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PHRM 523 - Pharmacokinetics
3 credit(s)
Addresses patient- and drug-specific factors that influence therapeutic outcomes. Basic pharmacokinetics concepts are emphasized to develop theories or equations that can be used to design the optimum dosing regimen, predict plasma concentrations, estimate possible accumulation of drugs or metabolites, explain drug interactions, and predict drug toxicity related to a dosage regimen.
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PHRM 524 - Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics
5.5 credit(s)
Introduces the physical and chemical principles involved in the development of pharmaceutical dosage forms, and the impact of drug formulations on bioavailability. 5.
Corequisite(s): PHRM 524L
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PHRM 524L - Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics Lab
0 credit(s)
This laboratory will examine concepts from PHRM 524 in a laboratory setting.
Corequisite(s): PHRM 524
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PHRM 526 - Pharmacy Skills & Applications I
3.5 credit(s)
Interactive laboratory session designed to provide students with an opportunity to practice and apply pharmacist skills in preparation for practice in various pharmacy settings. 3.
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PHRM 532 - Personal & Professional Development I
2 credit(s)
This sequence of courses spans the PharmD curriculum. Students will develop study habits and life-long learning skills, explore and cultivate their professional identity and career intentions, and build the skills and historical context needed to create and take their place in the future of the profession. Learning outcomes will be assessed via authentic evidence and longitudinal portfolio development.
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PHRM 533 - Practical Connections I
1.5 credit(s)
A recitation course dedicated to interactive learning to solidify knowledge and comprehension of content across the entire curriculum and apply information from previous coursework into new situations or contexts.
Course Offering:
Annually, Fall
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PHRM 534 - Pharmacy Calculations I
2 credit(s)
A course dedicated to teaching students how to utilize various mathematical concepts frequently encountered in pharmacy.
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PHRM 538 - Int Science & Therapeutics I
12 credit(s)
A comprehensive course integrating the pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, and pharmacotherapy of the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, hematologic, endocrine, sexual & reproductive, and urologic systems.
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PHRM 539 - SAS Foundations
3 credit(s)
An introduction to the Social & Administrative Sciences, including drug information, evidence- based medicine principles, practice management, legal & regulatory affairs, the healthcare system, and professional skills & character development.
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PHRM 541 - Pharmacy Skills & Application II
3 credit(s)
Interactive laboratory session designed to provide students with an opportunity to practice and apply pharmacist skills in preparation for practice in various pharmacy settings.
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PHRM 542 - Personal & Prof Development II
1 credit(s)
This sequence of courses spans the PharmD curriculum. Students will develop study habits and life-long learning skills, explore and cultivate their professional identity and career intentions, and build the skills and historical context needed to create and take their place in the future of the profession. Learning outcomes will be assessed via authentic evidence and longitudinal portfolio development.
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PHRM 543 - Practical Connections II
1.5 credit(s)
A recitation course dedicated to interactive learning to solidify knowledge and comprehension of content across the entire curriculum and apply information from previous coursework into new situations or contexts. 1.
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PHRM 544 - Pharmacy Calculations II
1.5 credit(s)
Teaches students how to utilize various mathematical concepts frequently encountered in pharmacy. 1.
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PHRM 545 - Introduction to IPPE
0.5 credit(s)
An introductory experience to clinical practice with a focus on practicing communication skills and interaction with other healthcare providers. 0. Pass/No Pass
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PHRM 556 - Independent Study
0-6 credit(s)
See department for details. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 620 - Health-System Pharmacy IPPE
4 credit(s)
An immersion experience in health-system pharmacy practice where students apply information learned in the classroom to actual practice under the direct supervision of a licensed preceptor. Pass/No Pass
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PHRM 622 - Community Pharmacy IPPE
4 credit(s)
An immersion experience in community pharmacy practice where students apply information learned in the classroom to actual practice under the direct supervision of a licensed preceptor. Pass/No Pass
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PHRM 624 - Integrated Science & Therapeutics II
2 credit(s)
A comprehensive course integrating the pathophysiology, clinical pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, and pharmacotherapy of some common self-care, dermatology, EENT, infectious disease and gastrointestinal disorders.
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PHRM 627 - Integrated Science &Therapeutics III
9.5 credit(s)
A comprehensive course integrating the pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, and pharmacotherapy of the gastrointestinal, neurologic, and psychiatric systems.
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PHRM 628 - Law & Regulatory Affairs
3 credit(s)
An overview of the laws and regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy, the distribution & promotion of medications, and the overall healthcare system.
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PHRM 629 - US Healthcare System & Evidence-Bsd Pract
3.5 credit(s)
This course delves deeper into the pharmacist’s role within the broader healthcare system and the application of biostatistics and research design to interpret and apply evidence from the literature for patient-specific and population- level clinical decision making. 3.
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PHRM 632 - Personal & Professional Development III
2 credit(s)
This sequence of courses spans the PharmD curriculum. Students will develop study habits and life-long learning skills, explore and cultivate their professional identity and career intentions, and build the skills and historical context needed to create and take their place in the future of the profession. Learning outcomes will be assessed via authentic evidence and longitudinal portfolio development.
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PHRM 633 - Pharmacy Skills & Application III
3.5 credit(s)
Interactive laboratory session designed to provide students with an opportunity to practice and apply pharmacist skills in preparation for practice in various pharmacy settings. 3.
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PHRM 636 - Practical Connections III
2 credit(s)
A recitation course dedicated to interactive learning to solidify knowledge and comprehension of content across the entire curriculum and apply information from previous coursework into new situations or contexts.
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PHRM 637 - Community Pharmacy Outreach IPPE
1 credit(s)
An immersion experience in community pharmacy practice where students apply information learned in the classroom to actual practice under the direct supervision of a licensed preceptor. Pass/No Pass
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PHRM 638 - Integrated Science & Therapeutics IV
12.5 credit(s)
A comprehensive course integrating the pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, and pharmacotherapy of immunologic, infectious, oncologic, critical, and terminal illnesses. 12.
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PHRM 639 - Pharmacy Practice Admin & Leadership
3 credit(s)
A course dedicated to introducing students to the financial, humanistic, and operational aspects of managing a sustainable pharmacy practice, regardless of practice setting, in addition to further developing students’ leadership skills.
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PHRM 649 - Pharmacy Skills & Application IV
3 credit(s)
Interactive laboratory session designed to provide students with an opportunity to practice and apply pharmacist skills in preparation for practice in various pharmacy settings.
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PHRM 651 - Personal & Professional Development IV
1 credit(s)
This sequence of courses spans the PharmD curriculum. Students will develop study habits and life-long learning skills, explore and cultivate their professional identity and career intentions, and build the skills and historical context needed to create and take their place in the future of the profession. Learning outcomes will be assessed via authentic evidence and longitudinal portfolio development.
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PHRM 652 - Practical Connections IV
1.5 credit(s)
A recitation course dedicated to interactive learning to solidify knowledge and comprehension of content across the entire curriculum and apply information from previous coursework into new situations or contexts. 1.
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PHRM 653 - IPPE Elective
0 credit(s)
An elective experience for students to gain additional experience in a specific area of practice under the direct supervision of a licensed preceptor. Pass/No Pass
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PHRM 656 - Independent Study
0-12 credit(s)
See department for details.
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PHRM 696 - IPPE 2 Community
3 credit(s)
Experiential block in which students spend additional time at a community pharmacy site. Emphasis is placed on integration of didactic and experiential curricula in the form of workbook activities and self-reflections. The intent of this course is meant to reinforce and build upon skills learned in the P1 curricula from pharmacy practice courses, social and administrative sciences and previous IPPE experiences Highlights include patient and healthcare provider communication, medication processing systems, and learning healthcare provider roles. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 697 - IPPE 3 Health System
6 credit(s)
In this experiential block which occurs daily, students spend time at a health systems pharmacy site. Emphasis is placed on integration of didactic and experiential curricula in the form of Learning Bridge assignments, orientation to pharmacy practice including patient and healthcare provider interactions, medication processing systems, and learning healthcare provider roles. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 701 - APPE: Advanced Community Pharmacy
6 credit(s)
Students will effectively participate in the patient care decision-making process in the community pharmacy setting. Emphasis will be placed on the student’s ability to demonstrate their understanding of common disease states and treatment modalities as well as their ability to provide pharmaceutical care. Emphasis will be placed on disease state management initiatives.
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PHRM 702 - APPE: Health System Pharmacy
6 credit(s)
Students will gain professional skills in a health system pharmacy setting and will effectively participate in the patient care decision-making process. Students will participate in a variety of clinical activities, functioning as an integral member of the healthcare team. Emphasis will be placed on the student’s ability to demonstrate their understanding of functional roles of health system pharmacy in providing consistent quality patient care.
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PHRM 703 - APPE: Ambulatory Care
6 credit(s)
Students will gain professional skills in an ambulatory care practice environment and will effectively participate in the patient care decision-making process. Students will participate in a variety of clinical activities, functioning as an integral member of the healthcare team. Emphasis will be placed on the student’s ability to demonstrate their understanding of common disease states and treatment modalities as well as their ability to provide pharmaceutical care.
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PHRM 704 - APPE: Internal General Medicine
6 credit(s)
Students will gain professional skills in an Internal General Medicine setting and will effectively participate in the patient care decision-making process. Students will participate in a variety of clinical activities, functioning as an integral member of the healthcare team. Emphasis will be placed on the student’s ability to demonstrate their understanding of internal general medicine and their ability to provide pharmaceutical care.
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PHRM 705 - APPE: Patient Care Elective
6 credit(s)
This elective experience may occur in any setting where the student would be providing pharmaceutical care to patients. Examples of Patient Care electives include: Advanced Community, Cardiology, Critical Care, Hematology/Oncology, Home Infusion, HIV/AIDS, Infectious Disease, Long Term Care, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Solid Organ Transplant, and Trauma Surgery.
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PHRM 706 - APPE: Patient/Non-Patient Care Elect A
6 credit(s)
The elective experience may occur in a patient care or non-patient care environment. Examples of non-patient care electives include: Compounding, Drug Information, Drug Use Policy, Managed Care, Pharmacy Education, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmacy Management, Professional Organizations and Pharmacy Leadership, or Research. Elective clerkships could also encompass any Advanced Community, Ambulatory, Internal Medicine or other patient care elective.
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PHRM 707 - APPE: Patient/Non-Patient Care Elect B
6 credit(s)
The elective experience may occur in a patient care or non-patient care environment. Examples of non-patient care electives include: Compounding, Drug Information, Drug Use Policy, Managed Care, Pharmacy Education, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmacy Management, Professional Organizations and Pharmacy Leadership, or Research. Electives could also encompass any Advanced Community, Ambulatory, Internal Medicine or other patient care elective.
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PHRM 709 - Comprehensive Curricular Review
1 credit(s)
This block provides a quick and comprehensive review of important concepts students have learned during the past three years. The comprehensive curricular review assists students in identifying strengths and weaknesses in areas that need attention and focus. This block is designed to inform students of different graduation activities and ceremonies, including a few program assessment activities. Students will receive information related to the completion of all requirements for graduation and their new role as an alumnus.
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PHRM 711 - Self-Study APPE: Review/Experiences
6 credit(s)
Students have one of three options: 1.) Self-study review of NAPLEX/MPJE, 2.) International Experience, or 3.) Additional Patient/Non-Patient Care Elective APPE.
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PHRM 713 - APPE: Research Experience
6 credit(s)
Aims to provide students with the opportunity to acquire skills and concepts inherent in both theoretical and experimental aspects of pharmaceutical research. Students will be trained in problem solving, critical thinking, writing skills, and research design (ACPE 2016 standards, CAPE outcomes) and experience 1:1 mentorship with faculty. Pass/No Pass.
Prerequisite(s): PHRM 758 or PHRM 801 .
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PHRM 715 - Personal & Professional Development V
2 credit(s)
This sequence of courses spans the PharmD curriculum. Students will develop study habits and life-long learning skills, explore and cultivate their professional identity and career intentions, and build the skills and historical context needed to create and take their place in the future of the profession. Learning outcomes will be assessed via authentic evidence and longitudinal portfolio development.
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PHRM 716 - Personal & Professional Development VI
2 credit(s)
This sequence of courses spans the PharmD curriculum. Students will develop study habits and life-long learning skills, explore and cultivate their professional identity and career intentions, and build the skills and historical context needed to create and take their place in the future of the profession. Learning outcomes will be assessed via authentic evidence and longitudinal portfolio development.
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PHRM 751 - Creating Professional Leaders
1 credit(s)
This elective course provides students with an opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skill set regarding leadership. The concepts covered will include, but not be limited to: what is leadership, are leaders born or made, scientific analysis of leadership, importance of volunteer leadership, networking, and differences between leadership and management. The course is taught in a seminar/discussion format and will feature a variety of guest speakers. Discussion and interactive activities will be based on readings, assignments, experiences, and projects. The basic structure of the course will be a one hour course introduction meeting, followed by 5 three hour gatherings scattered throughout the semester. This course is part of the Master of Healthcare Administration dual degree program and Pharmacy Leadership and Practice Management Track. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 755 - Advanced Management Concepts
1 credit(s)
This elective course provides students with an opportunity to develop their knowledge of selected advanced concepts in the management of pharmacy practice. Topics covered include business planning, budget forecasting, marketing and personnel management. The course is taught in a seminar format, with reading and discussion of real practice examples. Each student will complete a written project and oral presentation.
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PHRM 758 - Research Elective
1-4 credit(s)
This elective course is designed for motivated and creative students who are interested in research and research methods. The course aims to provide students with the opportunity to acquire skills and concepts inherent in both theoretical and experimental of pharmaceutical research. In addition, students are introduced to research techniques as well as research literatures.
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PHRM 759 - Independent Study
0-12 credit(s)
See department for details. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 762 - Leadership Skills & Abilities
1 credit(s)
The Pharmacy Leadership and Practice Mangement Track allows students to earn a specialization in the skills and abilities required for effective leadership. The first of 5 courses, Leadership Skills will provide an introduction to leadership, description of various ledership styles, criteria for selection of appropriate styles, as well as techniques of emotional intellegence and self-management. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 763 - Ethical Decision Making
1 credit(s)
This course will expose the student to skills and techniques necessary to perform ethical discernment in leadership roles. The student will review and apply ethical principles to bring clarity to current bioethical controversies in healthcare. In the process of reviewing these general principles, students are expected to consider and develop your own prioritized values that will apply to your anticipated leadership roles in your future organizations. The course is taught in a seminar/discussion format and will feature a variety of guest speakers. Discussion and interactive activities will be based on readings, assignments, experiences, projects, and presentations. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 764 - Leadership & Practice Mgmt Practicum I
2 credit(s)
The Pharmacy Leadership and Practice Management Track allows students to earn a specialization in the skills and abilities required for effective leadership. The Leadership and Practice Management Practicum is an online course offered in the third experiential year to enhance the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) coursework. In the fourth of 5 courses, students will complete a guided reflection on leadership practices at their sites and integrate leadership curriculum presented in the P1 and P2 Leadership Track Courses. Students will participate in an online discussion board and complete leadership case studies. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 765 - Leader & Practice Mgmt Practicum II
2 credit(s)
The Pharmacy Leadership and Practice Management Track allows students to earn a specialization in the skills and abilities required for effective leadership. The Leadership and Practice Management Practicum is an online course offered in the third experiential year to enhance the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) coursework. In the fifth of 5 courses, students will complete a guided reflection on leadership practices at their sites and integrate leadership curriculum presented in the P1 and P2 Leadership Track Courses. Students will participate in an online discussion board and complete leadership case studies. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 766 - Special Topics
1-6 credit(s)
See department for course description.
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PHRM 767 - Pharmacogenomics
2 credit(s)
This elective will focus on pharmacogenomics and how it influences pharmacy now and in the future. We will start with the basics of genomics and sequencing projects, move into clinical correlates, case studies and interactive exercises and also consider the ethical challenges of pharmacogenomics. The format will be a mix of lectures by pharmacy practice and science faculty, outside speakers and student presentations. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 768 - Personomics in Precision Medicine
1 credit(s)
According to the NIH, Precision Medicine (PM) “takes into account individual variability in environment, lifestyle and genes for each person.” This course will explore novel approaches to person-centered care and examine how a patient’s individual understanding of their condition may transcend the medical diagnosis. It is designed to complement the pharmacogenomics course and extend the students understanding of Precision Medicine beyond the genome by focusing on that which makes us human. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 769 - Precision Medicine Capstone
1-3 credit(s)
Students will work with a faculty mentor to design and complete a capstone project that includes a self-directed study. The capstone project will involve substantial independent work and integrate knowledge from throughout the student’s major field of study with their creative scholarly project. The capstone project will be in the form of a poster, a manuscript, or an oral presentation. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 770 - Research & Scholarship Capstone
2 credit(s)
Pharmacy students have the opportunity to engage in various scholarly and creative activities throughout their years of study, such as research elective courses. Students will work with a faculty mentor to design and complete a capstone project that includes independent study and analysis of experimental or scientific literature. The capstone project will involve substantial independent work and integrate knowledge from throughout the student’s major field of study with their creative scholarly project. The capstone project will be in the form of a poster, a manuscript, or an oral presentation. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 771 - Underserved Care Seminar
1 credit(s)
Innovative approach to learning about issues pertinent to the practice of pharmacy and addressing issues of population health in rural and/or underserved communities. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 772 - Rural Health Care Reflection
0.5 credit(s)
Students will work on an assignment to critically reflect on their IPP3 experience in regards to rural health and/or care for underserved populations. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 773 - Underserved Populations Capstone
0.5-3 credit(s)
Students will work with a faculty mentor to design and complete a capstone project that includes a self-directed study. The capstone project will involve substantial independent work and integrate knowledge from throughout the student’s major field of study with their creative scholarly project. The capstone project will be in the form of a poster, a manuscript, or an oral presentation. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 774 - Special Topics: Underserved Populations
1-6 credit(s)
See department for course description. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 775 - Career Pathways in Pharmacy
1 credit(s)
Through this self-paced, online course, students will learn about various careers within the field of pharmacy and explore which career options may be a good fit based on individualized factors. Additionally, students will be introduced to continuous professional development principles, practices, and job requirements. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 776 - Approach to Patient Care
1 credit(s)
A seminar format course exploring common pharmacy practice settings including acute care, managed care, ambulatory care, and community pharmacy. Track faculty, invited panelists, or guest lecturers will facilitate students’ self-directed learning, focusing on patient assessment methods, communication strategies, and the environment of care and how to apply these skills and attitudes to patient-centered care in each practice setting. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 777 - Advanced Clinical Sciences
1 credit(s)
A seminar format where students research and present formal disease state reviews and care plans to Clinical Practice Track faculty and track students. Development and delivery of the presentation will be guided by a faculty mentor. Presentations will include: pathophysiology, drug targets, diagnostics and patient presentation, treatment algorithms, drug selection, practice guidelines, and standards of practice. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 778 - Evidence Based Medicine
1 credit(s)
A discussion and activity format where students work with Clinical Practice Track faculty utilizing real world literature examples as a means to build evidenced based medicine skills and knowledge. Choice of articles and guidelines will be guided by faculty but drawn from enrolled student interest areas. Preparation before each session will include readings and videos focused on: guidelines, literature searching methods, study designs, biostatistical concepts, and critical appraisal methods. Students will present a journal club focused on: critically analyzing and concisely summarizing the literature, creating a one page article summary handout, and discussing practice implications of the study findings. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 779 - Clinical Practice Capstone & Portfolio
1-3 credit(s)
Students will work with a faculty mentor to design and complete a capstone project that includes a self-directed study. The capstone project will involve substantial independent work and integrate knowledge from throughout the student’s major field of study with their creative scholarly project. Site or other preceptors may be involved in guiding the student on their clinical or patient education capstone project. The capstone project will be in the form of a poster, a manuscript, or an oral presentation. Under the guidance of their faculty mentor and preceptors, students will document completion of their self-reflective, clinical, and co-curricular activities and assignments in their School of Pharmacy portfolio. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 800 - Research Seminar
1 credit(s)
Presentation and discussion of student research projects and relevant primary literature. Will involve presentations and discussions of literature and research findings related to pharmaceutical sciences by invited speakers including faculty, external researchers and students. May be repeated for credit.
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PHRM 801 - Research Elective
1-8 credit(s)
Faculty-advised research and laboratory training culminating as part of a thesis project. Pass/No Pass.
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PHRM 802 - Adv Topics Pharmaceutical Science
1 credit(s)
Special topics in pharmaceutical science will be covered that highlight faculty expertise and supplement content introduced in the PharmD curriculum.
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PHRM 803 - Scientific Communication I
1 credit(s)
Will utilize an example and exercise-based approach to develop researchers in becoming more effective writers and presenters. Topics include: scientific method, research design, principles of good writing, scientific manuscript formatting, peer-review and publication processes, scientific poster preparation, and presentation skills.
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PHRM 804 - Scientific Communication II
1 credit(s)
Will utilize an example and exercise-based approach to develop researchers in becoming more effective writers and presenters. Topics include: scientific method, research design, principles of good writing, scientific manuscript formatting, peer-review and publication processes, scientific poster preparation, and presentation skills.
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PHRM 805 - Thesis
2 credit(s)
Provides guidelines and organizational structure to prepare students to defend their research project, which includes a comprehensive investigation of the scientific literature and original research on a current topic in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. Presentation of the research project including literature background, methods, aims, and preliminary data in the seminar class and thesis defense will be included. May be repeated for credit.
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PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy
4 credit(s)
An introduction to philosophical issues in epistemology, metaphysics, and value theory including such topics as the nature and sources of knowledge, freedom and determinism, the relation of mind and body, personal identity, the relation of knowledge and values.
Offered: Offered annually.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Analyzing and Interpreting Texts.
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PHIL 202 - Ethics and Society
4 credit(s)
An introduction to ethical theories and their application to a variety of moral problems and contemporary ethical issues. We will pay special attention to questions of personal conduct. How should I live? How do my personal choices affect society? What values should guide my decision-making? What would it mean for me to live an ethical life?
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: Analyzing and Interpreting Texts and Civic Engagement.
Course Offering:
Offered annually
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PHIL 205 - Ancient Philosophy
4 credit(s)
A study of the major issues and personalities that constituted and shaped early western thought, from the pre-socratics (sixth century BCE) through the Hellenistic and Roman era (fourth century CE).
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Historical Context.
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PHIL 206 - Medieval Philosophy
4 credit(s)
A study of the major issues and personalities that constituted and shaped medieval western thought from the fourth century through the fifteenth century.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Historical Context.
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PHIL 207 - Early Modern Philosophy 1500-1800
4 credit(s)
A study of the major issues and personalities that constituted and shaped modern western thought from the sixteenth century through the eighteenth century.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Historical Context.
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PHIL 208 - Late Modern Phil 1800-2000
4 credit(s)
A study of the major issues and personalities that constituted and shaped modern western thought from the nineteenth century through the twentieth century.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Historical Context.
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PHIL 212 - Language and Logic
4 credit(s)
A survey of formal syntactic and semantic features of language, including topics such as sentential logic, predicate logic, axiomatic systems and set theory, and nonclassical extensions such as multivalued logics. Also listed as MATH 212 . Does not meet Humanities core requirement (2010 catalog).
Offered: Offered annually.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning.
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PHIL 275 - Internship
1-4 credit(s)
See department for details. Internship contract required.
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PHIL 295 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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PHIL 304 - Philosophy of Art
4 credit(s)
An investigation of the arts, including such topics as the nature of art, the metaphysics of art (e.g., form, expression, art as process vs. art as object) the epistemology of art (e.g., the locus of meaning in art, what constitutes artistic understanding, can art be “true”), and the axiology of art (e.g., art and morals, the social significance of art, how can art be evaluated). Besides general philosophical issues connected to art, particular arts will be considered (e.g., painting, dance, music, theatre, film, architecture).
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Analyzing and Interpreting Texts.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed).
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PHIL 305 - Asian Philosophy
4 credit(s)
A study of Asian philosophical texts both historical and contemporary from various cultures, focusing for example on the Hinduism of India, the Taoism of China, and the Zen Buddhism of Japan.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: International Perspectives and Analyzing and Interpreting Texts.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed).
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PHIL 306 - Islamic Philosophy
4 credit(s)
Presents key figures in the history of Islamic Philosophy, including Islamic mysticism, beginning in the first century of Islam up until the present, with particular focus on foundational figures of the Islamic Middle Ages.
Offered: Offered alternate years
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: International and Diverse Perspectives and Historical Context
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits)
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PHIL 307 - Ethics, Medicine & Health Care
4 credit(s)
A study of some ethical issues connected with medicine and health care: medical fallibility, cultural sensitivity in medical services, disability issues, economic and social inequalities, cultural relativism & medical intervention, racism, global health problems, and pharmaceutical issues. Also listed as DS 307 .
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Analyzing and Interpreting Texts.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed).
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PHIL 308 - Artificial Intelligence
2 credit(s)
An introduction to the philosophical foundations of artificial intelligence, this course will take up conceptual, philosophical, and ethicalissues concerning the nature, possibility, and implications of artificial intelligence, neural networks, and machine learning. We will investigateclassic ideas from the study of artificial intelligence as well as modern developments in the philosophy, cognitivescience, and computer science of designing, constructing, and assessing artificial cognition.
Offered: Offered Spring, alternate years
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits)
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PHIL 309 - Philosophy of Religion
4 credit(s)
An investigation of the nature of religion and the truth of religious claims as interpreted by both historical and contemporary philosophers and theologians. Topics may include among others: the existence and nature of God, the quality and significance of religious experiences, and the origins of religion as a natural phenomenon.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Analyzing and Interpreting Texts.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed).
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PHIL 310 - Philosophy of Science
4 credit(s)
An investigation of issues and concepts within science and about science, including such topics as the nature of explanation, the nature of confirmation, the nature of scientific progress, the relations among science, technology, values and society.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Analyzing and Interpreting Texts.
Prerequisite(s): Four credits of Philosophy courses.
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PHIL 314 - Philosophy of Mind
4 credit(s)
An investigation of the nature of mind and consciousness as interpreted by contemporary philosophers of mind. What is consciousness? Who has it? How is it produced?
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Analyzing and Interpreting Texts.
Prerequisite(s): Four credits of Philosophy courses.
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PHIL 315 - Philosophy of Law
4 credit(s)
An introduction to philosophical issues within and about law, including such topics as the nature of law, legal reasoning, liberty/rights and the limits of law, the nature of legal responsibility, the nature and justification of legal punishment.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Analyzing and Interpreting Texts.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed).
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PHIL 321 - Environmental Ethics
4 credit(s)
A study of the key concepts in environmental ethics, such as biodiversity loss, corporate responsibility, animal rights, over-population, and environmental racism. Also listed as ENV 321 .
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: Analyzing and Interpreting Texts and Sustainability.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed).
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PHIL 322 - Animal Ethics
4 credit(s)
An investigation of the relationship between human and non-human animals. What is the moral standing of non-human animals? We will study both the theoretical and practical facets of this question by focusing on the ethical dilemmas and practices involving animals, including animal experimentation, factory farming, and companion animals. Also listed as ENV 322 .
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: Analyzing and Interpreting Texts and Sustainability.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above(30 or more completed).
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PHIL 333 - Sports Ethics
2 credit(s)
This course examines the principles of ethical reasoning as applied to sport. Issues relevant to a wide range of areas in competitive and recreational sport are covered, such as moral reasoning, sportsmanship and gamesmanship, sport violence and intimidation, commercialization, racial and gender equity, as well as technological and ergogenic aids. Previously Listed As: PHIL 221
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Analyzing and Interpreting Texts.
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PHIL 343 - Studies in Criticism & Theory
4 credit(s)
A study and application of some of the critical and theoretical approaches used in the study of literature. Also listed as ENGL 343 .
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Analyzing and Interpreting Texts.
Prerequisite(s): 2 credits of 200-level ENGL.
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PHIL 349W - Research and Dissemination
2 or 4 credit(s)
This course introduces philosophy students to public research dissemination; students will develop a previously written essay for publication or presentation, researching relevant literatures and venues. Topics of study and discussion will include research methods, thesis development, situating work in philosophical literature and dialectic, and the role of philosophy in the world. Students will also discuss, plan, and execute the Undergraduate Philosophy Conference hosted at Pacific. May be repeated once for credit.
Offered: Annually.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Writing in the Discipline
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s consent required.
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