Curriculum
REGISTRATION:
Students must register each semester at the time of orientation. Required and elective courses for this program can be found below. Students should consult with their thesis advisor regarding the electives(s) selected.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Students are required to successfully complete the minimum of 24 credit hours of course work, and complete the requirements for a Master's thesis. The thesis will be based on either laboratory or library research (the topic to be chosen by the student in consultation with the advisor and the thesis committee). These courses will be offered every year.
FALL SEMESTER 2008
Credits Course Days/Time Course Director Course ID
4
 Medical Pharmacology I  As indicated on schedule  Clarkson
 GPHR 725 01
4
 Principles of Pharmacology I As indicated on schedule Agrawal / Beckman GPHR 723 01
1
 Pharmacological Research As indicated on schedule  Agrawal GPHR 750 01
1 Advances in Pharmacology Wed 12:00-1:00 PM Kadowitz GPHR 721 01
1
 Pharmacology Seminar Fri 12:00-12:50 PM Clarkson GPHR 719 01
(11 credits subtotal)
SPRING SEMESTER 2009
Credits Course Days/Time Course Director Course ID
2
 Medical Pharmacology As indicated on schedule Clarkson GPHR 726 01
3
 Principles of Pharmacology II As indicated on schedule Agrawal/Beckman GPHR 724 01
1
 Pharmacology Research As indicated on schedule Agrawal GPHR 750 01
1
 Advances in Pharmacology Wed 12:00 - 1:00 PM Kadowitz GPHR 722 01
1
 Pharmacology Seminar Fri 12:00-12:50 PM Agrawal GPHR 719 01
 
Two Electives Course in Pharmacology from the Following:
2
 Advanced Topics in Cardiobiology & Neuropharmacology Wed 1:00-2:50 PM Clarkson &Taylor GPHR 712 01
2
 Cellular Control Mechanisms Wed 3:00-3:50 PM Agrawal GPHR 705 01
2
 Endocrine Pharmacology Fri 1:00-2:50 PM Beckman GPHR 706 01
(12 credits subtotal)
      

NOTE: Students are required to attend Pharmacology Seminar & Advances both semesters.

SUMMER SEMESTER 2009
Credits Course Days/Time Course Director Course ID
1
 Pharmacology Research As indicated on schedule Agrawal GPHR 750 01
Masters Thesis Research Wed 12:00 - 1:00 PM   GPHR 998 01
(1 credits subtotal)
     

24 credits total

EXCUSED ABSENCES:
Attendance at all graduate lectures, exams, small group sessions, advances in pharmacology & departmental seminars is mandatory. If for some reason you are unable to attend a required class or session, you must obtain an excused absence from the Director of Graduate Studies (Dr. Clarkson). An official excuse is defined as:

  1. personal illness (verification may be required)   
  2. family emergency such as a serious illness or death in the immediate family  
  3. sanctioned events such as a medical school interview or taking the MCAT exam.

An excuse for any other event must first be pre-approved by the Department Chair or Director of Graduate Studies.

Excused absences must be approved:

  1. in advance of scheduled events such as the MCAT exam or medical  school interviews, or
  2. as soon as possible following an illness or another emergency.  Excused absences should not be submitted for approval at a much later date.
Any excessive unexcused absences can be penalized by a reduction in a course grade.

PERFORMANCE:
The students will be assessed in the following manner. Any student receiving a "B-" or less in any course will be placed on probation. A second "B-" will be considered to be grounds for dismissal from the graduate program. A grade of "C" or less will result in loss of credits for that course.

HONOR CODE:
General Violations:

  1. It shall be a violation of this Honor Code for a student to cheat.
  2. It shall be a violation of this Honor Code for a student to steal.
  3. It shall be a violation for a student to knowingly deceive another student, faculty member, or professional associate with the intent to gain advantage, academic or otherwise, for said student or for any other student.
  4. It shall be a violation for any student to fail to report any infraction of the Honor System to an appropriate representative or the Chairman of the Department of Pharmacology.

Investigation:

When a complaint is received, the Chairman of the Department will set up an an hoc committee to investigate and adjudicate.

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