Pharmacy (PHAR)

Robert L. McCarthy, Ph.D.,  Dean, School of Pharmacy
Andrea K. Hubbard, Ph.D.,  Associate Dean

(100) Either or both semesters. Three credits. Two one and half hour periods. Not open to pharmacy students in the Professional Program. Not open to students who have completed PHAR 2000 when taken as Drugs: Actions and Impact on Health and Society. Gerald

Introductory survey of common drugs used medically and nonmedically. Biological emphasis with historical, cultural, social implications. General Concepts: mechanisms of drug action, modification drug response, and new drug development. CA 3.

1001. Toxic Chemicals and Health

(150) Second semester. Three credits. Not open to pharmacy students in the Professional Program. Morris

An elementary service course which will provide an understanding of the issues and problems associated with evaluating human health risks from voluntary and involuntary exposure to toxic chemicals. An appreciation of toxic chemical risks as compared to other societal health risks, the processes of scientific risk assessment, and social management of toxic chemical risks will be gained. CA 3.

2000. Pharmacy Special Topics Lecture Course

(195) Either semester. Credits and hours as determined by the Senate Curricula and Courses Committee. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic.

2002. Human Physiology and Anatomy I

(202) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 1107; CHEM 1127, 1128; PHYS 1300; open only to pre-pharmacy students, others by permission.

First of a two-part course in human physiology and anatomy. Structure and function skin, bone and muscle systems, the nervous system, special senses and the endocrine system.

2003. Human Physiology and Anatomy II

(203) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 1107; CHEM 1127, 1128; PHYS 1300; PHAR 2002; open only to pre-pharmacy students, others by permission.

Second of a two-part course in human physiology and anatomy. Renal physiology, gastrointestinal physiology and functions of the nervous system including aspects of neurotransmitters, sensory and motor systems. Intended for pre pharmacy students.

3012. Pharmacy Research Seminar

(201) First semester. One credit. One class period. A cumulative grade point of 2.3 or above is normally required for enrollment. May be repeated up to two times for credit. Anderson

A seminar series providing an overview of current research areas and contemporary issues in pharmacy practice and the pharmaceutical sciences.

3087W. Honors Thesis in Pharmacy

(297W) Either semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800. Open only to honors students within the School of Pharmacy with consent of the instructor and Associate Dean. 

3095. Special Topics

(298) Either semester. Credits by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor; open only to Pharmacy students. This course may be repeated for credit. Hubbard

3099. Undergraduate Research

(299) Either semester. Credits by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor and Associate Dean. This course may be repeated for credit. Hubbard

This course is designed primarily for qualified students who wish to extend their knowledge in the various fields represented in the School of Pharmacy. A cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or above is normally required for enrollment. A written summary of work performed is required at the end of each semester.