Relevance of physics to the pharmacy major.
OBJECTIVE
To offer a physics course that is relevant to pharmacy students, yet still contains many of the fundamental principles of physics.


METHODS
The course was modified over a period of several years to include activities and examples that were related to other courses in the curriculum.


RESULTS
Course evaluations were given to assess student attitudes about the importance of physics in the pharmacy curriculum.


CONCLUSIONS
Students' attitudes have changed over time to appreciate the role that physics plays in their studies. Students gained confidence in their ability to learn in other courses.
McCall
Richard P
RP
St. Louis College of Pharmacy, USA.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003479:Curriculum / Q000639:trends; D004512:Education, Pharmacy / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D010604:Pharmacy / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D010825:Physics / Q000193:education*; D012580:Schools, Pharmacy / Q000639:trends