An introduction to the pharmacology underlying recreational and medicinal uses of Cannabis. Focuses on Cannabis taxonomy, chemistry of cannabinoids, physiological effects, and emerging therapeutic applications. Discusses historical, political and socio-economic influences on medical marijuana legislation. Prerequisite: Introductory Biology and Chemistry courses; organic chemistry or PHRM 3010 recommended.
Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Prerequisite: PHRM 3010. Offered at department discretion.
Provides an understanding of the chemical, biochemical and physiological factors that determine the pathological effects of chemicals in living systems. Credit not awarded for both PHRM 5720 and PHRM 3720. Prerequisite: Introductory Biology or Organic Chemistry.
Focuses on basic pharmacological principles, drug interactions with receptors, membranes, synapses, neurotransmitters, macromolecules, ion channels, the cytoskeleton, and membrane pumps. Recent studies of the molecular and cellular mechanisms of drug action are discussed, and state-of-the-art techniques for pharmacological analysis of various cellular target molecules are described. Credit not awarded for both PHRM 5900 and PHRM 3900. Prerequisite: Introductory Biology or Biochemistry or Instructor permission.
Experiments conducted under supervision in the areas of drug metabolism, modes of drug action, physicochemical properties of drugs, bioassay, and toxicology. Thesis Master's students limited to three credits.
Explores the structure and function of eukaryotic cells in multicellular organisms with a special emphasis on the human model. Appropriate for graduate students who have a strong background in biology and chemistry and students with an interest in pursuing health-related fields. Prerequisite: Graduate student, AMP student, or Instructor permission.
Research for the Master's Thesis.
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.
Current developments in Pharmacology are presented for discussion by students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Students advance their fundamental knowledge in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, and Physiology by addressing therapeutic applications in a discussion format. Students will choose and research current clinical problems and will communicate new molecular strategies through formal presentations. Prerequisites: BIOC 6001, MPBP 6010; Medical Science Graduate student; or Instructor permission.
Graduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Research for the Doctoral Dissertation.