Pharmacology 215: Introduction to Medical Pharmacology
Joyce DeLeo and John Hwa

The major, conceptual modules are general principles, pharmacology of autonomic and central nervous system, cardiovascular pharmacology, endocrine and autacoid pharmacology, chemotherapy, and toxicology. Instruction is primarily through classroom lectures (67 hours) with three small group sessions on clinical pharmacology in Terms I and II. Emphasis is placed on understanding the dynamic mechanisms by which drugs modify normal biochemical or physiological functions and how they correct pathophysiological disturbances of those functions. Faculty lectures and small group facilitators. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Instructors: Barchowsky (course director) and others.

Pharmacology 217: Organ-Based Pharmacology
Joyce DeLeo and John Hwa

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