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MCDB 126 - Basic Pharmacology

Molecular, Cellular & Develop. Biology College of Letters and Science

Full Course Title

Basic Pharmacology

Instructor Name(s)

Thrower

Course Description

Covers a wide range of drugs with a focus on drugs used to treat disorders of the nervous and cardiovascular systems, antibacterial agents, antivirals, and anticancer drugs. Also looks at the pharmacology of inflammation and coagulation. The goal is to understand the underlying physiology behind disorders of these systems and the mechanisms of the drugs used to treat them. Additional out-of-class hours are necessary.

Unit Value

5

Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit

0

Maximum Units

5

Prerequisites

MCDB 101A (may be taken concurrently) or Chemistry 142C; Chemistry 109A-B-C. Completion of all listed prerequisites with a grade of C or better.

Repeat Comments

Students who have completed MCDB 126A will only receive 2 units for MCDB 126. Students who have completed MCDB 126C will only receive 3 units for MCDB 126. Not open for credit to students who have completed both MCDB 126A and 126C.