Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»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, 203, 216 and 280.
Provides 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, as well as career paths available to Pharmacy graduates.
PHARM 201.5
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»Foundations of Pharmacy I: Physicochemical Principles of Drugs 1 (5 L/S, 3P) Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of pre-pharmacy courses, registration in first-year Pharmacy; CHEM 112, 250 and 255.
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
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»Foundations of Pharmacy III: Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Dispensing I 2 (6 L/S, 3P) Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of pre-pharmacy courses, registration in first-year Pharmacy; PHARM 201 and 216.
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 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
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»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, 203, 200 and 280.
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
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»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 and 216.
To gain an appreciation of what "care" means to individuals, students will complete 60 hours of service-learning in a health care setting, or with a health care or service organization.
PHARM 300.1
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»Pharmacy Skills II 1&2 (3L/T as scheduled) Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of first year Pharmacy, registration in second-year Pharmacy; PHARM 303, 307, 365, 372, and 380.
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
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Dispensing II 1 (6L/S, 3P) Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of first-year Pharmacy, registration in second-year Pharmacy, PHARM 203, 216; 307, 365, and 372.
An extension of PHARM 203, 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 and includes discussion of bioequivalence. This course will also extend the discussions of the physicochemical principles of drugs introduced in PHARM 201 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
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics 1 (3L/S, 1.5 as scheduled) Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of first-year Pharmacy, registration in second-year Pharmacy; PHARM 201, 303, 372, 365 and Math 115.
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
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»Patient Care I 2 (6L/S, 3P alt weeks, 1.5T alt weeks) Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of first -year Pharmacy, registration in second-year Pharmacy; PHARM 303, 372, 307 and 380.
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
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»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, STATS 246 or equivalent, PHARM 307 and 300.
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.