Courses

PHM 211: Pharmacology and Toxicology in Society

Introduction for non-science or science students to the field of pharmacology and toxicology. History of pharmacology and toxicology. Present issues and future possibilities. Society and systems of drug development and delivery. Drug abuse and policies.

PHM 321: Common Drugs

Introduction to commonly used drugs. Emphasis on over-the-counter medications and frequently prescribed prescription drugs. Selected natural products also will be covered. How commonly used drugs affect the body to treat or cure various conditions and how the body handles drugs. Principles of appropriate drug use and consequences of misuse. Open to juniors or seniors or approval of department.

PHM 350: Introductory Human Pharmacology

General principles of pharmacology. Central nervous system, autonomic nervous system, cardiovascular, renal, cancer, microbial, and endocrine pharmacology.

PHM 351: Fundamentals of Drug Safety

How and why drugs are tested and monitored for safety. The roles of the FDA, USDA, and EPA to ensure drug safety.

PHM 422: Fundamentals of Neuropharmacology

Mechanisms and uses of action of drugs on neurons and neuron-controlled activities.

PHM 430: Human Pharmacology

This course introduces students to general principles of pharmacology. It also provides mechanistic details into how drugs affect specific organ systems and disease states, including cardiovascular, renal, central / autonomic nervous system, endocrine, cancer and microbial infections. Restrictions: Open to undergraduate students with appropriate pre-req’s. Open to graduate students in the Integrative Pharmacology MS or in the Pharmacology and Toxicology MS, or approval of department.

PHM 431: Pharmacology of Drug Addiction

Introduction to pharmacology and neuropharmacology. Understanding of the biological basis for drug abuse and addiction. Major topics include: pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, introductory neuroanatomy, introductory neurophysiology, alcohol use and abuse, opiate use and abuse, cocaine and amphetamine abuse, barbiturate use and abuse, benzodiazepine use and abuse, hallucinogen abuse.

PHM 450: Introduction to Chemical Toxicology

This online course provides an introduction to mammalian toxicology. The course includes an overview of the general principles of toxicology, toxicokinetics, and mechanisms of toxicity in major organ systems. The course also includes discussion of selected toxic agents. Not open to freshmen or sophomores.

PHM 454: Leadership and Teams for Scientists

This course benefits students who will work in science labs and/or will enter the healthcare profession. Students will engage in self-reflection within the context of relating to others within a science team setting as well as within contexts of various leadership models; evaluate change options as a leader in a healthcare setting; and create lifelong learning plans for future leadership development. Not open to freshmen or sophomores.

PHM 461: Tropical Medicine Pharmacology

Tropical diseases, epidemiologic and clinical features, and pharmacologic treatments. Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches, especially in poverty settings.

PHM 480: Special Problems

Individual work on selected research problems. Approval of department required. Subject matter varies by section; see course catalog for additional details.

PHM 481L: Lab Research

Research experience in laboratories of Pharmacology and Toxicology faculty, or in other research settings throughout the University. Approval of department and independent study application required.

PHM 483: Chemotherapy of Infectious Diseases

Major human bacterial, viral, and fungal infections including disease characteristic, epidemiologic and clinical features, pathology, laboratory diagnosis, case reviews, and pharmacologic treatment including drug kinetics, dynamics, drug interactions and patient considerations.

PHM 487: Current Topics in Pharmacology

Therapeutic drugs and toxins for human or veterinary clinical medicine have generated significant attention in the non scientific news media. Reasons for societal attention, therapeutic breakthroughs, therapeutic needs, drug marketing, and drug regulatory policies.

PHM 492: Pharmacotherapy of Human Viral Infections

An integrated and multidisciplinary approach to human viral infections and their pharmacologic treatment. Approval of department.