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Professional Electives
Scheduled to be offered by the College of Pharmacy in Spring 2010
(see below for courses offered by the rest of the University)
BPS 425 Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the Manufacture of Pharmaceutical Products |
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| Credits | 3 credits | |
| Coordinator/Primary Instructor | Dr. David Worthen | |
| Semester offered | Spring | |
| Catalog Description | This course will present current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s) and the current regulatory climate applicable to the manufacture of pharmaceutical products in the United States, including: the drug development process; the regulation of drug products; and the application of current good manufacturing practices to the manufacture of these products, with special emphasis on the changing climate in regulation of these products by the FDA. Click here for more information. |
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| Estimated Enrollment | 20 (Enrollment is limited to 25 students. BSPS and pharmaceutical engineering track students have preference for this required course.) |
PHP/BPS 519 Self Care 2 |
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| Credits | 3 credits | |
| Coordinator/Primary Instructor | Dr. Kelly Orr | |
| Semester offered | Spring | |
| Catalog Description | Expansion of nonprescription and complementary medicine therapeutics. Explore the implementation of pharmaceutical care programs in community pharmacy practice.
(Lec. 3) Pre: Third year Doctor of Pharmacy professional student with successful completion of Self Care 1. Click here for more information. |
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| Estimated Enrollment | 40 (Preference will be given to P3 students. P2s may take with instructor permission.) |
BPS 520 Biomedical Sciences Journal Club |
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| Credits | 2 credits | |
| Coordinator/Primary Instructor | Dr. Angela Slitt | |
| Semester offered | Spring | |
| Catalog Description | This is a two-credit course that will survey literature ranging from human studies to biochemical and molecular mechanisms of drugs and diseases. The topic for Spring 2010 will be “ADME in the Diabetic and Obese Population” and students will discuss published research articles that will cover any of the following topics: 1) alterations in drug metabolism and disposition in obese and diabetic patients 2) molecular mechanisms that may contribute to pharmacokinetic differences in obese and diabetic patients 3) drugs in which weight gain is indicated 4) ADR, drug-drug interactions, and decreased efficacy in the obese and diabetic population. Students will be expected to present scholarly research articles in class and participate in class discussion.
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BPS542 Bioinformatics I |
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| Credits | 3 credits | |
| Coordinator/Primary Instructor | Dr. Udwary | |
| Semester offered | Spring | |
| Catalog Description | Integrates computing, statistical, and biological sciences, algorithms, and data analysis/management. Multidisciplinary student research teams. Modeling dynamic biological processes. Extra project work for 4 credits. (Lec. 3, Project 3) Pre: major in a computing, statistical, or biological science or permission of instructor. Click here for more information. |
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| Estimated Enrollment | 10 |
BPS 560 Fundamentals of Cosmetic Science |
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| Credits | 3 credits | |
| Coordinator/Primary Instructor | Dr. M.S.Kislalioglu | |
| Semester offered | Spring | |
| Catalog Description | Study of the function and behavior of skin hair and nails; their response to environmental, physiological. and aging factors; cosmetic regulations in the States and the World, pertaining to cosmetic product safety and manufacturing; dermatological reactions of the skin, hair and nails to cosmetic raw materials and formulations; functions, properties, stability, and possible side effects of the active and inactive cosmetic ingredients and formulations. Click here for more information. |
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| Estimated Enrollment | 20 |
PHP 430 Public Health Consequences of Infectious Diseases |
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| Credits | 3 credits | |
| Coordinator/Primary Instructor | Dr. Bratberg | |
| Semester offered | Spring | |
| Catalog Description | Advanced topics in infectious diseases and pulmonary pharmacotherapy through literature review, data interpretation, and case scenarios. Content will be delivered through the perspective of clinical pharmacists. (Lec. 3) Pre: 413, second or third year Doctor of Pharmacy student in good standing; or permission of the instructor. Not for graduate credit. Click here for more information. |
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| Estimated Enrollment | 40 |
PHP 440 Advanced Pediatric Pharmacotherapy |
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| Credits | 3 credits | |
| Coordinator/Primary Instructor | Dr. Kelly Matson | |
| Semester offered | Spring | |
| Catalog Description | Pharmacotherapeutic needs of infants, children, and adolescents with a focus on pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and other developmental-associated physiological changes. (Lec. 3) Pre: second year Doctor of Pharmacy professional student or permission of instructor. Click here for more information. |
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| Estimated Enrollment | 40 (Preference will be given to P3 students.) |
PHP 520 Advanced Gastrointestinal & Endocrine Disorders |
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| Credits | 3 credits | |
| Coordinator/Primary Instructor | Dr. Lisa Cohen and Dr. Tracey Taveira | |
| Semester offered | Spring | |
| Catalog Description | Provides students with an expanded knowledge base in the area of GI and endocrine pharmacotherapy, emphasizing active learning, literature evaluation, data interpretation. (Lec. 3) Pre: third year Doctor of Pharmacy professional student or permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit Click here for more information. |
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| Estimated Enrollment | 40 (Preference will be given to P3 students.) |
PHP550 Pharmacoepidemiology |
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| Credits | 3 credits | |
| Coordinator/Primary Instructor | Dr. Quilliam | |
| Semester offered | Spring | |
| Catalog Description | The application of epidemiologic principles to the study of drug effects in human populations. (Lec. 3) Pre: 540 or permission of instructor. Click here for more information. |
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| Estimated Enrollment | 30 (Graduate students enrolled in the Program in Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics are given preference) |
PHP 560 Advanced Cardiovascular and Renal Pharmacotherapy |
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| Credits | 3 credits | |
| Coordinator/Primary Instructor | Drs. Marilyn Barbour and Anne Hume | |
| Semester offered | Spring | |
| Catalog Description | Advanced assessment and pharmacotherapeutic management of patients with cardiovascular and renal disease through the application of evidence-based medicine and critical evaluation of literature. (Lec. 3) Pre: third year Doctor of Pharmacy professional student or permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit. Click here for more information. |
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| Estimated Enrollment | 20 |
PHP 580 Pharmacoeconomics |
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| Credits | 3 credits | |
| Coordinator/Primary Instructor | Dr. Paul Larrat (coordinator) and Dr. Stephen Kogut | |
| Semester offered | Spring | |
| Catalog Description | Introduction to methodologic approaches utilized in economic evaluation of drug use and therapy in community and managed care settings, and clinical trials, including the FDA approval process and liability issues. (Lec. 3) Pre: STA 307 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Click here for more information. |
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| Estimated Enrollment | 30 (Preference for P2 – P4, graduate students .) |
PHP 680 The Legal and Public Policy Environment in Health Care Administration |
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| Credits | 3 credits | |
| Coordinator/Primary Instructor | Dr. Elaina Goldstein, JD, MPA | |
| Semester offered | Spring | |
| Catalog Description | This class will examine the distinction and the relationship between health care policy, legislation and regulation at the federal and state levels of government. It will specifically compare the Congressional health care reform efforts of the Clinton Administration and the Obama Administration. Implementation of the State of Rhode Island’s Medicaid Global Waiver and implementation of Medicare Part D will also be explored. Click here for more information. |
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| Estimated Enrollment | 20 (For grad students across health care professional disciplines at the University. Pharmacy students given preference.) |
Scheduled to be offered by the College of Pharmacy in Fall 2009
(see below for courses offered by the rest of the University)
BPS533 Medicinal Plants |
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| Credits | 3 credits | |
| Coordinator/Primary Instructor | Dr. Seeram | |
| Semester offered | Fall | |
| Catalog Description | Provides knowledge on medicinal plant natural products and nutraceuticals used for beneficial, preventive, and/or therapeutic purposes, and for non-pharmacologic treatments for common self-treatable ailments. Challenges and opportunities in botanical research with field work in medicinal plant garden. Emphasis is placed on popularly used herbal natural products. | |
| Estimated Enrollment | 30 (Preference will be given to P3 students. P2s may take with the Instructor’s permission). | |
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PHC502 |
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| Credits | 3 credits | |
| Coordinator/Primary Instructor | Dr. Kogut and Dr. Slitt | |
| Semester offered | Fall | |
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PHP505 Advanced Geriatric Pharmacotherapy |
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| Credits | 3 credits | |
| Coordinator/Primary Instructor | Dr. Estus (Dr. Hume and Dr. Owens, co-coordinators) |
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| Semester offered | Fall | |
| Catalog Description | Broad issues in geriatrics including age-related physiologic changes, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, clinical assessment techniques, models of care, interdisciplinary teams, management of chronic diseases and drug therapy in older adults. | |
| Estimated Enrollment | 20 (P2 or P3 students) | |
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PHP540 Principles, Methods and Applications of Epidemiology |
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| Credits | 3 credits | |
| Coordinator/Primary Instructor | Dr. Willey | |
| Semester offered | Fall | |
| Catalog Description | An introduction to epidemiology, the study of health and disease in populations. Epidemiologic methods and research design for conducting and interpreting health research. | |
| Estimated Enrollment | 12 (Preference will be given to P3 students or completion of STA307). | |
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PHP540 Principles, Methods and Applications of Epidemiology |
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| Credits | 3 credits | |
| Coordinator/Primary Instructor | Dr. Quilliam | |
| Semester offered | Fall | |
| Catalog Description | An introduction to epidemiology, the study of health and disease in populations. Epidemiologic methods and research design for conducting and interpreting health research. | |
| Estimated Enrollment | 30 (Preference will be given to P3 students or completion of STA307). | |
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PHP542 Evaluation of Controversies in Drug Literature |
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| Credits | 3 credits | |
| Coordinator/Primary Instructor | Dr. Lin | |
| Semester offered | Fall | |
| Catalog Description | Through critical review of literature, controversies in drug therapy and drug-associated illness will be evaluated to improve students’ knowledge and analytical skills. | |
| Estimated Enrollment | 30 (Preference will be given to P3 students.) | |
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PHP555 Advanced Neuropsychiatric Pharmacotherapy |
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| Credits | 3 credits | |
| Coordinator/Primary Instructor | Dr. Dufresne and Dr. Goren | |
| Semester offered | Fall | |
| Catalog Description | Comprehensive and advanced course on the pharmacotherapy of psychiatric and neurological diseases. Use of clinical case studies, evaluation of the primary literature, and other forms of interactive teaching will be emphasized. (Lec) Pre 324, 312 or BPS 312, BPS 322 or permission of the instructor. | |
| Estimated Enrollment | 20-30 | |
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The following URI courses are suitable for use as professional electives. If you wish to choose any other non-Pharmacy course as your professional elective, you must obtain permission from Dean Lausier.
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| Principles of Cell Biology | BIO 341 | 3 |
1 biology and 1 organic chemistry course |
| Cell Biology | BIO/BCH/MIC 453 | 3 |
2 semester biology + BCH 311 |
| General Genetics | BIO/BCH 352 | 4 |
BIO 101 |
| Legal/Ethical Environment of Business | BUS 315 | 3 |
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| Financial Management | BUS 320 | 3 |
ECN 201 |
| Oral Communication for Business and Professions | COM 351 | 3 |
Junior standing |
| Health Economics | ECN 360 | 3 |
ECN 201 |
| Wildlife and Human Disease | ENT/AVS 390 | 3 |
BIO 101 |
| Adult Development | HDF 312 | 3 |
HDF 201 or permission of instructor |
| Introduction to Gerontology | HDF 314 | 4 |
Completion of 24 or more credits |
| Family and Community Health | HDF 357 | 3 |
Junior standing |
| Death, Dying and Bereavement | HDF/THN 421 | 3 |
Junior standing |
| Family and Elderly | HDF 431 | 3 |
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| Consumer Protection | HDF 428 | 3 |
HDF 205 or 225 |
| Environment Context of Aging | HDF 440 | 3 |
HDF 202 and 314 |
| Seminar in Adult Development | HDF 513 | 3 |
HDF 500 or permission of instructor |
| Seminar in Older Adulthood | HDF 514 | 3 |
Graduate standing or permission of instructor |
| Healthcare Policy and the Elderly | HDF 527 | 3 |
Graduate standing or permission of instructor |
| History of Women in Medicine | HIS 351 | 3 |
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| Multidisciplinary Health Seminars for Elderly | HSS 530 | 3 |
Graduate standing or permission of instructor |
| Physical Activity, Cultural Diversity and Society | KIN 278 | 3 |
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| Kinesiology | KIN 370 | 3 |
BIO 101 |
| Physiology of Physical Activity and Health | KIN 515 | 3 |
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| Fitness Programs for Middle-Aged and Elderly | KIN 563 | 3 |
Graduate standing or permission of instructor |
| Physiology of Aging | KIN 564 | 3 |
BIO 242 |
| Virology | MIC 334 | 3 |
MIC 201 |
| Immunology | MIC 533 | 3 |
MIC 201 |
| Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases | MIC 538 | 3 |
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| Impact of Death on Behavior | NUR/THN 360 | 3 |
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| Aging and Health | NUR 349 | 3 |
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| Nutrition in the Lifecycle II | NFS 395 | 3 |
NFS 276, 394 |
| Nutrition Education | NFS 458 | 3 |
NFS 395, 441 or permission of instructor |
| Lipoprotein Metabolism in Health and Disease | NFS 528 | 3 |
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| Macronutrients in Human Nutrition | NFS 551 | 3 |
BCH 311 |
| Micronutrients in Human Nutrition | NFS 552 | 3 |
BCH 311 |
| Aging in Society | SOC 438 | 3 |
1 300 level course in SOC or permission of instructor |
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