Credits		3 credits
Coordinator/Primary Instructor		Dr. Shen and Dr. Slitt
Catalog Description		Scientific and regulatory aspects of drug development from discovery to market, exemplified by URI research. (Lec) Pre permission of the instructor.
Estimated Enrollment		20-30

Activities/Class format

PHC502 is offered in a 2.75 hour block on Friday afternoon.  There will be 1 or 2 lectures per class period with a 15-minute break.  Students are expected to keep up with assigned textbook and posted readings prior to each class.  There is a midterm and a final exam supplemented by a presentation and term paper.  This class should serve as an excellent bridge to understanding how drugs are made and regulated.

 Students will leave the class with an in-depth understanding of the drug discovery and development process, along with the factors that impact efficacy, safety, approval, marketing, and post-market monitoring.

Syllabus
PHC502_syllabus