Major Topics to be Covered:

• Major types and groups of drugs, their pharmaceutical properties and uses
• Routes of administration of drugs - the metabolism and excretion from the body
• Common adverse reactions, side effects and contraindications of various pharmaceuticals
• Calculating dosages, preparation, labeling and dispensing of medications
• Management of veterinary hospital pharmacy including ordering of drugs, inventory, storage and shelving procedures
• Procedures for handling controlled substances
• Communication with clients concerning administration and properties of pharmaceuticals

Here is an overview of all of the different types of assignments in the course. You can find the detailed directions for the assignments and the grading rubrics in the module where they are assigned.

Discussion Boards

The discussion board assignments are generally based on material from or inspired by the textbook chapters and news related to animal pharmacology. Additional research is required in some instances.

Quizzes

There are 15 scheduled quizzes in this course, though the instructor may add more at his/her discretion. The quizzes are multiple choice, online, and do not require a proctor.

Proctored Assessments

There are two proctored assessments in this course, the Midterm Exam and the Final Exam. The Midterm is 100 points and counts as 25% toward your final grade. The Final is 95 points and counts as 35% toward your final grade. Each assessment is multiple choice.