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Disclaimer: The course information below is current as of April 4, 2002, is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a legal contract between the University of Utah and any person or entity.
This Web document is updated twice a year, on or about the first day of registration for Fall and Spring semesters.
2700 Common Medicines
(3)
Fulfills Physical/Life Science Foundation.
Introduction for all students to basic principles governing the proper use of common, over-the-counter medicines (e.g., aspirin, cold remedies, diet aids, etc.), familiar prescription drugs (e.g., antibiotics, stimulants, depressants, etc.), and herbal products. Potential benefits and risks of these medicines. Foundation course for requirements in the physical and life sciences area of the intellectual exploration general education program.
5111 Biomedical Basis of Disease I
(3)
Prerequisite: Professional Pharmacy Student.
Pathological processes of common diseases amenable to drug therapy. Review of the structure and function of major organ systems. Emphasis on the alteration of these organ systems by diseases and the signs and symptoms produced by these diseases.
5121 Biomedical Basis of Disease II
(5)
Prerequisite: PH TX 5111and Professional Pharmacy Student.
Continuation of Ph TX 5111. Pathological processes of common diseases amenable to drug therapy. Review of the structure and function of major organ systems. Emphasis on the alteration of these organ systems by diseases and the signs and symptoms these diseases produce.
5211 Pharmacology I
(4)
Prerequisite: Professional Pharmacy Student.
Pharmacological effects of drugs selected for their clinical significance. Physicochemical principles that influence drug effects; drugs affecting the autonomic and central nervous systems; anticonvulsant and analgesic agents.
5221 Pharmacology II
(4)
Prerequisite: PH TX 5211and Professional Pharmacy Student.
A continuation of PH TX 5211. Anticonvulsant and analgesic agents and drugs acting on cardiovascular and renal systems; antibiotics, drugs acting on endocrine systems; and cytotoxic agents.
5630 Drug Abuse Education
(2)
Prerequisite: Professional Pharmacy Student.
The education of pharmacy students about specific aspects of drug abuse, and the training of pharmacy students to communicate the factual information to junior high/high school students (grades 8-10).
5631 Metabolism of Drugs and Foreign Compounds
(2)
Prerequisite: Professional Pharmacy Student.
Biochemical mechanisms involved in, and factors affecting, metabolism and toxicities of drugs, food additives, pesticides, industrial chemicals, and naturally occurring toxic agents.
5632 Medicines in Society
(2)
Prerequisite: Professional Pharmacy Student.
Informal seminar and practical experiences for pharmacy students to learn how to utilize their knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in public service projects; and to interact with the students of the health-care professions.
5633 Journal Club
(1)
Prerequisite: Professional Pharmacy Student.
Critical analysis of research articles from the current literature.
5634 Selected Topics in Pharmacology
(1 to 2)
Prerequisite: Professional Pharmacy Student.
New drug developments in pharmacology and special problems in drug abuse.
5700 Drug Abuse
(1)
Prerequisite: Professional Pharmacy Student.
Pharmacology of commonly abused substances; physiological and behavioral consequences of such abuse.
5990 Special Problems in Pharmacology
(2 to 4)
Prerequisite: Professional Pharmacy Student.
Conferences, library, and laboratory work.
6020 Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacologic Basis of Therapeutics I
(3)
6030 Pharmacologic Basis of Therapeutics I
(4)
Physiochemical principles that influence the response to drugs; the mechanism of action and pharmacologic effects of important classes of drugs affecting the autonomic and central nervous systems.
6040 Pharmacologic Basis of Therapeutics II
(2)
Mechanism of action and pharmacologic effects of drugs acting on the cardiovascular and renal systems; pharmacology and mechanism of action of antibiotics and other chemotherapeutic agents; drugs acting on endocrine systems.
6211 Pharmacology I
(4)
Physiochemical principles that influence the response to drugs; the mechanism of action and pharmacologic effects of important classes of drugs affecting the autonomic and central nervous systems.
6221 Pharmacology II
(4)
Mechanism of action and pharmacologic effects of drugs acting on the cardiovascular and renal systems; pharmacology and mechanism of action of antibiotics and other chemotherapeutic agents; drugs acting on endocrine systems.
6500 Biochemical Mechanisms of Signal Transduction
(2)
Mechanisms by which extracellular signals, through receptors, regulate transmembrane signaling systems that control production of second messengers within target cells.
6600 Methods in Pharmacology
(2)
Techniques of special significance to pharmacology and toxicology research.
6610 Principles of Toxicology and Pharmacology
(4)
General principles, testing procedures, toxic responses, and target organ toxicities.
6620 Analytical Toxicology
(2)
Principles and operation of analytical instruments, analytical techniques, and application of methodology to biochemical toxicology and forensic research.
6630 Mechanisms of Toxicity
(2)
Mechanisms of chemically induced injury to living systems. Biologically reactive chemical intermediates, cellular responses to chemical injury, and carcinogenesis and genetic toxicity.
6650 Enzymology of Xenobiotic Metabolism
(2)
Enzyme nomenclature, distribution, properties and characteristics; physiological and xenobiotic regulation of activity and pharmacological and toxicological consequences of enzyme activation, induction, and inhibition.
6680 Statistical Methods for Pharmacological Research
(2)
Introduction to design of pharmacological experiments and statistical evaluation of experimental observations (plus one hour computer lab).
6690 Professional Skills Development
(2)
The course is designed to provide students with career and personal professional development skills.
6710 Developments in Biochemical Toxicology
(1)
This course will review current advances in the field of biochemical toxicology through weekly discussions of research articles.
6720 Developments in Neuropharmacology
(1)
This course will review current advances in the field of neuropharmacology through weekly discussions of research articles.
6910 Advanced Studies in Pharmacology: Master's
(1 to 5)
Laboratory techniques or other pharmacological studies adapted to student interests.
6970 Thesis Research: Master's
(1 to 12)
6980 Faculty Consultation: Master's
(3)
Faculty consultation by arrangement with student.
7270 Biochemical Basis of Neuropharmacology
(2)
Physiological, biochemical, and anatomical bases for the selective effects of drugs on peripheral and central divisions of vertebrate nervous system.
7280 Advances in Neuropharmacology
(2)
New developments in neuropharmacology.
7410 Advanced Topics in Cardiovascular Pharmacology
(2)
New and emerging developments in cardiovascular drugs and therapeutic regimens with an emphasis on their molecular and biochemical mechanisms.
7890 Research Seminar
(1)
As requested by graduate students.
7910 Advanced Studies: Ph.D.
(1 to 5)
As requested by graduate students.
7920 Research in Pharmacology
(1 to 12)
As requested by graduate students.
7970 Thesis Research: Ph.D.
(1 to 12)
7980 Faculty Consultation
(1 to 12)
As requested by graduate students.
7990 Continuing Registration: Ph.D.
(0)
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