Overview
Description
Introduction to autonomic nervous system, cardiovascular, and renal function. Basic principles of pharmacologic agent action in the treatment of autonomic, cardiovascular and renal system disease states.
Requirements
Prerequisites
BIOL 191ACHEM 242CHEM 342
Recommended Preparation
SCI 210SCI 320
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
BIOL 191A; CHEM 242 or CHEM 342.
Recommended Preparation
SCI 210; SCI 320.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- describe the functional properties of the autonomic nervous system, its role in homeostasis, and how pharmacologic agents affect autonomic function.
- explain the basic principles of cardiovascular and renal function, and how pharmacologic agents can be used in treating disease states of these systems.
- critically appraise original scientific literature describing advances in autonomic, cardiovascular, and renal pharmacology.