Fundamentals in Pharmacology for Health Care II

3 cr · Graduate

This course will build on foundational knowledge of human physiology and examine basic pharmacokinetic (drug metabolism) and pharmacodynamic (drug action) principles of specific drug classes related to the central nervous system (depression, psychosis, anxiety, epilepsy, movement disorders (e.g. Parkinson's)), infection (bacterial, viral, fungal), cancer, asthma, allergy, osteoporosis, gastrointestinal system, reproduction and special topics (pregnancy, geriatrics, drugs of abuse). Remaining major drug classes will be covered in PHAC 7230 . Students may take one or both courses. Taking both courses must be done in the same academic year (Sept to April) or with permission from the Department Head. Course delivery will involve lectures followed by clinical case-based tutorials.