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400, 600 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN PHARMACOLOGY (3+0) 3 credits
Detailed examination of the physical, metabolic and therapeutic mechanisms of action drugs and hormones on the human body. This course encompasses a complete survey of clinically useful drugs. This course is intended for undergraduate students with upper division standing. A background in general chemistry, organic chemistry, anatomy and physiology is required. Graduate students enrolled in PHAR 600 will be expected to complete additional learning objectives. Prerequisite: BCH 400, BIOL 223 - 224 or BIOL 316.
Phar 400/600 Description

497, 697 SELECTED TOPICS (1 TO 3+0) 1 to 4 credits
Emphasizes current literature of pharmacologic interests. Maximum of 8 credits. Prerequisite: background course in pharmacology.

499, 699 DIRECTED RESEARCH (0+3 per credit) 1 to 4 credits
Guided research by undergraduate or Ph.D. students in any of the areas of mutual interest to the student and faculty. Maximum of 8 credits.

601 MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY I (9+0) 9 credits
Principles, mechanisms of action, therapeutic indications, contraindications, side effects and toxic manifestations of pharmacological agents. Enrollment is limited to M.D. and Ph.D. students enrolled full time in medical school or biomedical graduate programs. Prerequisite: BCH 401; PCB 701 and 710 or equivalent.

692 PROBLEMS IN CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS (0)
Discussion and literature search of therapeutic problems in specific case histories; indications and contraindications of drug therapy in relation to basic pharmacologic properties; expected beneficial results, possible side effects, adverse reactions and drug interactions. Limited to M.D. students. Interested students should contact the Department Chair to arrange for a tutor (775-784-6956).

695 SEMINAR (1+0) 1 credit
Presentation on special topics in pharmacology. Enrollment is limited to Ph.D. students enrolled in biomedical graduate programs. Maximum of 2 credits

710 MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY (3 credits)
This course details the development of our current understanding of receptor signal transduction in mammalian systems. This course is designed for graduate students earning the Ph.D. and interested in careers in biomedical research and development in academia or industry. The course will focus on the molecular biochemistry of receptor structure; mass action considerations governing ligand-receptor binding interactions; molecular pharmacology of transduction of the receptor signal and specific considerations of receptors as pharmaceutical targets. Intended for Molecular Biosciences graduate students pursuing a specialization in pharmacology, this lecture-based course will employ computer-based exercises to teach data analysis and interpretation. Students will use the original scientific literature from a reading list provided.

725 ETHICS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH (2+0) 2 S/U only credits
A student-led forum in which ethical issues associated with the conduct of scientific research are considered in detail. Limited to students seeking Master's or Ph.D's.

730 INTRODUCTION TO IMAGING AND OPTICS (3+0) 3 credits
Same as BME 730. Theory and practical aspects of microscope-based techniques currently utilized in research in both the life and physical sciences. Limited to students seeking Master's or Ph.D. degrees.

750 MOLECULAR & CELLULAR MECHANISMS OF EXCITABILITY (3+0) 3 credits
Focuses on the molecular biological and biophysical characteristics and pharmacological properties of voltage and ligand-gated ion channels, and other ions transport proteins in a variety of excitable cells. Limited to students seeking masters and Ph.D. degrees.
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793 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1 to 6 credits
Laboratory and library research projects conducted by Ph.D. students under supervision of faculty members in Pharmacology.

 

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