Course information contained within the Bulletin is accurate at the time of publication in June 2026 but is subject to change. For the most up-to-date course information, please refer to the Course Catalog.
PP 1001. Pharmacy First-Year Seminar. 1 Credit Hour.
This course introduces first-year students to the opportunities and rigors of higher education, the skills needed to use academic resources successfully in college, and the profession of pharmacy and in pharmaceutical sciences. The topics covered in the seminar help first-year students articulate and reach their academic goals and include study habits, test-taking strategies, time management tools, goal setting techniques, financial literacy, communication in college, and university resources/navigation/utilization. Students work closely with the instructor to develop an academic plan.
Class Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Classes: Freshman 0 to 29 Credits.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Pharmacy.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
PP 2001. Pharmacy Transfer Seminar. 1 Credit Hour.
This course introduces transfer students to the opportunities and rigors of higher education, the skills needed to use academic resources successfully in college, and the profession of pharmacy and in pharmaceutical sciences. The topics covered in the seminar help transfer students articulate and reach their academic goals and include study habits, test-taking strategies, time management tools, goal setting techniques, communication in college, and School of Pharmacy resources/navigation/utilization. Students work closely with the instructor to develop an academic plan. In addition, students are introduced to various career pathways in the profession of pharmacy and pharmaceutical industry and provided skills to search for jobs and internships to gain experience in the field during their studies.
Class Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Classes: Freshman 0 to 29 Credits.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Pharmacy.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
PP 3896. Introduction to Medical Writing. 3 Credit Hours.
In this course, students will be introduced to the field of medical writing. Students will learn and practice researching and writing different deliverables, including abstracts, manuscripts, slide decks, and posters. Students will have the opportunity to learn the essentials of AMA (American Medical Association) Style and to hone their writing skills by writing weekly reflections in addition to several assigned written projects and presentations.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Pharmacy.
Course Attributes: WI
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of C- in SCTC 2396.
PP 4254. Biostatistics and Medical Literature Evaluation. 2 Credit Hours.
The goal of the Biostatistics and Medical Literature Evaluation course is to prepare the student to evaluate and apply data from the published medical primary literature. Additionally, the student will understand the potential pitfalls of statistical methodologic flaws and inherent research study biases.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Pharmacy.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of C- in (MATH 1031, MATH 1041, or MATH 1941)
PP 4352. Economics of Pharmacy Practice. 3 Credit Hours.
This course examines the economic, social, and political forces affecting the delivery of health care services. In addition, the impact of these forces on health care systems, pharmacies, pharmacy practice, practicing pharmacists, and patients are explored.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Pharmacy.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of C- in (MATH 1031, MATH 1041, or MATH 1941), (CHEM 2202 or CHEM 2922), (CHEM 2204 or CHEM 2924), (BIOL 1111 or BIOL 1911), (BIOL 1112, BIOL 1912, BIOL 2112, or BIOL 2912), (PHYS 1021, PHYS 1061, PHYS 1961, PHYS 2021, or PHYS 2921), (KINS 1222 or KINS 1224), and SCTC 2396.
