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PHAN 5304 Molecular Genetics of Cardiac & Vascular Disease
3 SCH. Advanced in-depth study of the molecular biology and genetics of both normal and disease state cardiovascular functions. Emphasis is to be placed on the genetics behind disease state etiologies. A thorough review of all new genetic and molecular techniques developed to explore disease state physiology will be presented. Course format includes: lectures, student presentations, term paper, and examinations.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, BMSC 6202, BMSC 6203, and BMSC 6204.
Offered Spring- Odd Years
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PHAN 5330 Structural Anatomy of the Human Reproductive System
3 SCH. This course is designed to familiarize the student with the gross and microscopic structures of the human reproductive system. Lecture materials on the gross and histological morphology of the organs and structures associated with the human reproductive system will be supported by detailed dissections of those structures in human cadavers. Completion of a mentor-directed research project utilizing knowledge of the reproductive system and dissection skills acquired in the laboratory is required. This course requires prior approval from course director.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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PHAN 5332 Structural Anatomy of the Cardiopulmonary System
2 SCH. This course is designed to familiarize the student with the gross and microscopic structures of the human cardiopulmonary system. Lecture materials on the gross and histological morphology of the organs and structures associated with the human cardiopulmonary system will be supported by detailed dissections of those structures in human cadavers. Completion of a mentor-directed research project utilizing knowledge of the cardiopulmonary system and dissection skills acquired in the laboratory is required. This course requires prior approval from course director.
Offered Fall
Letter Grade
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PHAN 5334 Structural Anatomy of the Human Digestive and Renal Systems
3 SCH. This course is designed to familiarize the student with the gross and microscopic structures of the human digestive system. Lecture materials on the gross and histological morphology of the organs and structures associated with the human digestive system will be supported by detailed dissections of those structures in human cadavers. Completion of a mentor-directed research project utilizing knowledge of the digestive system and dissection skills acquired in the laboratory is required. Requires prior approval from course director.
Offered Fall
Letter Grade
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PHAN 5390 Special Problems
1-3 SCH. For students capable of developing a problem independently through conferences and activities directed by the instructor. Problem chosen by the student with the consent of the instructor and department. May be repeated for credit.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
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PHAN 5391 Special Problems 2
1-3 SCH. For students capable of developing a problem independently through conferences and activities directed by the instructor. Problem chosen by the student with the consent of the instructor and department. May be repeated for credit.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Letter Grade
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PHAN 5400 Histology
2 SCH. A study of the histological structures of the human body, including brief overviews of gross anatomy to provide context. Lecture material examines basic tissues and organ systems including the Musculoskeletal System, Cardiorespiratory System, Gastrointestinal System, Renal System, and Reproductive System. The Structural Anatomy: Histolgoy course consists of interactive lectures. In the lecture sessions, information will be presented at a level that will support basic working concepts of structure and function. You will learn the basic “language” of anatomy and histology as you discuss your observations. More importantly, you will develop the ability of observation and reasoning from that observation to make a conclusion. Examinations are the primary form of assessment, consisting in both written and image exams. Prerequisites: BMSC 6301, 6302, plus two of the following: BMSC 6303, 6304 and 6305 or enrollment in the Medical Sciences discipline.
Offered Fall
Letter Grade
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PHAN 5401 Gross Anatomy
5 SCH. A study of the gross morphological structures of the human body, building on basic information presented in CBAN 5400. Anatomical material is organized by systems; this course pursues an in-depth study of the Musculoskeltal, Cardiopulmonay, Gastrointestinal, and Genitourinary Systems. Laboratory activities will require students to study cadaveric specimens Noof the limbs, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and perineum. Both lecture and laboratory sessions will emphasize clinical significance. The course lays a foundation of anatomical knowledge, which is central to a complete understanding of human biology and accurate clinical diagnosis. Assessments are based on preparation outside of class, laboratory activities, quizzes, written exams, and laboratory practical exams. Prerequisites: BMSC 6301, 6302, plus two of the following: BMSC 6303, 6304 and 6305 or enrollment in the Medical Sciences discipline.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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PHAN 5630 Structural Neuroscience
2 SCH. A complete study of the structure and function of the human nervous system utilizing basic principles of neuroanatomy, neurohistology, and neurophysiology. Laboratory activities will require students to participate in gross dissections of the head, neck, brain and spinal cord. This integrated approach will provide the student with a fundamental understanding of the basic concepts of neuroscience. The course will consist of both lectures and labs related to the functioning of the normal and diseased nervous system. Requires prior approval from course director.
Prerequisite: Completion of SARS 5401.
Offered Fall
Letter Grade
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PHAN 6000 Teaching Practicum
1 SCH. Students learn teaching skills by writing learning objectives, then preparing and presenting a didactic lecture several times during the course. Topics to be developed with the instructor(s). Students will receive feedback on their presentation style from faculty and from peers.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, BMSC 6202, BMSC 6203, and BMSC 6204.
Offered Fall, Spring
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PHAN 6100 Anatomy Laboratory Teaching Practicum
2 SCH. Students acquire hand-on gross anatomy laboratory teaching experience and assessment of their teaching abilities.
Prerequisite: Students must complete SARS 5401 and/or SARS 5630, 5332, 5334, 5330 and/or DPHT 7400 and DPHT 7200 and/or MPAS 5401 and MPAS 5208 or obtain permission from the instructor.
Offered Fall, Spring
Letter Grade
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PHAN 6150 Anatomy Journal Club
1 SCH. Course format consists of presentations of current research articles in anatomy and related fields by both faculty and students.
Offered Fall, Spring
Letter Grade
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PHAN 6200 Culture, Teaching and Learning
2 SCH. This course examines cultural and psychosocial issues of special populations in health care with emphasis in physical therapy. Cultural and psychosocial variables are examined in relation to patient/client’s beliefs, attitudes, disease/injury, ethnicity, homelessness, traditions, empowerment, and partnership.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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PHAN 6201 Advanced Clinical Diagnostic Testing and Imaging
2 SCH. This course discusses the basic principles, purpose and process of imaging analysis applied to patient/client management in physical therapy practice. Basic interpretation methods of assessing radiographic imaging and application of findings to physical therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and interventions are included. Additionally, the ability to demonstrate clinical judgment and recognize diagnostic imaging findings that trigger a medical refferal are emphasized.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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PHAN 6202 Health Promotion
2 SCH. This course emphasizes discussion and application of elements of health and wellness during the process of examination, evaluation and intervention. Elements of physical activity, nutrition, medical/complimentary strategies, behaviors/risk factors modification are included. The national strategy for improving American health is discussed in context of expanding physical therapists’ roles in health promotion through teaching and learning strategies to help patients/clients redesign their lifestyle.
Offered Summer
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PHAN 6300 Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology
3 SCH. This course is an integrated study of applied anatomy, kinesiology, and biomechanics as they are related specifically to the analysis of human movement. Emphasis is placed on observational skills as well as an integrated understanding of muscle function and reultant musculoskeletal movements.
Offered Fall
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PHAN 6301 Integrated Control of Movement
3 SCH. This course addresses the multidisciplinary areas of neuroscience, biomechanics, psychology and other disciplines. The emphasis of this course is analyzing information from evidence-based research to understand movement patterns and implications for therapeutic interventions. Laboratory practice highlights tests and measures that characterize or quantify posture, gait, locomotion, balance, and the initiation, modification and control of movement patters during motor learning. Mechanisms of neural plasticity and their impact on patient’s/client’s recovery of function are also addressed.
Offered Spring
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PHAN 6302 Applied Exercise Physiology
3 SCH. This course concentrates on physiological and biochemical responses occurring in various body systems with exercise/activity in health individuals and individuals with diseases/disorders. Neural, muscular, cardiovascular and pulmonary adaptations to regular exercise of various types are discussed. Factors that influence the response to exercise such as age, sex and environment are discussed. Principles of exercise testing and prescription are addressed for healthy individuals as well as patients in rehabilitation using exercise as a preventative and/or intervention tool.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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PHAN 6303 Development and Geriatrics
3 SCH. This course follows sequential human development from neonate through geriatric, as applied to physical, cognitive and psychosocial changes observed in physical therapy practice. Special emphasis is on physical therapy examination and evaluation of gross motor skills in children and older adults. Neuromusculoskeletal changes are analyzed to determine the rate of change and patterns of development. Theories of normal and pathological aging are discussed as well as integration of physical, psychosocial and social issues of aging in physical therapy practice. Stages of development are also related to patient’s/client’s teaching and learning strategies for parents of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, adolescents, and respectively young, middle and old adults.
Offered Spring
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PHAN 6304 Pathophysiology I
3 SCH. This course is the first of a two-part series to cover basic pathophysiology including the following: nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, gastrointestinal, metabolic, reproductive and endocrine systems.
Offered Fall
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PHAN 6305 Pathophysiology II
3 SCH. This course is the second of a two-part series to provide a foundation in understanding the medications used across the lifespan to treat a variety of diagnoses commonly seen in clinical practice. Emphasis will be on anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxants, musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary pharmacotherapy in relation to adverse clinical relations. Additionally, this course introduces pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics principles, potential drug interactions seen in patients/clients receiving physical therapy and integrates these principles with common pathologies.
Prerequisite: Pathophysiology I (PHAN 6304)
Offered Spring
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PHAN 6307 Principles of Movement and Motor Control
4 SCH. Course consists of sixty (60) hours scheduled over a 12 week period. This course addresses the multidisciplinary areas of neuroscience, motor control, psychology and aging. The emphasis of this course is analyzing information from evidence-based research to understand movement patterns and implications for therapeutic interventions. The course presents principles of human development for movement production from neonate through geriatric, as applied to physical, cognitive and psychosocial changes observed in movement control. Special emphasis is on examination and evaluation of gross motor skills in children and older adults, healthy and with specific pathologies that impact movement production and control. Neuromusculoskeletal changes are analyzed to determine the rate of change and patterns of development. Theories of normal and pathological aging are discussed as well as integration of physical, psychosocial and social issues of aging. Stages of development are also related to patients¿ motor learning strategies across the lifespan from infants to seniors. The course highlights current research tools, tests and measures that characterize or quantify posture, gait, locomotion, balance, and the initiation, modification and control of movement patterns during motor learning. Mechanisms of neural plasticity and their impact on patients¿ recovery of function are also addressed.
Offered Spring
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PHAN 6308 Applied Biomechanics
2 SCH. This course addresses the multidisciplinary areas of biomechanics, neuroscience, motor control, psychology and aging. The emphasis of this course is analyzing information rom evidence-based research to understand movement patterns and biomechanic implications for therapeutic interventions. The course aims to teach how to analyze and interpret data collection in the Human Motion Performance Lab. The project entails use of motion capture and virtual reality equipment. Students will learn to understand biomechanics terminology, kinematics and kinetics.
Offered Spring
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PHAN 6320 Advances in Cardiovascular Physiology
3 SCH. Directed, in-depth study of current research literature with emphasis on the heart. Oral reports and written reviews are required.
Prerequisite: Student must have completed CVMD 5300.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
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PHAN 6330 Myocardial Metabolism: Concepts and Controversies
3 SCH. Comprehensive survey of current scientific issues related to heart muscle metabolism and function. Specific topics include: control of myocardial substrate metabolism and fuel selection; ATP synthesis, intracellular transport and utilization; myocardial ischemiareperfusion injury; cardiac stunning and hibernation; mechanisms of cardiac cell death and cardioprotection; free radical biochemistry in the heart. Course format includes lectures, student presentations, term paper, and examinations.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, BMSC 6202, BMSC 6203, and BMSC 6204.
Offered Spring- Odd Years
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PHAN 6340 Structural and Developmental Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal/Skin System
4 SCH. This course id designed to familiarize the student with the gross and microscopic structures of the human musculoskeletal/skin system. Specific areas of the human body studied in the course include: back, upper limbs, lower limbs, head and neck. Lecture materials on the gross and histological morphology of human muscles and skin and associated bones, nerves, arteries, veins, ligaments and tendons will be supported by detailed dissections of those structures on human cadavers. Common clinical issues associated with the musculoskeletal system will be covered. Completion of a mentor-directed project utilizing knowledge of musculoskeletal/skin system and dissection skills acquired in the laboratory is required. Requires prior approval from course director.
Prerequisite: Completion of SARS 5401.
Offered Fall
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PHAN 6350 Integrative Physiology of Skeletal Muscle
3 SCH. This course will provide an in depth examination of the fundamental physiology of neuromuscular function, current pre-clinical and clinical research into the skeletal muscle’s metabolic and hormonal role in combating the metabolic syndrome; Type II diabetes and inflammation. Examples of specific topics include: Skeletal muscle structure and its neuromuscular junction; electrophysiology and neuromuscular transmission, metabolic responses to acute exercise; contraction and adaptation to acute exercise; exercise training induced myoplastic and metabolic adaptations; exercise training and its neural control of the circulation; fatigue and disuse atrophy; skeletal muscle as an endocrine organ and its involvement in Type II diabetes.
Offered Spring
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PHAN 6360 Cardiovascular Regulation During Exercise
3 SCH. The course will provide an integrative physiological basis of blood pressure regulation during exercise. The mechanisms to be discussed include “Central Command” and the “exercising muscle pressor reflex” and their integration with basic hemodynamic responses to exercise. Course format includes lectures, student presentations, term paper, and examinations.
Offered Summer- Even Years
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PHAN 6370 Advanced Endocrine Physiology
3 SCH. An interactive survey of modern endocrinology presented largely from the current primary literature. The scope will focus on mechanisms and will extend from molecular biology (hormone interactions with genes, receptors, ion channels, second messengers, etc.) to systematic control (feedback, secretion, distribution, metabolic clearance rate, etc.) Broad topic areas discussed will be determined in part by class interests.
Offered Fall- Odd Years
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PHAN 6380 Neurohumoral Control of Autonomic Function
3 SCH. This course considers mechanisms for nervous system regulation of cardiovascular function with special consideration of current developments in integration of function. Students must have completed GSBS core courses and permission of the instructor is required.
Offered Fall- Even Years
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PHAN 6385 Current Topics in Physiology
1-3 SCH. Survey of literature, oral presentations and written reports.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Letter Grade
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PHAN 6390 Special Problems
1-3 SCH. For Doctoral students capable of developing a problem independently through conferences and activities directed by the instructor. Problem chosen by the student with the consent of the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Offered each semester.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
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PHAN 6391 Special Problems 2
1-3 SCH. For Doctoral students capable of developing a problem independently through conferences and activities directed by the instructor. Problem chosen by the student with the consent of the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Offered each semester.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
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PHAN 6430 Clinical Human Anatomy
4 SCH. An online (distributed learning) anatomy course offered through WebCT Vista. This course will have laboratories based on digital images taken from cadavers at the UNTHSC anatomy facilities. The course is divided into eight regions and topics covered will include the following: 1) back and suboccipital triangle; 2) upper extremity; 3) lower extremity; 4) head and neck I; 5) head and neck II; 6) thorax; 7) abdomen; and 8) pelvis and perineum. Clinically significant topics for each region will be addressed with an emphasis on the neurological feature of the particular manifestation.
Offered Fall, Spring
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PHAN 6500 Integrative Physiology
5 SCH. This course examines the function of the human body with an emphasis on integrative physiology of human organ systems.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, BMSC 6202, BMSC 6203, and BMSC 6204.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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PHAN 6501 Neuromuscular Physiology
1 SCH. This course examines the function of the neuromuscular systems in the human body with an emphasis on integrative physiology of human organ systems.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, BMSC 6202, BMSC 6203, and BMSC 6204.
Offered Spring
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PHAN 6502 Endocrine Physiology
2 SCH. This course examines the function of the Endocrine System in the human body with an emphasis on endocrine physiology.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, BMSC 6202, BMSC 6203, and BMSC 6204.
Offered Spring
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PHAN 6503 Cardiopulmonary Physiology
2 SCH. This course examines the function of the Endocrine System in the human body with an emphasis on cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, BMSC 6202, BMSC 6203, and BMSC 6204.
Offered Spring
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PHAN 6504 Gastrointestinal-Renal Physiology
1 SCH. This course examines the function of the gastrointestinal and renal organ systems of the human body with an emphasis on integrative physiology of human organ systems.
Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, BMSC 6202, BMSC 6203, and BMSC 6204.
Offered Spring
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PHAR 7105 Leading Change in Pharmacy
2 SCH. The pharmacy leadership elective course will offer an opportunity for students to learn about leadership styles and attributes and their application. Students will read popular leadership books and engage in reflection and other learning activities focused on the content of these books. Topics will range in areas emphasizing self-exploration of personal leadership traits to issues related to organizational leadership. Discussions with leaders in pharmacy and the community will be utilized to provide different perspectives and experiences from which the students can learn. A leadership project will be designed by students in the course for application of their leadership skills.
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7116 Clinical Case Discussions 1
1 SCH. A series of courses designed to develop, foster and improve problem-solving, team building, critical thinking, self-directed learning and interpersonal skills centered on introductory concepts in patient care. Included is a strong emphasis on professional values and behaviors, attitudes, interprofessional experiences, and cultural competence. Team-based learning formats are utilized.
Offered Fall
Letter Grade
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PHAR 7126 Clinical Case Discussions 2
1 SCH. Problem solving, team building, critical thinking, self-directed learning and interpersonal skills centered on introductory concepts in patient care. Included is a strong emphasis on professional values and behaviors, attitudes, interprofessional experiences, and cultural competence. Team-based learning formats are utilized.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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PHAR 7130 IPPE 3
1 SCH. Students continue participation in the SAGE program and health fairs that may include students providing immunizations to participants under supervision of a preceptor.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of PY1 courses and PHAR 7229
Offered Fall
Letter Grade
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PHAR 7136 Integrated Pharmacy Recitation Laboratory 1
1 SCH. A course that is designed to develop, foster and improve problem solving, team building, critical thinking, self-directed learning and interpersonal skills. Clinical patient cases are used to integrate the relevant pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and pharmacotherapy with social/behavioral pharmacy principles involved in the treatment of a variety of diseases in a variety of patients. Case discussions involve material being presented in the Integrated Pharmacotherapy sequence and include a strong emphasis on professional values and behaviors, attitudes, interprofessional experiences, and cultural competence. Team-based learning formats are utilized.
Offered Fall
Letter Grade
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PHAR 7137 Skills Lab 3
2 SCH. A continuation of the Skills Lab sequence concentrating on pharmacy calculations and sterile compounding.
Offered Fall
Letter Grade
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PHAR 7140 IPPE 4
2 SCH. PHAR 7140 is a 2 unit course that encompasses service learning experiences, participation in the interprofessional SAGE (Seniors Assisting Geriatric Education) program, and training in medication therapy management. PHAR 7140 is a continuation of PHAR 7110, PHAR 7120 and PHAR 7130
Prerequisite: PHAR 7130
Offered Spring
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PHAR 7146 Integrated Pharmacy Recitation Laboratory 2
1 SCH. A course that is designed to develop, foster and improve problem solving, team building, critical thinking, self-directed learning and interpersonal skills. Clinical patient cases are used to integrate the relevant pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and pharmacotherapy with social/behavioral pharmacy principles involved in the treatment of a variety of diseases in a variety of patients. Case discussions involve material being presented in the Integrated Pharmacotherapy sequence and include a strong emphasis on professional values and behaviors, attitudes, interprofessional experiences, and cultural competence. Team-based learning formats are utilized.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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PHAR 7147 Pharmacy Practice Skills Laboratory 4
1 SCH. A continuation of the Skills Lab sequence concentrating on drug literature evaluation and the incorporation of evidenced based guidelines into practice.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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PHAR 7156 Integrated Pharmacy Recitation Laboratory 3
1 SCH. A course that is designed to develop, foster and improve problem solving, team building, critical thinking, self-directed learning and interpersonal skills. Clinical patient cases are used to integrate the relevant pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and pharmacotherapy with social/behavioral pharmacy principles involved in the treatment of a variety of diseases in a variety of patients. Case discussions involve material being presented in the Integrated Pharmacotherapy sequence and include a strong emphasis on professional values and behaviors, attitudes, interprofessional experiences, and cultural competence. Team-based learning formats are utilized.
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7166 Integrated Pharmacy Recitation Laboratory 4
1 SCH. A course that is designed to develop, foster and improve problem solving, team building, critical thinking, self-directed learning and interpersonal skills. Clinical patient cases are used to integrate the relevant pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and pharmacotherapy with social/behavioral pharmacy principles involved in the treatment of a variety of diseases in a variety of patients. Case discussions involve material being presented in the Integrated Pharmacotherapy sequence and include a strong emphasis on professional values and behaviors, attitudes, interprofessional experiences, and cultural competence. Team-based learning formats are utilized.
Offered Spring
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PHAR 7170 Essentials of Post-Graduate Training Programs
1 SCH. PHAR 7170 is a 1-unit course that will support students in advancing communication and clinical skills and finalizing materials needed to secure a position in a post-graduate training program. To meet course learning outcomes, students will improve their clinical and written and verbal communication skills to finalize training program application packets for eventual submission to the training program of their choice. Evaluation of student performance will be based on faculty and peer evaluation of communication skills and application packet activity-specific rubrics. The majority of class sessions will take place in an online format via Canvas.
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7201 Pharmacy Informatics
2 SCH. Health Information technology (HIT) is an integral part of the healthcare system and is expected to continue to grow at a rapid pace. It creates new opportunities to improve patient safety and optimize patient care. This course provides a foundation of concepts central and peripheral to HIT that will enhance student’s knowledge of and ability to incorporate HIT in pharmacy practice. Topics covered in this course will span clinical decision support, dispensing technologies and electronic health records.
Prerequisite: 3rd professional year standing
Offered Spring
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PHAR 7202 Independent Topics in Pharmaceutical Sciences
2 SCH. This course reviews and emphasizes current research in foundational sciences in pharmacy. Under the supervision of faculty members, students are required to participate in presentations and discussion of current articles.
Offered Spring
Pass/No Pass
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PHAR 7204 Advanced Diabetes Care
2 SCH. Exposes students to advanced concepts and skills for the comprehensive management of diabetes. The integration of pathophysiology, pharmacotherapy, behavioral changes, and lifestyle modifications is emphasized through application activities to provide a “hands on” approach beyond what is offered in current curriculum. This course is partially comprised by the certificate training program The Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care offered by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA).
Prerequisite: Second or third professional year standing
Offered Summer
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PHAR 7205 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Health and Practice Issues
2 SCH. This course will provide students with the opportunity to learn advanced skills in the provision of pharmaceutical care to the LGBT persons in a variety of practice settings. This course will involve advanced discussions of the social, economic, and ethical issues associated with the care, as well as the pathophysiology, pharmacotherapy, and management of the common medical conditions that occur in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender men and women.
Prerequisite: Completion of 1st professional year.
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7206 Issues in Geriatric Care
2 SCH. This course will provide students with the opportunity to develop enhanced skills in the provision of pharmaceutical care to the elderly population in a variety of practice settings including allowing students the opportunity to engage in medication review and counseling for geriatric patients. This course will involve advanced discussion of the social, economic, and ethical issues of aging, as well as the pathophysiology, pharmacotherapy, and management of common medical conditions in the geriatric population.
Prerequisite: Completion of 1st professional year.
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7217 Pharmacy Practice Skills Laboratory 1
2 SCH. A continuation of the Skills Lab sequence concentrating on pharmacy calculations, extemporaneous compounding and patient education.
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7227 Pharmacy Practice Skills Laboratory 2
2 SCH. The first in a series of laboratories designed to teach and reinforce various skills, attitudes, behaviors and values needed for pharmacy practice. Included are principles of patient assessment, pharmacy calculations and the Top 200 Drugs. Includes some interprofessional experiences.
Offered Spring
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PHAR 7229 Community Pharmacy Operations and Practice
2 SCH. Students are introduced to community pharmacy practice during this rotation. Objectives are listed in Table 14-2. Some of these are described in the APhA Community Preceptor Education Program publication.
Offered Summer
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PHAR 7232 Principles of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology
2 SCH. The pre-requisite principles needed for the integrated pharmacotherapy sequence including terminology, chemical properties influencing ADME, pharmacophores, SAR, receptor theory, drug receptor and transporter interactions, mechanisms of action, dose-response and time-response relationships, and drug discovery and development.
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7234 Integrated Pharmacotherapy: Dermatology, Ears/Eyes/Nose/Throat
2 SCH. This course will provide students with the opportunity to learn about pathophysiology, pharmacotherapy, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacology of disorders related to dermatology and ears/eyes/nose/throat. The course will contain a mixture of lecture-based didactic teaching and active student learning.
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7249 Hospital Practice
2 SCH. Students are introduced to hospital pharmacy operations and practice during this rotation. Students will be assigned to a hospital practice site, where they will participate in pharmacy operations and clinical pharmacy practice. This course fulfills part of the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) portion of the curriculum.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of fall and spring second year courses.
Offered Summer
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PHAR 7250 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience: Patient Care Process
2 SCH. This course encompasses the integration and application of a student’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to identify and resolve medication-related problems for increasing complex patients in either the community, ambulatory or inpatent settings. Additionally, students will be able to identify and critically evaluate available medical literature about specific medication-related topic via a literature review. Students will demonstrate their clinical competency and communication skills via a Capstone OSCE. This course also encompasses advanced cardiac life support training with significant interprofessional and interpersonal interactions.
Prerequisite: Completion of Year 2 of the pharmacy curriculum
Offered Fall and Spring
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PHAR 7260 Post-Graduate Preparatory Seminar
2 SCH. This course will assist students in developing skills and materials needed to secure a position in a post-graduate training program. To meet course learning outcomes, students will participate in small group discussions, complete in-class activities, and develop and refine professional portfolio materials. Evaluation of student performance will be based on attendance, class session participation, and activity-specific rubrics.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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PHAR 7262 Integrated Pharmacotherapy: MS Connective Tissue Dx
2 SCH. A continuation of 7534 concentrating on diseases affecting the musculo-skeletal system and connective tissues.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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PHAR 7263 Integrated Pharmacotherapy: Special Populations
2 SCH. A continuation of 7534 concentrating on pharmacotherapy issues in special populations i.e. pediatric, geriatric, obese etc. patients.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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PHAR 7264 Integrated Pharmacotherapy 10: Critical Care
2 SCH. A continuation of 7534 concentrating on the pharmacotherapy of critically ill patients.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade
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PHAR 7311 Adv CV Pharmacotherapy
3 SCH. PHAR 7311 is a 3 credit hour course covering advanced cardiovascular disease pharmacotherapy such as heart failure, acute coronary syndromes, arrhythmias, etc. The course is a blend of didactic teaching and student led projects and will further explore concepts from Cardiovascular Integrated Pharmacotherapy. Course topics will include both acute and chronic management, however, inpatient cardiovascular disease management will be emphasized. Approximately 2 hours a week will be spent in class and 1 hour will be spent on assignments such as a journal club and presentation.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the P2 year
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7312 Advanced Compounding; Human and Veterinary Opportunities
3 SCH. This course will cover advanced non-sterile compounding opportunities for humans and veterinary patients. The course will employ a hybrid of distance learning activities, lecture, and lab. Students will learn useful techniques, product preparation, packaging, dispensing, drug monograph, and patient counseling. Guest lectures from the compounding pharmacist community, veterinarians, ranches, or wildlife parks will be invited.
Prerequisite: Completion of Skills Lab 1 and 2
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7313 Pharmaceutics 1
3 SCH. An introduction to dosage forms and their physiochemical properties to optimize stability, absorption and distribution to target tissues. Includes solubility, crystalline and amorphous solids, oral drug delivery systems, dissolution versus disintegration, drug solutions and drug solids, polymers and macromolecules, emulsions and suspensions, micelles, colloids, and excipients.
Offered Fall
Letter Grade
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PHAR 7315 Pharmacy Practice 1: The Profession
3 SCH. An introduction to pharmacy practice including prescription components and who can prescribe, evolution of practice, history, career pathways, basic ethics and professionalism, education, basic legal issues and responsibilities for interns, health care delivery systems, medication safety, basic drug information, and advocacy/leadership.
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7316 Non-Prescription Therapies 1, Immunizations and IPPE
3 SCH. This course prepares the student to utilize the Pharmacist Patient Care Process (PPCP) to make recommendations regarding over-the-counter (OTC) products in order to prevent and/or treat limited and related specific disorders.The student will focus on improving patient understanding and adherence to treatment with proper referrals to the physician. This course prepares the student to triage the patient to determine immunization needs, prepare and administer appropriate vaccines and provide appropriate after care documentation. This course includes Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) that requires direct patient care service learning.
Prerequisite: P1 Entry into College of Pharmacy
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7321 Pharmacology of Infectious Disease
3 SCH. PHAR 7321 is a PY1, 3-hours credit, classroom-based course that through engaging exercises helps students understand: a) fundamental concepts regarding microbiological agents known to cause human diseases b) core principles for use of anti-infective agents and c) implementation of anti-infective agents into patients and health systems. PHAR 7321 builds on selected concepts introduced in PHAR 7411, PHAR 7313, and PHAR 7412 pertaining to infectious conditions and their prevention and management. Comprehension of concepts, principles, and agents is the principal learning outcome for this course. Integration of this course with PHAR 7451 and PHAR 7156 will lead to application of this understanding using techniques and tools reflective of today’s interdisciplinary approach and emerging trends in optimizing patient and population outcomes.
Offered Spring
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PHAR 7322 Pharmacogenetics, Pharmacogenomics, and Personalized Medicine
3 SCH. The principles of pharmacogenetics and genomics and how they relate to personalized medicine including nomenclature; the genetic basis of diseases, drug response and metabolism; biomarkers for adverse drug reactions; toxicogenetics; legal/ethical and economic issues; and implications for managing drug therapy.
Offered Spring
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PHAR 7323 Pharmaceutics 2
3 SCH. The factors influencing absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs in contemporary and investigational dosage forms. Includes modified release oral and parenteral, topical, nasal, buccal, rectal, vaginal, ophthalmic and pulmonary delivery systems; prodrugs; bioequivalence determinations and ratings; and official compendia.
Offered Spring
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PHAR 7325 Pharmacy Practice 2: Communications
3 SCH. An introduction to factors and methods involved in interpersonal communication. Exposure to verbal, written and electronic communication with patients and between health care providers; verbal cues; strategies to facilitate communication with difficult patients and sensitive health situations are included.
Offered Spring
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PHAR 7326 Non-Prescription Therapies 2 and IPPE
3 SCH. This course prepares the student to utilize the Pharmacist Patient Care Process (PPCP) to make recommendations regarding over-the-counter (OTC) products in order to prevent and/or treat limited and related specific disorders. The student will focus on improving patient understanding and adherence to treatment with proper referrals to the physician. Students complete Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) to simulate a patient consultation prior to completing actual patient consults in the community the setting. This course includes Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) that requires direct patient care service learning and patient consults.
Prerequisite: P1 Successful Completion of PHAR 7214 and registration as intern trainee
Offered Spring
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PHAR 7331 Immune Based Diseases and Immunotherapy
3 SCH. A study of the immune system, immunopathologies, select autoimmune disease and their treatment. Includes a discussion of the basis for immunizations, the immunology of cancer, biotechnology and its application to the production and use of pharmaceuticals, diagnostic agents and advanced therapies.
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7335 Pharmacy Practice 3: Pharmaceutical Policy, Public Health and Pharmacoeconomics
3 SCH. An introduction to pharmaceutical policy, public health and pharmacoeconomics with international comparisons. Includes issues of access to and disparities in healthcare, epidemiology, cost-benefit analysis, emergency preparedness, and policy assessment tools.
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7341 Integrated Pharmacotherapy: Endocrine/Men & Women’s Health
3 SCH. A continuation of 7534 concentrating on diseases and treatments involving the endocrine system and male/female health.
Offered Spring
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PHAR 7343 Pharmacokinetics
3 SCH. The mathematical models and the theoretical/practical considerations of drug absorption, distribution and excretion including the models that describe those events in the calculation of dosage regimens for patients with problems ranging from simple to complex and concentrating on dosage calculations for drugs with narrow therapeutic indices.
Offered Spring
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PHAR 7345 Pharmacy Practice 4: Evidence Based Practice and Literature Evaluation
3 SCH. Sources of drug information, drug study design and evaluation, and applied data analysis and biostatistics in the interpretation and critical analysis of biomedical literature needed to develop and utilize evidence-based recommendations for patients and health care practitioners.
Offered Spring
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PHAR 7352 Integrated Pharmacotherapy: Respiratory & GI
3 SCH. A continuation of 7534 concentrating on diseases and treatments involving the respiratory and gastro-intestinal systems.
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7353 Integrated Pharmacotherapy: Neuro & Psych & Pain
3 SCH. A continuation of 7534 concentrating on treatment of neurologic and psychiatric disorders and acute/chronic pain.
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7354 Optimizing Wellness
3 SCH. The approaches, strategies, and skills needed by pharmacists to optimize wellness in their patients; improve and document changes in outcomes as a direct result of pharmacist interventions; and skills needed to modify behaviors in patients.
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7355 Pharmacy Practice 5: Management & Safety
3 SCH. Pharmacy practice management in both community and health system practice settings including general business, human, financial and operations management; marketing clinical services; persuasion and organization transformation; national patient safety goals related to medication; and quality assurance/risk reduction.
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7361 Integrated Pharmacotherapy: Hem/Onc/Transplant
3 SCH. A continuation of 7534 concentrating on diseases affecting the blood, cancer and pharmacotherapy in organ transplants.
Offered Spring
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PHAR 7365 Pharmacy Practice 6: Law and Ethics
3 SCH. The legal, ethical and access issues affecting the practice of pharmacy and regulating pharmacy practitioners. Included are discussions of ethical dilemmas, issues involving team based health care, health insurance and mandates, pharmacy benefit and management programs, and health maintenance organizations.
Offered Spring
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PHAR 7370 Special Topics in Pharmacy
1-3 SCH. Didactic training in biomedical, pharmaceutical, social/behavioral/administrative or clinical sciences.
Offered On Demand
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PHAR 7375 Special Topics in Pharmacy Research
1-3 SCH. Laboratory or literature based research that is conducted by a student under the direction of a faculty member.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
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PHAR 7411 Physiologic Basis for Pharmacotherapy
4 SCH. The fundamental aspects of the physiologic basis for pharmacotherapy covering the physiology of the major organ systems of the body including both molecular and organismic function and interrelationships. Physiologic processes that underlie disease process and/or targets of drug therapy are emphasized.
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7412 Metabolic Basis for Pharmacotherapy
4 SCH. The fundamental aspects of the metabolic basis for pharmacotherapy covering the molecular basis of cellular function and control mechanisms, key structural and functional relationships of biomolecules, energy metabolism, and inter-organ relationships in living systems with an emphasis on processes that underlie disease and/or are targets of drug therapy.
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7442 Integrated Pharmacotherapy: Cardiovascular
4 SCH. A continuation of 7534 concentrating on diseases and treatments involving the cardiovascular system.
Offered Spring
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PHAR 7451 Integrated Pharmacotherapy: Infectious Disease
4 SCH. A continuation of 7534 concentrating on the treatment of infectious diseases.
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7534 Integrated Pharmacotherapy: Renal
3 SCH. This course will provide students with the opportunity to learn about pathophysiology, pharmacotherapy, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacology of disorders related to the renal system. The course will contain a mixture of lecture-based didactic teaching and active student learning.
Offered Fall
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PHAR 7680 APPE: Elective
6 SCH. Students may choose elective rotations from the specialized patient care areas such as infectious diseases, psychiatry, oncology, neurology, geriatrics, palliative care, pediatrics, rural pharmacy, or critical care or from the non-direct patient care areas such as state or federal regulatory agencies, state or national organizations, research, managed care, nuclear pharmacy, academia, poison center or drug information. Each student will complete two APPE elective courses.
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer
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PHAR 7681 APPE: Required Rotation: Inpatient/Acute General Care Medicine
6 SCH. Students are involved in direct care of hospitalized patients in concert with other healthcare providers. This is a required course.
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer
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PHAR 7682 APPE: Community Pharmacy
6 SCH. Students participate in all operations of a community pharmacy. Students provide pharmaceutical care to community pharmacy patients under the supervision of a pharmacist preceptor.
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer
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PHAR 7683 Management APPE Selective
6 SCH. Students are required to complete 240 experiential hours in either community pharmacy practice management or hospital pharmacy practice administration. Students will be assigned a preceptor that is in a supervisory, managerial, or administrative role. Students will actively participate in process improvement, policy review, patient satisfaction, financial monitoring and management, personnel management, and strategic planning. This course fulfills part of the APPE portion of the curriculum.
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of APPE: Hospital/Health-system Pharmacy Practice
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer
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PHAR 7684 APPE: Required Rotation: Ambulatory Care
6 SCH. Students are involved in the direct care of clinic patients in concert with other healthcare providers. This is a required course.
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer
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