BIO 428 - Basic Pharmacology.

BIO 326 with a C- or better; one of BIO 168, BIO 432 with a grade of C- or better; or consent of instructor. (3).

Basic principles of pharmacology and concepts of cell biology and physiology useful to the field. Molecular pharmacology (receptor structure and activation, and signal transduction), autonomic pharmacology (how drugs act through the autonomic nervous system), and neuropharmacology (neurotransmitter networks and brain pathways, and the drugs that act specifically on synapses that control these pathways). Multiple-choice exams, writing assignments designed to improve critical writing skills. Multiple-choice exams, writing assignments designed to improve critical writing skills.