BL 113 - All About Drugs

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

Almost all of us use drugs, whether over-the-counter drugs, prescription drugs, or recreational drugs. Drugs impact our lives, as well as the lives of our family and friends. In this course, the pharmacology of drugs, including their mechanisms of action, side effects, and therapeutic uses will be discussed. The abuse potential of recreational drugs, tolerance and addiction, and the ethical issues surrounding modern drug discovery also will be discussed. The laboratory component is designed to reinforce lecture concepts. For non-science majors. Tier 2 course, any Tier 1 course serves as the prerequisite. Four credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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