3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture Upper Division
The course will integrate basic principles of medicinal chemistry and pharmacology to achieve an understanding of drug mechanisms as applied to autonomic/endocrine, cardiovascular/renal, CNS, and chemotherapy/infectious diseases. The course will apply concepts from organic chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, and principles of drug action to describe how drugs are used to treat the symptoms and causes of disease.
Learning Outcomes1Knowledge and understanding of the major drug classes.
2Knowledge of the relationships between mechanism of action with drug interactions and adverse reactions.
3Development of an introductory-level ability to critically evaluate primary literature.
4An appreciation for the relevant research and discovery processes involving medicinal chemistry and pharmacology related to the major drug classes.
5A broad knowledge of pharmaceutical and related sciences.
6An understanding of drug discovery, development, and commercialization.
7Effective written and oral communication skills.
8An ability to integrate and apply knowledge to solve problems.
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