Introduction to Pharmacology

M PHARM X 401

This course is an introduction to the mechanisms underlying the action of various classes of drugs and their receptor targets in the body.

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What you will learn.

Identify therapeutic effects, adverse reactions, and side effects of the 100 most widely used drugs
Familiarize yourself with various classes of drugs and their specific representatives

About this course:

This course introduces students to the mechanisms underlying the action of various classes of drugs and their receptor targets in the body. An overview of the most widely used drugs provides insight into their therapeutic effects, clinical indications, adverse reactions and drug interactions.

Prerequisites

PHYSCI X 452.6 Foundations in Human Physiology or successful completion of an introductory college-level physiology course.

Winter 2025 Schedule

January 6 - March 16

This section has no set meeting times.

Available

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Instructor: Ronald Cooper

400872

Fee:

$850.00

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Notes

Midterm and final exams are proctored online; additional requirements include microphone, headphones/speakers, and webcam.

Enrollment deadline: January 10, 2025. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to mentalhealth@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after January 10, 2025

Course Requirements

Book: Pharmacology: An Introduction (Looseleaf and Connect Access Card)

ISBN 9781260470512