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Spring 2022 | PHAR 1004 Section 001: Common Prescription Drugs and Diseases (63867)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Independent Study
- Credits:
- 2 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
Online Course
- Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
12:00AM - 12:00AM
Off Campus
Virtual Rooms ONLINEONLY
- Enrollment Status:
Open (199 of 200 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Are you interested in understanding how some of the most common prescription medications work, why they are used, and how they should be used when treating common ailments? Perhaps you would like to recognize the most common causes of specific diseases, identify their symptoms, and recognize the diagnostic criteria associated with them. Throughout this course, you will learn why some medications can't be used by certain people, understand how prescription drugs are regulated, and examine the correlation between common prescription drugs and diseases. Additionally, you will explore various drug information resources and learn how to find reliable sources of drug information. This online class is primarily self-paced with due dates for certain aspects at times throughout the semester. Students may choose to work ahead in the course. Course information is sent to the University of Minnesota email addresses of registered students shortly before, and/or on, the first day of classes each fall, spring, and summer term. For more information, contact phar1004@umn.edu or 612-624-7976.
- Class Notes:
- This course has been intentionally designed and successfully delivered as an online course for over 10 years. 100% of students would recommend this class. More info can be found here: www.pharmacy.umn.edu/degrees-and-programs/online-courses/available-courses/phar-1004
- Class Description:
- Are you interested in understanding how some of the most common prescription medications work, why they are used, and how they should be used when treating common ailments? Perhaps you would like to recognize the most common causes of specific diseases, identify their symptoms and recognize the diagnostic criteria associated with them. Throughout this course, you will learn why some medications can't be used by certain people, understand how prescription drugs are regulated and examine the correlation between common prescription drugs and diseases. Topics covered in this class range from drug regulation and advertising to depression to hypertension and high cholesterol. Additionally, you will explore various drug information resources, and will learn how to find reliable sources of drug information. This class is primarily self-paced, with modules made up of learning activities, lectures, reflection questions and online class discussion. There will be due-dates for certain aspects at times throughout the semester. Students may choose to work ahead in the course. Exams utilize online test proctoring. For more information, contact phar1004@umn.edu or 612-624 7976
- Class Format:
- 100% Web Based
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/63867/1223
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 April 2013
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