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PHARM 200.1
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.

PHARM 380.4
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Structured Practical Experience II
2 (160 hours over 4 weeks in Spring and Summer Session after completion of all other second year requirements)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of second-year Pharmacy; PHARM 280, 365, 300 and 303.

A structured practice experience after completion of second year which will provide an opportunity for students to apply their technical skills and introduce them to patient care activities.

PHARM 400.1
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Pharmacy Skills III
1 (4T alt weeks)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of second-year Pharmacy, registration in third-year Pharmacy; PHARM 408, 409, 417, 418, 472, 455, 456, 465 and 480.

Continues the development of necessary learning skills and those required to provide drug information to consumers through introductory experiences in the Drug Information Centre. Students will also complete a first aid course and an in-depth workshop to further their skills in interviewing and assessing individual patients about their drug therapies.

PHARM 408.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Dispensing III: Sterile Dosage Forms
1 (3 L/S, 3P)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of second-year Pharmacy, registration in third-year Pharmacy; PHARM 203, 303 and 307.

An introduction to the design and preparation of sterile dosage forms, including parenteral preparations. This course will also extend the discussions of the physicochemical principles of drugs introduced in PHARM 201 as they relate to the development of sterile dosage forms. Students will develop their skills in the preparation and dispensing of sterile dosage forms including the application of standards of manufacture and practice and relevant pharmaceutical calculations.

PHARM 409.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
2 (3L/S, 3P alt weeks)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of second-year Pharmacy, registration in third-year Pharmacy; PHARM 201, 203, 303, 307 and 408.

An introduction to the principles of biotechnology as they apply to the development of pharmaceutical products. Discussions will also focus on the uses of these products in the treatment of various conditions, the pharmacist's role in their provision, and the legal, ethical and economic issues associated with pharmaceutical biotechnology.

PHARM 417.4
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Management in Pharmacy
1&2 (3 L/S, 1.5 T alt weeks)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of second-year Pharmacy, registration in third-year Pharmacy; PHARM 300, 303, 365, 380 and 418.

An introduction to management principles and how they apply to practice management in pharmacy, and to the principles and issues associated with safe and appropriate drug distribution in various practice settings.

PHARM 418.2
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Issues in Pharmacy I
1&2 (1.5 L/S/T)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of second-year Pharmacy, registration in third-year Pharmacy; PHARM 417, 472 and 465.

A study of the ethical aspects of pharmacy practice and issues related to the professional responsibilities of the pharmacist including drug misuse and abuse and an introduction to toxicology.

PHARM 455.7
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Pharmacotherapeutics I
1 (8 L/S, 3P, 1.5T alt weeks)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of second-year Pharmacy, registration in third-year Pharmacy; PHARM 400, 465 and 472.

The first of three courses involving the study of the clinical application of drug therapy in various disease states, including discussion of relevant principles of medicinal chemistry, applied pharmacokinetics, adverse effects or interactions, and toxicology.

PHARM 456.7
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Pharmacotherapeutics II
2 (8 L/S, 3P, 1.5T alt weeks)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of second-year Pharmacy, registration in third-year Pharmacy; PHARM 400, 455, 465 and 472.

The second of three courses discussing the clinical application of drug therapy in various disease states, including discussion of relevant principles of medicinal chemistry, applied pharmacokinetics, adverse effects or interactions, and toxicology.

PHARM 465.2
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Patient Care II
1&2 1.5L/S/T, P with PHARM 455 and 456)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of second-year Pharmacy, registration in third-year Pharmacy; PHARM 365, PHARM 455, PHARM 456.

The second of three courses dealing with Patient Care activities, including discussion of alternative or complimentary health care practices and the development of skills in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.

PHARM 472.2
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Evidence-Based Practice
1 (3 L/S, 1.5 T alt weeks)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of second-year Pharmacy, registration in third-year Pharmacy; PHARM 200, 300, 372, 455, 456, and 465. and 400.

An extension of PHARM 372, continuing the development of skills in drug literature evaluation and the application of research findings to patient care situations or the development of standards of care.

PHARM 480.4
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Structured Practical Experience III
2 (160 hours in 4 weeks in in Spring and Summer Session after completion of all other third year requirements)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of second- and third-year Pharmacy; PHARM 280, 380, 455, 456, 465 and 418.

A structured practice experience after completion of third year which will provide an opportunity for students to expand their technical, professional and patient care skills in a practice setting.

PHARM 500.1
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Pharmacy Skills IV
1 (3T as scheduled)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of third-year Pharmacy, registration in fourth-year Pharmacy; PHARM 200, 300, 400, 518, 557, 565 and 580.

This course will continue the development of necessary learning skills and those required to provide drug information to health professionals through additional experiences in the Drug Information Centre. Students will also complete a CPR course and an in-depth workshop to further their problem-solving skills in the area of drug information retrieval and provision.

PHARM 518.2
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Issues in Pharmacy II
1 (3 L/S)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of third-year Pharmacy, registration in fourth-year Pharmacy; PHARM 417, 418, 500, 557, 565 and 580.

A study of pharmacoepidemiologic and pharmacoeconomic issues affecting health care and pharmacy practice.

PHARM 557.6
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Pharmacotherapeutics III
1 (8L/S, 2P, 1.5T with PHARM 565)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of third-year Pharmacy, registration in fourth-year Pharmacy; PHARM 455, 456, 500, 518, 565 and 580.

The third of three courses discussing the clinical application of drug therapy in various disease states, including discussion of relevant principles of medicinal chemistry, applied pharmacokinetics, adverse effects or interactions, and toxicology.

PHARM 565.2
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Patient Care III
1 (3L/S, P or T with PHARM 557)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of third-year Pharmacy, registration in fourth-year Pharmacy; PHARM 365, 465, 455, 456, 500, 518, 557 and 580.

The third of three Patient Care courses, this course involves the study of drug therapy considerations for specific patient populations such as the elderly, neonates, infants, children and pregnant women. New strategies for disease management (e.g., care plans, ambulatory care clinics) will also be covered.

PHARM 580.16
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Structured Practical Experience IV
2 (16 weeks or 640 hours of structured practical experiences)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of third year and all courses in the first term of fourth year.

Structured practice experiences will provide an opportunity for students to expand their technical, professional and patient care skills in practice settings, including both a community pharmacy and hospital. Students will also have the opportunity to select an additional practice site to gain further professional experience.

GRADUATE COURSES
Division of Pharmacy, College of Graduate Studies & Research
PHARM 831.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Natural Products
1/2(3S)
Prerequisite(s): BIOCH 211 (or 203) and the instructor's permission.

Advanced study of medicinal compounds of natural origin, including antibiotics, alkaloids, glycosides, and steroids. The preparation and presentation of papers is required.

PHARM 832.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Drug Design
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.

Consideration is given to the way in which new drugs are developed and the importance of drug latentiation is stressed. Some of the chemical, physicochemical and biochemical parameters affecting bioactivity are outlined.

PHARM 841.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Selected Topics in Pharmaceutical Sciences
1(3L,1T)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor; enrollment in life sciences or physical sciences field.

Introduction to concepts in industrial pharmaceutical sciences. Topics include structure-activity relationships, drug disposition, pharmacogenomics and how these disciplines relate to the drug development process. A written report and oral presentation describing the development of a drug candidate from target through to marketing are expected.

PHARM 847.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Specialized Topics in Pharmaceutics
1/2(3L/P)

An advanced course involving the principles in product development.

PHARM 848.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Advanced Pharmacokinetics / Pharmacodynamics
2(3L, 2P)
Prerequisite(s): Basic course in pharmacokinetics or permission of the instructor.

Qualitative and quantitative aspects of drug absorption, disposition, metabolism and excretion, and drug pharmacodynamics. The course emphasizes the use of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic equations and the analysis of the data.

PHARM 854.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Metabolic Transformations of Xenobiotics
1/2(3L)

An advanced study of the basic principles of the metabolism of foreign compounds in mammals. The xenobiotics covered will include drugs, food additives, agricultural chemicals and industrial chemicals. The detoxification and toxicological implications of metabolism are emphasized.

PHARM 856.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Forensic Toxicology
1(3L-4P)

Deals with the analytical procedures involved in the detection of chemicals and drugs in the body tissues and fluids, and the identification of drugs of abuse. Appropriate analytical chemical techniques are discussed and used during the practical component of the course.

PHARM 857.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Advanced Pharmacotherapy I
1/2(S)
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate courses in pharmacotherapeutics; and permission of the instructor.

A detailed drug therapy course designed to prepare the student for the advanced clinical clerkship. Pathophysiology, clinical presentation, laboratory and clinical monitoring, monitoring and therapeutic regimens, both current and investigational, will be discussed. Topics include cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders, infectious disease and diabetes.

PHARM 858.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Advanced Pharmacotherapy II
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate courses in pharmacotherapeutics; and permission of the instructor.

A detailed drug therapy course designed to prepare the student for the advanced clinical clerkship. Pathophysiology, clinical presentation, laboratory and clinical monitoring, monitoring and therapeutic regimens, both current and investigational, will be discussed. Topics include psychiatric, neurologic and renal disorders, hematology and rheumatology.

PHARM 862.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Advanced Clinical Pharmacy I
1/2(2L-12C)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of a degree in Pharmacy or equivalent; and permission of the instructor.

Advanced course in clinical pharmacy designed to enhance the student's practical knowledge of drug therapy and to attain skills in interprofessional and patient communications. Practical experience in an ambulatory and institutional health care environment will be featured.

PHARM 863.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Advanced Clinical Pharmacy II
1/2(2L-12C)
Prerequisite(s): PHARM 862; or permission of the instructor.

Continuation of PHARM 862, with focus on more advanced experiences in drug monitoring. Practical experience in the ambulatory and institutional health care environment will be a featured part of this course.

PHARM 864.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Advanced Patient Education for Pharmacy Practice
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy or in a health-related discipline or permission of instructor.

Advanced level training in the complexities and nuances of educating today’s patients about drug-related matters. The focus will be on the process of the encounter rather than actual content.

PHARM 870.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Research Methods in Pharmacy Practice
Q1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Statistics course; undergraduate degree in Pharmacy or permission of instructor.

Research methods and outcomes in pharmacy practice settings will be studied. The principles of qualitative and quantitative research are discussed in the context of patient education, adherence, disease state management and quality of life. Issues relating to primary data collection in health care settings and administrative databases will be considered.

PHARM 898.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Special Topics

PHARM 899.6
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Special Topics

PHARM 990
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Seminar

Papers and discussion on recent developments in pharmaceutical fields. Graduate students are required to attend and to take part in the seminars.

PHARM 994
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Research

Students writing a Master's thesis must register for this course.

PHARM 996
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Research

Students writing a Ph.D. thesis must register for this course.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES

Pharmacy Electives

Pharmacy electives are under review. Students should check with the Dean's office regarding electives for 2004-2005.

PHARM 415.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Community Pharmacy Management
1(3L)

A study of the problems which must be met in the successful operation of a community pharmacy practice including: selection of organizational structures, location, analysis, purchasing and financing a community pharmacy, risk management and insurance, inventory purchasing procedures and inventory management, pricing decisions, advertising, sales promotion and salesmanship, security and general business policies.

PHARM 421.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Forensic Toxicology
1(3L-3P)

Deals with the analytical procedures involved in the detection of chemicals and drugs in body tissues and fluids and the identification of drugs of abuse. Appropriate instrumentation for analysis is discussed and employed in the practical component of the course.

PHARM 439.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Advanced Drug Analysis
2(3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): PHARM 201, 455, 456.

Makes use of instrumental methods for the analysis of drugs and pharmaceuticals. The lectures survey a classification of methods of instrumental analysis and briefly consider the theory involved and types of apparatus used. The laboratory work involves analytical procedures for representative drugs, and related dosage forms using a variety of instruments. Official quality control analysis of pharmaceuticals is emphasized.

PHARM 445.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Applied Pharmaceutics: Design and Manufacturing of Dosage Forms
1(3L-3P)

A discussion of the processes used and the problems inherent in manufacturing of tablets, capsules, modified release dosage forms, liquids, emulsions, suspensions, semisolids, suppositories, aerosols, and sterile products. Laboratory exercises in which the student manufactures and tests these dosage forms are a major component.

PHARM 462.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Hospital Pharmacy Practice
1(3L-3T)

Introduction to the role of the pharmacist as a member of the health care team in the provision of health services in the hospital. Emphasis will be placed on the elements of hospital pharmacy practice and the skills required to work as a pharmacist in the hospital setting. Students will have the opportunity to observe and practice various hospital pharmacy activities in a Saskatoon hospital.

PHARM 532.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Drug Design
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): PHARM 455 and 456 or the department's permission.

The principles of rational design of new compounds for pharmacological evaluation will be given with special reference to the postulated mode of action at the cellular level.

PHARM 591.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Directed Studies: Thesis
1/2(6R) or 1&2(3R)

On the basis of library research, the student will prepare a 40-60 page thesis on a subject related to pharmacy. The subject is chosen in consultation with a faculty member who will also supervise preparation of the manuscript. The thesis will be graded by two faculty members.

Note: The student must obtain permission from the supervising faculty member before registering for the course.

PHARM 592.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Directed Studies: Research
1/2(6P) or 1&2(3P)

The student will complete a research project under the supervision of a faculty member. A report to be submitted at the completion of the project, will be graded by two faculty members. The report should include a suitable literature review, a description of research methodology and a discussion of the results of the project.

Note: The student must obtain permission from the supervising faculty member before registering for the course.

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