Advanced Pharmacology I

Catalog description

In this course, the students will be exposed to the advanced principles of pharmacology and the modern aspects of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenomics. In addition, students will be exposed to different drug classes, discussion will be d ivided by organ system and clinical conditions. Specifically, discussion will focus on the mechanism of action, therapeutic applications and adverse reactions; including toxicity and the appropriate treatments and major drug -drug interactions. Emphasis will be given to the principles of absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME). Knowledge of the basic and biomedical sciences will also be integrated. Active learning methodologies will be used in addition to lecture/discussion sessions. This course will be delivered in face-to-face mode.