Professors
Michael Dickson, Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1972
C. Eugene Reeder, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1983
Richard M. Schulz, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1983

Associate Professors
Sondra H. Berger, Ph.D., Roswell Park, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1982
James M. Chapman, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1981
Earle W. Lingle, Ph.D., University of Texas, 1985
Georgi Petkov, Ph.D., University of Sofia, 1997
Doug Pittman, Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1996
Theresa J. Smith, Ph.D., Texas Women's University, 1988
Michael D. Wyatt, Ph.D., University College London, 1996, Graduate Director

Assistant Professors
Dean Allison, Ph.D., University of Colorado, 1998
Lorne Hofseth, Ph.D., Simon Fraser University, 1996
Campbell McInnes, Ph.D., University of Edinburgh, 1991
Desuo Wang, Ph.D., University of Florida, 1995

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Overview

The South Carolina College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. See the college Web site (www.sccp.sc.edu) for a full disclosure of the college accreditation status. The college offers a program leading to the M.S. degree in pharmaceutical sciences.

The South Carolina College of Pharmacy offers a Ph.D. degree in pharmaceutical sciences that is jointly administered by USC and MUSC. At the University of South Carolina, areas of research specialization include medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical outcomes sciences. At the Medical University of South Carolina, areas of research specialization include natural products/pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutics, and industrial pharmaceutical technology. Specialized course offerings are available by distance education using faculty from both campuses

The South Carolina College of Pharmacy is composed of the Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences and the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Outcome Sciences. The Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences offers advanced degrees with specialization in the areas of medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, and pharmacology. The Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Outcome Sciences offers advanced degrees with specialization in the area of pharmaceutical outcomes sciences.

A graduate admissions committee of the college reviews all applicants to the M.S. and Ph.D. programs. Candidates may apply for admission at any time during the year; however, notification of acceptance will normally be made only in March for matriculation the following fall semester. Serious consideration will be given to applicants with a minimum overall grade point average equivalent of B and minimum GRE scores of 1050 (verbal and quantitative sections) and 4 (analytical section). Applicants whose native language is not English are also required to submit a satisfactory score on the TOEFL or the IELTS Intl. Academic Course Type 2 exam. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 230 (computer-based) or 570 (paper-based). The minimum acceptable overall band score on the IELTS Intl. Academic Course Type 2 exam is 6.5. A degree from an accredited college of pharmacy is required for applicants considering an advanced degree in the discipline of clinical pharmacy and outcome sciences. For advanced degrees in the disciplines of medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, or pharmacology, an undergraduate degree in pharmacy or in the supporting sciences, such as chemistry or biology, is recommended. Requests for information regarding programs, policies, and the admission process can be submitted electronically via the Web site of the University of South Carolina at www.cop.sc.edu/grads/gradprog.htm.

The college awards a number of teaching and/or research assistantships to graduate students in pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences and clinical pharmacy and outcome sciences. The award is based upon academic promise and has a highly competitive annual stipend. Recipients also receive a reduction in University fees and tuition. Students receiving graduate stipends are subject to regulations of The Graduate School and the following policies:

1. Supported students must enroll for at least 6 semester hours of credit each semester and at least 1 semester hour each summer term.
2. Assistantships shall be canceled for students who do not perform their assigned duties satisfactorily.
3. Assistantships shall be canceled for students who do not demonstrate quality performance in their academic program. To receive a graduate stipend students must also meet The Graduate School criteria for progression.
4. Students generally will not be supported for more than one year beyond the semester they are eligible to stand for the Ph.D. comprehensive examination or for four years, whichever is less.

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Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences

Sondra H. Berger, Interim Chair

Overview

The Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in pharmaceutical sciences with a primary research focus in either biomedicinal chemistry, synthetic medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, or pharmacology. The M.S. and Ph.D. programs are structured to accommodate diverse individual research interests. The student, in consultation with an advisor and advisory committee, will develop a program of study to be approved by the director of graduate studies.

Candidates for either degree are expected to conduct original basic research and to make a contribution to the literature in their area of expertise. Therefore, in order to completely satisfy all departmental requirements for the degree, all M.S. and Ph.D. candidates must submit a thesis or dissertation as appropriate as well as manuscripts prepared for submission for publication.

Graduates of the program are expected to be pharmaceutical scientists. Therefore, students are exposed to interdisciplinary training and education while seeking an advanced degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Students completing the program of study develop an appreciation and understanding of the processes involved in developing, testing, and evaluating clinical applications of new medicinal agents. Topics stressed in this process include synthesis and design of new medicinal agents; examination of the biochemical, pharmacological, and toxicological actions; bioavailability and excretion; and dosage formulations. Exposure of students to interdisciplinary training begins in the first year of enrollment with a common course core in medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, and pharmacology. Upon completion of the core, the student, in consultation with the major advisor and advisory committee, takes additional courses focused on a discipline of interest. Further interdisciplinary training is obtained by completing required didactic courses with team-taught recitation sections and by participation in the departmental seminar program.

Candidates with an advanced degree(s) in pharmaceutical sciences will be prepared for a variety of career choices. These include teaching and research at academic institutions, research in the pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical sales, regulatory governmental agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration and toxicology laboratories, drug information consultation, and drug and law enforcement.

Admissions

Admission to the M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in the area of medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, and pharmacology is available to students with a degree in biology, chemistry, or pharmacy from an accredited college or university. Students who do not have a degree in pharmacy should have completed satisfactorily the following undergraduate courses: one year each of general and organic chemistry, one year of physics, and mathematics through calculus. Students applying for pharmaceutics and medicinal chemistry are also required to have one year of physical chemistry. Those applicants with a nonpharmacy background may also be required to successfully complete degree-appropriate undergraduate courses in pharmacy and medicinal chemistry after admission to The Graduate School.

Admissions for students in the Pharm.D. program who wish to earn a Ph.D. concurrently (Pharm.D./Ph.D.)

Students must first be accepted into the Pharm.D. program. Students with a GPA of 3.40 or higher after their first year in the Pharm.D. program can apply for the Ph.D. program at the end of the spring semester. A student who wishes to be considered for graduate admission must submit to The Graduate School a completed application (GS-3), transcripts containing all prior college course work, letters of recommendation, and score on the PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test). Students must have completed at least 90 hours of undergraduate course work and have a minimum GPA of 3.40 overall, as well as in their undergraduate major courses. A fully approved application for admission must be on file in The Graduate School.

Degree Requirements

The Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences awards the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees with the following options: synthetic medicinal chemistry, biomedicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, and pharmacology. Students must earn 30 hours of graduate course work beyond the baccalaureate degree for a master's degree and 60 hours of graduate course work beyond the baccalaureate degree for a doctoral degree. All students, in consultation with their major advisor and advisory committee, must develop an individualized program of study during their first year of enrollment in either degree program. All students must take 6 hours of core pharmacy courses (PHAR 703, 725, 738) for credit. A minimum of 12 hours of 700-level credit must also be earned in graduate pharmacy subjects in both degree programs. Students must complete the PHAR 712 series of courses (departmental seminar) and present one seminar each fall and spring semester while in the degree program.

All graduate students specializing in pharmaceutics who have not successfully completed two semesters of physical chemistry (CHEM 541 and 542) must do so during their first year of residence. Graduate students specializing in medicinal chemistry who have not successfully completed at least one semester of physical chemistry must take CHEM 541 during their first year of residence.

Students with prior graduate course work may transfer up to 9 semester hours for graduate credit. Normally, the average minimum length of time required to complete the M.S. degree is two years, and five years for the Ph.D. degree. Further degree-specific requirements are found in the M.S. and Ph.D. degree requirements listed below.

M.S. Degree Requirements

All students must be admitted to candidacy to pursue the M.S. degree in the Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences. Admission to candidacy for the M.S. degree is a two-part process. Part one is satisfied by successful completion of 6 hours of core courses (PHAR 703, 725, and 738). Part two is satisfied in the second or third semester of the student's program of study. Requirements for part two include selection of a research advisor and graduate committee, submission of an initial research proposal, and submission of a master's program of study. A comprehensive written examination must also be taken after completion of all course requirements. Finally, a seminar based on the student's thesis must be presented, followed by an oral defense of the thesis.

In addition to the general requirements listed above, candidates for the M.S. degree are also required to complete two departmental seminar courses (PHAR 712A and 712B). A maximum of two hours credit can be earned for PHAR 712. All students are required to submit a thesis based upon original research that meets all requirements of The Graduate School and a manuscript(s) for publication prior to award of the degree. No more than 6 hours of credit for PHAR 799 will be allowed for thesis research and writing. Further degree requirements for each specialty area are listed below.

M.S.--Medicinal Chemistry, (biomedicinal) option

Prerequisite Courses

BIOL 460, 3 hrs.
CHEM 541, 3 hrs.

Required Courses

CHEM 550*, 3 hrs.
CHEM 751, 752, or 753, 6 hrs. (3 each)
PHAR 703, 2 hrs.
PHAR 704, 3 hrs.
PHAR 705, 5 hrs.
PHAR 712A, B, 2 hrs.
PHAR 725, 2 hrs.
PHAR 738, 2 hrs.
PHAR 799, 6 hrs.

Total 31 hrs.

*If a student qualifies in biochemistry, CHEM 550 may be replaced by a didactic elective approved by his or her graduate committee.

M.S.--Medicinal Chemistry, (synthetic) option

Prerequisite Courses

BIOL 460, 3 hrs.
CHEM 541, 3 hrs.

Required Courses

CHEM 550*, 3 hrs.
PHAR 703, 2 hrs.
PHAR 704, 3 hrs.
PHAR 705, 5 hrs.
PHAR 706, 3 hrs.
PHAR 712A, B, 2 hrs.
PHAR 725, 2 hrs.
PHAR 738, 2 hrs.
PHAR 799, 6 hrs.
Approved Didactic Elective, 3 hrs.

Total 31 hrs.

*If a student qualifies in biochemistry, CHEM 550 may be replaced by a didactic elective approved by his or her graduate committee.

M.S., Pharmaceutics option

Prerequisite Courses

BIOL 243, 3 hrs.
BIOL 244, 3 hrs.
STAT 201, 3 hrs.

Required Courses

CHEM 541, 3 hrs.
CHEM 542, 3 hrs.
CHEM 550 or CHEM 632, 3 hrs.
PHAR 703, 2 hrs.
PHAR 712A, B, C, 3 hrs.
PHAR 720, 3 hrs.
PHAR 725, 2 hrs.
PHAR 726, 3 hrs.
PHAR 738, 2 hrs.
PHAR 799, 6 hrs.

Total 30 hrs.

M.S., Pharmacology option

Prerequisite Course

BIOL 460, 3 hrs.

Required Courses

PHAR 703, 2 hrs.
PHAR 712A, B, 2 hrs.
PHAR 725, 2 hrs.
PHAR 736, 1 or 4 hrs.
PHAR 737, 1 or 4 hrs.
PHAR 738, 2 hrs.
PHAR 799, 6 hrs.
Approved Didactic Electives, 8-20 hrs.

Total 30-36 hrs.

Ph.D. Degree Requirements

All students must be admitted to candidacy to pursue the Ph.D. degree in the Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences. Admission to candidacy for the Ph.D. degree in the department is a two-part process. Part one is satisfied by successful completion of the core courses (PHAR 703, 725, and 738). During the second semester, a research advisor and graduate committee must be selected. Part two is completed in the third semester by submission of a doctoral program of study form and an initial research proposal, which must be presented and defended to the student’s graduate committee. In semesters four through six, a comprehensive examination must be satisfied by submission and defense of an NIH-style research proposal. Finally, a seminar based on the student's dissertation must be presented, followed by an oral defense of it.

In addition to the general requirements listed above, candidates for the Ph.D. degree are required to complete four departmental seminar courses (PHAR 712A-D). A maximum of 4 hours credit can be earned for PHAR 712. All students are required to submit a dissertation based upon original research, meeting all requirements of The Graduate School, and a manuscript(s) for publication prior to award of the degree. No more than 12 hours of credit for PHAR 899 will be allowed for dissertation research and writing. Further degree requirements for each specialty area are listed below. Students must earn at least 60 hours of graduate course work beyond the baccalaureate for a doctoral degree.

Ph.D.--Medicinal Chemistry, (biomedicinal) option

Prerequisite Courses

BIOL 460, 3 hrs.
CHEM 541, 3 hrs.
CHEM 542, 3 hrs.

Required Courses

BIOL 655, 3 hrs.¹
CHEM 550, 3 hrs.
CHEM 751, 3 hrs.
CHEM 752, 3 hrs.
CHEM 753, 3 hrs.
PHAR 703, 2 hrs.
PHAR 704, 3 hrs.
PHAR 712A-D, 4 hrs.
PHAR 725, 2 hrs.
PHAR 737, 1 hr.
PHAR 738, 2 hrs.
PHAR 896, 21 hrs.²
PHAR 899, 12 hrs.

Total 60 hrs.

¹Other electives may be substituted for this course if approved by the Ph.D. advisory committee.

²Other didactic electives may be applied toward the total hours of credit required if approved by the Ph.D. advisory committee.

Ph.D.--Medicinal Chemistry, (synthetic) option

Prerequisite Courses

BIOL 460, 3 hrs.
CHEM 541, 3 hrs.
CHEM 542, 3 hrs.

Required Courses

CHEM 735, 3 hrs.
CHEM 736, 3 hrs.
PHAR 703, 2 hrs.
PHAR 704, 3 hrs.
PHAR 705, 5 hrs.
PHAR 712A-D, 4 hrs.
PHAR 714, 3 hrs.
PHAR 725, 2 hrs.
PHAR 738, 2 hrs.
PHAR 896, 21 hrs.¹
PHAR 899, 12 hrs.

Total 60 hrs.

¹Other didactic electives may be applied toward the total hours of credit required if approved by the Ph.D. advisory committee.

Ph.D., Pharmaceutics option

Prerequisite Courses

MATH 141, 3 hrs.
MATH 142, 3 hrs.
BIOL 460, 3 hrs.

Required Courses

BIOL 655, 3 hrs.¹
CHEM 541, 3 hrs.¹
PHAR 703, 2 hrs.
PHAR 712A-D, 4 hrs.
PHAR 720, 3 hrs.²
PHAR 725, 2 hrs.
PHAR 726, 3 hrs.²
PHAR 738, 2 hrs.
PHAR 896, 20 hrs.³
PHAR 899, 12 hrs.
STAT 515, 3 hrs.⁴
STAT 516, 3 hrs.⁴

Total 60 hrs.

¹Other courses in biology or chemistry may be substituted for this course if approved by the Ph.D. advisory committee.

²Other courses in pharmaceutics may be substituted for this course if approved by the Ph.D. advisory committee.

³Other didactic electives may be applied toward the total hours of credit required if approved by the Ph.D. advisory committee.

⁴Other two-semester sequence courses in statistics or biostatistics may be substituted for this course if approved by the Ph.D. advisory committee.

Ph.D., Pharmacology option

Prerequisite Course

BIOL 460, 3 hrs.

Required Courses

BIOL 655, 3 hrs.¹
PHAR 703, 2 hrs.
PHAR 712A-D, 4 hrs.
PHAR 725, 2 hrs.
PHAR 736, 4 hrs.
PHAR 737, 4 hrs.
PHAR 738, 2 hrs.
PHAR 896, 24 hrs.²
PHAR 899, 12 hrs.
STAT 515, 3 hrs.¹

Total 60 hrs.

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Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Outcomes Sciences

John C. Voris, Interim Chair

Overview

The M.S. and Ph.D. programs in pharmaceutical sciences are structured to accommodate diverse individual research interests. The student, in consultation with an advisor and advisory committee, develops a program of study to be approved by the director of graduate studies. The program includes course work as well as successful completion of a qualifying examination, written comprehensive examination, oral comprehensive examination, and defense of a dissertation based on original investigation.

The societal role of pharmacy is drug use control. The graduate specialization of pharmacy administration is viewed as the area within pharmacy that researches issues related to the use and control of pharmaceuticals. Faculty and students pursue research in a variety of areas, yet all research has drug use and/or its control as the unifying framework.

The objective of the graduate program is to develop in graduate students the knowledge base and skills necessary for them to conduct independent research in the area of pharmacy administration. The program will prepare students to assume positions in academia, government, or industry and to address important issues related to the use of pharmaceuticals in society. Specifically, the program is structured to give graduates the ability to initiate and conduct theoretical and applied research, including development of research protocols, data collection, interpretation, and reporting conclusions to groups in seminars and/or publications; to develop skills necessary for self-directed professional growth; and to develop the knowledge base necessary for expertise in the major and minor areas.

Admissions

In addition to the admissions standards listed above in the college "Overview," two letters of recommendation (preferably one from an immediate supervisor if the student is employed) are required. Additional courses may be required depending on a student’s academic background. Recent pharmacy graduates usually have completed background courses covering the health care system. Students without this background will need to take introductory courses in deficiency areas before taking graduate work in this field. An assessment of the student’s background and course needs will be made prior to or at the time of admission.

Students usually take three or four graduate courses each semester, although the course load may vary due to individual circumstances. An admission to candidacy exam, sometimes called a qualifying exam, is required. Procedures for the exam are outlined in the Graduate Studies Bulletin.

Degree Requirements

M.S.--Pharmacy Administration option

Prerequisite Course

PHRM 547, 3 hrs.

Required Courses

ACCT 502, 3 hrs.
BADM 751, 3 hrs.
ECON 526, 3 hrs.
MGMT 718T, 3 hrs.
PHAR 711A, B, 2 hrs.
PHAR 718, 3 hrs.
PHAR 740, 3 hrs.
PHAR 742, 3 hrs.
PHAR 799, 6 hrs.
STAT 515, 3 hrs.
STAT 516, 3 hrs.

Total 35 hrs.

Ph.D.--Pharmacy Administration option

All students must complete 64 to 67 credit hours for the degree. The course requirement includes 55 hours of core courses and 9 to 12 hours of minor cognate courses.¹

Pharmacy Core:

PHAR 711 A-D, 4 hrs.
PHAR 740, 3 hrs.
PHAR 741, 3 hrs.
PHAR 742, 3 hrs.
PHAR 748, 3 hrs.
PHAR 899, 12 hrs.

Business Core:

ECON 728, 3 hrs.
MKTG 701, 3 hrs.
ACCT 728, 3 hrs.
ACCT 729, 3 hrs.

Analytic Core:

STAT 515, 3 hrs.
STAT 516, 3 hrs.
STAT 518, 3 hrs.
MKTG 850, 3 hrs.
MKTG 853, 3 hrs.²

Total Core 55 hrs.

¹Students must also take 12 hours* of minor cognate courses in one of the following areas: marketing, public policy, economics, or epidemiology. Examples of courses that will satisfy the minor cognate requirement include:

Marketing: MKTG 702, 704, etc.
Public Policy: POLI 706, 757, etc.
Economics: ECON 594, 740, etc.
Epidemiology: 701, 741, etc.

*3 credit hours from the common core required courses may be applied if the course is in the student's chosen area of concentration.

²HADM 846 is an acceptable substitute.

Total 64-67 hrs.

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Course Descriptions (PHAR)

Medicinal Chemistry

• 703 -- Advanced Medicinal Chemistry I. (2) The interaction of natural and synthetic drugs with biological systems at the molecular and quasi-molecular level.
  
• 704 -- Advanced Medicinal Chemistry II. (1-3) (Prereq: PHAR 703) An advanced study of natural and synthetic drugs by pharmacological classes, with emphasis on the application of principles covered in PHAR 703. Lecture and one hour recitation per week.
  
• 705 -- Advanced Medicinal Chemistry III. (2-5) (Prereq: PHAR 703) A continuation of PHAR 704. Lecture and two hours recitation per week.
  
• 706 -- Advanced Medicinal Analysis. (3) A study of the medicinal analyses of an advanced nature with special emphasis on instrumental methods of medicinal analysis. One hour lecture (conf.), six hours laboratory per week.
  
• 707 -- Heterocyclic Medicinal Chemistry. (3) A study of the fundamentals of heterocyclic nomenclature and the chemistry of both the heterocyclic medicinal products and the intermediates for their synthesis. Three hours lecture per week.
  
• 708 -- Natural Products Medicinal Chemistry. (3) The chemistry and biogenesis of alkaloids and antibiotics. Three hours lecture per week.
  
• 709 -- Advanced Biochemistry. (3 or 4) Lectures, seminars, demonstrations and laboratory work on recent and more technical advances in the field of biochemistry. Three lecture and three (optional) laboratory hours per week.
  
• 710 -- Advanced Biochemistry. (3 or 4) Lectures, seminars, demonstrations and laboratory work on recent and more technical advances in the field of biochemistry. Three lecture and three (optional) laboratory hours per week.
  
• 713 -- Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry. (3) Application of synthetic procedures in the preparation of various medicinal and pharmaceutical chemicals and their intermediates. One hour lecture (conf.), six hours laboratory per week.
  
• 714 -- Drug Design by Molecular Modeling and Computational Techniques. (4) (Prereq: permission of instructor) Application of molecular modeling, computer graphics, and other computational techniques to the design of drugs.
  

Pharmaceutics

• 701 -- Dermatological Pharmaceuticals. (3) A study of the formulation, development, manufacture, and control procedures of drug products used as dermatologicals. The course will include: anatomy and physiology of the skin; emollient, cleansing, antiseptic, hormone, photo-protective, photosensitizing, and hypoallergenic ointments, creams, lotions, and sprays; manufacture of selected members of the above group; quality control tests of the manufactured products. Two lecture and three laboratory hours per week.
  
• 720 -- Pharmacokinetics. (3) (Prereq: consent of instructor) A study of the mathematical models used in research to describe drug changes in body fluids as related to pharmacologic effects. Includes the kinetics of dissolution, absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion after a drug reaches the general circulation. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.
  
• 720L -- Pharmacokinetics Lab. (1)
  
• 725 -- Advanced Pharmaceutics I. (2) (Prereq: consent of instructor) Physical, chemical, and kinetic concepts which apply to the design and evaluation of pharmaceutical systems.
  
• 726 -- Advanced Pharmaceutics II. (3) (Prereq: PHAR 725 or equivalent course[s]) Application of chemical and physical concepts to the design and evaluation of pharmaceutical systems (dosage forms). Two lectures and one two-hour recitation per week.
  
• 732 -- Radiation Protection. (3) (Prereq: PHAR 630 or consent of instructor) The biological effects of ionizing radiation and the basic mechanisms which bring about these effects. Monitoring, dosimetry, hazard control, and legal responsibilities concerning ionizing radiation used in medicine.
  

Pharmacology

• 522 -- Drug Education. {=PHRM 626, HPRE 540} (3) (Prereq: HPRE 223 or 224 or consent of instructor) Nature of drug actions, motivational factors that influence the use of drugs, and evaluation of procedures to provide effective drug education.
  
• 727 -- An Introduction to Pharmacological Methods in Research. {=PCOL 727} (2) Emphasis is placed on the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to conduct research in biochemical-, physiological-, and neuro-pharmacology and toxicology. Both in vivo and in vitro techniques will be used. One lecture and three laboratory hours per week.
  
• 734 -- Selected Topics in Neuropharmacology. (2) (Prereq: PHAR 736) Neurochemical analysis of selected central nervous system neurotransmitter topics, including the kinetics of synthesis, storage and release, and the action of selected psychotherapeutic agents on these processes.
  
• 735 -- Cancer Biochemistry and Pharmacology. (2) (Prereq: permission of instructor) The molecular and biochemical basis of cancer and the therapeutic approaches in the prevention and treatment of cancer.
  
• 736 -- Advanced Pharmacology I. (1 or 4) (Prereq: PHAR 738 or permission of instructor) Survey of drugs acting on the autonomic nervous system and the cardiovascular system; advanced topics in these areas and on antibiotics and chemotherapy. Three lectures and one two-hour recitation session per week.
  
• 737 -- Advanced Pharmacology II. (1 or 4) (Prereq: PHAR 738 or permission of instructor) Survey of centrally acting drugs, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating drugs, hormones, and vitamins; advanced topics in these areas and in drug design and drug toxicity/teratogenesis. Three lectures and one two-hour recitation session per week.
  
• 738 -- Basic Pharmacological Principles. (2) (Prereq: consent of instructor) Factors that govern drug response, biochemical and molecular actions of drugs, and adverse effects induced by drugs.
  

Pharmacy Practice and Health Outcomes Sciences

• 711A -- Seminar in Pharmacy Administration. (1 each) Discussion and presentation of current topics in pharmacy administration. Required of all master's degree (2 credit hours) and Ph.D. degree (3 credit hours) candidates in the Department of Pharmacy Practice.
  
• 711B -- Seminar in Pharmacy Administration. (1 each) Discussion and presentation of current topics in pharmacy administration. Required of all master's degree (2 credit hours) and Ph.D. degree (3 credit hours) candidates in the Department of Pharmacy Practice.
  
• 711C -- Seminar in Pharmacy Administration. (1 each) Discussion and presentation of current topics in pharmacy administration. Required of all master's degree (2 credit hours) and Ph.D. degree (3 credit hours) candidates in the Department of Pharmacy Practice.
  
• 711D -- Seminar in Pharmacy Administration. (1 each) Discussion and presentation of current topics in pharmacy administration. Required of all master's degree (2 credit hours) and Ph.D. degree (3 credit hours) candidates in the Department of Pharmacy Practice.
  
• 740 -- Socio-Economics of Pharmacy Practice. (3) An analysis of practice environments of pharmacists. Emphasis on the drug using public and health care providers in terms of economics, social, and health factors. Detailed analysis of the third-party prescription market including prescribing behavior, drug use, cost containment, legal issues, and quality of care.
  
• 741 -- Pharmaceutical Outcomes Database Development. (3) Development and use of pharmaceutical outcomes databases.
  
• 742 -- Research Methods in Pharmacy Administration. (3) (Prereq: STAT 516 or consent of instructor) The nature of the research process in the administrative and behavioral aspects of pharmacy practice. Emphasis on developing the skills to analyze the total drug use process.
  
• 744 -- Marketing of Drug Products. (3) (Prereq: BADM 751) The principles of marketing as applied to pharmaceutical products. Topics include various marketing institutions and the integration of these into the drug distribution system, and the duties of the market manager in a pharmaceutical firm.
  
• 745 -- International Pharmaceutical Marketing. (3) The principles of marketing applied to the international pharmaceutical industry. Emphasis on the marketing environment and institutions of pharmaceutical marketing in global markets.
  
• 746 -- Drug Benefits in Health Care Programs. (3) (Prereq: graduate standing) Detailed analysis of the third party prescription market including prescribing behavior, drug use, cost containment, legal issues, and quality of care.
  
• 748 -- Principles of Pharmacoeconomics. (3) (Prereq: ECON 727, ACCT 729) Analytical techniques and theoretical principles for evaluating costs and consequences of pharmaceutical agents and services for the health care system and society.
  

Pharmaceutical Sciences

• 527 -- Problems in Pharmacy I. (1-6 credits, content and credits to be arranged) Conferences, assignments, and laboratory. Elective course. Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department head is required for undergraduate students.
  
• 528 -- Problems in Pharmacy II. (1-6 credits, content and credits to be arranged) Conferences, assignments, and laboratory. Elective course. Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department head is required for undergraduate students.
  
• 712A -- Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences. (1 each) Discussion of current topics in pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacology. Required of all students. A maximum of 4 credit hours may be earned in PHAR 712 A-D.
  
• 712B -- Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences. (1 each) Discussion of current topics in pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacology. Required of all students. A maximum of 4 credit hours may be earned in PHAR 712 A-D.
  
• 712C -- Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences. (1 each) Discussion of current topics in pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacology. Required of all students. A maximum of 4 credit hours may be earned in PHAR 712 A-D.
  
• 712D -- Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences. (1 each) Discussion of current topics in pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacology. Required of all students. A maximum of 4 credit hours may be earned in PHAR 712 A-D.
  
• 717 -- Special Topics in Pharmacy. (3) Lectures, readings, and discussions on special areas of experimental pharmacy not offered in other courses. Three lectures per week.
  
• 718 -- Special Topics in Pharmacy. (3) Lectures, readings, and discussions on special areas of experimental pharmacy not offered in other courses. Three lectures per week.
  
• 799 -- Thesis Preparation. (1-6)
  
• 896 -- Doctoral Directed Research. (1-6) (Prereq: Ph.D. candidate status) Directed laboratory research and literature assignments supervised by graduate faculty. Pass/fail grading.
  
• 899 -- Dissertation Preparation. (1-12)