MSPS 2303 - Foundations in Pharmacology (3)

Fundamental principles covered in this course include evaluating physical and chemical properties of drug molecules an their biochemical interaction with common drug targets - receptors, enzymes, transporters, and ion channels - that influence drug efficacy and toxicity. An emphasis will be placed on understanding biochemical and cellular mechanisms of action, drug-receptor theory, drug-enzyme interactions, and pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic relationships of various drug classes and signaling pathways. (Equivalent to PHSC 1613 Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics I)