow for demonstration of common patient assessment techniques to assist in diagnosis or monitoring treatment strategies.
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PHPR 3121 - Practice Seminar I (1)
Each student pharmacist will prepare a 20-minute presentation over a specific piece of primary literature to their peers and faculty. Emphasis will be placed on drug literature evaluation and developing presentation skills. Student pharmacists will be expected to research and develop the scientific content of the presentation and to handle audience questions in a confident and professional manner.
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PHPR 3131 - Practice Seminar II (1)
Each student pharmacist will prepare a comprehensive 45-minute presentation over a topic of their choice to their peers and faculty. Emphasis will be placed on drug literature evaluation and developing presentation skills. Student pharmacists will be expected to research and develop the scientific content of the presentation and to handle audience questions in a confident and professional manner.
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PHPR 3502 - Medication Therapy Management (2)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to conduct Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services. Student pharmacists will learn the history of MTM along with the business aspects, which are the foundation of this process. Student pharmacists will learn the process of providing an MTM encounter focusing on counseling patients and being able to overcome barriers that will occur during these encounters. Portions of this class will provide hands on experience as students explore the different types of MTM platforms available (Mirixa, Outcomes, and Pharm MD) and learn to provide a MTM encounter using these platforms. At the completion of this course students will receive the APhA Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services Certificate.
Fee $130
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PHPR 3512 - Applied Pharmacotherapy I (2)
Students will apply knowledge gained from the pharmacotherapy sequence to patient specific scenarios and effectively communicate and defend the pharmacotherapy plan. The student will be able to collect pertinent data, evaluate the data, formulate a plan and monitor the plan for a given patient scenario in a variety of practice settings within the context of the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process. Students will collaborate in teams to achieve course objectives. The student will develop principles for patient care that will be applied during their Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE).
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PHPR 3522 - Applied Pharmacotherapy II (2)
This course will build upon the principles, knowledge and skills obtained from Applied Pharmacotherapy I. This course will also develop skills relating to transitions and continuity of care. Students will collaborate in teams to achieve course objectives. The student will develop principles for patient care that will be applied during their Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE).
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PHPR 3813 - Pharmacotherapy III (3)
Pharmacotherapy III is a 3-hour credit course with content covering psychiatry, neurology and toxicology topics. The course content is delivered through reading assignments, didactic lectures, case-based teaching, group discussions, and interactive case discussions and students are evaluated with case discussion, quizzes and comprehensive examinations. Content includes: depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, epilepsy, headache, other neurologic conditions and toxicology topics.
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PHPR 3823 - Pharmacotherapy IV (3)
Infectious Disease Pharmacotherapy will instruct the student on the microbiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnostics, and anti-microbial treatment of bacterial, viral, fungal, and other infectious diseases. Modules will be sequenced to first to understand and compare antimicrobial agents across spectrum of activity and pharmacologic principles, followed by application of this knowledge to the treatment of infectious disease states organized into organ systems and unique patient populations. Course content will be delivered through a series of reading assignments, lectures, group discussions and case studies. Assessment of student pharmacist learning will be evaluated with case discussions and comprehensive examinations.
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PHPR 3833 - Pharmacotherapy V (3)
Pharmacotherapy V is a 3-credit hour required course with content covering rheumatology, oncology, hematology, and supportive care topics. The course content is delivered through reading assignments, didactic lectures, case-based teaching, and interactive class discussions. Students are evaluated utilizing quizzes, assignments, and three comprehensive examinations. Content topics include: immunology review, systemic lupus erythematous, psoriasis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, low back pain, fibromyalgia, anemias, drug-induced hematologic disorders, breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, genitourinary cancers, head and neck cancer, lung cancer, lymphomas, acute and chronic leukemias, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome, skin cancers, radiation oncology, supportive care issues, palliative care, and cancer survivorship.
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PHPR 3843 - Pharmacotherapy VI (3)
Course content is to be presented in modules focusing on organ systems (e.g., endocrinology, reproductive systems), disease states (e.g., diabetes, thyroid disorder, eclampsia), or patient populations (e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics, women’s health). Modules will be sequenced so that organ systems and disease states are covered first and then followed by unique patient populations. Content of these modules are to include pathophysiology; clinical signs and symptoms; diagnostic testing; therapeutic drug classes and literature supporting their use; principles of clinical practice guidelines for various disease states and their interpretation in the clinical setting; drug monitoring, including applied pharmacokinetics; design of patient centered, culturally relevant treatment plans; special populations; and development of treatment protocols. The course will consist of didactic lectures, case-based teaching and small group discussions.
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PHPR 4900 - Pharmacy Practice Review (0)
This course is a longitudinal study that is designed to prepare student pharmacists for upcoming licensure examinations. Student pharmacists are expected to perform independent study utilizing RxPrep™ book chapters, videos, and quiz bank data. Completion of the material will cover all organ systems as well as special areas related to pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice. In addition, student pharmacists will participate in a live intensive preparatory session at the conclusion of the semester where faculty will present clinical pearls, a jurisprudence review, and a 3-day RxPrep™ content review. At the conclusion of the longitudinal study student pharmacists will complete the Pre-NAPLEX assessment to gauge readiness for the licensure examinations.
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PHSC 1113 - Physiological Basis of Therapeutics I (3)
The first of a two-course sequence designed to emphasize integrated concepts of structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Particular emphasis will be placed on cellular, homeostatic and control mechanisms that regulate the physiologic response of target tissues. Laboratory exercises for this course will be incorporated into the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Laboratory Course and consist of directed use of anatomical models of various structures, systems and physiology simulations in a modified gross anatomy and physiology laboratory. Methods of instruction include lectures, group discussions, and independent study.
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PHSC 1123 - Physiological Basis of Therapeutics II (3)
The second of a two-course sequence designed to emphasize integrated concepts of structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Particular emphasis will be placed on cellular, homeostatic and control mechanisms that regulate the physiologic response of target tissues. Laboratory exercises for this course will be incorporated into the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Laboratory Course and will consist of directed use of anatomical models of various structures, systems and physiology simulations in a modified gross anatomy and physiology laboratory. Methods of instruction include lectures, group discussions, and independent study.
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PHSC 1213 - Biomolecular Chemistry (3)
This course is designed to cover integrated concepts of human biochemistry as it relates to the synthesis, structure and function of key biomolecules (nucleic acids, amino acids, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates), membranes, cells, signal transduction processes, and metabolic pathways in physiologic systems. Special emphasis will be placed on the comprehension of key biomolecules, cellular organelles or pathways that can be targeted or manipulated for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of human disease. Laboratory exercises for this course will be incorporated into the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Laboratory Course when necessary. Methods of instruction include lectures, group discussions, and independent study.
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PHSC 1313 - Microbiology & Immunology (3)
This course is designed to cover general principles of microbial concepts; principles of infectious disease, host-parasite relationships; viral structure and reproduction; pathogenic micro-organisms of man; inflammatory responses to infectious agents; and clinical aspects of infection. Immunology content will include discussions on human immunity and immune response; principles of antigen-antibody relationships; molecular biology of immune response; and the genetic basis for antibody synthesis, development, function, and immunopathology. Laboratory exercises for this course will be incorporated into the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Laboratory Course when necessary. Methods of instruction include lectures, group discussions, and independent study.
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PHSC 1413 - Pharmaceutical Medicinal Chemistry (3)
This course is designed for the student pharmacist to develop an understanding of the physical, chemical, and pharmaceutical properties of medicinal products used in the delivery of pharmaceutical care. Course content includes general principles of thermodynamics; physical and chemical properties of molecules; particle size, shape, and surface area; kinetic, equilibrium and interfacial phenomena; principles of drug dissolution, release, and diffusion; rheologic properties of liquids, solutions, and colloidal systems; polymers and biomaterials; and drug delivery systems. The course will also introduce fundamental aspects of medicinal chemistry used in the rational design of drug molecules; molecular changes in drug molecules that affect affinity and activity at drug receptors and influence the absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and stability of drugs; and the properties of drug molecules which are important in their formulation into drug products.
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PHSC 1423 - Biopharmaceutics (3)
Content includes physicochemical principles of dosage forms; biological principles of dosage forms; principles of drug delivery via dosage forms (e.g., liquid, solid, semi-solid, controlled release, transdermal, and implants); principles of dosage form stability and drug degradation in dosage forms; materials and methods used in preparation, testing, and use of dosage forms; drug discovery and development; basic principles of in vivo drug kinetics (linear and non-linear); and principles of bioavailability/bioequivalence. Methods of instruction include lectures, group discussions, and independent study.
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PHSC 1512 - Integrated Biomedical Sciences Lab I (2)
The focus of this laboratory course will be to engage students in laboratory exercises, experiments and simulations that supplement and enhance didactic material in the biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences. Special emphasis will be placed on exercises, experiments and simulations that relate to the biochemical, physiological or pharmacological basis of drug discovery, formulation, disposition and response. Methods of instruction include independent and group laboratory exercises, computer simulations, and independent study.
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PHSC 1522 - Integrated Biomedical Sciences Lab II (2)
The focus of this laboratory course will be to engage students in laboratory exercises, experiments and simulations that supplement and enhance didactic material in the biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences. Special emphasis will be placed on exercises, experiments and simulations that relate to the biochemical, physiological or pharmacological basis of drug discovery, formulation, disposition and response. Methods of Instruction include independent and group laboratory exercises, computer simulations, and independent study.
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PHSC 1613 - Pharmacologic Basis of Therapeutics I (3)
The first of a three-course sequence designed to emphasize principles of drug action used to characterize, evaluate and compare drug molecules in the areas of autonomic pharmacology and infectious disease pharmacology. Initial topics in the course include general principles of pharmacology and medicinal chemistry. Fundamental principles that will be covered in this sequence include evaluating physical and chemical properties of drug molecules (Medicinal Chemistry) and drug targets (Biochemistry) that regulate drug-receptor interactions, characterizing the type of drug molecules and drug targets that interact with specific cell signaling pathways (Pharmacology), and understanding pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles (Clinical Pharmacology) that alter drug efficacy (Therapeutics) or drug toxicity (Toxicology).
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PHSC 2433 - Advanced Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics (3)
This course is a continuation of the biopharmaceutics course that will focus on the theoretical and practical models that predict and describe drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and response; the use of mathematical equations to estimate doses and dosage regimens for patients; the effect of disease, drugs and dietary influences on drug formulation, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic parameters. Methods of instruction include lectures, group discussions, computer simulations, and independent study.
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PHSC 2623 - Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics II (3)
The second of a three-course sequence designed to emphasize principles of drug action used to characterize, evaluate and compare drug molecules in the areas of CNS, gastrointestinal, and endocrine/hormone pharmacology. Other topics will include dermatological and ocular pharmacology. Fundamental principles that will be covered in this sequence includes evaluating physical and chemical properties of drug molecules (Medicinal Chemistry) and drug targets (Biochemistry) that regulate drug-receptor interactions, characterizing the type of drug molecules and drug targets that interact with specific cell signaling pathways (Pharmacology), and understanding pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles (Clinical Pharmacology) that alter drug efficacy (Therapeutics) or drug toxicity (Toxicology).
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PHSC 2633 - Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics III (3)
The third of a three-course sequence designed to emphasize principles of drug action used to characterize, evaluate and compare drug molecules in the areas of cardiovascular, renal, autacoid, antineoplastic, and immunomodulatory agents. Also included in the course is a section on toxicology. Fundamental principles that will be covered in this sequence include evaluating physical and chemical properties of drug molecules (Medicinal Chemistry) and drug targets (Biochemistry) that regulate drug-receptor interactions, characterizing the type of drug molecules and drug targets that interact with specific cell signaling pathways (Pharmacology), and understanding pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles (Clinical Pharmacology) that alter drug efficacy (Therapeutics) or drug toxicity (Toxicology).
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PSFT 5103 - Introduction to Systems and Family Theory (3)
This course explores the contribution of general systems theory to the development of family therapy. The focus is on examining different theoretical perspectives. Students will expand their acquired theoretical foundation by exploring the influence of their family of origin and current family life.
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PSFT 5203 - Family Therapy I (3)
This course will train the CFT therapist in the theories and clinical applications that inform our practices. Throughout the semester, the student will learn the fundamental concepts of General Systems Theory as it applies to the study of couple and family therapy. The student will also examine the role of theory in philosophy, politics, epistemology, empirical investigation, and conceptual frameworks. Lecture, videotapes and role-play will be utilized in an effort to aid the students in learning and integrating four fundamental models of family therapy.
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PSFT 5303 - Family Life Cycle (3)
Developmental aspects of the family life cycle and emphasis on transition difficulties. Special focus will be given to the specialized needs of families at each stage. The focus of this course will be on integration of individual, couple, and family developmental cycle in the context of diagnosis and treatment individual and relational problems. Students will be exposed to lifespan literature as well as literature on the systemic application of this perspective for the field of marriage and family therapy. This course will include lecture, video, role playing, case study group consultation and demonstrations among other activities.
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PSFT 5403 - Ethics and Clinical Practice (3)
This course is designed to provide the student with background material associated with the major ethical, legal, and professional issues in the field of marriage and family therapy. Issues of faith will be included as they pertain to these arenas. Students will learn through lecture, group discussion, case study and presentations.
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PSFT 5603 - Research Methods and Statistics (3)
The focus of this course is to introduce students to foundations in social science research methodologies and how to apply research findings to clinical work. Students will explore the structure of a literature review, introductory research design, how to collect data, and how to analyze data. Both quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods will be explored, but the emphasis will be on quantitative data analysis. Significant time will be devoted to helping students translate empirical research and theory in order to improve their clinical work.
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PSFT 5803 - Spirituality in MFT (3)
This course is designed to help the student explore family spirituality, spirituality in family therapy and the integration of psychology and theology from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Epistemological issues from the perspective of Scripture, traditional psychology, and family systems theory will be explored. Related issues include general versus specific revelation, models of integration, human nature, mental health, sin, guilt, forgiveness, moral development, sexuality and others. Application of social sciences to the church setting will be explored as well as spiritual applications in secular settings.
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