Graduate Pharmacology for PSTP

1-5 Credits · Level: Graduate

This course covers the major pharmacology of the peripheral and central nervous system, cardiovascular system, endocrine system, immune system, and basic cancer pharmacology. Throughout the course, both normal function (covered previously in Physiology) and pathophysiology will be emphasized where appropriate. The course focuses on mechanisms of drug action above and beyond simple memorization of pharmacological agents. Throughout the semester, methods and models in pharmacology are emphasized to aid understanding of the drug development process.