HLSC 4310U – Altered Physiology IV: Pharmacological Interactions

An overview of the mechanism of action of drugs and toxins that affect the human body in normal and altered states. The course will start on the cellular basis of drug action and cover the pharmacological basis of drug interactions in the human body. Topics will include drugs of the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine and urinary systems, as well as drugs that are used in treatment of chronic and multi-system conditions such as diabetes and obesity. Drugs used in treatment of mental health conditions and drugs of abuse will also be covered.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2461U or HLSC 2463U or KINE 4412U
Credit restriction(s): BIOL 3020U
Note(s): Contact hours may consist of a variety of instructional methods.