Pharmacology Courses
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Schedule for course offerings and schedules.
PHCL 3100. Pharmacology for Pre-Med and Life Science Students.
(2.0 cr; Prereq-College-level biology; biochemistry or physiology recommended;
A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
This introductory course in modern pharmacology is suitable for students interested
in clinical medicine, biological science research, pharmaceutical industry
and development of modern therapeutic agents -- or those just wanting a taste
of how drugs work. The emphasis will be on the big picture of "therapeutic
drugs" in general, and to prepare students for future success in modern
medicine, research, industry, or matriculation to health science programs.
This course covers different drug categories for major organ systems including
the nervous systems, the cardiovascular system, and the endocrine/reproductive
systems, as well as drugs for conditions like cancers and infectious and inflammatory
diseases. The course will also briefly introduce concepts in modern drug design
such as gene and cell therapy and application of pharmacogenomics.
PHCL 4001. Mechanisms of Drug Action.
(A-F only, prereq Upper div or instr consent; [prev or concurrent] courses in [biology, biochemistry] recommended, 2 credits)
In our modern society, drug-based strategies are the predominant and often the most effective means to treat disease. This introductory course presents many of the fundamental concepts that define the discipline of Pharmacology by focusing on the derivation of a drug-based strategy to treat cancer. Excessive nomenclature and memorization will be avoided. Since pharmacology is at the intersection of biochemistry, genomics, physiology, and medicine, the course will necessarily take into account these disciplines in devising drug-based strategies to treat a disease. The course is designed to be highly interactive, with both written and oral components. Structured student learning is developed primarily through classroom lectures, reading materials, and three midterm exams. The course is highly appropriate for those interested in medicine, biological research or the pharmaceutical industry.
PHCL 5101. Pharmacology for Pharmacy Students.
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2nd yr pharmacy student or #; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Action/fate of drugs. Lectures, lab.
PHCL 5102. Pharmacology for Pharmacy Students.
(2.0 cr; Prereq-5101 or #; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Action/fate of drugs. Continuation of 5101.
PHCL 5103. Pharmacology
for Dental Students.
(3.0 cr; Prereq-enrolled dental student or #; spring, every year)
Pharmacological principles/actions of drugs.
PHCL 5109. Problems in Pharmacology.
(1.0 - 18.0 cr [max 18.0 cr]; Prereq-Upper div or grad student or #; fall,
spring, summer, every year, requires approval from Director of Graduate Studies)
Research projects and special problems by arrangement.
PHCL 5110. Introduction to Pharmacology.
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Grad student or #; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Basic principles of Pharmacology. Focuses on molecular mechanisms of drug action.
PHCL 5111. Pharmacogenomics.
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Grad student or #; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Human genetic variation, its implications. Functional genomics, pharmacogenomics,
toxicogenomics, proteomics. Interactive, discussion-based course.
PHCL 5112. Graduate Student Toolkit: Scientific Speaking, Grant Writing,
and Responsible Conduct of Research.
(2.0 cr; Prereq instructor consent; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Presentation skills, scientific writing, responsible conduct of research.
Practical workshops in each area. Preparing for preliminary exams.
PHCL 5210. Pharmacology.
(1.0 cr; Prereq-Grad student or #; A-F or Aud, summer, every year)
Principles of pharmacology. Meets with 6110.
PHCL 5211 - Pharmacology.
(2.0 cr; Prereq-5210 or #; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Continuation of 5210. Meets with 6111. Lectures on the major classes
of drugs.
PHCL 5212. Pharmacology.
(3.0 cr; Prereq-5211 or #; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Continuation of 5211. Meets with 6112.
PHCL 5462 - Neuroscience Principles of Drug Abuse
(2.0 cr; =[NSC 5462]; Prereq-#; spring)
Current research on drugs of abuse, their mechanisms of action,
characteristics shared by various agents, and neural systems affected
by them. Offered biennially, spring semester of even-numbered years.
PHCL 6110. Pharmacology for Medical Students.
(1.0 cr [max 2.0 cr]; Prereq-Regis med student or #; summer, every year)
Meets with Phcl 5210. Lectures on general principles of pharmacology.
PHCL 6111. Pharmacology for Medical Students.
(2.0 - 4.0 cr [max 3.0 cr]; Prereq-6110 or #; fall, spring, every year)
Continuation of 6110. Meets with Phcl 5211. Lectures on the major classes of
drugs.
PHCL 6112. Pharmacology for Medical Students.
(3.0 cr; Prereq-6111 or #; spring, every year)
Continuation of 6111. Meets with 5212
PHCL 8110. Advanced Pharmacology.
(4.0 cr; Prereq-5110 or #; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Contemporary research concepts, experimental approaches in investigative pharmacology.
Mechanisms of action of drugs on systems (whole animal), organ, and cellular
levels.
PHCL 8200. Seminar: Selected Topics in Pharmacology.
(1.0 cr [max 8.0 cr]; Prereq-6112 or #; fall, spring, every year)
Student-presented seminars.
PHCL 8207. Seminar: Psychopharmacology.
(1.0 cr; =[NSC 8207, PSY 8070]; Prereq-#; fall, spring, every year)
For graduate students and postdoctorals interested in studies and research
associated with psychotropic drugs and chemicals. Neurochemistry, pharmacology,
and behavior as antecedent or consequential variables. Some seminars devoted
to biomedical ethics.
PHCL 8208 - Neuropsychopharmacology
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[5212, 6112, Psy 5021, Psy 5061] or #; A-F or Aud)
Methodologies to study relationships between drugs and biochemical,
behavioral, and neurophysiological consequences. Functional biogenic
amine, peptidergic, other pathways. How manipulations alter neuronal
function or behavior. Feedback mechanisms, induction, inhibition.
Reinforcement of, tolerance to, or dependence on drugs of abuse:
stimulants, hallucinogens, depressants, opiates. Student presentations.
Offered alternate years.
PHCL 8217. Problems in Investigative Pharmacology.
(1.0 cr; S-N or Aud, fall, every year)
Presentation and discussion of contemporary research problems, investigative
approaches, and methodologies in experimental pharmacology. Related to cardiovascular,
renal, endocrine, and autonomic pharmacology; neuropharmacology; psychopharmacology;
chemotherapy; toxicology; and molecular pharmacology.
PHCL 8221 - Neurobiology of Pain and Analgesia
(3.0 cr; Prereq instructor consent; fall)
Course offered triennially.
PHCL 8222 - Transdisciplinary Tobacco Research
(1.0 cr [max 2.0 cr]; Prereq-#; S-N or Aud, fall, odd years)
Transdisciplinary science, its application to nicotine/tobacco
research. Transdisciplinary theories/methods, examples of their
application/integration. Draws on TTURC/local investigators, public
health advocates. Offered every other year.
PHCL 8333. FTE: Master's.
(1.0 cr; Prereq-Master's student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade, fall,
spring, summer, every year)
PHCL 8444. FTE: Doctoral.
(1.0 cr; Prereq-Doctoral student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade, fall,
spring, summer, every year)
PHCL 8666. Doctoral Pre-Thesis Credits.
(1.0 - 18.0 cr [max 60.0 cr]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; doctoral
student who has not passed prelim oral; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every
year)
PHCL 8777. Thesis Credits: Master's.
(1.0 - 18.0 cr [max 50.0 cr]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 10 cr
total required [Plan A only]; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
PHCL 8888. Thesis Credits: Doctoral.
1.0 - 24.0 cr [max 100.0 cr]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 24 cr
required; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
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