PHA-311. & PHA 312 Pharmaceutics I & II
The study and application of physical-chemical principles that are necessary for the design, development, and preparation of pharmaceutical dosage forms. The study of quantitative skills necessary for an understanding of the basic and clinical pharmaceutical sciences, including skills in pharmaceutical calculations and extemporaneous preparation of dosage forms. lecture: three hours per week. Laboratory and Recitation: three hours per week. Requirement: P-1 standing or consent of the instructor. NOTE: PHA-311 is a prerequisite for PHA-312.
BIO-347. Biostatistics and Experimental Design
This course reviews the statistical paradigms and techniques involved in analyzing
biological phenomena. Frequentist and Bayesian methods are employed when appropriate
with an emphasis on applied statistics and experimental design. Laboratory exercises
include designing, analyzing, and communicating experiments. Computation and computer
coding is employed in laboratory exercises. Offered in alternate years.
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PHS-571. Responsible Conduct in Biomedical Research
This is an introductory course in ethics of science and scientific research. The course is designed to provide a foundation for thinking about and recognizing the ethical dimensions of a variety of issues.
Enrolled in the MS program, or instructor permission
PHS-572. Literature Evaluation in Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences (II)
This course is a traditional scientific journal club. Students will present the background, content, and implications of a paper of their choosing to the audience.
Enrolled in the MSPS program, or instructor permission
PHS-573. Literature Evaluation in Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences (I)
This course is a traditional scientific journal club. Students will present the background, content, and implications of a paper of their choosing to the audience.
PHS-574. Literature Evaluation in Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences (III)
This course is a traditional scientific journal club. Students will present the background, content, and implications of a paper of their choosing to the audience.
PHS-575. Introduction to Research Study Design and Proposal Writings
This is an introductory course in research methods and proposal writing. The course is designed to give students experience in hypothesis and specific aims development and an overview of the use of the scientific study design for solving basic science problems.
PHS-576. Pharmacodynamics and Medicinal Chemistry of Major Drug Classes
The objectives of the course is to prepare students with the knowledge of pharmacological agents. The main focus is on the pharmacology of agents used in the treatment of different ailments.
Enrolled in the MSPS program, or instructor permission
PHS-577. Experimental Methods in Pharmacology and Toxicology
The objective of this course is to introduce students to scientific research tools and techniques that are widely used in the fields of pharmacology and toxicology. Portions of the course will focus on regulatory requirements in drug development.
PHS-578. Research
This course targets the developments of students’ research skills with specific goals to 1) Provide research experience through participation in supervised research project prior to the thesis, 2) Involve students in doing research early in their master studies, 3) Increase students’ research skills.
PHS-579. Principles of Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry & Fundamentals of Drug Disposition
This course is an introductory course that will integrate pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacokinetics fundamentals. This particular course will emphasize the most fundamental concepts central to drug therapy.
PHS-581. Research Orientation
This course orients students to pharmaceutical and pharmacological bench research. Students will spend up to 3 weeks at each participating faculty’s research group to gain exposure of the respective research topics.
PHS-583. Thesis Research I
All MS students are required to complete a thesis. The thesis should make an original contribution to knowledge in the field of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences. There is no predetermined length, but the most theses range between 70 to 100 pages.
Permission from Advisor and Directors of the MSPS program
PHS-584. Thesis Research II
All MS students are required to complete a thesis. The thesis should make an original contribution to knowledge in the field of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences. There is no predetermined length, but the most theses range between 70 to 100 pages.
Permission from Advisor and Directors of the MSPS program