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Aug 31, 2024
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Fall 2022 - Summer 2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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BIOL 150 - Introduction to Pharmacology 2 credits
The course introduces the student to basic principles of pharmacology. Core concepts are presented including, drug terminology, dosage calculation, drug formulation and administration, bodily effects, adverse effects, drug interactions, precautions and contraindications. Drugs are organized according to class with an emphasis on their prescription for specific diseases. Students are also introduced to past and present legislation regarding the most widely used drugs in clinical practice.
Prerequisites: HCTAL 101 - Medical Terminology , BIOL 109 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology Lecture and Lab OR BIOL 121 - Anatomy and Physiology 1 (and Lab) , BIOL 123 - Anatomy and Physiology 2 (and Lab) , BIOL 160 - Basic Pathophysiology
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