BCHM 480: Biochemical Pharmacology

Course Description

Pharmacology is a study of drugs and medications, and the biochemical and molecular basis of drug action. Pharmacological agents will be emphasized, including drug sources and doses. In additional to traditional drug development and medications, the course will explore nutritional supplements and diagnostic tools which impact therapeutic medication intervention. Different categories of drugs, their use, abuse, and side effects will be presented, including information about nutritional pathways and toxicology. This is a PBL course and requires a collaborative research proposal presentation. Four hours lecture. (OC).