Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Department of Pharmacology Courses
Topics in Pharmacology (GPHM 5101, 5201, 5301)
Specific areas of pharmacology not normally included in other courses are reviewed in detail. May be repeated for credit with change in content.
Principles of Pharmacology (GPHM 5303)
(Spring Semester)
A study of the principles and pharmacodynamics of chemicals in relationship to dose and time. The course consists of lectures, discussions, and oral presentations of original papers by the class and is oriented for both pharmacology and non-pharmacology majors.
Pharmacology of the Autonomic Nervous System (GPHM 5326)
A conceptual study of drugs that alter the function of the autonomic nervous system. Emphasis is on mechanisms by which drugs affect transmitter synthesis, release, uptake, and metabolism, as well as receptor function.
Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology (GPHM 5336)
Topic areas include receptor purification, expression cloning, gene microarrays, and electrophysiological recording. The course consists of lectures and student discussions of the topics listed above.
Neuropsychopharmacology (GPHM 5337)
A structured in-depth study of specific topics concerning neurochemical pharmacology, behavioral pharmacology, and neuropsychopharmacology. Topics to be studied vary each semester. The course consists of lectures, discussions, and oral presentations of original papers by the class.
Techniques in Pharmacological Research (GPHM 5425)
Rotation through the laboratory of one of the department's faculty for 10 weeks. This course is designed to give the student 'hands-on' research experience under the direct guidance of a faculty member. The student is involved in the design, performing, and analysis of actual experiments. The techniques learned and observations made form the basis of the student's seminar presentation for the semester.
Medical Pharmacology (GPHM 5312)
(Fall Semester)
A study of pharmacology with emphasis on mechanisms of drug action, drug interactions, and therapeutics.
Integrated Neurosciences (GIDN 5910)
(Fall Semester)
In-depth study of basic and clinical neurosciences, with emphasis on the preclinical underpinnings of various neurological and psychiatric disorders. The course encompasses a detailed instruction in neuroanatomy, which includes laboratory study.
Master Thesis (PHM 6000)
Master's research credits.
Principles of Toxicology I (GPHM 6331)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the department or consent of instructor. First half of a two-semester course. Examines the foundations of toxicological sciences. Covers principles, disposition, and first half of toxicology mechanisms.
Principles of Toxicology II (GPHM 6332)
Prerequisite: GPHM 6331. Second half of a two-semester course. Covers remaining toxicology / mechanisms, toxic agents, and applied toxicology.
Research (GPHM 7000)
Independent research under a departmental faculty member.
Pharmacology Seminar (GPHM 7101)
Weekly seminars by students, faculty and outside speakers. Requirements to achieve a passing status for Departmental Seminar:
- Attendance is required
- Must present a seminar each semester
- Must present an informal journal club once during the academic year
- Must ask four questions each semester
- If everyone contributes to the discussion during informal journal club meetings, then a written critique will not be required. We will try this next semester. If this does not work then written critiques will be required following the J Neurosci. Format.
Doctoral Dissertation (GPHM 8000)
Doctoral research credits.