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General Catalog 2002-2003
Posted April 4, 2002

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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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