General principles of pharmacology including consideration of the pharmacodynamics of important drugs and control and modification of drug action.

Students will be taught a comprehensive range of basic pharmacology principles that prepare a strong foundation for future studies in pharmacology, toxicology and health sciences. Topics of emphasis include drug classification, nomenclature, administration, absorption, distribution, elimination, toxicity and addiction. There will also be a strong focus on the nature of drug interactions with molecular targets, and the cell signaling events that follow to produce therapeutic and toxic effects.

This course will teach foundational pathophysiological concepts underlying human disease and integrate them with the therapeutic and adverse effects of important drug groups. Emphasis will be placed on disorders of the autonomic and central nervous systems, and the cardiovascular system.

This course will teach foundational pathophysiological concepts underlying human disease and integrate them with the therapeutic and adverse effects of important drug groups. Emphasis will be placed on endocrine and organ system disorders, allergy and inflammation, infection, and cancer. The course also offers an introduction to basic clinical pharmacology as well as several current specialized topics in pharmacology.