Graduate Courses in Pharmacology (PHRM)

PHRM 201 - Introduction to Pharmacology

This course will focus on biochemical and physiological actions of prototype drugs used in the treatment and prevention of human diseases. Prerequisites: Introductory courses in Biology and Organic Chemistry.

Credits: 0 to 3

PHRM 272 - Toxicology

The biology of environmental intoxicants and of drug abuse. Ecologic and physiologic consequences of the dissemination of agricultural, industrial, and medicinal chemicals. Prerequisites: Organic chemistry, background in biology.

Credits: 3

PHRM 290 - Topics Molecular&Cell Pharm

Focuses on basic principles, drug interactions with receptors, membranes, synapses, neurotransmitters, macromoles, cytoskeleton, ion channels and pumps, and mechanisms of drug resistance. Prerequisites: Introductory course in organic chemistry, background in physiology or health sciences.

Credits: 3

PHRM 301 - Medical Pharmacology

All topics for a conventional course in pharmacology for medical students or health science sudents. General pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles, treatment rationales and adverse effects.

Credits: 6

PHRM 302 - Pharmacological Techniques

Experiments conducted under supervision in the areas of drug metabolism, modes of drug action, physicochemical properties of drugs, bioassay, and toxicology. Open to undergraduates with instructor's permission.

Credits: 2

PHRM 303 - Pharmacological Techniques

Experiments conducted under supervision in the areas of drug metabolism, modes of drug action, physicochemical properties of drugs, bioassay, and toxicology. Open to undergraduates with instructor's permission.

Credits: 2

PHRM 305 - Milestones in Pharmacology

A critical readings class where students read and present landmark pharmacology papers and link them to modern experiments and clinical applications. Co-requisite: PHRM 201 or Graduate standing.

Credits: 2

PHRM 328 - Principles of Drug Discovery

Important classes of drugs are surveyed. Emphasis on random and rational approaches to lead discovery and strategies in drug optimization. Prerequisites: organic chemistry or Biochemistry or Instructor permission. Open to undergraduates with Instructor permission.

Credits: 3

PHRM 372 - Special Topics

Topics of current interest and importance in pharmacology are considered in depth through presentations by staff, students, and visiting scientists. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission. Credit variable.

Credits: 1 to 3

PHRM 373 - Readings in Pharmacology

Intensive directed reading in one area of pharmacology. Pharmacology students must choose a topic outside thesis research area. Term paper and seminar on selected topic required. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission.

Credits: 2

PHRM 381 - Seminar

Current developments in pharmacology are presented for discussion by students. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission.

Credits: 1

PHRM 391 - Master's Thesis Research

Credits: 1 to 12

PHRM 491 - Doctoral Dissertation Research

Credits: 1 to 12