Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus

1. TITLE OF COURSE: NR1103 - Basic Pharmacology
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Three credit hours (three contact hours per week). A theory course designed to introduce the student to basic pharmacologic concepts, reflecting current practices, and facilitating comprehension for practical application. Areas of emphasis include legal issues, drug classifications, indications of use, therapeutic response, action and adverse reaction, and appropriate nursing interventions.For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
3. PROGRAM AND/OR DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: The Nursing Program at Seward County Community College prepares competent practical and associate degree nurses to assist in meeting the health care needs of clients by delivering quality wholistic care.
4. TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS:
   • Abrams, A. (2004). Clinical drug therapy. (7th ed.). Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott.
5. SCCC/ATS OUTCOMES: Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate the ability to do the following SCCC Outcomes.
   • Outcome #1 Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained to real life situations.
   • Outcome #2 Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
   • Outcome #5 Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
6. COURSE OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
   • Describe the major significant historical events in the development of pharmacology.
   • Explain the difference between chemical, generic, and trade or brand drug names.
   • Explain the purpose of the Controlled Substances Act.
   • Describe the mechanisms of drug action including the pharmaceutical, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamic processes.
   • Discuss drug classifications noting indications of use, desired effects, potential adverse reactions, and appropriate nursing interventions of selected drugs.
7. COURSE OUTLINE:
   • Principles of Pharmacology
   • Pharmacologic Aspects of Pharmacology
   • Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System
   • Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System
   • Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System
   • Drugs Affecting the Hematology
   • Drugs Affecting the Renal System
   • Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
   • Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System
   • Drugs Affecting the Visual and Auditory Systems
   • Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
   • Drugs Affecting the Reproductive System
   • Drugs Used in Neoplastic Diseases
   • Drugs Used in Infectious Diseases
   • Drugs Affecting the Immunology
   • Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System
8. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: Lecture, clinical scenarios' for critical problem solving, student participation and discussion, and written exams.
9. INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS: Lecture outlines, handouts, selected professional periodical readings, dosage calculations and terminology, and case scenarios'.
10. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
    • 70% - Unit Exams
    • 20% - Accumulative Final Exam
    • 10% - Discussion and Classroom Participation
      
    • Grading Scale:
      
      A = 93 - 100%
      B = 84 - 92%
      C = 75 - 83%
      D = 74 & below
      
      
    • SCCC Outcome #1 will be assessed and measured by class participation and written assignments indicating comprehension of material read.
      
      SCCC Outcome #2 will be assessed and measured by written assignments and student presentations throughout the course.
      
      SCCC Outcome #5 will be assessed and measured by the student's score on course examinations.
      
      
    Syllabus Reviewed: 01/04