Principles of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Principles of Pharmaceutical Sciences covers drug development, discovery, action, and delivery with focus on practical information and underpinnings in chemistry, biology, and engineering.
Summary
Lectures are small, with a median of 20 enrolled students in the recorded sections.
What you’ll be able to do
Demonstrate knowledge in a diverse range of drug discovery areas, both from academic and industry settings
Identify mechanisms of action for major drug targets, with emphasis on receptor proteins that constitute targets for a majority of FDA-approved drugs
Explain model systems and methods used for discovery of novel drug targets
Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of drug formulation and delivery
Demonstrate knowledge of the current research in drug delivery
Apply knowledge to solve related problems in drug discovery
Source: UW Guide
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Prerequisites
Course map(BIOCHEM 508 and declared in Pharmacology and Toxicology BS) or graduate/professional standing
- BIOCHEM 508
- declared in Pharmacology and Toxicology BS
- graduate/professional standing
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- declared in Pharmacology and Toxicology BS
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the class
Learn about essential components of drug development and cutting-edge research in drug discovery, drug action, and drug delivery. Focus on useful and practical information and essential underpinnings in chemistry, biology, physical chemistry, and engineering.
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Topics
- Drug development, discovery, action, and delivery
- Mechanisms of action and receptor protein targets
- Model systems and methods for discovering novel drug targets
- Drug formulation and delivery principles
Skills
- Drug discovery knowledge and identifying mechanisms of action for major drug targets
- Principles of drug formulation and current research in drug delivery
- Applying knowledge to solve problems in drug discovery
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