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4.00 Credits
4 credits The course introduces the student to principles of receiving, storing, and dispensing medications. Concepts of design, preparation, use, and evaluation of solid and semisolid dosage forms are discussed in detail. Specific topics include powders, tablets, capsules, coated dosage forms, suspensions, emulsions, magmas, gels, lotions, ointments, creams, pastes, suppositories, transdermal systems, sustained release products, and novel drug delivery systems. Exercises in computer application, prescription and physician order interpretation, and the introduction of extemporaneous compounding are performed in the laboratory. This course includes general preparation of nonsterile solid and liquid pharmaceutical dosage forms for oral and topical use. Practical experience in the manipulative and record-keeping functions associated with the compounding and dispensing of prescriptions for ambulatory patients. PREREQUISITE: PT-150, HC-220
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4.00 Credits
4 credits The Pharmacy Technician Practicum involves the application of pharmacist technician concepts in community and hospital pharmacy, home health, and extended care settings. This Practicum is a work-based instruction that helps students gain practical experience in pharmacy technology, enhance skills, and integrate knowledge. The Practicum is intended to continue the development of student knowledge and skills applicable to pharmacy technology practice. Students gain hands-on experience in a community pharmacy, including interpretation of prescriptions, entering prescriptions on computer, patient profiles, correctly filling and labeling prescriptions, billing patient and third parties, customer service, over-the-counter medications, purchasing, inventory control, compounding and patient confidentiality. Students will also gain skills to prepare parenteral admixtures, fill medication carts and unit-dose drawers, control inventory, package medications, and maintain patient records in the hospital setting. The emphasis is on practical work experience for which the student has already acquired the necessary theoretical knowledge and basic laboratory skills. PREREQUISITE: HC-220, PT-225, last semester
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3.00 Credits
3 credits The earth compromises a complete environmental system. Environmental science presents a study of the earth's dynamic systems - its ecosystems, its biomes, and its biosphere. Topics include composition and structure of the earth and its oceans and atmospheres. Also studied are population explosion, decline in ecosystems, atmospheric pollution, and decline in biodiversity.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course introduces the general principles of biology. It presents a study of the natural world and gives the student the information needed to make informed decisions as a member of society. Topics include organization of the human body; metabolism and energy; behavior; genetics; evolution; and ecology. The course is designed for non-science majors.
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4.00 Credits
This is the first course of the Anatomy and Physiology sequence. The course focuses on an in-depth study of major biological theories. Topics covered include body organization, chemistry of life and cellular functioning. Gross and microscopic anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems are discussed in details. Each student is responsible for the dissection of various specimens as well as extensive laboratory exercises involving microscope work, experimental procedures, and mastery of models, charts, and computer programs in anatomy and physiology.
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4.00 Credits
This course is the continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology I. The course focuses on the gross and microscopic structure and function of the sense organs, endocrine system, blood and cardiovascular systems, lymphatic and immune systems, and the respiratory, urinary, digestive and reproductive systems. The laboratory portion of the course focuses on practical applications of the lecture material including a number of diagnostic and laboratory tests and procedures. Students are responsible for the dissection of numerous preserved specimens.
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4.00 Credits
This course is the continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology I. The course focuses on the gross and microscopic structure and function of the sense organs, endocrine system, blood and cardiovascular systems, lymphatic and immune systems, and the respiratory, urinary, digestive and reproductive systems. The laboratory portion of the course focuses on practical applications of the lecture material including a number of diagnostic and laboratory tests and procedures. Students are responsible for the dissection of numerous preserved specimens.
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4.00 Credits
This course is intended to provide an introduction to important theories and concepts in the broad area of general chemistry. The course emphasizes those topics which are essential as preparation for further work in the natural sciences and health care professions. The curriculum focuses on the following: chemical measurements, the architecture of the atom, molecular structure and bonding, chemical reactions and calculations, molecular and chemical formulas, thermochemistry, the mole concept and its applications, and the properties of solids, liquids and gases. Basic problem solving skills and critical thinking are also emphasized.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Spanish I is an introductory course and emphasizes basic skills in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish, as well as some translation. Since global demand is great for competency in written and spoken languages, Spanish I offers students the opportunity to learn, understand, and use Spanish in the world of business and communication, and at the same time, reinforce their English skills.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Spanish II will continue to emphasize the basic skills of speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish as well as translation. More advanced Spanish construction will be stressed with translation of English into Spanish and Spanish into English. PREREQUISITE: SP-101
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