PHCL3101
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PHCL 3101 - Pharmacology for Pre-Med and Health Science Students (2 Cr.)
Course description
PHCL 3101 (formerly PHCL 3100) introduces the principles and biological actions of therapeutic drugs used in the treatment of common diseases. The course has no prerequisite and is designed for students from various science backgrounds to achieve an understanding of the foundation of pharmacology and clinical application. Students will learn how major drug classes impact various organ systems, including the nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine, and reproductive systems, and a wide range of health conditions such as cancer, infectious diseases, neurological disorders, respiratory diseases, pain, hypertension, and cardiac diseases. Key topics include the mechanisms of drug action, the biology of side effects, and physiological responses to medications. Designed for students pursuing clinical medicine, pharmacy, biological science research, health care professions, or simply those curious about how drugs work, this course offers essential knowledge for success in modern medicine, research, industry, and graduate programs. The course is a required course for students pursuing a Pharmacology Minor. PHCL 3101 is the new course number for the former PHCL 3100.
Minimum credits
2
Maximum credits
2
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
AFV - A-F or Audit
Lecture
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Every Spring