PHAR 7201 - Pharmaceutical Calculations - Course Description

Sep 17, 2026

PHAR 7201 Pharmaceutical Calculations presents quantitative and qualitative principles used by pharmacists across practice settings, emphasizing computations tied to prescriptions and medication orders. The syllabus portion outlines core fundamentals and basic techniques to build student competency in pharmaceutical calculations and problem solving. It specifies course credit, scheduling, course coordinator contact details, and learning outcomes focused on accurate calculations and correct interpretation of prescription abbreviations and symbols.

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PHAR 7201 Pharmaceutical Calculations Fall 2026 Course Description This course focuses on quantitative and qualitative principles encompassing calculations performed by pharmacists in various practice settings. Additional Course Description In this course, fundamental principles and basic techniques involved in pharmaceutical calculations arepresented for students to develop skills in pharmaceutical calculations and problem solving applicable to the practice of pharmacy. Scope primarily includes computations related to prescriptions and medication orders. Course Credit: 2 credit hours Pre-Requisites: None Co-Requisites: None Class Meeting Days, Time & Location: Thursday: 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM; W.T. Brookshire Hall room \# (P1 Classroom) Course Coordinator Farah Deba, Ph. D. W.T. Brookshire Hall Room \# 345 Phone number: (903) 566-6259 Email: [Fdeba@uttyler.edu](Fdeba@uttyler.edu) Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 12 pm to 1 pm. SI session: Thursday from 10.0 to 11.0 am Preferred method of contact: Email Fisch College of Pharmacy (FCOP) and UT Tyler Policies This is part 1 of the syllabus. Part 2 contains UT Tyler and the FCOP course policies and procedures. These are available as a PDF at [https://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/academic-affairs/](https://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/academic-affairs/ . For experiential)[ . For experiential](https://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/academic-affairs/ . For experiential) courses (i.e., IPPE and/or APPE), the Experiential Manual contains additional policies and instructions that supplement the Syllabus Part 1 and 2. Please note, the experiential manual may contain policies with different deadlines and/or instructions. The manual should be followed in these cases. Required Materials Most course required materials are available through the Robert R. Muntz Library. These materials are available either online* ( [http://library.uttyler.edu/](http://library.uttyler.edu/)) or on reserve. 1. Pharmaceutical Calculations, 15th ed. Howard C. Ansel. 2013. ISBN: 978-1451120363. Walter Kluwer. 2. Ansel’s Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems. 9th ed. Allen LV, Popovich NG, Ansel HC, [et.al. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins](et.al. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins). (2010) ISBN: 978-0-78-177934-0. (Available via online through the Robert R. Muntz Library) 3. Other required materials will be posted on the classes’ Canvas site. The site address is: [uttyler.edu/canvas](uttyler.edu/canvas). Recommended Materials 1. Complete Math Review, 3rd ed. William A. Hopkins. APhA. 2010. e-ISBN: 1-58212-134-6 (Available via online through the Robert R. Muntz Library) 2. Understanding Pharmacy Calculations, 2nd ed. Teresa A. O’Sullivan and Linda S. Albrecht. 2012. ISBN: 1- 58212-095-1. (Available via online through the Robert R. Muntz Library) Course Format The course may include, but are not limited to, the following activities: 1. Independent study of selected readings 2. Individual readiness assessment tests (iRATs) Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) | CLOs | PLO(s) Assessed for this CLO (1-12) | EPAs (1-13) Only map for Lab, IPPE, APPE. Otherwise N/A | ACPE Appendix 1 (names) | ACCP Didactic Toolkit (names) | NAPLEX (1.A.1 – 5.D) | Assessment Methods (1-13) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. Demonstrate competence in performing pharmaceutical calculations to ensure accuracy and precision and to minimize the risk for
error. | 1 | 7 | 1 | N/A | 1C | 1,2 | | 2. Interpret and apply common abbreviations and symbols used on prescription and medication orders for correct calculations. | 1 | 7 | 1 | N/A | 1C | 1,2 | Course Summative Assessment Methods | | Assessment/Examination Method | | --- | --- | | 1 | Question-based examination (ExamSoft-based) | | 2 | Question-based examination (paper-based) | Grading Policy & Grade Calculation Grades will be determined based on evaluation of assignments, formative assessments (for learning

FAQs

What topics are covered in PHAR 7201 Pharmaceutical Calculations?

The course focuses on principles and techniques for pharmaceutical calculations, especially computations related to prescriptions and medication orders.

Who coordinates the course and how can students contact them?

The course coordinator is Farah Deba, Ph. D., with office hours Tuesday and Thursday from 12 pm to 1 pm, and the preferred contact method is email.

How is student performance assessed and graded in the course?

Assessment includes question-based examinations (ExamSoft-based and paper-based) and other graded activities such as iRATs, quizzes, and midterm/final exams, with grades determined by calculated percentages and a defined grading scale.

Sep 17, 2026

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