Pharmacology and Toxicology (BS)

Detailed examination of the chemical structure, conformation and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleotides; analysis of the energetics, enzymes and control of the metabolic pathways by which these molecules are degraded or synthesized.

Analyzes protein structure, purification and function using spectroscopic, chromatographic, electrophoretic and other methods.

Human pharmacology and toxicology focusing on mechanisms of drug action, clearance systems and dose response.

Aspects of pharmacology using an integrated approach to familiarize students with natural and synthetic therapeutic agents used in medicine.

Introduces methods for determination of toxicological effects. Students learn to evaluate analytical techniques to determine the cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of chemicals. In silico methods will be used to calculate the effective dose (ED50) and lethal dose (LD50) of chemicals, and the roles of small animal models in pharmaceutical research will be introduced.

Studies the structure and function of the human body. Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. Cannot be used for major credit in the life sciences.

Studies the structure and function of the human body. Topics include cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic/immune, endocrine, renal, digestive, and reproductive systems. Cannot be used for major credit in the life sciences.

Presents the fundamental principles of toxicology and its application to both human and environmental situations. Starts with the means of defining and quantifying toxic effects through dose response curves (e.g. LD50, EC50, LOEL, NOEL). Then focuses on absorption pathways for toxicants as well as the degradation metabolism pathways for toxicants. Finally focuses on the mechanism of toxic action for common poisons and environmental pollutants. Emphasizes toxicants that students are likely to encounter in forensics and environmental fields.