Pharmacology (PR)

This course is an introduction to the basic principles of pharmacology as illustrated by a selection of major drug classes currently in use. Students will learn basic terminology and study selected classes of drugs. Emphasis will be on the mechanisms of action of the drugs. The mechanisms of drug action and how this allows understanding of therapeutic application and adverse effects will be emphasized. The clinical uses of medications will be discussed to establish context and relevance. This course is intended for graduate students in the biomedical sciences (MS, PhD) and is not for students in the healthcare professions.