This course will introduce the student to art as a form of communication. The focus will be on drawing and the introduction of foundation art techniques. The knowledge and skill acquired is related to enhanced assessment and visualization as part of the communication process. The course will enable the students to apply a unique mix of skills in project management, understanding of science and breaking medical technologies, as well as the fundamentals of art, animation, design, and Web development. The course will enable the student to articulate a unique mix of skills in project management, understanding of science and breaking medical technologies, as well as the fundamentals of art, animation, design, and Web development.

Literally the term ‘illustrations’ can be defined as any kind of visualization such as painting, drawing or photograph or other kind of art form that depicts or elaborates a story or a particular story poem of textual information. The Art 300 course is a continuation of Art 200

which will introduce the student to art as a form of communication. The course will enable the student to articulate a unique mix of skills in project management, understanding of science and breaking medical technologies, as well as the fundamentals of art, animation, design, and Web development.

*Pre-requisite: ART 200

To develop an understanding of the major biomolecules found in living organisms, the control and regulation of protein structure and function, enzyme kinetics, nucleic acid, lipids and membrane transport, biochemical evolution and introduction to carbohydrates and metabolism.

This course is an introduction to general biology principles. Emphasis will be on the influence biological system will have at a cellular (and molecular) level on biological functioning of living systems. The course includes laboratory aspects of general biology, it is organization and biodiversity. Emphasis will also be on the genetic mechanisms influencing the organization of biological system at cellular and molecular levels.

Lab portion of the Biology 101

This course introduces biological principles underlying the human biology. The course includes introduction to human biology, its organization, and an understanding of structure function relationship. Emphasis will be on structure-function aspects of organ systems. The course includes practical concepts of human biology and its organization at organ system level. Emphasis will be on understanding structure- function relationship associated with each organ system.

Lab portion of Biology 102

This course provides a comprehensive study of the structure and functions of the human body through analysis of the body systems. The student will progress from the cellular structure and function of each system to homeostatic mechanisms among all systems and the external environment.

Lab portion of the Biology 200A: Human Anatomy

This course provides students with an understanding of the basic principles and concepts of cellular and organ system physiology and pathophysiology. The course will include an introduction to the chemistry and metabolism of biological molecules including carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids, and coverage of vitamins and their components, with emphasis on their relationship to disease states and drug therapy. The biological basis of common clinical disease states is also examined. Pathophysiology is described asa disruption of normal homeostatic mechanisms that progresses beyond the normal compensatory capabilities of the human body.

Lab portion of Biology 200B: Human Physiology

The Cell Biology course focuses on the foundations of biological sciences and emphasizes the molecular approaches to understand cell structure, function, and regulation, and the analysis of experimental design and data interpretation. Structural details and the molecular functions of the different parts of eukaryotic cells will be emphasized and topics including endocytosis, intra- membrane transport, protein targeting, organelle biosynthesis, protein sorting, exocytosis, cell shape, motility, and cell-to-cell interaction will be introduced. The concept of signal transduction processes and cellular functions that are important for cell growth and programmed cell death will be emphasized. The lab component will focus on the experimental approaches taken to elucidate certain biology principles. The extent of the course will continue as Biology 204.

Lab portion of Biology 202: Cell Biology I

This course is the continuation of Biology 202. The cell biology course in the main is focused on the foundations of biological sciences and emphasizes the molecular approaches to understand cell structure, function, and regulation, and the analysis of experimental design and data interpretation. Structural details and the molecular functions of the different parts of eukaryotic cells will be emphasized and topics including endocytosis, intra- membrane transport, protein targeting, organelle biosynthesis, protein sorting, exocytosis, cell shape, motility, and cell-to-cell interaction will be introduced. The concept of signal transduction processes and cellular functions that are important for cell growth and programmed cell death will be emphasized. The lab component will focus on the experimental approaches taken to elucidate certain biology principles.

*Prerequisites: Biology 202

Lab portion of Biology 204: Cell Biology II

*Prerequisites: Biology 202

This course explores the response of the human body to illness and injury with respect to common disorders of the major physiologic systems. Clinical correlations are provided to assist the health professional in applying this knowledge toward proposing therapeutic interventions.

*Prerequisite: Biology 200A; Biology 200B

The course considers the concepts of cellular and molecular biology as applied to human disease with emphasis on current experimental approaches to investigate disease mechanisms and the contributions of model systems from cancer biology, viral induced disease to gene therapy. The course blends integrated reading, writing, and experimentation in molecular biology to evaluate the design and implementation of experiments using modern molecular biology techniques to address current questions in biology.

* Prerequisites: Chemistry 151 A&B, Chemistry 160, Chemistry 203

Lab portion of Biology 301: Molecular Biology

This course is an introduction to calculus, the subject that studies change. The concept of limit, the key idea of calculus will be introduced. Using the limit, we will be able to understand the notion of instantaneous rate of change (the derivative), and the total change (the integral). The course will be presented using a conceptual approach that emphasizes understanding.

*Prerequisites: Mathematics 110

This course builds on the solid knowledge of Calculus I, particularly differentiation and integration techniques and their applications. Following the discussion of techniques of integration (including areas, volumes, work, arc length, surface area, and center of mass), the reviews the calculus of curves defined by parametric equations and curves defined in a new coordinate system called polar coordinates. The course concludes with an in-depth discussion of series and their application to the representation of functions by power series. The student will emerge knowing how to integrate combinations of elementary functions with accuracy and confidence.

*Prerequisites: Calculus 102

This course is a descriptive course in inorganic and organic chemistry. Basic laws and chemical calculations are stressed with an emphasis on theory and technique of qualitative analysis. Organic chemistry includes the exploration of the principles underlying the chemistry of living systems providing an introduction to the chemistry of bioenergetics, metabolism, biosynthesis, and molecular physiology.

Lab portion of Chemistry 151 A & B: General, Organic and Biochemistry.

CHEMISTRY 160 continues the CHEMISTRY 151 A & B course focused on inorganic and organic chemistry. Basic laws and chemical calculations are stressed with an emphasis on theory and technique of qualitative analysis. Organic chemistry includes the exploration of the principles underlying the chemistry of living systems providing an introduction to the chemistry of bioenergetics, metabolism, biosynthesis, and molecular physiology. The laboratory portion of the course will introduce students to the methods used in modern chemical synthesis and measurement. CHEMISTRY 160 has extensive discussions on bonding (including the molecular orbital theory) and states of matter.

*Prerequisites: Chemistry 151 A&B

Lab portion of Chemistry 160: General Chemistry II

*Prerequisites: Chemistry 151 A&B

CHEMISTRY 203 courses conclude the General Chemistry course focused on the principles underlying all of chemistry with applications illustrating these principles. This course is a descriptive course in inorganic and organic chemistry. Basic laws and chemical calculations are stressed with an emphasis on theory and technique of qualitative analysis. Organic chemistry includes the exploration of the principles underlying the chemistry of living systems providing an introduction to the chemistry of bioenergetics, metabolism, biosynthesis, and molecular physiology. The laboratory portion of the course will introduce students to the methods used in modern chemical synthesis and measurement. CHEMISTRY 203 will emphasize extensively the chemistry of the elements and expand on the properties of solutions, pertinent in formulation chemistry.

*Prerequisites: Chemistry 160

Lab portion of Chemistry 203: General Chemistry III

This course is descriptive course in organic chemistry. CHEMISTRY 303 introduces the sequence of courses in organic chemistry includes the exploration of the principles underlying the chemistry of living systems providing an introduction to the chemistry of bioenergetics, metabolism, biosynthesis, and molecular physiology. Basic laws and chemical calculations are stressed with an emphasis on theory and technique of qualitative analysis. The course continues as CHEMISTRY 304 and 401.

*Prerequisites: Chemistry 151 A&B, Chemistry 160, Chemistry 203

Lab portion of Chemistry 303: Organic Chemistry I

The CHEMISTRY 304 is the second set in the series of the Organic chemistry courses. This course is descriptive course in organic chemistry. Organic chemistry includes the exploration of the principles underlying the chemistry of living systems providing an introduction to the chemistry of bioenergetics, metabolism, biosynthesis, and molecular physiology. Basic laws and chemical calculations are stressed with an emphasis on theory and technique of qualitative analysis.

*Prerequisites: Chemistry 303 

Lab portion of Chemistry 304: Organic Chemistry II

CHEMISTRY 401 is the last set of the course series. The organic chemistry course is descriptive course in organic chemistry. Organic chemistry includes the exploration of the principles underlying the chemistry of living systems providing an introduction to the chemistry of bioenergetics, metabolism, biosynthesis, and molecular physiology. Basic laws and chemical calculations are stressed with an emphasis on theory and technique of qualitative analysis.

*Prerequisites: Chemistry 304

Lab portion of the Chemistry 401: Organic Chemistry III

This course is an introduction to effective oral communication through study and experiences in analysis, synthesis, and presentation of informative and persuasive discourse in a public speaking forum.

The course is aimed at teaching the students basic economic concepts and provides instruction in the nature and functions of product markets (supply and demand), promoting understanding of economic decision making and its factors, such as marginal analysis and opportunity costs. The course goes on to provide examine factor markets and discuss market failure and the role of government.

*Prerequisites: Mathematics 110

This is a foundation course in critical reading and writing skills required for university studies. This course focuses equally on writing and critical reading of a diverse variety of literature; preparation of research papers in which students accurately, clearly, and coherently synthesize ideas and information from a variety of sources and points of view.

A beginning creative writing workshop that introduces students to techniques of imaginative writing in fiction, poetry, and drama in a constructive workshop setting that includes analysis of published literary works.

A survey from the United States from the colonial period to the present emphasizing major political, social, economic, and cultural developments.

Principles of quantitative reasoning, data presentation, descriptive statistics, correlation, probability, distributions of random variables, sampling distributions, interval estimation, and statistical inference, with multi- disciplinary applications.

This course introduces the fundamental principles of microbiology, including general aspects of the structure, metabolism, multiplication, genetics and classification of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses; the methods used to control these microorganisms, the human body’s natural defense mechanisms, and selected microbial pathogens.

Lab portion of Microbiology 201: Microbiology

This course covers basic human nutrition, including the process of digestion and absorption, metabolic roles of macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, and water). Emphasis will be placed on medical nutritional therapy as applied to throughout the life cycle and to specific disease states. Additional topics covered may include nutrient- drug interaction, consumer food safety, menu planning and current trends in nutrition.

This course presents a logical analysis of language and critical evaluation of arguments in everyday language; deductively valid and invalid argument forms; rudiments of inductive logic and scientific reasoning; informal fallacies.

This course utilizes analysis of empirical and normative factors involved in choice, types of ethical theory, and the nature of moral standards and judgments. Application of concepts will occur through investigation of value theories in philosophies of Eastern and Western cultures with emphasis on relevance to educational, aesthetic, religious and social problems.

*Prerequisite: English – College Composition

The course is aimed at developing the interest of the student in physics concepts and principles required to describe and predict the motion of objects. The laboratory component will provide an opportunity for the student to perform experiments and the concepts discussed in class. The course will empower the student to understand the techniques and methods of experimental physics and the analysis and interpretation of experimental data.

Lab portion of Physics 305 L: College Physics I

The course aims to advance and develop the interest of the student in physics concepts and principles required to describe and predict the motion of objects. The laboratory component will provide an opportunity for the student to perform experiments and the concepts discussed in class. The course will empower the student to understand the techniques and methods of experimental physics and the analysis and interpretation of experimental data.

*Prerequisites: Physics 305

Lab portion of Physics 403: College Physics II

*Prerequisites: Physics 305

A study of national, state, and local governments, national and state constitutions, the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and the political processes, issues, and policies of those governments.

This course provides a general survey of psychology including development of the individual, learning, thinking, motivation, emotion, and perception.

This course is a survey of the theories, philosophies, and problems of sociology, analyzing human relationships through a study of concepts, institutions, cultural origins, and social interaction and change.

The Healthcare Spanish course presents the student with the vocabulary and grammar needed by beginning students for use in basic conversations based in the Spanish language. Students will have the opportunity to learn about different cultural aspects related to the Spanish language from various countries around the Spanish- speaking world. The communication skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing are emphasized and used in class each day in order to build language skills as completely as possible. Students should expect to participate daily in class activities. Be prepared to move, act silly and have fun exploring another language and culture. The course will introduce students to the four elements of language study: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course continues to the intermediate level where students begin to develop strong vocabulary and grammar skills through a study of culture, cultural readings, and writing. The course builds upon the basic communication skills mastered in the Spanish I course. The student will be studying advanced vocabulary and grammatical concepts. The student will be expected to use these skills in communication within situations studied. In addition, the student will study aspects of Hispanic culture and history via a variety of media. Students review structures of the language previously learnt, concentrating on more complex as well as new aspects of Spanish grammar. Conducted entirely in Spanish, the course introduces students to new vocabulary for usage in situations of everyday living. The course also serves as an introduction to literary works by Spanish and Latin American writers as well as to the history, geography, and cultures of the Spanish speaking world. Students will be required to write short compositions and prepare oral presentations.

This course includes development and application of the following topics: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics, Mathematics of Finance, Linear Programming and Graph Theory.

The technical writing course will focus on the art and science of translating technical information into readable, accessible writing usable by a wide audience that may include creating manuals, help and technical support systems, online help systems, and instruction manuals. The course will examine various ways to approach and organize a technical writing project and look at the kinds of materials t\echnical writers produce, from written manuals to video tutorial

The course will introduce a variety of projects technical writers work on and consider approaches in technical writing project (with an examination of the kinds of materials technical writers produce).

Funding to support both applied research and service provision is a critical aspect of professionals in the pharmaceutical and health sciences. Students in pharmaceutical and health sciences often complete their education with little formal training in grant writing beyond the investigator initiated R01. The course will discuss strategies for identifying appropriate funders and applying for support are instrumental to the initiation of new areas of study and service provision and the sustainability of ongoing public health programs. An understanding of the utility of various types of funders including local, state, and federal governments, foundations, and corporations provides a catalyst for diversifying funding sources. Students will attend weekly sessions presented in a lecture/workshop format. Sessions will be held in a computer laboratory to foster hands-on exploration of information resources. The course will derive projects from the spectrum of topics covered in the Clinical Research program and students’ interests.

This course introduces the students to genetic basis for disease and individualizing drug therapy and healthcare. The genome and proteomic principles in relation to disease and drug development will be discussed.

This course serves as an introduction to pharmacy practice for the BS Pharmaceutical Science student in preparation for taking the PTCB exam to obtain CPhT by the end of the 4th quarter. This course is designed to expose the student to fundamentals, principles, and practice of pharmacy at an introductory level. Coursework includes theory and application of theory to lab experience necessary for an entry- level position as a certified pharmacy technician capable of working in any pharmacy environment or related allied health industry.

This course serves as continuation of the introduction of pharmacy in preparation for the taking the PTCB exam to obtain CPhT by the end of the 4th quarter. The course includes a review of the role of the pharmacist and pharmacy technician, SPF’s for Controlled Substances, Applied Aseptic Technique along with the Preparation of Sterile Products – LVP, TPN and IVPB and will progress with the practice of dispensing drugs that affect the Skin, Eye and Ear, Digestive System, Muscle Skeletal System, Endocrine System, and Infection. Discussion and practice of Medication Safety and Errors will be further developed. Multiple Drug Report Presentations: The student will progress from presenting 1 drug report to presenting multiple drug reports.

*Prerequisites: PHM 101

The Pharm 120 course is the final sequence of preparatory courses that introduces the BSPS student to the health science technician arena with the purpose of preparing for a career as a pharmacy technician in both community and hospital pharmacies, and function successfully in the role. The course has a large amount of time spent in the clinical setting for the purpose of hands-on training that prepares the student for national certification.

*Prerequisites: PHM 102

This course builds on PHM 101, 102, and 103 giving the student an insight into the field of pharmacy and pharmacy practice. This course is focused on introducing the BSPS student to community and hospital pharmacy. The student will become familiar with the important roles of the pharmacist in community practice including the dispensing process for prescription medications, medication compounding, patient consultations, over-the- counter drug counseling, education of pharmacy students and residents, and patient-oriented clinical services such as the administration of immunizations. The student will gain knowledge of the many roles that pharmacist is responsible for in hospital practice, including the distribution of medications, medication compounding, collaborations as a member of the healthcare team and therapeutic drug monitoring. *Prerequisites: PHM 103

During the course basic pharmacological principles and various classifications of drugs will be discussed. The mechanism of action of drugs associated with interaction with biological receptors as well as the concepts of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion will be emphasized. When the different classifications of drugs are instructed, the student is expected to know indications, clinical uses, side effects and drug interactions. Clinical management of patients and therapeutics is also emphasized as problem- oriented situations are presented. The course continues with the basic pharmacological principles and various classifications. The mechanism of action of drugs associated with interaction with biological receptors as well as the concepts of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion will be emphasized. When the different classifications of drugs are instructed, the student is expected to know indications, clinical uses, side effects and drug interactions. Clinical management of patients and therapeutics is also emphasized as problem-oriented situations are presented.

This course is the continuation of the series of pharmacy field experience courses focused on introducing the BSPS student to community and hospital pharmacy. The course is focused on integrative medicine and consultant pharmacy. The student will learn firsthand the work of pharmacists in ambulatory clinical practices such as medication therapy management, disease management, wellness and prevention, and specialty services. The practice in integrative medicine incorporates treatments from conventional medicine and complementary and alternative medicine (e.g., herbal therapies). The student will learn about consultant pharmacist who can have varied roles that includes reviewing patient medication profiles at long- term care facilities (e.g., nursing homes), recommending medication changes when appropriate, collaborations with other health care providers, providing information to patients and their families, educating students, and conducting in- service training sessions.

Foundations of Pharmaceutical Sciences I course will introduce the student to traditional physical pharmacy aspects (such as solubility, stability, interfacial tension, and complication) of drugs and dosage forms that can affect product selection and therapeutics. There will be emphasis on the physical-chemical properties of drug compounds and dosage forms particularly as they correlate to bio- pharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics. Pharmaceutical calculations and extemporaneous compounding principles will be core highlights of the course

This course is the continuation of the series of the PHM 302L course aimed at introducing the BSPS student to the practice of pharmacy. The present PHM 404L is focused on the managed care environment and pharmacy benefit management. This includes managing prescription benefit plans for employers, communicating with prescribers and patients, prescription processing and dispensing, providing medications to patients through mail-service delivery, and medication therapy management services.

This course continues the introduction of the BSPS student to the practice of pharmacy and is focused on the practice of home infusion pharmacy, including the preparation of sterile solutions, and monitoring of patients who need intravenous medications at home. The student will learn why infusion therapy is needed, how the medications are prepared and delivered to the patient. During this course, the student will be introduced to the practice of nuclear pharmacy including the preparation of radioactive compounds used to diagnose or treat specific diseases. The student will also learn about the importance of consultations within the nuclear medicine healthcare team, training requirements, and specialty certification that are available for the nuclear pharmacy field.

This course focuses on “Anticoagulation Pharmacy” and describes the role of the Pharmacist in the practice of managing anticoagulation drug therapy. The student will learn why these drugs are needed, devices that are used to monitor various parameters in the patient’s blood, collaborations with other health professionals, training pharmacy students, and educating patients about their therapies. The student will learn firsthand the various antithrombotic medications, especially Coumadin®, which is used to reduce the degree to which a patient’s blood clots.

This course is an independent study. The student will be required to complete the contact hours as described in the syllabus under “Instructional Methods” and “Attendance”.

This special topic course is an independent study which involves directed study through readings, projects, papers, community engagement, and/or focused seminars. Students pursue an area of interest with the guidance of the faculty mentor and create an original work focused on teaching and/or service. The course is intended to further student development through a process of applying leadership skills, assessing problems affecting quality health care delivery, and relating evidence-based practice in the delivery of care to vulnerable populations. The student is expected to complete a culminating project focused on University and Program outcomes and will upload the approved project on social media.

This course is an independent study. The student will be required to complete the contact hours as described in the syllabus under “Instructional Methods” and “Attendance”.

This special topic course is an independent study which involves directed study through readings, projects, papers, community engagement, and/or focused seminars. Students pursue an area of interest with the guidance of the faculty mentor and create an original work focused on teaching and/or service. The course is intended to further student development through a process of applying leadership skills, assessing problems affecting quality health care delivery, and relating evidence-based practice in the delivery of care to vulnerable populations. The student is expected to complete a culminating project focused on University and Program outcomes and will upload the approved project on social media.