Pharmacy
Course Offerings Bulletin 2008-2009 for Autumn (As of  8/20/2008)

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100 Pharmaceutical Sciences Survey U 1
 Introduction to the University, strategies for student success, academic programs, opportunities in the pharmaceutical sciences and practice, and contemporary issues.
 Au Qtr. 1 cl, 1 rec. Prereq: Enrollment limited to students in the Pharmacy Honors and Scholars Program. 
200 The Rational and Irrational Use of Drugs U 3
 Survey of the fundamentals of drug action with special emphasis on drugs of abuse; discussion of medical, social, legal, and educational aspects of drug use.
 Sp Qtr. 3 cl. Not open for credit to professional students in the College of Pharmacy. NS Admis Cond course. 
400 Introduction to Pharmacy U 2
 A survey of the profession of pharmacy, dealing with its history, educational requirements, organization, regulation, and current developments.
 Wi Qtr. 2 cl. 
410 Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry U 3
 Chemical and biochemical principles governing the design, synthesis and properties of drugs.
 Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 1 recitation. Prereq: 462 and Chem 253. Enrollment restricted to students in the BSPS program or with permission of instructor. 
411 Medicinal and Natural Products Chemistry Laboratory U 2
 Laboratory experiences in the isolation and synthesis of pharmaceutically relevant compounds.
 Au Qtr. 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: 410, 462, and Chem 253. Enrollment restricted to students in the BSPS program or with permission of instructor. 
420 Pharmaceutics I U 4
 Principles of pharmaceutics, the science of dosage form design.
 Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 1recitation. Prereq: Physics 113 or 133, Chem 253, Math 152, Physiol 312 or EEOB 232 or Zoology 232. Enrollment restricted to students in the BSPS program or with permission of instructor. 
421 Pharmaceutics Laboratory I U 2
 An application of basic pharmaceutics principles and methods used to develop and evaluate drug, drug delivery systems and treatment regimens.
 Wi Qtr. 1 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: 420. Enrollment restricted to students in the BSPS program or with permission of instructor. 
425 Drug Discovery and Development U 3
 An introduction to research methods used for drug discovery and development with a focus on division faculty research labs.
 Sp Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Rank 3 or 4 BSPS students, Physics 113 or 133, Chem 253, Math 152, Physiol 312 or EEOB 232 or Zoology 232. 
461 Biomedicinal Chemistry I U 3
 Fundamentals of biological chemistry for the study of pharmaceutical sciences.
 Au Qtr. 3 1-hr cl, 1 recitation. Prereq: Chem 253. Enrollment restricted to students in the BSPS program or with permission of instructor. 
462 Biomedicinal Chemistry II U 3
 Fundamentals of biological chemistry for the study of pharmaceutical sciences.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 1 recitation. Prereq: 461. Enrollment restricted to students in the BSPS program or with permission of instructor. 
471 Concepts in Pharmacology I: Discovery of Drug Action U P 2
 Discussions and presentations on general principles and techniques used in pharmacology research.
 Au Qtr. 2 cl. Prereq: Enrollment in College of Pharmacy. 
472 Concepts in Pharmacology II: Pharmacology Literature U 2
 Discussions and presentations dealing with recently published papers of general interest in the discipline of pharmacology.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl. Prereq: 480. 
473 Concepts in Pharmacology III: Therapeutic Frontiers U P 2
 Discussion of recent developments in one or more areas of pharmacology.
 Sp Qtr. 1 2-hr cl. Prereq: Enrollment in College of Pharmacy. 
480 Integrated Pharmacology U 3
 An overview of pharmacological, biochemical, and physiological effects of drugs to facilitate an understanding of drug mechanism and pharmacotherapy.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 461 or equiv; EEOB 232 or Zoology 232 or equiv. Enrollment restricted to students in the BSPS program, exercise science or with permission of instructor. 
481 Pharmacology Laboratory U 2
 Laboratory experiences in studying the effects of drugs and their mechanisms of action.
 Sp Qtr. 1 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: 480. Enrollment restricted to students in the BSPS program or with permission of instructor. 
493 Individual Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences U 1-5
 Laboratory and library work designed to give the qualified student an opportunity to complete an original investigation or pursue an interest in a special problem.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Rank 2 standing, a cumulative pt-hr ratio of 2.50, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
513 History of Pharmacy
 513.01* Lecture U P 3
  Evolution and development of the profession of pharmacy from antiquity to the present, with emphasis on its Anglo-American development since the 18th century.
  Au Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Jr standing or permission of instructor. 
515 Pharmaceutical Distribution and Health Care Systems U 3
 A study of the pharmaceutical distribution system in the United States and its relation to the health care system.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr rec. Enrollment restricted to students in the BSPS program with at least rank III standing or with instructor's permission. 
601 Biopharmacy I P 3
 The first in a two-course sequence which provides the fundamental background in modern molecular life science required for pharmacy studies.
 Au Qtr. 3 1-hr cl, 1 rec. Prereq: First-year standing in Pharm D program. 
602 Biopharmacy II P 3
 The second in a two-course sequence which provides the fundamental background in modern molecular life science required for pharmacy studies.
 Wi Qtr. 3 1-hr cl, 1 rec. Prereq: First-year standing in Pharm D program. 
605 Medicinal Chemistry I P 3
 An introduction to funtional group properties of importance to drugs, heterocycles, acidity and basicity, metabolism, prediction of ionization constants and physicochemical properties of drugs.
 Au Qtr. 3 1-hr cl, 1 rec. Prereq: First-year standing in Pharm D program. 
606 Medicinal Chemistry II P 3
 Chemical and biochemical principles governing the properties of drugs. Drug categories include: CNS depressants, CNS stimulants, analgesics, and cardiac drugs.
 Wi Qtr. 3 1-hr cl, 1 rec. Prereq: First-year standing in Pharm D program. 
607 Medicinal Chemistry III P 3
 Chemical and biochemical principles governing the properties of drugs. Drug categories include: cholesterol, adrenocorticoids, hormones, prostaglandins, analgesics, hypoglycemics, cancer agents, antihistamines, anticoagulants, and radiopharmaceuticals.
 Sp Qtr. 3 1-hr cl, 1 rec. Prereq: First-year standing in Pham D program. 
613 Chemical Dependency for Health Care Professionals P 1
 To prepare healthcare students to recognize, understand, and respond effectively to chemical dependency. Epidemiology, pathophysiology, presentation, consequences, and management of chemical dependency will be characterized.
 Wi Qtr. 1 1-hr cl. Prereq: Admission to Pharm D program. 
614 Professional Ethics P 2
 The conceptual basis and content of pharmaceutical ethics; significance of codified ethics, interprofessionally considered; individual and group analysis of ethical issues; methods of encouraging compliance.
 Sp Qtr. 1 2-hr cl. Prereq: Jr standing or permission of instructor. 
616 Medical Applications of Radionuclides and Radiopharmaceuticals U P G 3
 A study of the theoretical and clinical aspects of the preparation, use, control, and handling of radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals used in medicine.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl. Open to non-pharmacy students with instructor's permission. 
617 Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy Research U P 2
 An introduction to research in clinical pharmacy and to the interpretation of clinical research literature.
 Au Qtr. 1 2-hr cl. Prereq: Enrollment in the Pharm D program or enrollment in the BSPS program with completion of Pharmacy 480. This course is graded S/U. 
619 Nonprescription Drug Products P 3
 Didactic and practical experience in appropriate nonprescription drug product selection, monitoring, and patient information.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Second-year standing in the Pharm D program. 
621 Drug Delivery I P G 3
 Principles that govern the design and use of solution dosage forms, including physiochemical properties, ionization, solubility and stability.
 Au Qtr. 2 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr workshop. Prereq: First-year standing in Pharm D program. 
622 Drug Delivery II P G 3
 Routes of drug administration and the physiologic and physiochemical factors that influence drug penetration, absorption and bioavailability.
 Wi Qtr. 2 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr workshop. Prereq: First-year standing in Pharm D program. 
623 Drug Delivery III P G 4
 Application of physiochemical principles to the design, formulation, manufacture and use of colloids, suspensions, emulsions, solid and topical drug delivery systems.
 Sp Qtr. 3 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr workshop. Prereq: First-year standing in Pharm D program. 
624 Pharmaceutical Calculations P 1
 Introduction to prescription terminology and pharmaceutical calculations; emphasis on measurement systems, conversions, percent preparations, units of concentrations, calculation of doses, dilutions, milliequivalents, and milliosmoles.
 Sp Qtr. 1 1-hr cl. Prereq: First-year standing in Pharm D program. 
661 Pharmacy Practice I P 3
 The first in a three-course sequence covering concepts fundamental to pharmacy practice. Topics include orientation to the profession, history, ethics, communications, and jurisprudence.
 Au Qtr. 3 1-hr cl, 1 rec. Prereq: First-year standing in Pharm D program. 
662 Pharmacy Practice II P 3
 The second in a three-course sequence covering concepts fundamental to pharmacy practice with a focus on techniques used to evaluate the medical/pharmaceutical literature.
 Wi Qtr. 3 1-hr cl. Prereq: First-year standing in Pharm D program. 
664 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience P 1
 Introductory experiences in pharmacy practice including hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy and a service learning geriatric rotation. Students also have opportunities to shadow pharmacists and pharmacy students to explore potential career options.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 4 hrs per week. Prereq: First-year standing in Pharm D program. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
673 Pharmacy Practice Management I P 3
 The first in a four-course pharmacy practice management sequence. Topics include the US health care and pharmaceutical distribution systems; product research, development and promotion.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr rec. Prereq: First-year standing in Pharm D program. Not open to students with credit for 773. 
693 Individual Studies in the Pharmaceutical Sciences P 1-5
 Laboratory and library work designed to give the qualified student an opportunity to complete an original investigation or pursue an interest in a special problem.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Jr standing, a cumulative pt-hr ratio of 2.50, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
694 Group Studies in Pharmacy U P 1-3
 Group studies of selected topics in various fields of pharmacy.
 Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.  
695 Seminar in Clinical Pharmacy Career Pathways U P 2
 Discussion and analysis of career pathways in clinical pharmacy and preparation of a career plan paper.
 Au Qtr. 1 2-hr cl. Prereq: Soph standing in the BSPS or Pharm D program. 
700 Pharmaceutical Care Longitudinal Course P 1
 An integrated course to guide students to develop and implement a strategy of a patient focused model of pharmacy practice to improve disease state management in their own practice site.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs.  Distance education (internet-based). This course is graded S/U. 
705 Pharmacy-Based Cultural Competence in Health Care P 2
 A review of issues relating to cultural diversity in health care and techniques to improve pharmacist-patient communications among those from diverse backgrounds.
 Sp Qtr. 1 1-hr weekly cl, 1 8-hr workshop. Prereq: Third-year standing in Pharm D program or permission of instructor. This course is graded S/U. 
709 Health Literacy P G 3
 Examines the issues and challenges of low health literacy, including research; development and testing of information in plain language; health communication techniques; and organizational approaches to meet these challenges.
 Not open to students with credit for Med Col 710, Alli Med 710, Nursing 710 or Arts&Sci 709. Cross-listed with Med Col 710, Alli Med 710, Nursing 710 and Arts&Sci 709. 
710 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology I P 3
 Products of biotechnology used as drugs, with an emphasis on immunoactive biomacromolecules employed in prevention, diagnosis and therapy of infectious, allergic, immunodeficiency and other diseases.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Second-year standing in Pharm D program. 
711 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology II P 3
 Products of biotechnology used as drugs, with an emphasis on antibiotics, anticancer agents and other important natural products employed in disease therapy.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Second-year standing in Pharm D program. 
715 Pediatric Pharmacotherapy P 2
 A review of pediatric pharmacotherapy of selected diseases with pharmaceutical care ramifications in various settings.
 Sp Qtr. 1 2-hr cl. Prereq: Third year standing in PharmD program. 
717 Pallative Care Pharmacotherapy P 2
 An elective course in pain management and hospice care designed for third-year Pharm D students. Topics address interdisciplinary viewpoints on pallative care.
 Wi Qtr. 1 2-hr cl. Prereq: Third-year standing in Pharm D program. 
721 Drug Information and Drug Literature Review P 3
 Introduction to the broad range of medical and pharmaceutical literature; approaches to understanding and evaluating medical and pharmaceutical literature; demonstrates link between pharmaceutical care and drug information.
 Wi Qtr. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr hrs.  Distance education (internet based). 
724 Clinical Pharmacogenomics P G 3
 Principles and techniques necessary to understand the role of genetic variation in the pharmacokinetics of drugs and therapeutic management of disease.
 Sp Qtr. 2 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr workshop. Prereq: Third-year standing in the Pharm D program. 
731 Clinical Pharmacokinetics I P G 4
 The first in a three-course sequence in clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and their application to pharmacotherapy.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr workshop. Prereq: Second-year standing in Pharm D program. 
732 Clinical Pharmacokinetics II P G 4
 The second in a three-course sequence in clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and their application to pharmacotherapy.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr workshop. Prereq: Second-year standing in Pharm D program. 
733 Clinical Pharmacokinetics III P G 3
 The third in a three-course sequence in clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and their application to pharmacotherapy.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr workshop. Prereq: Second-year standing in Pharm D program. 
734 Clinical Pharmacokinetics P 5
 Covers the basic principles of pharmacokinetics and demonstrates how this is integrated into patient care.
 Sp Qtr. Distance education (internet based). 
735 Drug Discovery and Drug Design P G 3
 A study of the discovery and design of new drugs; topics include natural products isolation, molecular modeling, molecular targets, and biosynthesis and metabolism.
 Sp Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor. 
737 Advanced Pharmaceutical Analysis G 5
 The use of NMR in the assay and control methods of drug and drug preparations.
 Su Term 2. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: Permission of instructor. This course is graded S/U. 
747 Pharmacology I P G 3
 The first in a six-course sequence providing a comprehensive study of the therapeutic effects, pharmacodynamics, mechanistic actions, and toxicological effects of important drug classes.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Second-year standing in Pharm D program. 
748 Pharmacology II P G 3
 The second in a six-course sequence providing a comprehensive study of the therapeutic effects, pharmacodynamics, mechanistic actions, and toxicological effects of important drug classes.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Second-year standing in Pharm D program. 
749 Pharmacology III P G 3
 The third in a six-course sequence providing a comprehensive study of the therapeutic effects, pharmacodynamics, mechanistic actions, and toxicological effects of important drug classes.
 Sp Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Second-year standing in Pharm D program. 
750 Pharmacology IV P G 3
 The fourth in a six-course sequence providing a comprehensive study of the therapeutic effects, pharmacodynamics, mechanistic actions, and toxicological effects of important drug classes.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Third-year standing in Pharm D program. 
751 Pharmacology V P G 3
 The fifth in a six-course sequence providing a comprehensive study of the theraputic effects, pharmacodynamics, mechanistic actions, and toxicological effects of important drug classes.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Third-year standing in Pharm D program. 
752 Pharmacology VI P G 3
 The sixth in a six-course sequence providing a comprehensive study of the therapeutic effects, pharmacodynamics, mechanistic actions, and toxicological effects of important drug classes.
 Sp Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Third-year standing in Pharm D program. 
763 Nonprescription Therapeutics P 3
 An overview of non prescription therapeutics with a focus on patient assessment, product recommendations and patient care plans.
 Au Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl, 1 1-hr workshop. Prereq: Third-year standing in Pharm D program. Not open to students with credit for 663. 
774 Professional Practice Laboratory I P 3
 The first in a three-course professional practice laboratory sequence. Topics include preparation/dispensing of various dosage forms, extemporaneous compounding, and use of instruments and references.
 Au Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: Second-year standing in Pharm D program. 
775 Professional Practice Laboratory II P 3
 The second in a three-course professional practice laboratory sequence. Topics include preparation/dispensing of various dosage forms, extemporaneous compounding, and use of instruments and references.
 Wi Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: Second-year standing in Pharm D program. 
776 Professional Practice Laboratory III P 3
 The third in a three-course professional practice laboratory sequence. Topics include preparation/dispensing of various dosage forms, extemporaneous compounding, and use of instruments and references.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: Second-year standing in Pharm D program. 
777 Pathophysiology and Therapeutics I P 5
 The first in a six-course sequence in pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy. Development of patient assessment and problem solving skills to construct therapeutic plans.
 Au Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr workshops. Prereq: Second-year standing in Pharm D program. 
778 Pathophysiology and Therapeutics II P G 4
 The second in a six-course sequence in pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy. Cardiovascular and renal disorders.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 1 3-hr case conference. Prereq: Second-year standing in Pharm D program. 
779 Pathophysiology and Therapeutics III P G 4
 The third in a six-course sequence in pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy. Psychiatric and other central nervous system disorders.
 Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 1 3-hr case conference. Prereq: Second-year standing in Pharm D program. 
780 Pathophysiology and Therapeutics IV P G 4
 The fourth in a six-course sequence in pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy. Endocrine, hematologic, obstetric/gynecologic, genitourinary, women's health and respiratory disorders.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl, 1 3-hr case conference. Prereq: Third-year standing in Pharm D program. 
781 Pathophysiology and Therapeutics V P G 4
 The fifth in a six-course sequence in pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy. Infectious diseases, immunologic, and bone and joint disorders.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 1 3-hr case conference. Prereq: Third-year standing in Pharm D program. 
782 Pathophysiology and Therapeutics VI P G 5
 The sixth in a six-course sequence in pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy. Oncologic, fluid and electrolyte, gastrointestinal, and multi-system disorders.
 Sp Qtr. 4 cl, 1 3-hr case conference. Prereq: Third-year standing in Pharm D program. 
783 Community Pharmacy Practice Management P 2
 Focus on the development of a practice management plan for the implementation of innovative community pharmacy services that optimize patient care.
 Wi Qtr. 1 2-hr cl. Prereq: Second-year standing in Pharm D program. This course is graded S/U. 
784 Intermediate Pharmacy Practice Experience P 1
 Intermediate experience in pharmacy practice including ambulatory, institutional and elective settings.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 4 hrs per week. Prereq: Third-year standing in Pharm D program. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
785 Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Medicine P G 2
 Overview of various complementary and alternative medicine modalities and the role of the health care profession in integrated care.
 Prereq: Second-year standing in the Pharm D program. 
786 Pharmacy Practice Management II P 3
 The medication use system and resource management.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Third-year standing in Pharm D program. 
788 Pharmacy Practice Management III P 3
 The economic evaluation of pharmaceutical services and pharmacoepidemiology.
 Sp Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Third-year standing in Pharm D program. 
789 Isolation Techniques in Research P G 5
 A study and application of selected isolation techniques for the purification of natural products or other organic mixtures.
 Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 2 3-hr lab. Prereq: Chem 253 and 244 or 246 or 255, or equiv, or permission of instructor. 
790 Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence P 3
 A study of the laws and regulations relating to the practice of pharmacy.
 Sp Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Third-year standing in Pharm D program. 
794 Group Studies in Clinical Pharmacy P 1-18
 Prereq: Admission to Pharm D program. Repeatable to a maximum of 50 cr hrs.  
799 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience
 Advanced pharmacy practice experience rotations including ambulatory, community, institutional and elective settings. Students may receive Honors Level Performance distinction and have a textual note added to their official University transcript.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 40 hrs per week. Prereq: Fourth-year standing in Pharm D program and adult CPR certification. 
 799.01 Practice Experience I P 10
  First required advanced practice rotation. A 2 month rotation.
  This course is graded S/U. 
 799.02 Practice Experience II P 10
  Second required advanced practice rotation. A 2 month rotation.
  This course is graded S/U. 
 799.03 Practice Experience III P 5
  Third required advanced practice rotation. A 1 month rotation.
  This course is graded S/U. 
 799.04 Practice Experience IV P 5
  Fourth required advanced practice rotation. A 1 month rotation.
  This course is graded S/U. 
 799.05 Practice Experience V P 5
  Fifth required advanced practice rotation. A 1 month rotation.
  This course is graded S/U. 
 799.06 Practice Experience VI P 5
  Sixth required advanced practice rotation. A 1 month rotation.
  This course is graded S/U. 
 799.07 Practice Experience VII P 5
  Seventh required advanced practice rotation. A 1 month rotation.
  This course is graded S/U. 
 799.08 Practice Experience VIII P 5
  Optional/additional advanced practice rotation.
  This course is graded S/U. 
 799.09 Practice Experience IX P 1-5
  Optional longitudinal advanced practice scheduled over more than 1 quarter.
  Repeatable to a maximum of 5 cr hrs.  This course is Progress ("P") graded.  
800 Radioisotope Tracer Techniques and Radiopharmaceuticals
 A survey of the properties of radioisotopes and radiation; radioisotope tracer methods and applications to pharmaceutical sciences; the preparation, standardization, and handling of radiopharmaceuticals.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl, 2 3-hr lab. Prereq: Permission of instructor. 
 800.01 Principles of Radioisotope Tracer Techniques G 3
  A survey of properties of radioisotopes and radiation, instrumentation used for detection of radioisotopes, and radioisotope tracer methods and applications to biomedical sciences.
  Au Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor. 
 800.02^ Laboratory in Radioisotope Tracer Techniques G 2
  Laboratory applications of radioisotope tracer methodology in biomedical sciences and operations of instruments used for detection of radioisotopes.
  Au Qtr. 2 3-hr labs. Concur: 800.01. 
801^* Biomedical Proteomics and Mass Spectrometry G 3
 Presentation of some basic principles and techniques used in pharmaceutical research and product development: drug stabilization, solubilization, complexation, and macromolecule interactions.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 506 or equiv with written permission of instructor. Offered alternate years. 
802* Pharmacokinetics G 4
 The analysis of the absorption, distribution, and elimination of drugs, and the mathematical characterization of these processes, with emphasis on theory and application.
 Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 674 and Math 152, or equivs with written permission of instructor. Offered alternate years. 
803* Disposition of Xenobiotics G 3
 Principles and practical considerations in the study of xenobiotic pharmacokinetics and metabolism; current research approaches and techniques.
 Sp Qtr. Arr. Offered alternate years. 
804^* Drug Transport G 3
 Theories and experimental approaches for the characterization of drug transport in biological and pharmaceutical systems.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl. Offered alternate years. 
805* Controlled Drug Delivery G 3
 Principles of the controlled release of drugs from polymer systems. Physical-chemical and engineering approaches are used to evaluate systems from experimental and theoretical viewpoints.
 Au Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl arr. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  Offered alternate years. 
806 Advanced Bioanalysis
 Theory and practice of quantitative pharmaceutical and bioanalytical analysis in biological samples with emphasis on modern methods.
 Sp Qtr. Offered alternate years. 
 806.01^* Principles of Advanced Bioanalysis G 4
  Sp Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Chem 253, 531, 532, Biochem 721.01, 721.02. 
 806.02^* Laboratory in Advanced Bioanalysis G 2
  Laboratory applications of pharmaceutical and bioanalytical methods.
  Sp Qtr. Arr lab. Prereq or concur. 806.01 and permission of instructor 
807* Drug Equilibria in Biological Systems G 3
 In depth evaluation of the current literature of methods and techniques of evaluating drug interactions with blood components and receptors.
 Sp Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Offered alternate years. 
808* Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Models G 3
 Mathematical models and experimental approaches for characterization of the time course of drug effects.
 Sp Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 802. Offered alternate years, starting Wi '01. 
809 Design and Evaluation of Drug Delivery Systems G 3
 Physical pharmacy and biopharmaceutical principles will be applied to the design, fabrication and evaluation of complex contemporary and advanced drug delivery systems.
 Au Qtr. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Offered alternate years. 
810 Non-Traditional PharmD Experiential
 Clinical rotations for non-traditional PharmD students.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: PHP Rank 4 (360). Distance education (internet based). 
 810.01 Non-Traditional PharmD Experiential I P 1-25
  Repeatable to a maximum of 40 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 810.02 Non-Traditional PharmD Experiential II P 1-25
  Repeatable to a maximum of 40 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
816 Medication Use System Management P G 4
 Understanding the medication use system, principles of operations improvement and strategies for improving medication use systems.
 Au Qtr. 2 2-hr workshops. 
817 Pharmacy Management Systems G 4
 Administrative and professional principles and concepts of, and trends affecting pharmacy and health care.
 Sp Qtr. 2 1-hr cl, 1 2-hr cl. Prereq: 816. 
820 Introduction to Design and Evaluation of Studies in the Pharmaceutical Sciences G 4
 Introduction to design and analysis of clinical and observational studies in the pharmaceutical sciences.
 Au Qtr. Prereq: Permission of instructor needed for Pharm D and BSPS students. 
821 Research Methods and Literature Evaluation P G 4
 Investigation of the research principles and methods involved in planning, analysis, and interpretation of studies and projects in pharmacy practice.
 Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. 
824 Economic Evaluation of Health Care Programs and Services G 4
 Overview and appraisal of the state-of-the art in the evaluation of health care programs and services.
 Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Cross-listed in Health Services Management and Policy. 
825 Drug Distribution and Public Policy P G 4
 Investigation of pharmaceutical markets with an emphasis on drug distribution and public policies affecting pharmaceutical firms.
 Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. 
826 Advanced Topics in Pharmaceutical Administration G 2
 Investigation and analysis of selected topics in pharmaceutical administration.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1-2 hr cl Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.  
827 Pharmaceutical and Health Care Outcomes Evaluation G 4
 Introduction to measurement and evaluation issues associated with patient-centered pharmaceutical outcomes and quality of care studies with focus on application of measurements.
 Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing. Encouraged to complete or concurrently take courses in Pharmacy Mgmt or Biostatistics. 
828 Pharmaceutical Health Services Research G 4
 Doctoral-level seminar on concepts, methods, and problem areas addressed by pharmaceutical health services research as a field of inquiry.
 Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Doctoral student in pharmacy or public health. Faculty members, post-docs, and fellows are welcome. Not open to PharmD and BSPS students. Seminar-type format, emphasizing student presentations and discussion related to development/critique of research proposals. 
835 Advanced Medicinal Chemistry G 3
 Selected topics on the chemistry of drug design and discovery: the subject matter drawn from the current literature on chemical and structural aspects of medicinal chemistry.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 674 or equiv, and Chem 833; or permission of instructor. 
836 Advanced Medicinal Chemistry G 3
 Selected topics in medicinal chemistry, the subject matter being drawn from the current literature.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 674 or equiv, and Chem 833; or permission of instructor. 
837 Chemotherapy of Infectious Diseases G 3
 Discovery, development, and mechanisms of action of drugs used to treat bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Grad standing and permission of instructor. 
850 Seminar
 Round-table discussion, oral and written reports dealing with recent advances in the pharmaceutical sciences.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 cl. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs. 
 850.01 Presentation G 1
  Presentation of oral and written reports dealing with recent advances in the pharmaceutical sciences.
  Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  
 850.02 Participation G 1
  Participation in round-table discussion, oral, and written reports dealing with recent advances in the pharmaceutical sciences.
  Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
851 Advanced Pharmacognosy G 3
 A study of research involving biosynthesis of plant constituents of pharmaceutical interest.
 Sp Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Biochem 707 or Botany 631 or permission of instructor. 
870 Molecular Pharmacology of Drug-Receptor Interactions G 3
 Integrates mathematical, biochemical, and molecular biological approaches in an effort to achieve a general appreciation of the mechanisms and signaling pathways by which drug-receptor interactions ultimately lead to therapeutic effects.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Math 152 or equiv and an introductory course in pharmacology; or permission of instructor. 
871 Experimental Methods in Pharmacology G 4
 Qualitative and quantitative pharmacology covering the standard laboratory methods used in the screening and evaluation of drugs.
 Wi Qtr. 1 2-hrcl, 1 6-hr lab. Prereq: 870 or equiv, and permission of instructor. 
872 Advanced Methods in Pharmacology G 3
 Theory and practical application of specialized pharmacological approaches used for the elucidation of mechanisms of drug action.
 Sp Qtr. 1 cl, 2 3-hr lab. Prereq: 871 and permission of instructor. 
873 Contemporary Pharmacology G 1
 Analysis and discussion of current pharmacological research.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.  
874 History of Pharmacology and Drug Discovery G 3
 Critical review of global, historical, landmark developments of pharmacological sciences, associated contributors and its current therapeutic implications.
 Au, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: Grad students or 3rd and 4th yr Pharm D students. Must have background courses in medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, and pharmacology. 
884 Field Experiences in Pharmaceutical Administration G 6
 Supervised practicum in an administrative setting within the pharmaceutical industry.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: 25 cr hrs of course work in pharmacy administration and enrollment in pharmacy administration specialization. This course is graded S/U. 
894^ Group Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences G 1-5
 Group studies of selected topics in various fields of the pharmaceutical sciences.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1-5 cl, opt lab. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  
970 Supervised Project in Health-System Pharmacy Administration G 3
 Investigation of a major problem facing health-system pharmacy administration.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Independent project. Prereq: 2nd yr standing in hospital pharmacy specialization. Required of all students specializing in hospital pharmacy; must be taken each qtr of 2nd yr. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
993 Individual Studies in the Pharmaceutical Sciences
 Individual investigation of problems in one of the decimal areas.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 
 993.01 Pharmaceutical Administration G 1-5
  Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 993.02 Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy G 1-5
  Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 993.03 Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry G 1-5
  Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 993.04 Pharmacology G 1-5
  Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 993.05 Pharmacy Practice G 1-5
  Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
999 Research in the Pharmaceutical Sciences G 1-18
 Research for thesis or dissertation purposes only.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Repeatable.  This course is graded S/U.