BIO 410 - Introduction to Pharmacology

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Iona University

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Description:

This course introduces the student to the basic and applied science of pharmacology. The course includes an investigation of the basic principles of pharmacology with emphasis on mechanism of drug action and its effects on human biochemistry and physiology. It will examine a few example systems and focus on specific drugs that affect the central nervous, endocrine, and cardiovascular systems, in addition to chemotherapeutic agents and those used to combat a cause of disease, obesity. Finally, drug design and development, as used by the pharmaceutical industry, will be covered in this course. As part of this course, students are required to give an oral presentation on the pharmacology of a drug of choice. Prerequisite: CHM 210. 3 credits. AYS

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iona.edu

Phone Number:

(914) 633-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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