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HST.151 Principles of Pharmacology, Spring 2003

Chemotherapy drugs in vials and an IV bottle.
Chemotherapy drugs in vials and an IV bottle. (Bill Branson Photographer; image courtesy of National Cancer Institute Visuals Online.)

Highlights of this Course

This course features a bibliography of useful references and a number of downloadable lecture notes.

Course Description

The objective of this course is to present a conceptual approach to the study of pharmacological agents. Emphasis is on the principles that determine drug actions and disposition. The course is not intended to be a review of the pharmacopeia nor to replace discussions of specific relevant drugs in the organ systems Health Sciences and Technology pathophysiology courses.
 

Staff

Instructors:
Dr. Carl Rosow
Dr. David Standaert
Prof. Gary Strichartz

Guest Faculty:
Dr. Mark Dershwitz
Dr. Thomas Di Salvo
Dr. Dicken Ko
Dr. Donald Kufe
Prof. Robert Langer
Dr. Robert Lees
Dr. Robert Rubin
Dr. Jeremy Ruskin
Dr. Robert Tepper
Prof. Carol Walsh
Dr. Michael Weinblatt
Dr. Warren Zapol

Course Meeting Times

Lectures:
Three sessions / week
3 hours / session

Level

Graduate

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