Pharmacology (PMC)

An introduction to the basic concepts of drug actions and therapeutic principles governing drug therapy. Emphasis is placed on general mechanisms, therapeutic uses and toxicity of prototypic drugs.

Pre-req: BIC 620.

This course will encompass the core pharmacology concepts as well as drugs used in the treatment of infectious diseases, cancer, hematological matters, nervous system agents and cardiovascular drugs.

Pre-req: BMS 600.

This course will encompass the core pharmacology concepts as well as drugs used in the treatment of pulmonary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, renal, and musculoskeletal diseases, drugs specific for mens and womens health, dermatological agents, and toxicology.

Pre-req: BMS 600.

Topics will include a discussion of the metabolizing enzymes, enzyme induction and inhibition, toxic metabolites, prodrugs, metabolic disorders and analytical methods for studying drug metabolism.

An introduction to the chemical principles of pharmacology. The chemical classification, acid-base chemistry and stereochemical properties of drugs and the reactivity of drugs with biological systmes will be discussed.

Pre-req: PMC 620.

A study of the actions of drugs on the nervous system.

Pre-req: BMS 600.

Class participants will be exposed to state-of-the-art neuropharmacology research techniques while in the laboratories of neuropharmacology faculty.

Behavioral methods for assaying drug action.

Pre-req: PMC 635.

A general overview of the principles of pharmacology and the mechanisms and effects of cardiovascular and respiratory drugs.

An indepth presentation of pharmacological aspects of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Current knowledge, principles and methods used in cardiopulmonary research will be discussed.

Pre-req: PMC 620 or PMC 643.

Pre-req: PMC 620.

This course will provide a presentation and discussion of current literature in the area of toxicology. Fundamental principles and new discoveries will be emphasized.

Present course material on special areas of research or topics which are not routinely covered in esisting courses.

Independent Study of Pharmacology

Out-of-State Externship