PHARM 200.1
Pharmacy Skills I
1&2 (3 L/T)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of pre-pharmacy courses, and acceptance into the first-year of the Pharmacy program; PHARM 201.5, PHARM 203.5, PHARM 216.2, PHARM 280.2.

This course will provide an introduction to the profession of Pharmacy and the Pharmacy program with emphasis on necessary learning skills and the educational outcomes of the program. Students will also begin development of library (including online resources) and computer skills necessary for the pharmacist=s role as a drug information provider.

PHARM 201.5
Foundations of Pharmacy I: Physicochemical Principles of Drugs
1 (5 L/S, 3P, 1.5 T alt weeks)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of pre-pharmacy courses, registration in first-year Pharmacy; CHEM 111.3, 251.3; CHEM 252.3.

One of three foundation courses in Pharmacy, this course provides a link between the principles of basic chemistry and those of pharmaceutical chemistry. Modules deal with the chemical properties of drugs, an introduction to pharmacokinetics (how drugs are handled in the body), analytical procedures used to determine drug levels in body fluids and to assess quality assurance of drugs, and the pharmaceutical calculations associated with these concepts.

PHARM 203.5
Foundations of Pharmacy III: Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Dispensing I
2 (5 L/S, 3P, 1.5 T alt weeks)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of pre-pharmacy courses, registration in first-year Pharmacy; PHARM 201.5; PHARM 216.2.

An introduction to the design and preparation of dosage forms for drugs, especially solutions, dispersions and solids such as tablets and capsules. This course will extend the discussions of the physicochemical principles of drugs introduced in PHARM 201.5 as they relate to the development of dosage forms. Students will also begin to develop their skills in the dispensing of prescriptions including the application of appropriate laws and standards of practice, and in the extemporaneous compounding of drug products and relevant pharmaceutical calculations.

PHARM 216.2
Foundations of Pharmacy II: Introduction to Pharmacy and the Health Care System
1 (3 L/S, 1.5 T alt weeks)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of pre-pharmacy courses; registration in first-year Pharmacy; PHARM 201.5, PHARM 203.5, PHARM 200.1, PHARM 280.2.

An introduction to the profession of Pharmacy and the Canadian health care system, including the social, behavioural and economic aspects of pharmacy practice.

PHARM 280.2
Structured Practical Experience I
1&2 (75 h C)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of pre-pharmacy courses, registration in first-year Pharmacy; PHARM 200.1, PHARM 216.2.

To gain an appreciation of what Acare@ means to individuals, students will complete 75 hours of service-learning in a health care setting, or with a health care or service organization.

PHARM 300.1
Pharmacy Skills II
1&2 (3L/T for first 4 weeks of each term)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of first year Pharmacy, registration in second-year Pharmacy; PHARM 303.4, PHARM 307.2, PHARM 365.5, PHARM 372.2, PHARM 380.4.

This course will continue the development of necessary learning skills and those required for drug information retrieval and dissemination. Students will also develop skills in public speaking and in written communication.

PHARM 303.4
Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Dispensing II
1 (4L/S, 3P, 1.5T alt weeks)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of first-year Pharmacy, registration in second-year Pharmacy, PHARM 203.5; PHARM 216.3; PHARM 307.2, PHARM 365.5, PHARM 372.2.

An extension of PHARM 203.5, this course continues the discussion of the design and preparation of dosage forms for drugs, especially semi-solids and other topical dosage forms, devices and modified release dosage forms. This course will also extend the discussions of the physicochemical principles of drugs introduced in PHARM 201.5 as they relate to the development of dosage forms. Students will also continue to develop their skills in the dispensing of prescriptions including the application of appropriate laws and standards of practice, and in the extemporaneous compounding of drug products and relevant pharmaceutical calculations.

PHARM 307.2
Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics
1 (3L/S, 1.5 T every 4 weeks)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of first-year Pharmacy, registration in second-year Pharmacy; PHARM 201.5; PHARM 303.4, PHARM 372.2, PHARM 365.5.

A study of the physicochemical, pathologic and pharmaceutical factors affecting the absorption, distribution, and elimination of drugs from the body. The use of pharmacokinetic principles to design dosage regimens which optimize therapeutic effects and minimize toxicity will be discussed. The concepts of bioequivalence of drug products will also be covered.

PHARM 365.5
Patient Care I
2 (5L/S, 3P, 1.5T alt weeks)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of first -year Pharmacy, registration in second-year Pharmacy; PHARM 303.4, PHARM 372.2, PHARM 307.2, PHARM 380.4.

An introductory course in patient care, especially the areas of health promotion, disease prevention and self-care, and the role of the pharmacist in these areas. The treatment or prevention of various self-limiting health problems will be discussed. Students will begin to develop skills in patient care through interviewing and other communication skills activities.

PHARM 372.2
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
2 (3 L/S, 1.5T alt weeks)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of first-year Pharmacy, registration in second-year Pharmacy; PHARM 200.1, STATS 245.3 or equivalent, PHARM 307.2; PHARM 300.1.

An introduction to research design and the critical appraisal of published research results in the pharmacy and medical literature. It is expected that students will apply knowledge of statistics to the field of pharmacy and biomedical research.