HSCI 206 : INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY

This course is designed to give an overview and introduction of pharmacology to pre-clinical health and exercise science learners. This course will examine basic pharmacology terminology as well as the main drug classes (mechanisms of action, modes of administration and dosage, and their effects of specific disease states). Additionally, a review of the clinical trial processes as well as drug legislation and regulation will be presented.

Prerequisites

HSCI 180 Introduction to Medical Terminology, BIOL 111 or BIOL 151, and HSCI 205 OR BIOL 264 & BIOL 265, or instructor permission

Overview

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Credits

3