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Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmaceutics)

Spring 2010

Fall 2009

Spring 2010

NOTE: these offerings are not yet official and are subject to change.

PHAC 810 Research Techniques in Pharmaceutics Ryan Yates
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: and hours to be arranged 1-3
An introductory course designed to acquaint the beginner with the principal research techniques and procedures in the physical, chemical, and biological evaluation of therapeutic agents. Content is tailored to the specific needs of students majoring in this field.
PHAC 812 Research Techniques in Pharmaceutics Ryan Yates
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: variable 1-3
Continuation of 810 PHAC.
PHAC 813 Advanced Pharmacokinetics Bernd Meibohm
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : 01/08/2010     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: 4
Advanced analysis and modeling techniques in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics relevant to preclinical and clinical drug development. Includes didactic lectures and practical analysis and interpretation of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic data. Prerequisite(s): One year of calculus (or equivalent), permission of the instructor.
PHAC 814 Parenteral Medications George Wood
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: 2
Didactic instruction and laboratory exercises in the use of techniques in the management of problems associated with the preparation, production, and distribution of medicinal agents in parenteral dosage forms.
PHAC 816 Physical-Chemical Interpretation of Drug Systems George Wood
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: 2
An introduction to physicochemical principles encountered in pharmaceutical systems. Ionic equilibria and the study and quantitation of complex formation will be emphasized. Laboratory exercises will illustrate the use of concepts and calculations presented in the didactic part of the course.
PHAC 818 Physical-Chemical Interpretation of Polyphasic and Disperse Drug Systems George Wood
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: 3
This course covers the physicochemical principles basic to the study and evaluation of pharmaceutical disperse systems. Studies are directed at a consideration of the impact of surface effects on the design of dosage forms. Included in the study are rheology, colloidal systems, adsorption, and surface and interfacial phenomena. Prerequisite(s): Physical chemistry.
PHAC 819 Seminars in Pharmaceutics Ram Mahato
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: 1
Seminar presentation required of M.S. student candidates. A total of 2 credits required.
PHAC 840 Special Topics (Section 001 Instructional Design and Delivery) George Wood
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: variable
Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.
PHAC 840 Special Topics (Section 002 Educational Assessment) George Wood
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: variable
Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.
PHAC 840 Special Topics (Section 003 Drug Stability) George Wood
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: variable
Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.
PHAC 840 Special Topics (Section 007 Research Techniques in Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Pharmacogenetics) Bernd Meibohm
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: variable
Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.
PHAC 900 Doctoral Dissertation and Research Isaac Donkor
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: to be arranged
Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student's Research Advisor.
PHAC 911 Delivery and Biocompatibility of Protein and Nucleic Acid Drugs Ram Mahato
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: 3
This course is designed to teach students about the use of biomaterials for delivery and biocompatibility of proteins, peptides, and various nucleic acid drugs. It will cover (1) design, synthesis, and characterization of polymers; (2) biocompatibility; (3) various approaches to proteins and peptide delivery; (4) introduction to different types of nucleic acid drugs; and (5) antisense and nonviral gene therapy. Prerequisite(s): One year of organic, medicinal, or physical chemistry, or B.S. in Pharmacy, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or Medical Sciences, or permission of the instructor.
PHAC 919 Seminar Ram Mahato
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: 1
Seminar presentation required of Ph.D. student candidates. A total of 3 credits required.

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Fall 2009

PHAC 814 Parenteral Medications George Wood
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: 2
Didactic instruction and laboratory exercises in the use of techniques in the management of problems associated with the preparation, production, and distribution of medicinal agents in parenteral dosage forms.
PHAC 818 Physical-Chemical Interpretation of Polyphasic and Disperse Drug Systems George Wood
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: 3
This course covers the physicochemical principles basic to the study and evaluation of pharmaceutical disperse systems. Studies are directed at a consideration of the impact of surface effects on the design of dosage forms. Included in the study are rheology, colloidal systems, adsorption, and surface and interfacial phenomena. Prerequisite(s): Physical chemistry.
PHAC 819 Seminars in Pharmaceutics Richard Lee
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: 1
Seminar presentation required of M.S. student candidates. A total of 2 credits required.
PHAC 827 Pharmacokinetics & Dose Optimization Bernd Meibohm
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: 4
A graduate level introduction to the concepts and techniques involved in quantitative processes associated with the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination of drugs. The course will rigorously develop basic pharmacokinetic concepts based on appropriate model systems and will introduce the student to pharmacometric analysis approaches. It will furthermore introduce to the mechanistic basis of between-subject variability in pharmacokinetics and approaches to use this information for dose selection in drug development and applied pharmacotherapy.
PHAC 828 Principles of Radionuclide Methodology Vivian Loveless
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: 1
Principles of working with radionuclides in the research environment with emphasis on instrumentation and safe handling practices and procedures
PHAC 831 Pharmaceutical Pre-formulation and Drug Product Development George Wood
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: 4
This course covers the underlying scientific principles and strategies employed in the assessment, characterization, and optimization of new drug products that will eventually be used in humans. Prerequisite(s): Basic collegiate level or graduate level Physical Pharmacy course
PHAC 840 Special Topics (Section 001 Instructional Design and Delivery) George Wood
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: variable
Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.
PHAC 840 Special Topics (Section 002 Educational Assessment) George Wood
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: variable
Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.
PHAC 840 Special Topics (Section 003 Drug Stability) George Wood
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: variable
Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.
PHAC 840 Special Topics (Section 006 Research Techniques in Pharmaceutical Technology) Atul Shukla
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: variable
Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.
PHAC 840 Special Topics (Section 007 Research Techniques in Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Pharmacogenetics) Bernd Meibohm
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: variable
Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.
PHAC 840 Special Topics (Section 011 Site-specific Delivery of Nucleic Acids) Ram Mahato
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: variable
Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest.
PHAC 900 Doctoral Dissertation and Research Isaac Donkor
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: to be arranged
Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student's Research Advisor.
PHAC 919 Seminar Richard Lee
Starting date (MM/dd/yyyy) : Start of semester     Ending date (MM/dd/yyyy) : End of semester
Day: TBA    Time: TBA    Place: TBA Credit: 1
Seminar presentation required of Ph.D. student candidates. A total of 3 credits required.

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