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action is presented for specific drug classes including: the chemical properties, mechanisms of drug
action, routes of administration, clinical uses, disposition, contraindications, adverse reactions, clinically
significant drug interactions, and drug disease interaction.
PHAR 523 - ENDOCRINE SYSTEM: PHARMACOLOGY AND MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
This module introduces basic concepts of pharmacology and medicinal chemistry as applied to the
endocrine system. In this module, a study of the basic principles of drug action is presented for each
specific drug class including: the chemical properties, mechanisms of drug action, routes of
administration, clinical uses, disposition, contraindications, adverse reactions, clinically significant drug
interactions, and drug disease interaction.
PHAR 524 - TOXICOLOGY
This module provides a study of the basic principles of toxicology along with an introduction to clinical
toxicology.
PHAR 525 - NEUROPHARMACOLOGY AND MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
This module continues a review of neurobiology and extends basic concepts of pharmacology and
medicinal chemistry as applied to the autonomic and somatic nervous systems, and the central nervous
system. In this module, a study of the basic principles of drug action is presented for specific drug classes
including: the chemical properties, mechanisms of drug action, routes of administration, clinical uses,
disposition, contraindications, adverse reactions, clinically significant drug interactions, and drug disease
interaction.
PHAR 530 - PHARMACEUTICS AND BIOPHARMACEUTICS
A study of the application of physical and chemical principles to the development, preparation, and
stabilization of pharmaceutical dosage forms. Also included is a study of biological and physicochemical
factors that influence the availability of a drug from a dosage form and the subsequent disposition and
response of the drug in the body.
PHAR 531 - PHARMACOKINETICS
The application of the concepts of biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics to the processes of
absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs are discussed with the purpose of assessing
drug dosage forms/regimens and improving the therapeutic management of patients. Additionally, the
relationship between physiology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and disease state is presented
to help explain clinical variability to drug response.
PHAR 540 - PHARMACY ADMINISTRATION I – HEALTH CARE DELIVERY
This course provides a study of the evolution and organization of the US health care system, the role of
pharmacy in the US health care system, influence of stakeholders, and the laws that have shaped
contemporary pharmacy practice. Basic concepts of pharmacovigilance, informatics, and
pharmacoeconomics will be discussed.
PHAR 541 - PHARMACY LAW
A study of the basic provisions of State and Federal pharmacy laws and regulations pertaining to
pharmacy practice, licensure, controlled substances, poison, legal liabilities, laws and regulations of
other health care providers, and pharmacy case law.
PHAR 542 - CONCEPTS IN DIVERSITY AND COMMUNICATION FOR THE PHARMACIST
This longitudinal course emphasizes the vital role of communication in contemporary pharmacy
practice. Students are evaluated in both oral and written formats. Course content includes: an overview
of diversity and differences important for the pharmacist to understand; study of professional
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