PHM 813 - Cardiovascular Pharmacology & Toxicology*
Description
Cardiovascular signal transduction and control in normal and pathophysiologic states.
Topics
- Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology
- Receptors and signaling pathways involved in the cardiovascular system
- Cardiovascular toxicology
- Hypertension/hypotension
- Heart failure
- Arrhythmias
- Coronary artery disease
- Pharmacological interventions
- Current research findings in cardiovascular pharmacology
Pre-requisites
Undergraduate courses in biology and chemistry, or approval of department.
It is also expected that the student will have a basic understanding of physiology from previous coursework.
Recommended Textbooks
Contact instructor for textbook information.
Instructor(s)
Dr. William Jackson holds a PhD from Michigan State University, and specializes in microvascular cell ion channel physiology and pharmacology, control of peripheral arteriolar tone and local control of bloodflow.
Semesters
Online Summer
Credits
3
Programs
- MS/Pharmacology and Toxicology
- MS/Integrative Pharmacology
(required prerequisite for PHM 832) - Grad Cert/SafetyPhm
Sections available
- 730 MSU program Students
- 731 Lifelong In-State
- 732 Lifelong Out-State