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PHRA-1309-001 Pharmaceutical Mathematics I
Pharmaceutical mathematics including reading, interpreting and solving calculation problems encountered in the preparation and distribution of drugs. Conversion of measurements within the apothecary, avoirdupois and metric systems with emphasis on the metric system of weight and volume. Topics include ratio and proportion, percentage, dilution and concentration, milliequivalent, units, intravenous flow rates and solving dosage problems.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
There will be 4 exams. (This is subject to change)
A comprehensive final exam will be given on the last class meeting
Course outline will be given to the student at the beginning of the course. (This is subject to change.)
**Fall Break is 10/19-10/25**
PHRA 1309 Class schedule
(This is subject to change)
Week 1: Review syllabus / Military time, Arabic and Roman numerals
Week 2: Fractions and decimals
Systems of measurement (Homework: Fract & Dec) Conversions
Week 3: Cont. (Homework: Systems of measurement)
Review for Exam 1
Week 4: Exam 1 (Basic Math, Roman/Arabic numerals, military time, conversions)
Week 5: Ratios, proportions, & percentages in dosage calculations
Temperature conversions
(Homework: ratios)
Week 6: Exam 2 (Conversions, ration/proportions, temperature conversions)
Week 7: Percent concentrations
Liquid dosage forms
Week 8: Dilutions
Powdered Drug Prep
Week 9: FALL BREAK
Week 10: Exam 3 (% Strength, liquid dosage forms, dilutions, powdered drug preps)
Week 11: Alligations
Flow rates
Calculations Based on Body Weight
Week 12: Pediatric dosages
Days Supply
Week 13: Exam 4
Begin Business Math
Week 14: Business Math Cont.
Week 15: Thanksgiving, No Class
Week 16: Exam 5
Review for Final
Week 17: Final Exam Monday December 14th
07/09/20 7:07 PM
08/25/20 9:49 PM