Principles of Pharmacology

2 credits

Covers fundamental mechanisms of therapeutic drug action in both health and disease. Key topics include how therapeutics interact with the body, routes of medicine administration, and the basics of major therapeutic classes. Prerequisite: either CHEM 223, CHEM 237, or CHEM 257; recommended: one of the following: (1) BIOC 405 and BIOC 406; (2) BIOC 440; BIOC 441; and BIOC 442; (3) BIOL 355; (4) coursework in cell biology. Offered: jointly with PHRMSC 401; A.