USC Schedule of Classes

Introduction to physicochemical principles of dosage forms; properties of molecules in dosage forms, stability of pharmaceuticals, absorption, and metabolism.

Integration and application to pharmacy of anatomy, histology, physiology and pathophysiology using an organ-based approach.

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

A seminar series covering leadership, professionalism and professional development for pharmacy practice. Includes practical experience placements (IPPE).

Basic principles of drug action and receptor actions. Includes their application to the understanding and treatment of disease. Provides the scientific basis of pharmaceutical action.

Principles of gene expression and the influence of genetics on the effectiveness of drug therapy. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only. (Duplicates credit in former PHRD-505)

Principles of medicinal chemistry for common drugs. Mechanism of action, interactions with protein targets, structure-activity relationships, effects of chirality, and physicochemical properties.

Understanding and application of learning theory and teaching methodology, small group teaching, active learning, student motivation, basic assessment methods, and general online teaching tools.

Integrated teaching of the principles of pharmacology, biomedicinal chemistry, pharmacogenomics and clinical therapeutics. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

Integrated teaching of basic and clinical pharmacokinetic/ pharmacodynamic concepts. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

Case conferences and seminars focusing on contemporary pharmacy practice.

A seminar series covering leadership, professionalism and professional development for pharmacy practice. Includes practical experience placements (IPPE).

Provide an introduction to the legal and ethical issues in pharmacy practice. Includes state and federal statutes, regulations, and pharmacy-related cases.(Duplicates credit in PHRD 616)

Introduction to public health and the development of community health programs. Topics include health education, health communication, and behavioral determinants of health and disease.

Integrated approach to the management of common renal, liver, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, joint and integumental related disorders, as well as inflammatory disorders. Open only to Doctor of Pharmacy students. (Duplicates credit in PHRD 562)

Comprehensive exploration of special and emerging topics in the practice of pharmacy.

Integration of biomedicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutics, with emphasis on the therapy of infectious diseases caused by bacterial, viral, parasitic, and fungal organisms. (Duplicates credit in PHAR-605 and 606)

Integration of biomedicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutics with emphasis on pharmaceuticals affecting cardiovascular and circulatory diseases. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only. (Duplicates credit in PHRD 601)

A seminar series covering leadership, professionalism and professional development for pharmacy practice. Includes practical experience placements (IPPE).

Case conferences and seminars focusing on contemporary pharmacy practice. Open only to Doctor of Pharmacy students. Graded CR/NC.

Exploration of the pharmacy profession and the practice of community pharmacy. Includes didactic instruction and Community Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs).

Exploration of the pharmacy profession and the practice of hospital pharmacy. Includes didactic instruction and Hospital Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs).

Exploration of the pharmacy profession and the practice of pharmacy. Includes an elective Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) in Community, Hospital, or other pharmacy practice settings.

Collection and analysis of results in the Pharm.D. Scholarly Project and oral presentation and discussion of these results.

Development of specialized knowledge and skills in community pharmacy practice involving location analysis, pharmacy management principles, and introduction to business law concepts.

Understanding formal and informal organizations in institutions, managed care, disease management, health care policy and financing, patients chart organization, and clinical monitoring parameters. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

Specialized knowledge and skills in geriatric pharmacy, pharmacology of aging, and unique functions of health care team providing care to the elderly patient. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

Laboratory, clinical, health economics or regulatory science research experience for pharmacy students. Projects performed working directly with faculty advisers.

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.

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.

A seminar course with a focus on educational methods and teaching skills providing career development for students interested in academia. Open to Doctor of Pharmacy students only.

Practical Spanish for pharmacists, including basic conversation of commonly prescribed drugs.

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.

Nexus of pharmacology and toxicology; therapeutic use and toxicology of common drugs; and prescribing these drugs in clinical practice.

Opportunity to work with pharmacists, student pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to experience pharmacy education and practice outside of the United States.

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.

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.

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.

Pharmacy practice experience (internship) course in a non-traditional or emerging setting.

The Special Projects advanced pharmacy practice experiences course gives students the opportunity to demonstrate competency in a variety of pharmacy practice settings.

Research leading to doctorate in Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics.

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