USC Schedule of Classes

Principles involved in molecules movement across biological barriers. Properties, characteristics, application of homogeneous and heterogeneous dosage forms, liquid, semi-solid and solid. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

Continued integrated teaching of anatomy, histology, physiology and pathophysiology, using an organ-based approach.

Principles of gene expression, and recombinant DNA methods and applications. Focus on human genetics and influence of genetic background on the utlization and effectiveness of specific drugs. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

Literature evaluation and biostatistics of clinical and health services research, and drug information services. Emphasis on drug therapy, patient outcomes, and formulary development.

Introduction of principles and the application of pharmaceutical care in community or hospital pharmacy setting. Includes calculations, drug information, and basic practice skills.

Principles and applications, of controlled, targeted, and self-regulating drug-delivery. Methods to delier therapeutic peptides, proteins, and genetic materials. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

Management of the professional practice of pharmacy in organized health care systems. Introduction to formulary development and outcome analysis. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

Introduction to epidemiology, environmental health, health education, health care organization. and financing. Orientation to social and governmental controls on the health care system. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

Integrated teaching of the biomedicinal chemistry, pharmacology, clinical pharmacokinetics, and therapeutics of drugs, with emphases on pharmaceuticals treating diseases associated with the central nervous system. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

Drug weight/volume concentrations, dilutions and additive volumes are calculated in compounding of parenteral products in various patient-care settings using aseptic technique. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

Integrated teaching of biomedicinal chemistry, pharmacology, clinical pharmacokinetics and therapeutics of drugs with an emphasis on treating diseases of the renal, GI and pulmonary systems. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only. (Duplicates credit in PHAR 548.)

Advanced topics and clinical therapeutics of drugs, with emphases on the treatment of infectious diseases: bacterial, microbial, viral, parasitic, and fungal.

Integrated teaching of the biomedicinal chemistry, pharmacology, clinical pharmacokinetics and therapeutics of drugs, with emphasis on managing oncological diseases. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

This course focuses on the pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, medicinal chemistry and clinical therapeutics that apply to pharmaceutical care of pediatric, geriatric and chronic pain patients.

This course will update students on recent advances in clinical areas, prepare students for advance practice experiences and assess clinical readiness via a final examination. Graded CR/NC.

Economic analysis of the U.S. healthcare system, the pharmaceutical industry, and the profession; economic assessment of drug therapy costs and healthcare outcomes applying pharmacoeconomic research methodologies. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

To provide students with an understanding of ethical issues that arise in pharmacy practice along with state and federal statutes, regulations, and pharmacy-related cases.

A continuation of pharmacy business law concepts encompassing contract principles and forms of ownership, including a review of pharmacy laws, compounding principles, and OTC agents. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

Recognizing resources available for drug information, familiarity with institutional formularies, medication counseling, writing chart notes, and clinical activities at an off-campus health care institution. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

Specialized knowledge and skills in gerontology and geriatric pharmacy including the pathophysiology of selected cardiovascular,endocrine, genitourinary gastrointestinal disorders, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

Research experience to integrate research into Doctor of Pharmacy program. Research focuses on industrial, academic, or governmental issues. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

Overview of normal sleep manifestations, and treatment of common sleep disorders, and the pharmacist's role in assessment, treatment, and referral. Open to Level III Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

The pharmaceutical care of women patients is emphasized. Therapeutic, psycho-social factors and current research in women's health. Open to Level III Pharm.D. students only.

Examination of pharmaceutical product development process including discovery, preclinical/clinical studies, regulatory-legal issues and marketing. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

Integration of physical assessment, laboratory tests, history-taking, and diagnosis to formulate decisions for optimal treatment plans in specific disease states. Open to Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics, Pharmacy, Pharmacy/Gerontology, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy/Public Health, Pharmacy/Regulatory Science, Pharmacy/Regulatory Science students only.

Examines the therapeutic use of complementary/alternative medicines, such as herbal medicines, homeopathic drugs, vitamins and other nutritional supplements. Open to Level III Pharm.D. students only.

Health care needs of the poor will be examined through participation in a multidisciplinary community clinic setting focusing on medication counseling and compliance. Open to Level III Pharm.D. students only.

This course will cover basic and advanced strategies for marketing and development of new compounds or indication in the pharmaceutical industry. Recommended preparation: PHRD 566

An elective course for emphasizing the role of the pharmacist in preventing and treating travel related medical conditions.

Specific risk managment issues, legal and professional expectations of pharmacists, and assessing and avoiding risk. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

Application of pharmaceutical care principles to the adult patient population in an acute care environment. Clinical application and disease state management will be emphasized. Open only to Doctor of Pharmacy students.

Disease state management and a primary care setting. Modification and design of drug therapy regimens and primary patient care using a team based approach. Open only to Doctor of Pharmacy students.

Pharmaceutical care principles applied in a community pharmacy environment. Participating in the development, implementation and outcome evaluation of patient care services in the community. Open only to Doctor of Pharmacy students.

Practical experience in applying pharmacokinetic principles to patients in the health care system. A variety of disease states and therapeutic agents will be reviewed. Open to Level IV Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

Provides practical and theoretical aspects of nuclear pharmacy services. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

Practical experience in the practice of hospital pharmacy. Administrative, practice-based and therapeutic competencies emphasized. Open to Level IV Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

Practical experience in the practice of pharmacy in the international setting. Students will visit an international pharmacy practice setting and complete a project. Open only to Doctor of Pharmacy students.

Directed educational opportunities not presently offered as electives, e.g., research project or new and evolving practice models. Open only Doctor of Pharmacy students.

Directed educational opportunities not presently offered as electives, e.g., research project or new and evolving practice models. Open only to Doctor of Pharmacy students.

Directed projects/practical experience in geriatric drug therapy. Open only Doctor of Pharmacy students.

Drug research administration: research design; ethics; record keeping; and institutional review. Practical experience emphasized. Open only to Doctor of Pharmacy students.

Practical experience within a pharmaceutical company may include: clinical affairs, drug development, research, and/or marketing process. Open only to Doctor of Pharmacy students.

Pharmacy practice experience (internship) course in a health care setting. Open only to Doctor of Pharmacy students.

Pharmacy practice experience (internship) course in a non-traditional or emerging setting. Open only to Doctor of Pharmacy students.

Capstone course required for completion of Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Graded CR/NC. Open only to Doctor of Pharmacy students.