BIOL 451 - Drug Discovery and Development

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

BIOLOGY

Description:

A study of how modern human and animal pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals are discovered, patent protected, developed, approved, marketed and sold in the US and around the world. Prerequisite: Senior Standing. Course Objectives (1) Recognize small molecule drugs with target identification, validation, rational, irrational, and antisense approaches. (2) Discuss the role of large molecule drugs, like vaccines, antibodies, cytokines,hormones, gene therapy and stem cells by testing their efficacy in controlled experiments following the scientific method. (3) Evalute the history of drug development and preclinical studies including Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, and Toxicology by interpreting and discussing scientific journal articles. (4) Identify Good Manufacturing Practices and regulatory requirements. (5) Create a drug that satisfies an unmet need in society, and communicate the process for its development effectively as both a written and oral report.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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