222 Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy—Ph.D. Program PHRP 8000/8100/8200—Dissertation Research This course consists of independent, full-time research on an approved dissertation problem mentored by a major adviser. The research effort will continue until the problem is solved or resolved to the satisfaction of the mentor and the student’s dissertation committee. Certification for graduation requires an oral defense of the written dissertation resulting from this research endeavor. (128-0-8) PHRP 8250—Advanced Topics in Pharmaceutical Sciences This course offers a survey of cutting-edge techniques and discoveries that are germane to the pharmaceutical sciences, particularly in the area of pharmaceutics. (16-32-[1–2]) PHRP 8301—Graduate Research This course introduces students to the fundamental tenets of pharmaceutical sciences research at the graduate level. This course is required each semester until students become degree candidates. Students will work on a one-on-one basis with their faculty mentor to become familiar with the research interests, literature, and laboratory techniques of the mentor. (48-0-3) PHRP 8400—Graduate Seminar The purpose of this course is to equip students with the necessary tools so that they can prepare and present lucid reports on their own research, as well as the research of others. The course will consist of weekly lectures that will be required of all graduate students throughout their course of study and research. Speakers will include faculty members and guests, as well as students presenting aspects of their research. (16-0-1) PHRP 8900—Dissertation Defense This course serves as the concluding evaluation for all Ph.D. students. It consists of an oral defense of the dissertation that is written to present the significance, methods, and findings of the dissertation research project. The defense, which is open to the public, requires the student to demonstrate a firm grasp of the research area and to defend the dissertation and the associated research before the Dissertation Committee. After successful defense, the student becomes eligible for conferral of the Ph.D. degree. (128-0-8) PHRE (Elective) Courses PHRE 7035—Pharmaceutical Patents and Litigations This course is intended to teach students the basics of patent laws, patent structure, patent literatures, patenting process/ evaluation, and patent invalidity/infringement/litigations. It is focused only on pharmaceutical patents, and the students are expected to learn the basics by reviewing and practicing real case patenting and litigation studies. Since novelty and innovation are integral tasks of a pharmaceutical formulation scientist, this course would help graduates to successfully patent and prosecute their novel research. (48-0-3) PHRE 7071—Essentials of Project Management for Pharmacy I This course serves as an introduction to project management terminology, knowledge, concepts, and skills used in the current work environment. It lays the foundation of project management methods and best practices. Topics covered guide the student on the use of project management tools and techniques to successfully initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close a project. Students learn about planning, scheduling, organizing, and implementing projects and explore current practices in project management from a pharmacy perspective. (48-0-3) PHRE 7081—Essentials of Project Management for Pharmacy II This course will prepare students for the project management work environment through a deeper understanding of leadership and team dynamics. In addition, the course introduces negotiation techniques, ethical principles and practices, and professional standards in the workplace. Topics covered guide the student on Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools and techniques to achieve operational excellence and improve business process efficiency in the work environment. Students will have the opportunity to learn Lean Six Sigma fundamentals, tools, and concepts toward achieving a Yellow Belt certificate administered by LinkedIn Learning. The material introduced in the course is presented from a pharmacy perspective. (48-0-3) PHRE 7091—Pharmaceutical Project Management This course provides the student with the knowledge of the basic tools necessary for managing projects in the pharmaceutical industry. Students will learn about needs, time, and resources that are essential in the pharmaceutical industry. The course covers the full spectrum of project management’s role and responsibility in the pharmaceutical industry, from manufacturing and supply management through product recall management. Students will learn how to anticipate problems and opportunities and how to find resolutions to achieve successful projects. (48-0-3) PHRE 7107—Current Topics in Pharmaceutical Sciences This course covers special topics selected by faculty members and visiting scientists. The goal of each topic is to provide students with an understanding of, and an appreciation for, current problems and procedures underlying the pharmaceutical sciences discipline. (48-0-3) PHRE 7205—Advanced Quantitative Methods This course exposes students to selected advanced empirical methods useful in social, behavioral, economic, and administrative research and provides them with hands-on experience in conducting empirical research. Within this context, the course covers a variety of topics, including linear programming, network models, utility and game theory, panel data methods, instrumental variables methods, and propensity
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