Recognition and identification of plant diseases and their causes and development. The course is designed to give students practical experience in dealing with a wide array of plant diseases, symptom expressions, causal agents and interactions with environmental factors encountered in the difficult task of identifying plant diseases. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Lecture, one hour; laboratory, six hours.
Bacterial mechanisms underlying pathogenesis and virulence in interactions causing plant disease, and symbiotic compatibility in mutualisms.
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.
This course deals with emerging concepts in Pharmacy Practice & Science which are not covered in other courses. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credit hours.
A study of the pharmaceutical development process and its regulation, including a detailed examination of clinical research methodologies. Students will demonstrate their competence by developing a clinical trial protocol.
Reports and discussion of pertinent research and literature in pharmaceutical outcomes and policy. Required of all graduate students. Repeatable for up to 6 credit hours.
A course designed to educate students in the basic knowledge of attitudes and skills required to meet the pharmaceutical needs of the elderly. Topics include discussions of the aging process, physiological and psychological changes in the elderly, how these changes influence patient compliance and the responses to drug and nondrug treatments, monitoring drug use in long-term care facilities, and special community services available to the elderly.
An introduction to the practice of pharmacy within the major practice settings. Includes an introduction to the profession and discussions of the pharmacist within the health care system, professional pharmacy organizations, models and sites of practice, postgraduate educational and career opportunities, an introduction to product compounding and administration, professionalism, and required community service experiences.
A study of the pathophysiology and microbiology of infectious diseases concentrating on the pharmacology of the therapeutic agents (antibiotics) used to treat those diseases, including discussions of their rational use. Variable mixture of lectures, discussions and independent study.
A study of various nonprescription pharmaceuticals, medical and surgical supplies and appliances commonly found in ambulatory pharmacy practice sites, their rational use and therapeutic efficacy. Decision making skills for ambulatory patient triage are emphasized. The use of home remedies and their limitations in the treatment of minor ailments is considered. Variable mixture of lecture, discussions and independent study.
