BIO 5600 Pharmacology

Pharmacology is the study of the action of drugs or medicines in health and disease. In this course, students will learn the pharmacological basis of therapeutics. The course covers a general introduction and foundation of all aspects of pharmacology including, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacy, medical pharmacology, posology, toxicology, immunopharmacology, neuropharmacology, pharmacogenetics, pediatric and geriatric pharmacology. In this course, students will also be introduced to the experimental approaches in the study of the mechanism of drug action using in-vivo and in-vitro techniques. Related topics include basic understanding of Human anatomy and Physiology or Biology before the use of drugs in health and disease. Lecture only. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in the M.S. Biotechnology program.
Credits: 3.0