Overview
Description
Introduction to the chemistry and biochemistry of drugs used in clinical medicine. The molecular pharmacology of small molecules that act on receptors in the major organ systems of the human body.
Requirements
Prerequisites
BIOL 192CHEM 241CHEM 341
Recommended Preparation
SCI 210
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
BIOL 192; CHEM 241 or CHEM 341.
Recommended Preparation
SCI 210.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- describe the basic chemistry and biochemistry of drugs used in clinical medicine.
- quantitatively define the terms absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination and toxicity as applied to drugs used in experimental biology and medicine.
- explain the molecular pharmacology of small molecules that act on receptors in the major organ systems of the human body.