Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Pharmaceutical Sciences (PHS)

PHS 800  Bioethics  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

The role of codes of professional conduct in the recognition, evaluation and resolution of conflicting ethical principles in research.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 801  Biostatistics  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Application of descriptive and inferential statistical principles to data collection, collation, and analysis.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 802  Sem/Special Topics  (1 Credits)  
Lecture: 1  

Students’ critical review of research papers and presentations on contemporary scientific issues. Seminars on research topics by outstanding scientists.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 803  Seminar/Special Topics  (1 Credits)  
Lecture: 1, Lab: 0  

Students’ critical review of research papers and presentations on contemporary scientific issues. Seminars on research topics by outstanding scientists.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 804  Seminar/Grantsmanship  (1 Credits)  
Lecture: 1  

Student review and presentation of contemporary issues in /pharmaceutical sciences. Study of basic principles of developing a grant proposal with emphasis on goals/objectives, plan, data analysis, and budgeting.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 805  Seminar/Grantsmanship  (1 Credits)  
Lecture: 1  

Student review and presentation of contemporary issues in /pharmaceutical sciences. Study of basic principles of developing a grant proposal with emphasis on goals/objectives, plan, data analysis, and budgeting.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 806  Drug Dev. and Reg. Affairs  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

A course covering various aspects of regulatory affairs in drug and formulation development, preclinical and clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics evaluations for FDA approvals of new drugs.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 807  Exp Design/Instr/Clin Measurmt  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

The study of the theoretical and practical applications of literature search, statistics, and planning/ design to research development are discussed. It prepares students to employ these tools in solving research problems.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 808  Advanced Pathophysiology  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

This course provides an in-depth physiology of selected organ systems in the human body, with primary focus on the biology and cellular changes that occur in the pathogenesis of various diseases.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 809  Receptor Pharmacology  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

The course offers an in-depth analysis of the theories of drug-receptor interactions and the molecular mechanisms that underlie the pharmacological basis of drug action on biological systems. The application of "these principles to proper experimental design in pharmacology is also discussed.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 810  Physical Pharmacy  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

The study of proteolytic equilibria and buffer solutions, interfacial phenomena and diffusion coefficient, stability kinetics, complexation and protein binding, and polymer science.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 811  Biopharmaceutics  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

The study of the relationships between the physiochemical principles and dosage formulations of drug product and physiological factors that determines pharmacokinetic aspects of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 812  Advanced Biochem  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

A course exploring the mechanisms of action of biological catalysts and effectors with regard to possible means of selective chemotherapeutic control of biological processes.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 813  Advanced Organic Chem  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Focus on the structure and functions of molecules and the application of those parameters to the design and synthesis of organic substances.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 814  Lab Rotation  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

An introduction of on-going research projects to students in three laboratories. Students must complete this course before selecting the dissertation advisor.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 815  Masters Research  (1-3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

MASTERS THESIS Supervised research and thesis preparation

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 816  Masters Thesis  (1-3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 900  Biosyn and Drug Metabolism  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

A course describing methods employed in the study/synthesis of natural compounds, biotransformation pathways, and the significance of metabolism in the design of new agents.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 901  Cell Biology  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

A course which conveys an understanding of the molecular basis of cellular compartmentalization, protein/membrane trafficking, cytoskeleton regulation, molecular motors, cell cycle, cell death, signal transduction, cell-cell and matrix-cell communications.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 904  Genetics and Pharmacogenomics  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

A course describing the biology and physiology of genes. It covers the genetic basis of diseases, drug actions/toxicity, and interindividual differences in responses to drugs.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 905  Advanced Medicinal Chem  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

A course emphasizing practical synthetic chemistry useful in the preparation of complex polyfunctional molecules.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: (R)Dept of Pharmaceutical Sci

PHS 906  Advanced Pharmacokinetics  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

The application of concepts of drug kinetics to the interpretation of preclinical and clinical data. Mathematical derivations of the mass balanced relationships involving rate processes and their physiological importance are discussed. (Prerequisite: PHS 811)

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 907  Advanced Pharmaceutics  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Discussion of topics including Preformulation pharmaceutical excipients, solid dosage forms, dispersed systems, microencapsulated formulations, controlled release dosage forms and dermatological and biotechnological-derived products

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 908  Advanced Drug Delivery Sys  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

The current practice, rationale and design of novel drug delivery systems, novel drug delivery systems under investigation and future drug delivery technology and systems.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 910  Endocrine Pharmacology  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

A discussion of the impact of drugs on the biosynthesis and mechanisms of action of hormones in regulation of cellular metabolism and expression of physiological effects. Research problems in endocrinology will be highlighted. (Prerequisites: PHS 809, Pharmacology.)

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 912  Neurpharmacology  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

A course focusing on the etiology and development of neurological disease and how drugs, at a molecular level, affect transmission of chemical signals, the brain’s signaling system and function as well as pathways of neurological disorders. (Prerequisite: PBS 809, Pharmacology.)

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 913  Molecular Pharmacology  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

A course designed to study receptors, signaling, pathways, enzymes, channels, transcriptional mechanisms, and molecular modeling relevant to drug design and drug action.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 916  PhD Research I  (1-3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3  

Supervised research on an approved research problem suitable for the preparation of a dissertation.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 917  PhD Research II  (1-3 Credits)  
Lecture: 3, Lab: 0  

Supervised research on an approved research problem suitable for the preparation of a dissertation.

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 918  PhD Dissertation I  (1-9 Credits)  
Lecture: 1-9  

Supervised research and dissertation preparation

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS

PHS 919  PhD Dissertation II  (1-9 Credits)  
Lecture: 1-9  

Supervised research and dissertation preparation

College/School: College Of Pharmacy/Hlth Sci.

Department: Dpt of Pharmaceu Sc& Env HS