The material in this course is divided into a lecture portion and a dosage calculation portion.

Dosage calculation requires the student to pass 2 out of 4 available dosage calculation examinations with an 80% or better. The dosage calculation exams must be completed by designated deadlines throughout the semester. All dosage exams are taken using an online proctoring service. 

The lecture portion of the course is divided into 6 units.  Each unit requires the student to take an examination and to complete one or more out of class assignments. Examinations for the lecture portion are all taken via an online proctoring service. The out-of-class assignments consist of case studies, drug investigation, graded quizzes, and other application of information learned in the narrated lectures. Graded work includes homework, quizzes, discussion boards, padlet, case studies and six unit exams. 

An optional comprehensive makeup examination is offered for students wishing to replace a missed exam score or to replace a low exam score.

Given the COVID-19 status and campus closures, testing for all exams may occur through an online proctoring service. A webcam and appropriate technology are required.  Computers must be used for proctoring.  

Addendum to Course syllabus due to Covid-19 for HPRS courses

regarding testing requirements

Distance Education Courses (asynchronous DL course, no scheduled face to face class sessions)

The ACC testing centers are not available for academic testing so students enrolled in distance education HPRS courses will be testing using DE Proctoring for all of their exams.  DE Proctoring is a new service provided by ACC.

To test with DE Proctoring, students will need:

• a strong, reliable internet connection,
• a PC, Mac, Laptop or Chromebook device with a webcam and microphone
• iPads cannot be used for testing

Students will only need to utilize these specific devices on test days, so please consider borrowing one from a friend, neighbor, or family member if you do not use these devices on a daily basis.  Students CANNOT use an iPad with DE Proctoring.  Contact your instructor immediately if you do not have access to one of the above listed devices for test days.  

Distance Education students should follow these steps:

1. The reservation system is open two weeks prior to each exam. 
2. Students will make a reservation for each exam using the following link: https://web7.austincc.edu/testsch/studentsuccess/index?deptId=1 The sooner students make a reservation, the more likely they are to obtain a date and time of their choosing. 
3. Please look at the course schedule when making a reservation.  Reservations should be made prior to the due date listed on the course schedule or the exam will not be open for students to take. 
4. Be sure to reserve the correct exam.  Many professors teach multiple courses so please be sure to reserve the correct exam for the correct course.  This will help to prevent a lot of frustration on exam days.
5. DE Proctoring is not open 24 hours a day. Students will need to make their reservations according to the hours that are listed on the attached link:  https://www.austincc.edu/academic-and-career-programs/acconline/testing
6. Planning ahead is important!
   1. Students must reserve a date and time as soon as the reservation window opens in order to obtain their preferred testing date and time. 
   2. If a student misses an exam deadline, they will need to take the Optional Exam at the end of the semester (see course syllabus). 
   3. Be sure the date you reserve on DE Proctoring is before the due date and time the exam is due on the course schedule.
7. Students will be testing with a live person using DE Proctoring. The proctor will be monitoring students through video but will not have access to any files or documents on their computer.
8. The student will receive a calendar invitation within 2 days of submitting their reservation request to DE Proctoring.  The invitation will confirm a test session using Google Meet.
9. The student will need to join the appointment session no less than 15 minutes prior to the intended start time using the link in the Google Calendar invite.  If a student misses the exam window, they will need to take the Optional Exam at the end of the course (HPRS 1206 and 2300 only).
10. The student will be required to enable their webcam and microphone and allow screen sharing so the proctor can see the student’s screen. The proctor will walk the student through a security check. The student will navigate to the test in Blackboard and the proctor will allow access to the test.
11. After the student completes the exam and logs out of Blackboard, the Proctor will end the Google Meet session.
12. Students will need a photo ID that clearly shows their name and picture in order to take exams.  Suggestions would be an ACC Student ID, unexpired Driver’s License, current Passport, current High School photo ID, etc…   
13. Not having a photo ID to present to the proctor will require rescheduling of the exam.  If the exam cannot be rescheduled prior to the due date on the course schedule, the student will need to take the Optional Exam at the end of the semester. 
14. Missing an appointment in DE Proctoring will result in the student needing to take the Optional Exam at the end of the course.  Please keep track of appointment dates and times!
15. Testing with DE Proctoring is just like testing at an ACC Testing Center.  For example:
    1. Students are not allowed to use other electronic devices (cell phones, multiple monitors, have additional windows open on the computer, etc…),
    2. Students are not allowed to use any materials (i.e. textbook, lecture notes, post-it notes) on the exams,
    3. Students are not allowed to have a cell phone in close proximity, turned on, or available  during the exam,
    4. Students are not allowed to take breaks during the exam
    5. Students are not allowed to have other people in the testing environment or talk to other people while testing.
    6. Please remember that not following any of these guidelines could be considered to be a breach of Academic Integrity and may be subject to consequences outlined in the Course Syllabus.
16. Students will shred their scratch paper or wipe their white board clean at the end of the exam. 
17. Please stay online with the proctor until they say you may exit the exam. There are closing procedures that must be performed with DE Proctoring before exiting the exam.

Note: For Asynchronous Courses -  Make-up exams for HPRS 2300 Pharmacology courses:

• The first two dosage exams will be taken as scheduled through DE Proctoring.  If dosage make-up exams 3 and 4 are needed to pass the dosage component of the course, those will be taken through DE Proctoring before the due date and time. 
• The Optional Comprehensive Exam will be taken through DE Proctoring at the end of the semester to make up one missing lecture exam or one low lecture exam score.  The grade a student makes on the optional exam will be entered into Blackboard in place of the lowest exam score.
• ALL students taking make up exams will need a permission slip from their professor in order to take a make-up exam.

SPECIFIC TO HPRS 2300 DOSAGE CALCULATION EXAMS:

In addition to the items above, students will be able to use a simple, four function (+, -, x, /) calculator on the dosage exams.  Students cannot use a scientific calculator that utilizes equations nor their cell phone as a calculator.

RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS:

The following website is a comprehensive source of information for students who need academic, personal, or technological support.  Click on this link: https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/remote-student-support

HOT SPOTS:

There are now Wi-Fi hotspots at all ACC campuses.  Students may use the parking lots areas outlined on the following link to access free Wi-Fi in order to complete assignments.  Please let your professor know if you will need this resource to take exams as it requires accommodations with Proctor U:  https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/drive-up-wifi

TEXTS AND MATERIALS

REQUIRED

The textbook is an ebook version of "Pharmacology: An Introduction" by Henry Hitner-ACC special edition. This textbook is specific to Austin Community College. This custom text also includes chapters on Basic Math and a Dosage  Calculation workbook section which will help prepare you for the Dosage Calculation Exams. 

Hard copies are also available. 

Other

High speed, broad band internet access is strongly recommended. This is available to students at all ACC campuses. See addendum regarding wifi availability and hotspots.

Ability to access Blackboard at: https://acconline.austincc.edu/webapps/portal/framset.jsp.

Students will also be required to have Internet access for submitting assignments, retrieving grades, announcements, and important information on Blackboard.  Students may also be required to relevant research topics via the internet. 

Students will complete exams and other assignments throughout the semester. 

Your class schedule will contain detailed and updated information about lectures and textbook chapters and all due dates.  For all chapters listed, refer to the required Hitner textbook.

Orientation, syllabus, abbreviations, equivalents, Introduction to Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical terms, Drug Nomenclature, System of Measurement, Interpreting orders

      Text:    Chapters 1-3, Lecture Notes Unit 1

Listen to Narrated PPT U1 Introduction to Pharmacology

                                 *******Take Math Pre-test on BB*****(not a grade)

Legislation and Marketing, Dosage and Time Response curve

        Text: Chapters 1-3

Listen to Narrated PPT U1 Legislation and Marketing

Listen to Narrated PPT Dosage Calculations Part 1

Dosage:           Calculations:  In Lecture Notes “Dosage Calculations section”

Practice:          Department Dosage workbook – Dosage Progression worksheet

Listen to Narrated PPT Dosage Calculations Part 2

Dosage:           Calculations:  In Lecture Notes “Dosage Calculations section”

Practice:          Department Dosage workbook – Dosage Progression worksheet

 Listen to Narrated PPT U1 Drug Forms and Routes of Administration                                                                       

       Text: Chapters 1-3, Lecture Notes Unit 1

Pharmacokinetics (ADME), Pharmaceutical Terms

         Text: Chapters 1-3, Lecture Notes Unit 1

         Listen to Narrated PPT U1 Pharmacokinetics

Extra Credit, and DB due- Submit on Blackboard

EXAM #1 (No make ups or exceptions)

Homework#1 due 

Listen to Narrated PPT U2 Autonomic Nervous System/ANS 1

       Text: Chapters 5-7; Lecture Notes Unit 2

Listen to Narrated PPTs U2 ANS Part 2 and Somatic  Nervous System

     Text: Chapters 8,9, Lecture Notes Unit 2

Narrated PPT U2 Respiratory and Allergy Drugs

      Text: Chapters 31-32, Lecture Notes Unit 2

DB, EC, and Case Study Due- No late work accepted

 EXAM #2 (No make ups or exceptions)

Narrated PPT U3 Antibiotics-Part 1

     Text: Chapters 41-44; Lecture Notes Unit 3

 Narrated PPT U3 Antibiotics (continued)-Part 2

      Text: Chapters 41-44, Lecture Notes Unit 3

Narrated PPT U3 Anti-neoplastics

     Text: Chapters 45-46; Lecture Notes Unit 3

Unit 3 Folder-read powerpoint notes on Fosamax®

DB, EC, and Case Study Due

EXAM #3 (No make ups or exceptions)

Narrated PPT U4  Cardiovascular Part 1 Overview and CHF

      Text: Chapters 21-22; Lecture Notes Unit 4

Narrated PPT U4 Cardiovascular Diseases Part 2

       Text: Chapter 24-25, Lecture Notes Unit 4

Narrated PPT U4 Hypertension and Drug Therapy- Kidney Anatomy

        Text: Chapter 25-26, Lecture Notes Unit 4

 Listen to Podcast on Tekturna®

Narrated PPT U4 Antiarrhythmics and Blood Drug Therapy, Anemia

     Text: Chapter 23, 27, 30, Lecture Notes Unit 4

Narrated PPT U4 Anti-hyperlipidemia Drug Therapy

       Text: Chapter 29, Lecture Notes Unit 4

Narrated PPT U4 Review Cardiovascular System Medications/Case Study

        Text: Chapter 29, Lecture Notes Unit 4

Quiz, EC, and Case Study Due

EXAM #4 (No make ups or exceptions)

Narrated PPT U5 Intro to CNS (Depression/Bipolar Disorder)

     Text: Chapters 11, 14; Lecture Notes Unit 5

Narrated PPT U5 Anti-psychotics/Parkinson’s Disease Drug Therapy

     Text: Chapters 13, 17, Lecture Notes Unit 5

Narrated PPT U5 Sedative-hypnotics, Anti-Anxiety Drug Therapy

        Text: Chapters 12, 13, Lecture Notes Unit 5

Narrated PPT U5 Epilepsy and AEDs

      Text: Chapters 16, Lecture Notes Unit 5

Narrated PPT U5 Pain, Inflammation, Gout and Drug Therapy

     Text: Chapter 18-20, Lecture Notes Unit 5

Vocaroo Assignment, Quiz, and EC Due

EXAM #5 (No make ups or exceptions)

Narrated PPT U6 Diabetes and Drug Therapy-Part 1

        Text: Chapter 39, Lecture Notes Unit 6

Narrated PPT U6 Diabetes – Part 2

         Text: Chapter 39, Lecture Notes Unit 6

Narrated PPT U6 Intro. to Endocrine System; Steroid Drug Therapy and Fosamax®

      Text: Chapters 35, 36, 40, Lecture Notes Unit 6

Narrated PPT U6 Thyroid Disease

       Text: Chapter 38, Lecture Notes Unit 6

Narrated PPT U6 Sex Hormones Drug Therapy

          Text: Chapter 37, Lecture Notes Unit 6

Narrated PPT U6 GI tract Meds and Peptic Ulcer Disease Therapy

Text: Chapter 33-34, Lecture Notes Unit 6

DB, Quiz, and EC due

EXAM #6 (No make-ups or exceptions)

4 dosage calculation exams throughout the semester, 2/54 with 80% or better meets passing requirement

          Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1.             Define the basic terminology associated with Pharmacology.

2.             Define the legislative laws regulating Pharmacology.

3.             Interpret the use of common pharmacological equivalents and abbreviations.

4.             Compute basic and advanced dosage calculation problems.

5.             Describe normal physiological conditions within the body.

6.             Describe the pathophysiology of certain disease processes.

7.             Discuss the mechanism of action of major classifications of drugs and drug examples.

8.             State the uses of major drug classifications and drug examples in treating certain disease  

               processes.

9.             State the side effects associated with each major classification of drugs.

10.          Discuss appropriate patient teaching in regards to specific drug therapy classifications.

11.          Apply the drug therapy information used to treat certain disease processes.