NUR 131 - Introduction to Pharmacology
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 CWE Hours: 0 Clinical Hours: 0 Credits: 1
Description: This course is a study of drug calculations and basic concepts of pharmacology.
Course Topics:
Dimensional analysis approach to solving dosage calculations.
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website
Required Materials:
- Calculator (No graphing calculators)
- ATI materials for first semester students
- Spartanburg Community College Associate Degree Nursing Student Handbook
Grading System:
An overall grade of B or higher is required for transferability.
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Apply principles of dimensional analysis to correctly calculate drug dosages.
2. Describe the new abbreviations and notation rules involved in nursing.
3. Accurately solve common equivalency and metric conversions.
4. Accurately calculate dosage for on-time doses for oral medications and parenteral medications by ready drug labels.
5. Accurately mark a syringe or identify quantity of solution in a syringe.
For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus
2024-2025
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