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MEDS301 - Introduction to Pharmacology

Description

A general survey of the mechanisms of action and therapeutic application of drugs in the management of human disease. Primarily focuses on the pathophysiologic basis of drug therapy. Topics include how drugs work in the systems of the body, their molecular mechanisms of action in relation to pathophysiology, evidence for their therapeutic use and future directions in pharmacology.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Note(s)

Students enrolled in the Island Medical Program must receive permission of the Division Head before registering for this course.

Prerequisites

  • Complete 1 of:
    • BIOL150B - Modern Biology (1.5)
    • BIOL184 - Evolution and Biodiversity (1.5)
    • PSYC251 - Introduction to Mind and Brain (1.5)
    • EPHE241 - Introduction to Human Systemic Physiology (1.5)
  • or permission of the program.

Course offered by

Division of Medical Sciences

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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