PAS-509: Pharmacology I

This is the first of two courses in Pharmacology. Students will be introduced to the general principles of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapeutics, and pharmacodynamics. The course runs parallel to the Clinical Medicine course and is designed to provide the background for the appropriate use of pharmaceuticals in the treatment of disease. The focus is on identifying drug classes, side effects, recognizing adverse drug reactions, drug-drug interactions, mechanisms of action, and the importance of patient education to assist in the compliance of medications. Over-the-counter and alternative medications will also be discussed. [ 3 cresits ]