Pharmacology and Toxicology Core Courses
Drug Disposition & Metabolism (PCOL 550)
Principles of absorption, distribution and excretion of drugs, with emphasis on mechanisms of drug metabolism.
Biostatistics for Public Health (EPID 576a)
This course introduces biostatistical methods and applications, and will cover descriptive statistics, probability theory, and a wide variety of inferential statistical techniques that can be used to make practical conclusions about empirical data. Students will also be learning to use a statistical software package (STATA).
Pharmacology I (PCOL 571a)
A Comprehensive survey of the pharmacology of drugs, including agents acting on the autonomic, cardiovascular, hematopoietic, and inflammatory systems. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a current topic.
Pharmacology II (PCOL 571c)
This course is the second of a two semester course covering the basic science of pharmacology. Generally, Pharmacology is concerned with all aspects of the action of drugs on living systems. In its entirety, pharmacology embraces biochemical and physiological effects, mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic and diagnostic uses of drugs. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth term/research paper related to any didactic topic presented in the course.
Physiology/Biomed (BME 511) Fundamental concepts and principles in physiology relevant to the field of bioengineering and including a survey of materials necessary for an understanding of physiological principles. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper.
Advanced Toxicology (PCOL 596c)
The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Toxicogenomics and Proteomics (PCOL 601)
Lecture and laboratory on the qualitative and quantitative effects of toxic substances on mammalian genes and proteins. Modern instrumental techniques will be employed whenever appropriate. Lecture may be taken separately by non-majors.
General and Systems Toxicology (PCOL 602a)
Survey of tissue and organ system effects of environmental chemicals. Introduction to adsorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination of chemicals; toxicology of liver, lung, kidney, central nervous system, skin, reproductive systems, hematopoeitic system, and immune system. Introduction to carcinogenesis and developmental toxicology.
Cellular Communications and Signal Transduction (PCOL 630 A & B)
Principles of molecular signaling regulating membrane, cytoplasmic, and nuclear events in eukaryotic cells. Topics include extracellular signals, intracellular transduction pathways, modulation of cell signaling, and biological processes controlled by specific signaling pathways.
Scientific Writing Strategies, Skills and Ethics (PCOL 595b)
Provide students with skills to write/communicate effectively for a variety of scientific audiences; including scientific journals, funding institutions, potential employers as well as administration in academia and industry.
Science, Society, and Ethics (MCB 695e)
Practical colloquium focusing on ethical issues raised in the research laboratory setting.
Seminar (PCOL 696a)
The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
REQUIRED UNITS: 42 units of major coursework, 9 units of minor coursework and 18 units of dissertation
See the Pharmacology and Toxicology Student Handbook for an Example Course Schedule
Further information
For general questions regarding the graduate programs in the College of Pharmacy, contact Nancy Colbert, (520) 626-7265 or by fax (520)626-2466