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DRUGS AND THEIR ACTIONS

PHMSCI 310
Course Description

Introduces students to the biological effects of drugs on human health. Emphasis on how drugs, especially those used in diseases of major human health significance, act in the body. Drugs that are abused also will be covered. This course is not intended for medical, nursing, pharmacy, and physician assistant students.

Prerequisties

Not open to students declared in the Nursing, Physician Assistant, or Doctor of Pharmacy programs

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.28

-6.98% from Historical

Completion Rate
97%

-1.02% from Historical

A Rate
36%

-38.04% from Historical

Class Size
200

5.7% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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