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The topics were very interesting but the exams were unfair in my opinion. You would study the pharmacokinetics and actions of drugs and think you have it down until you get asked "what percentage of prescribers overprescribe" on the exam... She was sweet but I would not recommend taking this course if you have other stem courses at the same timeRate My Professors ↗
Lara went at a good pace and her lectures were easy to follow. She'd basically tell you everything you need to know for the exams the day before. She is very helpful if you make sure to attend lecture.Rate My Professors ↗
You need to memorize all the material presented, no book needed. She, unlike other lecturers for the class, added in extra random things during her lectures that you would not know if you did not attend class.>:( I expected the class to be a lot easier for 2 cr, but I did well after putting in the effort to memorize all the drugs and interactions.Rate My Professors ↗
Where is she looking? Her eyes are always looking up and around. She seems anxious. Anyway, it's just a bunch of memorizing. I just study the day before and get hunnids. Good luck pharmacy students!Rate My Professors ↗
Gives a lot of information about drugs. Drugs. Drugs. Yes it is a class about drugs, but for 2 credits it becomes an arduous 50 minutes of random names and interactions shoved down your throat. Sure it's 2 credits of intermediate but 10/10 don't recommend. 4 exams of pure memorization and suffering.Rate My Professors ↗
The exams are very straightforward and, most importantly, the material is interesting. I disagree that you need to be a science major in order to receive an A.Rate My Professors ↗
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Advanced Independent Study offers individually mentored learning experiences for Doctor of Pharmacy students arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
A graduate research course where qualified students use departmental facilities to conduct independent research using various approaches.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Advanced independent study involving directed projects arranged with faculty, focusing on executing hypothesis-driven research in pharmaceutical sciences.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sampleA course titled RESEARCH involving independent research and writing for graduate students under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | PHARMACY 699 | Advanced Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | PHMCOL-M 990 | Research |
| Spring 2027 | PHMSCI 699 | Advanced Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | PHMSCI 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | PHARMACY 699 | Advanced Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | PHMCOL-M 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | PHMSCI 699 | Advanced Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | PHMSCI 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | PHMSCI 999 | Advanced Independent Study |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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