610 Introduction to Pharmacology (3 Hrs.)

An in-depth presentation of the history and introductory principles of pharmacology. Designed to acquaint students with pharmacology as a scientific discipline and provide the basis for more advanced courses. (PR: Permission of instructor)

621 Medical Pharmacology I (6 Hrs.)

This course will encompass the core pharmacology concepts as well as drugs used in the treatment of infectious diseases, cancer, hematological matters, nervous system agents and cardiovascular drugs. (PR: BMS 600 or equivalent; REC: PHS 629 desirable)

622 Medical Pharmacology II (2 Hrs.)

This course will encompass the core pharmacology concepts as well as drugs used in the treatment of pulmonary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, renal and musculoskeletal diseases, drugs specific for men’s and women’s health, dermatological agents and toxicology.  (PR: BMS 600 or equivalent; REC: PHS 629 desirable)

625 Drug Metabolism (3 Hrs.)

Topics will include a discussion of the metabolizing enzymes, enzyme induction and inhibition, toxic metabolites, prodrugs, metabolic disorders and analytical methods for studying drug metabolism. (PR: Consent of instructor)

630 Chemical Aspects of Pharmacology (3 Hrs.)

An introduction to the chemical principles of pharmacology. The chemical classification, acid-base chemistry and stereochemical properties of drugs and the reactivity of drugs with biological systems will be discussed. (PR: Organic Chemistry and consent of instructor)

635 Neuropharmacology (3 Hrs.)

An advanced study of the interactions between drugs and the nervous systems. (PR: Permission of instructor)

640 Behavioral Pharmacology (3 Hrs.)

A study of the behavioral methods for assaying drug action. (PR: Permission of instructor)

643 Introductory Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology (3 Hrs.)

A general overview of the principles of pharmacology and the mechanisms and effects of cardiovascular and respiratory drugs. (PR: PHS 629 or permission of instructor)

645 Advanced Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology (3 Hrs.)

An in-depth study of cardiopulmonary pharmacology (PR: PMC 620 or PMC 643 and permission of instructor)

650 General Toxicology (3 Hrs.)

An in-depth presentation of the general principles and methods of toxicology. Mechanisms, distribution and organ system responses to toxins and methods of toxicological evaluation will be discussed. (PR: PMC 620 or permission of instructor)

655 Toxicology Reviews (1 Hr.)

This course will provide a presentation and discussion of current literature in the area of toxicology. Fundamental principles and new discoveries will be emphasized.