The University of New Mexico
PHRM: Pharmacy Catalog Description

  Three Year Fall Semester Average
Course Catalog Description Enrollment Section
Capacity
Credits
PHRM416 Radiopharmaceuticals are discussed in detail. Topics include a review of pertinent anatomic and physiologic aspects of organ systems evaluated by nuclear medicine procedures; mechanisms and kinetics of radiotracer localization; physicochemical properties of radioactive drugs; preparation, quality control, and clinical use of a radiopharmaceutical. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
PHRM496 Restriction: permission of instructor.
PHRM497 Research and library problems in some phase of pharmacy. Not for professional students in the College of Pharmacy curriculum. Restriction: permission of instructor. 0.33 5.00 0.67
PHRM498 Research and library problems in some phase of pharmacy. Not for professional students in the College of Pharmacy curriculum. Restriction: permission of instructor. 0.00 6.67 0.00
PHRM511 Structure and properties of atoms, radiation and radioactive decay, production of radionuclides, interactions of radiation with matter, with emphasis on instrumentation for radiation detection and measurement in a nuclear pharmacy or nuclear medicine environment. Restriction: permission of instructor. 0.00 20.00 0.00
PHRM512 The details of nuclear reactions, production of radionuclides in cyclotrons and reactors, principles of synthesis of organ-specific compounds and their labeling with radionuclides for clinical use, will be discussed. Prerequisites: CHEM 302. Restriction: permission of instructor. 0.33 20.00 0.67
PHRM514  
PHRM516 Study of the physicochemical characteristics of radiopharmaceuticals; kinetics of radiopharmaceuticals; structure-distribution relationships of radiopharmaceuticals; considerations in the design of new radiopharmaceuticals. Restriction: permission of instructor. 0.00 20.00 0.00
PHRM518 This course will provide the principles of in-vitro methods such as radioimmunoassay, autoradiography, ferrokinetics, radiometic assay, x-ray fluorescence and neutron activation analysis. Restriction: permission of instructor.
PHRM519L Practical experience in in-vitro radiotracer techniques and instrumentation in nuclear pharmacy. Restriction: permission of instructor. Corequisite: 518.
PHRM521 Study of the physicochemical characteristics of radiopharmaceuticals; kinetics of radiopharmaceuticals; structure-distribution relationships of radiopharmaceuticals; considerations in the design of new radiopharmaceuticals. Restriction: permission of instructor. 0.00 20.00 0.00
PHRM523 The utility of nuclear medicine procedures in the diagnostic workup of patients with various diseases is presented using case studies illustrated by data obtained from multiple imaging modalities. Prerequisites: (511 or 773) and BIOL 238. 0.33 23.33 0.33
PHRM535 Student placement inn local/state health agencies, planning boards and legislative staff for health policy development. Field coordinators would identify projects in concert with faculty.545 546. Pharmacy and Its Environment. (3, 3)Exploration of the cultural foundations of pharmacy. Development of the present state of practice. Social and psychological factors in drug use. Role of the pharmacist as a health practitioner. 0.00 43.33 0.00
PHRM545   1.00 6.67 3.00
PHRM546  
PHRM547 An introduction for graduate students in pharmacy administration to issues in pharmacy practice research. Research process, methods, measurement, tools, designs and ethics.
PHRM548 The study of the history, ethical versus scientific methodological conflicts, and other issues that are generated by the conduct of randomized controlled clinical trials using human beings. 0.00 10.00 0.00
PHRM549 The study of federal regulations and guidelines that govern the planning and conduct of randomized controlled clinical trails in humans with drugs and devices. 1.00 10.00 2.00
PHRM550 The study of the economic results associated with pharmaceutical treatment or care and consequences of health care, including clinical (healing, disease/symptom remission), humanistic (satisfaction, health-related quality of life, societal utility), and economic (costs/savings). 0.33 10.00 1.00
PHRM576 Basic principles and recent advances underpinning modern molecular and cellular pharmacology. Topics include receptor theory, drug metabolism and biotransformation, pharmacogenomics, receptors and signal transduction, rationale drug design and selected topics in organ-system based pharmacology. Prerequisites: BIOM 509 or BIOM 510. {Fall} 0.67 5.00 2.00
PHRM580 An in-depth introduction to the basic principles and concepts of toxicology. Categories of chemicals causing toxic effects, the manner of exposure to toxic substances, the environmental and biological effects, and the laws and regulations will be considered. Restriction: admitted to M.S. or Ph.D. degree program.
PHRM591 This course will give the students experience in organizing and presenting their thoughts and interpretations on a selected subject. The seminar will provide the student with an opportunity to develop writing and formal oral presentation skills. May be repeated for credit, no limit. Restriction: permission of instructor. 7.00 10.00 7.00
PHRM592 Each masters candidate will be required to present a seminar on a topic of choice approved by his/her supervisor or selected by the supervisor. May be repeated for credit, no limit. Restriction: permission of instructor. 0.00 6.67 0.00
PHRM593 Research seminars on current topics in Toxicology will be presented by students and faculty from within UNM and from invited speakers outside of UNM. May be repeated for credit, no limit. Restriction: permission of instructor. 5.67 30.00 5.67
PHRM594 Advanced readings in topics relating to toxicology and environmental disease, including areas such as chemical teratogenesis, reactive oxygen species, respiratory toxicology, receptor-medicated toxicology and environmentally induced cancer. Prerequisite: 580. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Fall, Spring} 2.33 10.00 3.33
PHRM597 Research in pharmaceutical sciences. Restriction: permission of instructor. 2.33 103.33 6.00
PHRM598 Advanced readings in topics relating to the pharmaceutical sciences in the areas of hospital pharmacy, pharmacy administration, radiopharmacy or toxicology. Restriction: permission of instructor. 0.33 0.00 0.33
PHRM598A   0.67 89.67 1.33
PHRM599 Offered on a CR/NC basis only. 2.00 90.33 8.00
PHRM699   2.67 86.67 16.33
PHRM701 Study of pharmaceutical dosage forms and relevant physico-chemical and biopharmaceutical principles. Introduction to the metrology and calculations involved in the compounding and dispensing of pharmaceutical preparations.
PHRM702 Continuation of 701. 88.00 100.00 264.00
PHRM703L Introduction to the "languages and tools" used in contemporary pharmacy practice. Emphasis on calculations, communication, drug information, product formulation, and problem-solving.
PHRM704L Continuation of 703L with additional emphasis on patient information, assessment and monitoring; prescription processing; patient counseling; drug administration techniques; laboratory and home diagnostics test; consult notes; and professional presentations. 86.00 100.00 203.33
PHRM705 Pathological consequences of disease states, including clinical presentation and histological findings presented by organ systems. Includes an introduction to medical terminology.
PHRM706 An introduction to the molecular and chemical mechanisms of therapeutic agents. Topics include biochemical processes and drug targets, gene regulation and expression, cell signaling, and drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion processes.
PHRM707 Marketing and economic concepts of pharmacy practice, with a focus towards marketing of pharmaceutical services and products, pharmacy finance and economics in operations, pharmacoeconomics and decision-making.
PHRM709 An introduction to the profession of pharmacy including career options, ethical principles, the responsibilities of being a health professional, the professional literature, and personal portfolio development.
PHRM710 First in a series of courses addressing principles of pharmacology, medicinal chemistry and biochemical mechanisms of drug action and toxicity. This section will specifically cover basics of drug metabolism and the pharmacology, structure-activity relationships (SAR), toxicology and elimination of drugs that act upon the autonomic nervous system. 86.67 100.00 433.33
PHRM713 This course will introduce students to the knowledge and skills of fundamental mathematical calculations utilized in pharmacy practice.
PHRM715 A continuation of Pharmacy 705. 86.67 100.00 346.67
PHRM717 An introduction to the Federal and New Mexico laws that relate to the practice of pharmacy. 87.00 100.00 87.00
PHRM718L Continuation of 704L. Activities parallel topics in concurrent self-care therapeutics and literature evaluation courses. Emphasis on patient assessment, care planning, and monitoring; critical literature appraisal; and written communication skills.
PHRM719 A pharmacotherapeutics course studying the use of non-prescription drugs, supplies, and herbal medicinals with emphasis on the pharmacist s role as advisor, communicator, and educator to patients.
PHRM720 This course provides an overview of nuclear pharmacy as a practice specialty: contributions of the nuclear pharmacist and application of radioactive tracer techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of disease will be reviewed. 9.67 53.33 19.33
PHRM726 An introduction to the influence of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion on the time course of drug levels in body and in understanding how changes in these processes affect the outcomes of drug therapies.
PHRM728 An examination of the structure of the biomedical literature and research with emphasis on the recognition, evaluation and application of different study types and the data they produce.
PHRM729 The administrative (i.e., procedural) and pharmaceutical (i.e., preparation and dispensing) aspects of pharmacy-initiated (i.e., commercially-available and extemporaneously-prepared) sterile products. 6.67 16.67 13.33
PHRM731 Continuation of 710 addressing pharmacology, toxicology, SAR and elimination of prototypes in specific drug classes.
PHRM732 Continuation of 710 and 731 addressing pharmacology, toxicology, SAR and elimination of prototypes in specific drug classes. 84.00 100.00 420.00
PHRM733L Continuation of 718L. Activites parallel topics in concurrent pharmacotherapy drug course, with emphasis on patient assessment, care planning, and monitoring; self-care practices and verbal communication skills. 84.33 100.00 142.00
PHRM739 Introduces students to a systematic approach to patient-centered pharmaceutical care, emphasizing patient assessment, problem-solving, communication, and counseling skills. Begins pharmacotherapy sequence. 85.33 100.00 512.00
PHRM740 This course is designed to allow students to self-identify areas for supplemental pharmacy education. Student will select and complete ACPE-approved continuing education programs. 15.67 66.67 19.67
PHRM748 Student formulates hypothesis for research project and establishes methodologies for completion under guidance of faculty. Research project approved by committee. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. 0.67 333.33 0.67
PHRM750 Provides 60-hour course of hands on physical assessment skills including auscultation and palpation that will provide students the ability to identify and monitor pharmacotherapy outcomes that are assessed by physical exam. 26.67 33.33 106.67
PHRM751 Study of the therapy of common disease states by organ systems integrating the concepts from pathophysiology, pharmacology, biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacoeconomics in the treatment of patients. Fully develops the concept of pharmaceutical care or how to provide the most cost-effective care of a patient including over-the-counter and natural remedies.
PHRM752 Continuation of 751. 81.67 100.00 490.00
PHRM755 Offered on a CR/NC basis only. 5.00 33.33 5.00
PHRM756 A study of the existence of medication errors, reasons for these errors and suggested methods to prevent them from occurring. 5.67 16.67 11.33
PHRM757 Pharmacy seminar involves learning literature evaluation and presentation skills, and subsequently working independently to deliver one or more presentations on cutting edge topics in pharmacotherapy. This course includes time for both group discussion/literature evaluations and individual presentations.
PHRM758 Student completes research project in final year. Up to four students may work collaboratively on one project. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. 0.00 316.67 0.00
PHRM759 Emphasis given to statues and regulations regulating the practice of pharmacy and distribution of drugs including the New Mexico Pharmacy Practice Act. Class discussion will include the application of ethics to situations in health care.
PHRM760 Provides students with an overview of the principles of marketing of pharmaceutical services, managed care pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research, and personnel management. 54.33 60.00 163.00
PHRM761 Issues critical to managed care pharmacy practice will be introduced such as: disease management, formulary management, drug utilization review, benefit design and contracting, Medicare and Medicaid, distribution systems and network management, quality improvement, health informatics. 5.00 66.67 10.00
PHRM762L Continuation of 733L, activities parallel concurrent pharmacotherapy courses. Emphasis on patient assessment, care planning, and monitoring.
PHRM764 Provides students with an understanding of the principles of biotechnology, pharmacogenomic, and other state of the art therapies in pharmacy. 54.33 60.00 80.67
PHRM765L   54.00 60.00 134.33
PHRM770 Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 29.00 120.00 115.00
PHRM770AA Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 3.67 9.33 14.67
PHRM770B Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 2.00 110.00 8.00
PHRM770BB Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 1.67 14.00 6.67
PHRM770C Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 79.67 110.00 160.00
PHRM770CC Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 0.67 14.00 2.67
PHRM770D Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 0.00 14.00 0.00
PHRM770DD Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 3.00 4.00 12.00
PHRM770E Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 9.33 18.00 37.33
PHRM770EE Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 0.00 14.00 0.00
PHRM770F Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 1.67 6.00 6.67
PHRM770FF Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 10.00 20.00 40.00
PHRM770G Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 2.33 14.00 9.33
PHRM770GG Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 7.33 20.00 29.33
PHRM770H Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 1.67 8.00 6.67
PHRM770HH Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 2.00 14.00 8.00
PHRM770I Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 0.00 14.00 0.00
PHRM770II Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 0.00 4.00 0.00
PHRM770J Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 8.33 110.00 33.33
PHRM770JJ Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 25.67 120.00 102.67
PHRM770K Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 3.67 14.00 14.00
PHRM770KK Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 1.67 14.00 6.67
PHRM770LL Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 0.00 3.33 0.00
PHRM770M Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 3.33 14.00 13.33
PHRM770MM Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 0.00 4.00 0.00
PHRM770N Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 0.00 4.00 0.00
PHRM770NN Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 0.00 4.00 0.00
PHRM770O Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 39.33 120.00 157.33
PHRM770OO Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 0.67 14.00 2.67
PHRM770P Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 2.33 14.00 9.33
PHRM770PP Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 2.00 7.33 8.00
PHRM770Q Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 53.33 140.00 213.33
PHRM770QQ Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 3.33 8.00 13.33
PHRM770S Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 39.33 110.00 157.33
PHRM770SS Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 0.00 4.00 0.00
PHRM770T Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 28.67 110.00 114.67
PHRM770TT Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 0.00 4.00 0.00
PHRM770U Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 10.33 110.00 30.00
PHRM770UU Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 6.33 110.00 24.00
PHRM770V Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 3.67 110.00 14.00
PHRM770VV Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 0.33 110.00 1.33
PHRM770W Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 14.67 110.00 58.00
PHRM770WW Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 13.67 110.00 54.00
PHRM770X Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 15.33 110.00 61.33
PHRM770XX Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients.
PHRM770Y Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 0.00 14.00 0.00
PHRM770YY Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 1.00 110.00 4.00
PHRM770Z Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 0.00 4.00 0.00
PHRM770ZZ Consist of four-week clinical experiences (40 hours/week) where students provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients. 8.67 110.00 34.67
PHRM771 A four-week (40 hours/week) directed dispensing pharmacy experience. Students will be exposed to ambulatory patient care in a community pharmacy setting. 84.00 110.00 220.67
PHRM772 A four-week (40 hours/week) directed dispensing pharmacy experience. Students will be exposed to in-patient care in an institutional pharmacy setting. 82.00 110.00 216.00
PHRM773 Structure and properties of atoms, radiation and radioactive decay, production of radionuclides, interactions of radiation with matter, with emphasis on instrumentation for radiation detection and measurement in a nuclear pharmacy or nuclear medicine environment. Restriction: permission of instructor. 2.33 100.00 7.00
PHRM774 Introduces undergraduate students to inorganic chemistry as applicable to radiopharmaceuticals. Prerequisites: CHEM 302 or equivalent. Restriction: permission of instructor. 2.00 100.00 2.00
PHRM775 Fundamentals of the biological effects of ionizing radiation on living systems, especially man; basic biological mechanisms which bring about somatic and genetic effects. Concepts of radiation protection, radiation dosimetry, radiation monitoring and x-ray health physics. Restriction: permission of instructor. 2.33 100.00 7.00
PHRM776 Study of the physicochemical characteristics of radiopharmaceuticals; kinetics of radiopharmaceuticals; structure-distribution relationships of radiopharmaceuticals; considerations in the design of new radiopharmaceuticals. Restriction: permission of instructor. 3.00 100.00 9.00
PHRM782 Study of the acute toxicity in humans of common drugs, chemicals and household products; physical and laboratory assessment of common poisonings; development of clinical management plans and role of pharmacists in prevention of poisonings. P3 standing in College of Pharmacy.
PHRM783 A self-paced study of laboratory tests used in clinical pharmacy practice. 2.67 33.33 2.67
PHRM798 Research and library problems in some phases of pharmacy. Restriction: permission of instructor. 124.33 940.33 217.00
PHRM798A Research and library problems in some phases of pharmacy. Restriction: permission of instructor.
PHRM799 A course for pharmacists with a B.S. degree to receive credit for correspondence and other didactic training toward the Pharm.D. degree. Course must be taken continuously during the didactic training. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.NOTE: PHRM 720, 729, 748, 755, 757, 758, 761, 782, 783 and 798 can be used to satisfy the pharmacy professional elective requirements. PHARM 3.00 120.00 6.00

"PHRM: Pharmacy "Three Fall Subject Average - Enroll: 1,834.00 Capacity: 6,787.67 Credits: 5,846.33'