Pharmacology

Courses

PHARD 0584: Pharmacology I

Credits 3.0
This course sequence introduces students to the general principles of drug action and the therapeutic uses and toxicities of drugs commonly used in humans. A drug's action is considered on an organ-system basis. Specific topics include drugs acting on the: autonomic and central nervous systems, cardiovascular and renal systems, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems. In addition, discussions on chemotherapy of microbial and parasitic organisms, chemotherapy of neoplastic diseases, drugs acting on blood-forming organs, and hormones are presented. The course also includes discussions of environmental toxic agents and antidotes.

PHARD 0585: Pharmacology II

Credits 3.0
This course sequence introduces students to the general principles of drug action and the therapeutic uses and toxicities of drugs commonly used in humans. A drug's action is considered on an organ-system basis. Specific topics include drugs acting on the: autonomic and central nervous systems, cardiovascular and renal systems, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems. In addition, discussions on chemotherapy of microbial and parasitic organisms, chemotherapy of neoplastic diseases, drugs acting on blood-forming organs, and hormones are presented. The course also includes discussions of environmental toxic agents and antidotes.

PHARD 0586: Pharmacology III

Credits 3.0
This course sequence introduces students to the general principles of drug action and the therapeutic uses and toxicities of drugs commonly used in humans. A drug's action is considered on an organ-system basis. Specific topics include drugs acting on the: autonomic and central nervous systems, cardiovascular and renal systems, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems. In addition, discussions on chemotherapy of microbial and parasitic organisms, chemotherapy of neoplastic diseases, drugs acting on blood-forming organs, and hormones are presented. The course also includes discussions of environmental toxic agents and antidotes.

PHARD 0594: Pharmacology I

Credits 3.0

Pharmacology I includes a total of 30 lectures presented in the Fall quarter each year. The primary topics covered include General Principles of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacogenomics, Drugs Acting on the Autonomic Nervous System, and Pain Management.

PHARD 0595: Pharmacology II

Credits 3.0

Pharmacology II represents a continuation of Pharmacology I and will consist of 30 lectures presented over the Winter quarter. Primary topics to be covered include Cardiovascular Agents (diuretics, antihypertensives, antianginals, antiarrhythmics and drugs for heart failure), Antidiabetic Agents, Drugs for Lipid Disorders, Endocrine Pharmacology, and Hematologic Pharmacology.

PHARD 0596: Pharmacology III

Credits 3.0

Pharmacology III represents a continuation of Pharmacology I and II and will consist of 30 lectures over the Spring quarter.  Primary topics to be covered include Psychotherapeutic Agents (sedatives, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, antidepressants, stimulants, marijuana, alcohol and drugs of abuse) and Infectious Disease Pharmacology (antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals and antiprotozoal agents).

PHARD 0994: Pharmacology I

Credits 3.0

Pharmacology I includes a total of 30 lectures presented in the Fall quarter each year. The primary topics covered include General Principles of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacogenomics, Drugs Acting on the Autonomic Nervous System, and Pain Management.

PHARD 0995: Pharmacology II

Credits 3.0

Pharmacology II represents a continuation of Pharmacology I and will consist of 30 lectures presented over the Winter quarter. Primary topics to be covered include Cardiovascular Agents (diuretics, antihypertensives, antianginals, antiarrhythmics and drugs for heart failure), Antidiabetic Agents, Drugs for Lipid Disorders, Endocrine Pharmacology, and Hematologic Pharmacology.

PHARD 0996: Pharmacology III

Credits 3.0

Pharmacology III represents a continuation of Pharmacology I and II and will consist of 30 lectures over the Spring quarter.  Primary topics to be covered include Psychotherapeutic Agents (sedatives, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, antidepressants, stimulants, marijuana, alcohol and drugs of abuse) and Infectious Disease Pharmacology (antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals and antiprotozoal agents).

PHARD 1620: General Pharmacology I

Credits 2.0
These courses place an emphasis on the physical and chemical properties of the drugs, dosages, and therapeutic effects, methods of administration and indications/contraindications for the use of the drug.

PHARD 1630: General Pharmacology II

Credits 3.0
These courses place an emphasis on the physical and chemical properties of the drugs, dosages, and therapeutic effects, methods of administration and indications/contraindications for the use of the drug.

PHARD 1641: Pharmacology I

Credits 3.0
This course sequence includes coverage of the pharmacologic actions of the major classes of drugs acting on the autonomic, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, immune and central nervous systems. Other topics that are covered include the chemotherapy of microbial, parasitic and neoplastic diseases; drugs acting on blood and blood-forming organs, hormones and hormone antagonists, principles of toxicology, vitamins, and drugs causing birth defects.

PHARD 1642: Pharmacology II

Credits 2.0

This course sequence includes coverage of the pharmacologic actions of the major classes of drugs acting on the autonomic, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, immune and central nervous systems. Other topics that are covered include the chemotherapy of microbial, parasitic and neoplastic diseases; drugs acting on blood and blood-forming organs, hormones and hormone antagonists, principles of toxicology, vitamins, and drugs causing birth defects.

PHARD 1670: Pharmacology I

Credits 5.0

The Fall Quarter Pharmacology course topics include General Principles of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacogenomics, Drugs Acting on the Autonomic Nervous System, Endocrine Pharmacology, Hematologic Agents, Immunopharmacology, Gastrointestinal Agents, Anticonvulsants and Pain Management.

PHARD 1671: Pharmacology II

Credits 3.0

Pharmacology II represents a continuation of Pharmacology I and is presented in Winter quarter. Primary topics covered include Cardiovascular Agents (diuretics, antihypertensives, antianginals, antiarrhythmics and drugs for heart failure), Antidiabetic Agents, Drugs for Lipid Disorders and Antimicrobial Agents (antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals and antiprotozoal agents).

PHARD 1672: Pharmacology III

Credits 2.0

Pharmacology III represents a continuation of Pharmacology I and II in the Spring quarter.  Primary topics covered include Psychotherapeutic Agents (sedatives, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, antidepressants, stimulants, marijuana, alcohol and drugs of abuse) and Toxicology.