Course
Introductory Pharmacology
BIOL-40329
Learn the Fundamental Principles of Pharmacology
This course will emphasize the major classes of clinically important drugs currently used in medical practice. Within each anatomic system, emphasis is placed on discussion of drug groups and prototypes. Following a review of receptor biology and signal transduction, basic principles of drug action, metabolism and toxicity are discussed as they relate to specific organ systems and disease targets. Topics include: autonomic, neuropharmacology, immunopharmacology, cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial drugs.Learning Objectives
- Grasp the general principles of pharmacology and mechanisms of drug action at the molecular level
- Become familiar with the current topics of pharmacogenomics and gene/protein therapy, as well as the regulatory (FDA) and industrial aspects of pharmacological science
Course Information
Online
3.00 units
$725.00
Course sessions
Closed
Closed
Instructor:
Wei Duan has a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from NUS (National University of Singapore) and has been working in the biomedical research and biotech industry for more than 15 years. She is currently working as a Project Manager/Immunologist at Orpro Therapeutics. She enjoys creating an effective and fun learning environment for her students and helping students become medical/scientific professionals who think independently and critically.
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Section ID:
183197
Class type:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
No textbook required.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 10/7/2024
Schedule:
No information available at this time.
Instructor:
Wei Duan-Hagler
Wei Duan-Hagler
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Instructor:
Wei Duan has a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from NUS (National University of Singapore) and has been working in the biomedical research and biotech industry for more than 15 years. She is currently working as a Project Manager/Immunologist at Orpro Therapeutics. She enjoys creating an effective and fun learning environment for her students and helping students become medical/scientific professionals who think independently and critically.
Full Bio
Section ID:
187217
Class type:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 4/7/2025
Schedule:
No information available at this time.
Instructor:
Wei Duan-Hagler
Wei Duan-Hagler