Microcrystalline cellulose stabilized emulsions (o/w) were evaluated by means of brightfield and polarized light microscopy, freeze-etch electron microscopy, droplet size analyses and rheologic measurements. Thes~studies indicated that microcrystalline cellulose (Avicel RC591 ) forms a network around emulsified oil droplets. This structure provides a mechanical barrier at the o/w interface which stabilizes th e emulsion without the necessity for decreasing interfacial tension, as in conventional surfactant-stabilized emulsions.Rheologic studies indicated that emulsions containing Avicel RC591 had a considerable degree of thixotropy which contributed to their stability. When Tween 80 was incorporated in this system, oil droplets coalesced indicating that the stability of the emulsion was affected adversely.

Curricular maps can be used to link ability-based outcomes (ABOs) and content to courses in PharmD curricula as one component of an overall assessment plan. Curricular maps can also be used to meet some of the requirements delineated by Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, Standards 2007. Five steps can be followed to help ensure the successful production of a curricular map that both meets accreditation requirements and helps to inform curricular improvements. A case study is presented detailing how one college implemented a curricular mapping process that was subsequently used as data to inform curricular revisions.

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