Courses

The principles of pharmacology in animals are addressed with a clinical perspective. The determinants of drug movement, pharmacokinetics (modeling) and pharmacodynamics, with a focus on drug-receptor interactions and their detection will be followed by a discussion of adverse drug events and selected drug categories, including cannabinoids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and antimicrobials.

The purpose of this course is to examine groups of medications by the patient's clinical problem(s) or issues, thereby emphasizing the clinical application of the information presented. Initially, basic pharmacology principles will be reviewed, followed by a focus on treatment of patients with common diseases and disorders such as hypertension, diabetes, infections, and so forth.

This course provides advanced knowledge in selecting pharmacologic agents and specific drugs, based on acute and chronic health problems in diverse populations. Knowledge of pharmacologic groups, indications and contraindications, dosing with special needs groups, adverse effects, and collaborative monitoring of pharmacotherapy and alternative therapies will be developed.

Advanced concepts of pharmacy practice designed to help students develop critical thinking skills and apply knowledge and skills from previously completed pharmacy coursework. The emphasis is on enhancing the abilities required to perform advanced-level tasks including those related to human-resources, supervision, regulatory and compliance issues, and emerging areas of pharmacy practice.

Advanced pharmacy practice experiences in Acute Care/General Medicine, Ambulatory Care/Primary Care, Community Pharmacy, Drug Information, and various other pharmacy practice settings. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 45 credit hours.

Continues the development of student knowledge and skills applicable to pharmacy technology practice. Topics include dispensing responsibilities, physician orders, controlled substances, hyperalimentation, chemotherapy, patient profiles, pharmacy data systems, ophthalmic preparations, and hospital/retail/home health pharmacy techniques. PT22

This course presents the advanced concepts and principles needed in the pharmacy technology field. Topics include physician orders, patient profiles, pharmacy data systems, job readiness, legal requirements, inventory and billing, pharmaceutical calculations review and pharmacology review. PT22

An in-depth examination of the central metaphysical and epistemological issues concerning religious belief. Topics may include classic arguments for the existence of God, the problem of evil, the nature of faith and its relationship to rational criteria, and the nature of religious language. Students who have taken PHL 230 may not enroll in PHL 335.

Learn how to use flash/strobe equipment and hot lighting to create compelling imagery. Emphasis is placed on the development of a portfolio depicting work with products and models.

The study of advanced aesthetic and technical skills in black and white, color, and other photographic mediums. The emphasis will be on individual originality and creative expression. This course may be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 9 hours.