undergraduate handbook 2014/15

2014-2015Undergraduate Handbook

Important Phone Numbers and Web SitesFaculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences General Information 604-827-2673 Dean’s Office 604-822-2343 Associate Dean, Academic 604-822-2061 Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies 604-822-7795 Associate Dean, Practice Innovation 604-827-0178 Director, Entry-to-Practice Program 604-822-4933 Director, Student Services 604-822-4102 Program Administrator, Student Services 604-822-0344

University of British Columbia Awards and Money Management 604-822-9836 Continuing Studies 604-822-1444 Enrolment Services 604-822-9836 President’s Office 604-822-8300 Woodward Biomedical Library 604-822-4440 My UBC http://my.ubc.ca/ Student Services http://students.ubc.ca/ Student Service Centre https://ssc.adm.ubc.ca/sscportal/

Services AMS Safewalk Program 604-822-5355 Child Care Services 604-822-5343 Access and Diversity 604-822-5844 Equity Office 604-822-6353 Housing: AMS Rentsline 604-714-4848 Carey Centre 604-224-4308 Student Family Residence 604-822-4411 International House 604-822-5021 St. Andrew’s Hall 604-822-9720 Student Housing Office 604-822-2811 Vancouver School of Theology 604-822-9031 Campus Security 604-822-2222 RCMP (Non Emergency) 604-224-1322 Student Health Service 604-822-7011 Student Resources – Enrolment Services 604-822-9836 UBC Hospital Urgent Care (until 10pm) 604-822-7222 Doctor-on-call (urgent concerns only) 604-822-7121

Organizations BC Pharmacy Association 604-261-2092 College of Pharmacists of BC 604-733-2440 Canadian Pharmacists Association 1-800-917-9489 ext. 501 613-523-7877 ext. 501 Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada 416-979-2431 Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists 613-736-9733

*Note: please check throughout this handbook for website addresses of these organizations and more.

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Welcome to the new academic year 2014/15 – and, if you are joining us for the first time, let me extend the warmest of welcomes to the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UBC. In this Handbook you will find a host of valuable information that should help guide you through our program and make your lives easier.

As you resume your studies this year I hope you will take some time to reflect on the wonderful opportunities that studying here brings – outstanding faculty and staff, excel-lent facilities and infrastructure, first-rate academic program and of course the incredible environment of Vancouver and its surroundings. I hope that you will make the most of these opportunities during your time with us and - most of all - enjoy yourselves!

I look forward to seeing you during the year, and I am always happy to hear from you at any time.

Sincerely,

Michael Coughtrie, PhDProfessor and Dean

Message from the Dean

Welcome to the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences! For those of you new to this Faculty, you are in for an exciting world of knowledge that will enhance your career as a health care professional. This handbook has been prepared to provide you with useful information that will help you make the most of the opportunities available to pharmacy students. We are a small, but very active, Faculty with a demanding academic program balanced by many extra-curricular activities. The more you know about the Faculty and the more involved you get, the more you will benefit from your experiences at UBC.

In this handbook, you will find information on:

Table of Contents 2

Faculty Information 3

Welcome to the Pharmaceutical Sciences Building 4

2014 Winter Session Academic Calendar 5

Help Services 6-7

Resources for Students 8-9

Student Professionalism 10-14

Pledge of Professionalism 15

Pharmacy Organizations 16-17

Pharmacy Student Organizations 18-20

Professional Practice Centre 21

Academic Integrity: Plagiarism/Citation/Research Tips 22-24

Learning Outcomes 25

Curriculum By Year (Current as of Sept 2014) 26

Pharmacy-Approved Elective Courses 2014/2015 27-28

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences In-Coming Student Technology Requirement and Acknowledgements

Inside Back Cover

Table of Contents

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is located in the Pharmacy Building, at 2405 Wesbrook Mall. Please refer to the adjacent page for a guide to where facilities are located in the building.

The Faculty is led by the Dean, Dr. Michael Coughtrie, with guidance from the Dean’s Advisory Council; the Associate Deans, Dr. Wayne Riggs, Associate Dean, Academic; Dr. Thomas Chang, Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies; and Dr. Peter Zed, Associate Dean, Practice Innovation; Ms. Marion Pearson, Director, Entry-to-Practice Program; and Ms. Jennifer Chatterton, Director, Student Services. Major decisions are made with the input of the Faculty Advisory Council, which consists of all members of faculty plus student and staff representatives.

Student ideas and concerns are taken seriously by the Faculty. Student opinion of quality of courses and teaching is especially valued. Course and teaching evaluations are con-ducted annually and are used in the consideration of curriculum changes and of Faculty appointment and promotion decisions.

If you have questions regarding admissions, registration or other academic matters/prob-lems, contact the following advisors:

Jennifer Chatterton Rm 1305 604-822-4102 [email protected]

Shirley Wong Rm 1304 604-822-0344 [email protected]

Website: www.pharmacy.ubc.ca

The UBC University Calendar

The Calendar outlines the University’s academic regulations, including procedures for appealing decisions on admissions and academic standings, and for requesting a review of assigned standing in a course. The President and the Registrar are the final decision-makers at the University. The 2014-2015 UBC Calendar is available online at: www.students.ubc.ca/calendar.

Faculty Information

The Pharmaceutical Sciences Building was officially opened on September 18, 2012. The multi award-winning, quarter-million square foot facility houses all teaching, learning, research and community outreach activities of the Faculty. The building was made possible by an $86.4-million investment from the Province of BC and the generosity of donors to the Faculty in recognition of the essential role of pharmacists in health care delivery and design.

Designed by two-time Governor General Award winning Montreal architects, Saucier+Perrotte (with Vancouver’s Hughes Condon Marler), the facility is built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification.

Student-Accessible Areas in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Building

The building is opened from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, and your UBC student card will permit access into the building from 6 p.m. until 12 a.m. Please be aware that this access is a privilege, not a right, that has been granted to you; therefore, it can be taken away if abused.

1st Floor (Ground Floor)• Story of Medicines• Entry-to-Practice Program - Student Services Office• Lecture Halls • UBC Food Services Outlet, The Daily Dose Café

2nd Floor (Mezzanine)• Story of Medicines• Pharmacy Practice Centre• IT Services• Student Computer Lab• Office of Experiential Education• Pharmacists Clinic

3rd Floor• Multipurpose Lab• Tutorial and seminar rooms• Dean’s Office• Student Lockers• Student Commons / Informal Learning Areas• Entry-to-Practice Program Director’s Office• Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development (CPPD)• Canadian Pharmacy Practice Programme (CPPP)• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Program • Faculty Offices

4th to 6th Floor• Meeting rooms• Faculty Offices

Welcome to the Pharmaceutical Sciences Building

Term 1

Monday, September 1 Labour Day (University closed)Tuesday, September 2 Classes BeginMonday, October 13 Thanksgiving Day (University closed)Tuesday, November 11 Remembrance Day (University closed)Friday, November 28 Last Day of ClassesTuesday, December 2 to 17 Exam Period

Term 2

Thursday, January 1 New Year’s Day (University closed)Monday, January 5 Classes BeginMonday, February 9 Family Day (University closed)Monday, February 16 to 20 Midterm break (Classes cancelled)Friday, April 3 Good Friday (University closed)Monday, April 6 Easter Monday (University closed)Friday, April 10 Last Day of ClassesTuesday, April 14 to 29 Exam Period

2014-2015 Winter Session Academic Calendar

Many resources are available within the Faculty and at the University. See the UBC Calendar for more complete descriptions of services available and procedures to follow.

The Faculty

All faculty members are approachable regarding course work or any other topic. If you wish to make an appointment with a faculty member, search the online directory located at https://www.directory.ubc.ca/index.cfm. If you wish to see Dean Michael Coughtrie, please make an appointment through Ms. Jocelyn Beretta, Rm 3309, 604-822-2343.

If you have questions and/or concerns about a particular course, you should first speak to the course instructor most closely involved. Alternatively, you may see your class rep and they can bring any concerns or issues to the professor(s) in charge. Your class rep is your liaison between you and the Faculty, so don’t hesitate to approach them (or your professors) with a question or a concern. The next step would be to see the professor in charge of the course, then a Faculty Advisor or the Associate Dean, Academic. Finally, you may seek the assistance of the Dean.

Office of Experiential Education (OEE) | [email protected]

This office administers all aspects of the undergraduate clerkships in ambulatory and institutional sites. The OEE arranges the placements of students in these sites. PHAR 369, 469, 479, and 489 are experiential clerkships in Second, Third and Fourth Years. PHAR 369 and 469 are completed in the summer period while PHAR 479 and 489 are completed during the Winter Session of 4th year.

Big Brother / Big Sister Program

This program, organized by the Pharmacy Undergraduate Society (PhUS - http://www.pharmacy.ubc.ca/programs/students/phus/council/about-phus), involves matching students from senior years with students in 1st year so that 1st year students have a student mentor to help them with any questions they may have about pharmacy school. You will meet your Big brothers and sisters at Big Brother/Big Sister Night, a social event scheduled on Friday, September 26, 2014 from 5:00 pm-7:30 pm (followed by the annual Pre-Coatal Party at the Pit Pub). For more information, suggestions, or questions, contact Melissa Patton (PhUS Secretary) at [email protected].

Counseling Services

Personal, academic and career counseling are all available on campus. These services are free and confidential for all UBC students. UBC Counseling Services 604-822-3811Womyn’s Center [email protected] Peer Counseling (information) 604-822-3700Speakeasy Peer Counseling (Crisis) 604-822-3777

Help Services

Student Health Services | 604-822-7011

All registered students are eligible for medical care from the Student Health Service, located in the Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Center – UBC site. Dental health services are available through the Patient Information Centre operated by the Faculty of Dentistry (604-822-2112). Equity and Inclusion Office | 604-822-6353 Ombudsperson for Students | 604-822-6149

The university should provide a fair and respectful treatment and an environment that is free of sexual harassment, racial discrimination and other offensive conduct. The UBC Equity and Inclusion Office is available to assist any member of the campus community who is subjected to discrimination or harassment, and the Ombudsperson for Students can provide guidance and referrals to deal with difficult situations.

Student Financial Assistance | 604-822-9836

The Awards and Money Management branch of Enrolment Services, located in Brock Hall, administers all academic and need-based awards and provides financial planning advice. Contact this office for information on scholarships, bursaries, student loans, work-study, and emergency loans.

Child Care Services | 604-822-5343

There are a number of child care services available on campus. Call for more information.

Housing Services | 604-822-2811

Contact the Student Housing Office, Family Housing Office, International House, the Theological Colleges (Carey Hall Centre, St. Andrew’s Hall, Vancouver School of Theology), or the Alma Mater Society off-campus housing listing services for assistance.

Students with Disabilities | 604-822-5844

Many services are available for students with disabilities. Contact the Access and Diversity office for more information.

Help Services

Student Commons / Informal Learning Areas

The student commons/informal learning areas are located on the third floor of the Pharmaceutical Sciences Building and provide a central meeting place for students. Included in the Student Lounge are the PhUS office, a hot chocolate/coffee machine, pop machine, TV, and microwave.

Libraries

As with any program, studying pharmacy requires extensive use of the services the libraries at UBC offer. Woodward Library holds training sessions on how to access information from such sources as Medline, Ovid, periodicals, and other resources. These training sessions are usually held in the first few weeks of classes. Tours are also available. Extended hours are often in place during exam periods. Please visit www.library.ubc.ca for more details. The Reference Librarian for Pharmacy students needing assistance to locate Pharmacy resources is Ms. Lee Ann Bryant ([email protected], 604-822-3609). You may also contact the Reference desk at 604-822-4440 for assistance.

UBC Bookstore | 604-822-2665

The UBC Bookstore is the place to buy your textbooks and some of your course notes. They have lists of the required and optional textbooks for each course (www.book-store.ubc.ca). They also have a computer department and have a large stationery and non-reference book section. The Bookstore has extended hours in the first few weeks of school to help ease the long lineups. There are also other resources available such as the student discount bookstore at the University Village.

Computer and Printing Resources

The student Computer Lab is located in PHRM 2325 of the Pharmaceutical Sciences Building. There are a number of computer terminals located there, providing full Internet and e-mail access. Also available is a copier/printer. You can set up a prepaid account for copying and printing at .05 cents per page through Ms. Ivy He, who can be found at Reception in Student Services. Her phone number is 604-827-2673, her email address is [email protected] In her absence, please see Ms. Marylou Avila, who can be found in Rm 3307 in the Dean’s Office area on the 3rd floor. Her phone number is 604-827-1844, and her e-mail address is [email protected]. For access, you will need to enter your full student number after your account is set-up. Please note that you cannot access the copier/printer if there is no pre-paid amount on your account.

Setting up an Email Account

There are information sheets on how to set up and use your email account in any of the libraries on campus and online at http://it.ubc.ca/services/email-voice-internet/student-alumni-email-service. This Student and Alumni Email account is very useful, as often UBC or Pharmacy broadcast emails go to junk folders with other internet service providers. Furthermore, this account is required for the Office of Experiential Education (OEE) to contact you while you are on rotations. Remember to keep your email address updated with the University via the Student Service Centre.

Resources for Students

Lockers

A locker in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Building will be assigned to you to use for the year. Locker assignments are administered by the Pharmacy Undergraduate Society.

Jobs Available to Students

There are numerous pharmacy-related jobs available for pharmacy students. These include off-campus jobs as technicians in local pharmacies, as well as Work Learn positions within the Faculty itself. Job notices will be posted in the BCPhA Student Commons, and some are sent through IT services from PhUS (email [email protected] for information). Also, check out campus postings in the Student Union Building as well as various publications.

Information on Work Learn positions can be obtained from the Centre for Student Involvement and Careers. Positions for various on and off campus jobs can be found at www.careers.ubc.ca.

Volunteering | 604-822-9268

Volunteering is a great way to gain experience in a wide variety of fields. Call volunteer services today for opportunities that will enrich your university life.

AMS Safe Walk | 604-822-5355

Students concerned with walking alone on campus after dark should take advantage of the AMS Safe Walk program or the local bus service on campus. You may also call Campus Security for an escort.

The Alma Mater Society (AMS)

The AMS, located in the Student Union Building (SUB), is a university-wide organi-zation where many resource groups provide services to students and seek student participation.

Clubs Days

There are literally hundreds of clubs to join at UBC, so keep an eye out for Clubs Week in late September in the Student Union Building.

Resources for Students

Students in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia are expected to comply with the principles and responsibilities of professionalism. Although there are many definitions of professionalism in the health care literature and there is no consensus on any one definition, it is agreed upon that professionalism is comprised of attitudes and behaviors. In 2012 the Faculty established a Professionalism Committee comprised of faculty members, staff and students. The Committee was charged with providing leadership in the development, implementation, and oversight of professionalism events and activities in the Faculty and curriculum, establishing mechanisms to recognize and administer awards for professionalism, and developing a Code of Conduct (CoC).

With broad-based input and consultation, the Committee developed a CoC that ex-plicitly describes what professionalism means to the Faculty by establishing a compre-hensive, operational definition of the professional standards expected of everyone who works and trains in our environment. The Faculty and the UBC Senate have approved the CoC, as shown below.

The Faculty’s efforts to enhance a culture of professionalism include the annual White Coat Ceremony, a formal event where first year pharmacy students are welcomed and inducted into the pharmacy profession. The Ceremony is deigned to instill in stu-dents a sense of pride and belonging to the profession and to highlight the ethical and professional responsibilities of pharmacists. During the Ceremony, first year students undertake a Pledge of Professionalism, which includes a commitment to the principles and responsibilities of professionalism and expectations for conduct outlined in the Faculty’s CoC.

It is expected that students enjoy their years in the Faculty, but they must be aware of the possible consequences of their actions, and that their actions reflect on the Faculty and the profession. As students journey through their years in the Faculty, they transi-tion into becoming professionals and, in doing so, they join a community of health care providers who share the same commitment: improving the health of others and ensur-ing the welfare of society. While each health care professional has his/her own set of personal beliefs and values, society expects them to exhibit the highest standards of conduct. The training that students receive will prepare them as professionals-in-training to be ambassadors for the profession’s values.

Student Professionalism

UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Code Of Conduct Approved by UBC Senate: 2013-09-18

Introduction

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UBC is strongly committed to excellence and leadership in the areas of teaching, learning, practice and research. Consistent with the ex-pectations of all professionals, all members of the Faculty are expected to exhibit the highest standards of conduct. While each member of the Faculty has his/her own set of personal beliefs and values, there is a set of professional standards expected of everyone who works and trains in our environment.

As recognized leaders for pharmacy education, research and practice, all members of the Faculty are ambassadors for our core values. They are committed to advocating, practicing, and modeling the attitudes, behaviors, and values of professionals and, as such, developing in learners the highest ethical and professional standards. When accepted into our Faculty, all members embark on a journey to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes that will foster excellence. We view the need to uphold these standards as a component of that journey.

The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to enhance a culture of professionalism for all mem-bers of the Faculty and to make the principles and responsibilities of professionalism clearly understood by all. It is not intended to establish measures that address lapses in conduct but rather to outline expectations for conduct that apply in addition to existing policies and evaluation mechanisms in specific courses and programs within the Faculty. The Code was developed by the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Professionalism Committee in consultation with faculty members, students, and staff.

We recognize that any faculty member registered with the College of Pharmacists of BC and any learner entering the profession must abide by the standards of conduct and perfor-mance as well as the Code of Ethics adopted by the College. Thus, this Code of Conduct must be considered, when applicable, in addition to the standards set out by the College as well as those of the profession as a whole.

This Code outlines minimum teaching, learning, practice, research and social standards for all members of the Faculty. These standards guide Faculty activities that occur both at the University and in outside settings when conducted under the auspices of the Faculty. In ad-dition, all members of the Faculty are expected to abide by all the policies of the University relating to conduct.1

The Glossary of Terms at the end of this document provides an alphabetical list of terms that appear italicized throughout this Code, with accompanying contextual definitions and explanations.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Dean.

1 This includes but is not limited to: Policy #3 - Discrimination and Harassment; the UBC Statement on Respectful Environment for Students, Faculty and Staff; Policy #97 - Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment; the Student Conduct During Examinations section of the University calendar; the Student Conduct and Discipline sections of the University calendar; and Policy #85 - Scholarly Integrity.


Student Professionalism – Code of Conduct

Affirmation of the Commitments of Faculty, Staff and Students at the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Members of the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences are expected to commit to the following:

1. Accountability: • Being accountable for performance and decisions, and accepting responsibility for the result-

ing outcomes.• Practicing within the scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities. • Being accountable to instructors, colleagues, peers and/or learners for adhering to these

standards.

2. Care and Compassion:• Demonstrating care and compassion. • Conducting and participating in the classroom with compassion, acceptance, interest and

insight for learners’ developing potential. • Expressing commitment to wellbeing, learning and development through positive influence,

role modeling, mentorship, and empathy.• Encouraging intellectual, personal, and professional growth.

3. Civility, Respectfulness, Courtesy, Punctuality, and Conflict Resolution: 2• Fostering an atmosphere of civility and respect in the academic, research, experiential, work-

place, community and online environments.3

• Embracing a standard of behavior that reflects a conscious demonstration of mutual respect of others including, but not limited to, cooperation, consideration, tolerance, politeness, ac-ceptance, inclusiveness, kindness, courtesy and patience.

• Contributing to a respectful atmosphere conducive to learning by being punctual, collegial, attentive, interactive and supportive.

• Respecting the personal (physical, mental, psychological and spiritual) and professional boundaries of others.3, 4

• Resolving conflicts collaboratively, non-defensively, and respectfully in order to achieve solu-tions that satisfy all parties involved.

4. Excellence, Self-improvement, and Life-Long Learning:• Maintaining professional competence related to knowledge and abilities as new medica-

tions, devices, and technologies are developed, and as the provision of healthcare advances.• Maintaining skills, abilities, and scholarship related to teaching and learning.• Maintaining and enhancing personal competence through commitment to lifelong profes-

sional development and practice evaluation.• Reflecting critically on personal actions and seeking to improve proficiency in all facets of

responsibility.

5. Communication: • Using professional verbal, written, and nonverbal communication in all interactions with instruc-

tors, colleagues, peers and/or learners. • Using social media responsibly by refraining from posting information that is untruthful,

hurtful, or disrespectful. In addition, agreeing to observe the guidelines of the University relating to social media.5

• Displaying attentive behavior in the classroom and during meetings by not talking while an-other person is talking, keeping all conversations focused on learning and meeting material only, and refraining from activities such as emailing, watching movies, instant/text messag-ing, and Internet browsing.

• Respecting questions and concerns raised by instructors, colleagues, peers and/or learners.


6. Confidentiality:• Maintaining confidentiality by limiting discussions of sensitive matters pertaining to learners

and/or colleagues (e.g., performance reviews, discipline, evaluations) to necessary instances, in appropriate settings, and only with appropriate individuals such as supervisors and course coordinators.

• Taking precautionary measures to ensure confidentiality when communicating with other learners about matters relating to the content of examinations.

• Taking precautionary measures to ensure confidentiality such as using secure means of communicating.

• Acting in accordance with obligations imposed by being a member of a disciplinary or admissions committee related to communication of personal information or performance.

7. Appropriate Consideration of Conflict of Interest: 6

• Disclosing and managing all conflicts of interest, whether potential, actual or apparent.• Not engaging in sexual or romantic relations when there is a supervisor/supervisee relationship.• Not engaging in exploitive relationships with colleagues, learners, patients, or their families

for emotional, financial, research, educational or sexual purposes.• Not influencing academic decisions for others where personal relationships exist.• Refraining from using Faculty or University resources for personal gain.3, 7

• Never misrepresenting personal interests as being those of the Faculty or University.

8. Constructive Evaluation of Behaviour in Self and Others:• Accepting of limitations/errors committed and seeking to improve these.• Accepting feedback and making appropriate changes in behaviour accordingly. • Developing and implementing self-learning and self-improvement strategies based on

identified limitations. • Providing objective, fair, and timely constructive feedback of all members of the Faculty as

required.

9. Honesty, Personal and Academic Integrity, Honour: 8,9,10

• Personally demonstrating professional and academic integrity and fostering integrity in others within the Faculty and the professional community.

• Being vigilant, and acting upon any observation or evidence of a violation of integrity or of the professional or academic principles embodied by this Code.

• Learning and upholding professional standards of learning and academic work.

10. Justice, Fairness, Respect for Diversity, Citizenship, Cultural and Social Awareness: 4

• Not discriminating or intimidating in any actions or interactions with others on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation or other areas covered under human rights legislation.

• Respecting the rights, privileges and property of all members of the Faculty.• Not making derogatory comments or displaying derogatory behaviors towards others.• Showing awareness of and commitment to health professionals’ responsibilities and obligations

to society.


Glossary of Terms

Member of the Faculty: an individual who works and/or learns under the auspices of the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (includes faculty members, staff, and learners of all programs within the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences).

Learner: an individual enrolled as a student of any program within the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Professional verbal, written, and nonverbal communication: verbal and written communi-cation (in the form of email, discussion boards, blogs, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) that is non-judgmental, that takes into consideration the format and style of writing based on whom it is intended for; communication that clearly and professionally expresses ideas using appropri-ate grammar, language and tone; communication written with consideration for whether it will be read in the intended way; communication which includes proper salutations at the start and end of the text based on whom it is intended for; communication that does not contain profane or slang language; communication provided in a timely manner. Nonverbal communication that is free of signals such as gestures, posture, tone of voice, lack of eye contact, and body movements that are intended to convey lack of respect, professionalism, interest or respect.

Classroom: any room or venue, including tutorial rooms, laboratories, seminar rooms, virtual classrooms, experiential sites where learners acquire knowledge and/or skills and/or where learning or the exchange of ideas takes place.

Violation of integrity: cheating, plagiarism, facilitating academic dishonesty, abuse of academic materials and property, stealing, or lying.

2 See UBC Statement on Respectful Environment for Students, Faculty and Staff3 See UBC Calendar Policies and Procedures: Student Code of Conduct.4 See UBC Policy 3 and the B.C. Human Rights Code.5 See UBC Social Media Guidelines.6 See UBC Policy 97, Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment.7 See UBC Policy 16, Non-University Use of University Services and Facilities. 8 See the Student Conduct During Examinations section of the University calendar9 See the Student Conduct and Discipline sections of the University calendar10 See UBC Policy 85, Scholarly Integrity.


For students in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at The University of British Columbia, there is a need to build and reinforce a professional identity founded on integrity, ethical behaviour, and honour. This development, a vital process in pharmacy education, will help ensure that you are true to the professional relationship you establish between yourself and society as you become a member of the pharmacy community. Integrity will be an essential part of your ever y day life and it is incumbent upon you to pursue all academic and professional endeavors with honesty and commitment to service.

To accomplish this goal of professional development, I as a student in the Faculty of Phar-maceutical Sciences at The University of British Columbia will:

COMMIT to the principles and responsibilities of professionalism and expectations for conduct outlined in the Faculty’s Code of Conduct.

ACCEPT the responsibility for my actions as a student and as a healthcare professional that will reflect on both myself and my school.

CONSIDER the needs of others before myself.

DEVELOP a sense of loyalty and duty to the profession of pharmacy by contributing to the well-being of others and by accepting accountability for membership in the profes-sion.

FOSTER professional competency through life-long learning and striving for high ideals, teamwork, and unity within the profession.

COMMIT to the Oath of a Pharmacist and the Code of Ethics for Pharmacists as set forth by the profession.

DEDICATE my life and practice to excellence by an ongoing reassessment of personal and professional values.

MAINTAIN the highest ideals and professional attributes to ensure optimal patient care.

*Adapted from the American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA) and the American Associa-tion of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Pledge of Professionalism.

Pledge of Professionalism

Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) | 416-979-2431

The PEBC is a national body with the responsibility of establishing the qualifications of pharmacists wishing to practice in Canada. Currently, each province sets its own standards for licensure, but all provinces use the PEBC exam. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.pebc.ca.

College of Pharmacists of BC | 604-733-2440

The College is the provincial licensing and regulatory body for pharmacists in B.C. The College is governed by an elected council and has many committees seeking student representation. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.bcpharmacists.org.

College Responsibilities

The College is responsible for regulating all aspects of pharmacy practice in B.C., in accordance with the Health Professions Act and Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act. The College must always act to serve and protect the interests of the public.

Licensing Requirements

In addition to graduating from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, several other steps are involved in becoming licensed to practice pharmacy in B.C. Most of these steps involve a fee, and these fees can change without notice.

Requirements for licensure currently include:• Completion of the Forensic Assessment after entering 4th year• Completion of the PEBC licensure exam

Student Registration

All pharmacy students at UBC must be registered as student members of the College within the first three months of their first year in the program. Website: http://library.bcpharmacists.org/E-Registration_Licensure/E-2_Pharmacist/5021-RegInfo_Stu-dent_UBC.pdf.

BC Pharmacy Association (BCPhA) | 604-261-2092

The BC Pharmacy Association promotes the interests of pharmacists in B.C. The Association has a number of programs and provides various services to pharmacists, including profes-sional liability insurance, an employment service, alcohol and drug abuse counseling, textbook sales, etc. The Association also negotiates with third party payers, such as PharmaCare, the Department of Aboriginal Affairs, etc., on behalf of the pharmacists of B.C. Students are encouraged to become members of the Association and are welcome on some of the Association’s committees. Student membership in the Association is free, and provides a number of useful benefits, including a monthly newspaper of cur-rent events. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.bcpharmacy.ca.

Pharmacy Organizations

Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) | 1-800-917-9489 / 613-523-7877 ext. 557

CPhA is a national advocacy group for pharmacists, with the purpose of representing and promoting the interests of pharmacists in all areas of practice and at all levels of government. The CPhA also publishes many items, from a monthly journal for pharma-cists to references such as the Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (CPS) and Patient Self-Care. Students are encouraged to become members of CPhA. There is no annual fee for student membership and membership entitles students to discounts on text books as well as other valuable benefits. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.pharmacists.ca.

Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP) | 613-736-9733

The CSHP is the national voluntary organization of pharmacists who share an interest in pharmacy practice in hospitals and related health care settings. The role of the CSHP is to provide leadership in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice, to promote the provision of patient focused pharmacy practice, and to represent and provide services to the general membership. Student membership is available at a discounted fee. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.cshp-bc.com.

Pharmacy Organizations

Getting involved is one of the best ways to make the most of your university experience. In pharmacy, there are numerous organizations, clubs, and fraternities for you to get involved in. There is something for everyone, from art and photography, to event planning, and just plain good fun. So make sure to check out all the student organizations and find one that’s right for you.

Pharmacy Undergraduate Society

The Pharmacy Undergraduate Society (PhUS) is the main student organization representing the interests of pharmacy students. PhUS is committed to ensuring that your experience as a pharmacy student is the best it can be. From planning social and sport events, to lunch-time lectures, and liaising with external organizations, PhUS tries its best to make your experience in pharmacy as all-rounded as possible. Pharmacy students are always welcome to sit in our meetings, or just approach any council member with their opinions, and PhUS will listen and try to meet their expectations. All students are encouraged to keep an eye out for upcoming PhUS events, and to participate as much as possible. Website: http://www.pharmacy.ubc.ca/programs/students/phus/council/about-phus

Current PhUS Council

1st Year General Council (2014W) | to be announced 1st Year General Council (2014W) | to be announced 1st Year Representative (2014W) | to be announced | [email protected] Year General Council (2014W) | Brad de Hart | [email protected] Year General Council (2014W) | Hafeez Dossa | [email protected] Year Representative (2014W) | Sunil Fazaluddin | [email protected] Year General Council (2014W) | Jarred Kelly | [email protected] Year General Council (2014W) | Jessica Tran | [email protected] Year Representative (2014W) | Latashya Truong | [email protected] Year Representative (Term1) | Patrick Falkiner | [email protected] Year Representative (Term2) | Ana Baskalovic | [email protected] Co-chair (Term1) | Andrew Fong | [email protected] OR [email protected] Co-chair (Term2) | Rachel Edey | [email protected] OR [email protected] Officer | Julie Chang | [email protected] | Yoshi Ito | [email protected] | Melissa Patton | [email protected] | Aliya Daulat | [email protected] Coordinator | Tom Wierzbicki | [email protected] Rep | Jason Alessio | [email protected] External | Mitch Prasad | [email protected] Finance | Benton Attfield | [email protected] Internal | Laura Palle | [email protected] Public Relations | Charles Choi | [email protected] Social | Mandy Chung | [email protected] Social | Ying Wang | [email protected] Junior Rep | Kevin Sin | [email protected] CAPSI Liaison (Senior Rep) | Moh Kazem | [email protected] Rep | Newvick Lee | [email protected] Rep | Mitch Prasad | [email protected] Rep | Charles Choi | @ hssa.pharmacyrep gmail.comKAPPA PSI Liaison | Scott Aldersey | [email protected] OR [email protected] Rep | Candice Leung | [email protected]

Pharmacy Student Organizations

LKS Rep | Ricky Wu | [email protected] Committee Rep | David Cai | [email protected] Rep | Ling Xi Li | [email protected] Rep | Katie Milbers | [email protected] Chi Society | Renee Dagenais | [email protected] Rep | Flora Yu | [email protected]

Canadian Association of Pharmacy Students and Interns (CAPSI)

CAPSI is a national organization for pharmacy students with the objective of providing a link between the professional community and the student community and keeping students informed about pharmacy practice across Canada. Website: www.capsiubc.com

Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS Alpha Lambda Chapter)

LKS is an international professional pharmacy fraternity open to pharmacy students and practicing pharmacists. Our goal is to raise public awareness about pharmacy and fundraise for local charities. Website: www.lks-ubc.org.

Kappa Psi (Delta Mu Chapter)

Kappa Psi is the oldest and largest pharmaceutical fraternity in North America, with mem-bership limited to practicing pharmacists and pharmacy students. Kappa Psi is about having fun, promoting the profession, and developing relationships within the profession. Website: http://www.pharmacy.ubc.ca/programs/students/phus/clubs/kappa-psi.

Rho Chi Honor Society

In April 2010, the first Canadian chapter of the Rho Chi Honor Society was established in our Faculty. Students who have completed one-half of their four year program (i.e. after completion of 2nd year) and who, academically, fall into the top 20% of their class, are in-vited to join the Society. Rho Chi’s vision is to achieve universal recognition of its members as lifelong intellectual leaders in pharmacy. As a community of scholars, the Society will instill the desire to pursue intellectual excellence and critical inquiry to advance the profes-sion. The Mission of the Society is to encourage and recognize excellence in intellectual achievement and foster fellowship among its members. Further, the Society encourages high standards of conduct and character and advocates critical inquiry in all aspects of pharmacy.

International Pharmaceutical Students Federation (IPSF)

IPSF is an international, student-directed organization with the goal of helping students be-come professional. Students who are CAPSI members automatically become IPSF members. Website: www.ipsf.org

Health Sciences Students Association (HSSA)

The main goal of HSSA is to promote an interdisciplinary approach to health care through a variety of social and academic events involving students from all health care professions. Website: http://www.chd.ubc.ca/hssa/


Pharmacy Yearbook Club

The Pharmacy Yearbook Club primarily organizes the production of the pharmacy yearbook. They provide training for layout, graphic design, and fundraising.

Grad Committee

The Grad Committee is made up of 4th year students involved in organizing graduation and fundraising for graduation. The Grad 2014 Co-Chairs are Andrew Fong and Rachel Edey. Contact them if you would like to help fundraise for their grad events.

Pharmacy Intramural Sports Teams

PhUS coordinates Pharmacy teams for intramural sports, including basketball, hockey, and volleyball, to name a few. For more information contact Jason Alessio at [email protected]

Student Pipeline

The PhUS Senator coordinates the Student Pipeline, which consists of approximately 10 students in each year of the program (normally, the General Council and Year Reps plus volunteers from the class). The purpose of the Pipeline is to provide ongoing feedback to the Faculty on matters of concern to students in the Entry-to-Practice program. For example, the Faculty’s Curriculum Committee seeks student input on significant curriculum changes through the Pipeline. Students may also proactively use the Pipeline to bring issues to the Faculty’s attention.


The Pharmacy Practice Centre is utilized by first, second and third year pharmacy stu-dents in their PHAR 202, 303 and 401 classes, respectively. It is here that pharmacy students develop their pharmacy practice skills including patient counseling, physical assessment, critical thinking and the resolution of drug therapy problems. The Centre consists of a dispensary (complete with Kroll Software for processing prescriptions and reviewing medication records) and over-the-counter display; ten consultation rooms each equipped with a computer and telephone; and a library area (complete with computers and textbooks). When the Centre is not in use for scheduled classes, it is open to students who want to come in to use the available resources study or to practice their computer and counseling skills. To make arrangements to use the Centre or borrow books or equipment, please contact:

Lia HughesPharmacy Practice Centre ManagerRm [email protected]

The Centre employs over 40 community and hospital pharmacists who have been hired as part-time instructors. These pharmacists assess student performance and professionalism, assess verbal communication and patient counseling skills, provide constructive feedback, role-play prescription and nonprescription scenarios and facili-tate small group discussions. Their most important responsibility is the sharing of their practice experiences with students.

Students role-play various patient encounters with peer teachers and student vol-unteers. Such encounters include the counseling of prescription and nonprescription medications, the counseling on home healthcare products and the answering of drug information questions.

Pharmacy Practice Centre

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What is academic integrity?

Academic integrity is honest and responsible scholarship. As a university student, you are expected to submit original work and give credit to other peoples’ ideas. Maintain-ing your academic integrity involves: • Creating and expressing your own ideas in course work • Acknowledging all sources of information • Completing assignments independently or acknowledging collaboration • Accurately reporting results when conducting your own research or with respect

to labs • Honesty during examinations

Learn more with our Interactive Online Tutorial.

How does it impact me?

Academic integrity is the foundation of university success. Learning how to express original ideas, cite sources, work independently, and report results accurately and hon-estly are skills that carry you beyond university to serve you in the workforce. Academic dishonesty not only cheats you of valuable learning experiences, but can result in a failing grade on assignments, a mark on your transcripts, or even expulsion from the university. For ‘real life’ examples of this, check out the Annual Report on Student Discipline.

What is plagiarism?

Plagiarism is using another person’s ideas without giving credit and is considered intel-lectual theft. If you submit or present the oral or written work of someone else you are guilty of plagiarism. Plagiarism may be: Accidental or Unintentional You may not even know that you’re plagiarizing. Make sure you understand the differ-ence between quoting and paraphrasing, as well as the proper way to cite material.

Blatant This time you’re well aware of what you’re doing. Purposefully using someone else’s ideas or work without proper acknowledgment is plagiarism. This includes turning in borrowed or bought research papers as your own.

Academic Integrity: Plagiarism/Citation/Research Tips

Self It’s your own work so you should be able to do what you want with it, right? Wrong. Handing in the same term paper (or substantially the same term paper) for two courses without getting permission from your instructor is plagiarism.

Do professors really check for plagiarism?

YES! Instructors often keep copies of previous assignments for reference. In addition, UBC subscribes to TurnItIn.com, an online service that scans essay and term papers to check for material copied from web sites or purchased from paper mills (such as cheater.com), published works, or previously submitted essays. For more information see TurnItIn.com@UBC.

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• Paraphrased ideas and opinions taken from someone else’s work. • Summaries of ideas taken from someone else’s work • Factual information, including statistics or other data – with the exception of

anything that is considered common knowledge (i.e. well known facts like “British Columbia is a province in Canada”).

• Different disciplines use different style guides, so check with your instructor to make sure you are using the right one. Some of the most common style guides are MLA, APA and Turabian/Chicago.

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UBC Resources • The Learning Commons: Academic Integrity • Academic Integrity (UBC Provost and Vice President Academic) • Scholarly Integrity (UBC Policy #85) • Discipline for Academic Misconduct (UBC Calendar)

Other Resources • Plagiarism.org • Center for Academic Integrity

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The B.Sc.(Pharm.) degree at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UBC is designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes articulated by the Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC). Graduates of the program are expected to have the knowledge, skills and attitudes required of pharmacists to perform in the following roles:

Care Provider: Pharmacy graduates use their knowledge, skills and professional judg-ment to provide pharmaceutical care and to facilitate management of patients’ medica-tion and overall health needs.

Communicator: Pharmacy graduates communicate with diverse audiences, using a variety of strategies that take into account the situation, intended outcomes of the com-munication and the target audience.

Collaborator: Pharmacy graduates work collaboratively with teams to provide effec-tive, quality health care and to fulfill their professional obligations to the community and society at large.

Manager: Pharmacy graduates use management skills in their daily practice to optimize the care of patients, to ensure the safe and effective distribution of medications, and to make efficient use of health resources.

Advocate: Pharmacy graduates use their expertise and influence to advance the health and well-being of individual patients, communities, and populations, and to support pharmacists’ professional roles.

Scholar: Pharmacy graduates have and can apply the core knowledge and skills required to be a medication therapy expert, and are able to master, generate, interpret and dis-seminate pharmaceutical and pharmacy practice knowledge.

Professional: Pharmacy graduates honour their roles as self-regulated professionals through both individual patient care and fulfillment of their professional obligations to the profession, the community and society at large.

Detailed descriptions of the tasks and attributes associated with each of these roles are available from the AFPC’s Educational Outcomes for First Professional Degree Programs in Pharmacy (Entry-to-Practice Pharmacy Programs) in Canada, available at: http://afpc.info/sites/default/files/AFPC%20Educational%20Outcomes.pdf.

Learning Outcomes

First Year CAPS 390 3 CAPS 391 3 CHEM 233 3 CHEM 235 1 MICB 202 3 PHAR 201 3 PHAR 202 4 PHAR 220 3 PHAR 241 1 PHAR 299 6 CAPS 301 6 STAT 203 3 Total Credits 39

Curriculum By Year (Current as of September 2014)Second Year

BIOC 202 3 BIOC 302 3 PHAR 303 4 PHAR 315 4 PHAR 321 3 PHAR 323 3 PHAR 330 2 PHAR 341 2 PHAR 342 2 PHAR 351 2 PHAR 352 2 PHAR 361 1 PHAR 362 1 PHAR 3691 3 PHAR 371 1 PHAR 399 6 Elective3 3

Total Credits 45

Third Year PHAR 401 2 PHAR 430 4 PHAR 435 3 PHAR 441 3 PHAR 442 3 PHAR 451 2 PHAR 452 2 PHAR 454 3 PHAR 460 2 PHAR 461 1 PHAR 462 1 PHAR 4692 3 PHAR 471 1 PHAR 472 1 PHAR 498 3 Electives3 6

Total Credits 40

Fourth Year PHAR 400 3 PHAR 403 1PHAR 479 12 PHAR 4894 6 PHAR 499 3 Electives3 9

Total Credits 34

1 Taken in the summer after completing second year.2 Taken in the summer after completing third year.3 Of the 18 elective credits required in the program, 6 must be chosen from outside the Faculty and 12 must be chosen from offerings within or approved by the Faculty.4 Students must meet minimum requirements for community and institutional practice experience before opting for alternate practice sites.

Faculty Course

Arts ANTH 227 (3) Culture, Health & IllnessCLST 301 (3) Technical Terms of Medicine and Biological ScienceFMST 316 (3) Human SexualityGEOG 331 (3) Geography of Health and Health CareHESO 449 (3/6) Topics in Health and SocietyPHIL 260A (3) Science and SocietyPHIL 433A (3) Biomedical EthicsPHIL 434 (3) Business and Professional EthicsPSYC 207 (3) Contemporary Topics in Biological and Cognitive PsychologyPSYC 314 (3) Health PsychologyPSYC 300 (3/6) d Behaviour DisordersPSYC 302 (3) InfancyPSYC 304 (6) Brain and BehaviourPSYC 308 (3/6) d Social PsychologyPSYC 315 (3) Childhood and Adolescence PSYC 322 (3) Adulthood and Aging PSYC 360 (6) BiopsychologyPSYC 367 (3) Sensory Systems

Commerce (Sauder School of Business)

COMM 457 (3) Fundamentals of Financial AccountingCOMM 458 (3) Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting

Science BIOL 234 (3) Fundamentals of GeneticsBIOL 301 (3) BiomathematicsBIOL 334 (3) Basic GeneticsBIOL 335 (3) Molecular GeneticsBIOL 490(A) (3) The Business of BiotechnologyMICB 302 (3) ImmunologyMICB 306 (3) Molecular VirologyMICB 308 (3) Paradigms in Bacterial PathogenesisMICB 325 (3) Microbial GeneticsMICB 402 (3) Advanced ImmunologyMICB 403 (3) Molecular Bacterial PathogenesisMICB 407 (3) Viral Infections in HumansMICB 409 (3) Microbial Genetics

Land and Food Systems

FNH 200 (3) Exploring our FoodFNH 250 (3) Nutritional Concepts & ControversiesFNH 350 (3) Fundamentals of Nutrition FNH 351 (3) Vitamins, Minerals, and HealthFNH 355 (3) World Problems in Nutrition FNH 370 (3) Nutrition AssessmentFNH 371 (3) Human Nutrition over the Life SpanFNH 451 (3) Nutrient Metabolism and Implications for HealthFNH 470 (4) Nutrition and Disease FNH 473 (3) Nutrition Education in the Community FNH 475 (3) Advanced Topics in Clinical Nutrition

College of Health Disciplines

All IHHS courses are acceptable

Pharmacy-Approved Elective Courses 2014W

Faculty Course

Pharmacy PHAR 404 (3) Peer Teacher in Pharmacy Skills II (3rd Yrs Only)PHAR 405 (2-6) Problems in Clinical PharmacyPHAR 406 (3) Drug SafetyPHAR 408 (3) Clinical PharmacokineticsPHAR 414 (6) Problems in Pharmaceutics & BiopharmaceuticsPHAR 440 (3) Pain Research and TherapyPHAR 444 (6) Problems in Pharmacology (summer course)PHAR 448 (3) Environmental and Cellular ToxicologyPHAR 450 (2-6) Selected TopicsPHAR 409 (3) Nephrology PharmacotherapeuticsPHAR 450B-030 (3) Pharmaceutical Care in Aboriginal Health (Term 1) (3rd/4th Yrs Only)PHAR 450B-031 (3) Pharmaceutical Care in Aboriginal Health (Term 2) (3rd/4th Yrs Only)PHAR 450B-221 (3) Essential Medicinal Chemistry Concepts for Pharmacists (1st/2nd Yrs Only)PHAR 453 (2-6) Directed Studies in Pharmacy PracticePHAR 453B-102 (3) Health Mentor Program (2nd Yrs Only)PHAR 456 (3) Introduction to Pharmacoeconomics and Health Technology AssessmentPHAR 458 (3) Oncology Pharmacotherapeutics

Medicine PATH 375 (3) Introduction to Human PathologyPATH 417 (3) Bacterial Infection in HumansPATH 427 (3) Basic Principles of Infection Prevention and ControlPATH 437 (3) Viral Infections in Humans

Pharmacy’s Elective Requirements

The elective requirement to graduate from the undergraduate Pharmacy program is a total of 18 credits of electives; 6 credits of which are non-pharmacy electives, and 12 credits of which are pharmacy-approved electives. For the 12 credits of pharmacy-approved electives, a minimum of 3 credits must be a PHAR elective course.

Possible additions to this list: If there is a health-related course that is not on this list, but which you would like us to consider as a Pharmacy-approved elective, please send an e-mail to the Director of Student Services, Jennifer Chatterton, at [email protected]. In your e-mail provide full information about the course, a course syllabus, and a rationale of why you wish to take it.

Pharmacy-Approved Elective Courses 2013/2014

All efforts have been made to ensure that the information in this handbook is as accurate as possible. However, sometimes errors are made and changes do occur. When using the information found in this handbook, students are advised to confirm important details with other sources such as faculty members or the UBC Calendar.

It is highly advisable that this handbook not be discarded. This handbook will be useful throughout your pharmacy education at UBC. Revised editions will be available each year through the Faculty website. Enjoy and cheers!

Edited and revised, August 2014. Editorial team, listed in alphabetical order:

Jennifer Chatterton Director, Student ServicesJimi Galvão Director, Office of Communications & MarketingPatricia Gerber Associate Professor, Clinical Coordinator, Doctor of Pharmacy Program Ivy He Receptionist, Student ServicesYoshi Ito PhUS President 2014Marion Pearson Director, Entry-to-Practice ProgramShirley Wong Program Coordinator, Student Services

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences In-Coming Student Technology RequirementWelcome to Pharmacy and our brand new, state-of-the-art building! The Faculty will be using technology in a variety of ways to enhance your learning. You will need to access course materials through “Connect”, to bring a portable computing device to your phar-macy classes, and to communicate by e-mail. More details and assistance with technol-ogy use will be provided during orientation sessions scheduled during the first two weeks of classes.

CONNECT: All your 1st year pharmacy courses (PHAR 201, 202, 220, 241 and 299) will be using UBC’s learning management system, Connect. This is very similar to WebCT Vista and Moodle, which you may have used before. Through Connect you will have access to course handouts, learning resources, discussion forums, and other features. To use Connect, go to: www.connect.ubc.ca

COMPUTING: You are expected to bring to class a portable computing device (e.g., laptop or tablet) with the following capabilities:1. WiFi-enabled Internet connection (UBC Secure)2. Web Browsing (Firefox preferred)3. Text document creation (Word preferred)4. Presentation creation and playback (PowerPoint preferred)

It is highly recommended that your device meet the following criteria:• PCs: Windows 7 or 8 (not RT)• Mac: OSX Lion or Mavericks• iOS: latest version• 10GB free hard drive space• Android: Due to previously encountered issues, it is recommended that you do not

rely on an Android device as your primary computer.

Responsible use is expected in class (e.g. no gaming or other activities that distract other students). E-MAIL: You are required to keep your e-mail address current in the Student Service Centre and on your profile in CONNECT. Important information about your courses will be communicated by e-mail, which is automatically sent to the e-mail address you have provided.

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