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Introduction to Pharmacology for Teachers Dr. Nydia R. Hanna Course Focus: Teaching pharmacology through a case studies- problem based approach is beneficial to understanding the societal impact of drugs, as well as grasping an understanding of the mechanisms of drug action, the parameters for dosing and the general categories of therapeutic medicines and drugs of abuse. Teachers often encounter questions about drugs in their classrooms. This course offers a holistic approach to understanding drugs in our society and in our schools. Course Objectives: By taking this course you should be able to:
Textbooks Hitner, H., Nagle, B. Basic Pharmacology, Glencoe McGraw-Hill, 1999. Stringer, J.L., Basic Concepts
in Pharmacology:A Student's Survival Guide,
McGraw-Hill, 1999. Other References Students will access the World
Wide Web for other data and resources needed in
this course. In addition, information from these
books will be included in the content: Drews, J., In Quest of Tomorrow's Medicines, Springer-Verlag Publishing, 1999. Julien, R. M., A Primer of Drug Action, W.H. Freeman and Co., Eighth Edition, 1998. Kostrzewa, R.M., Pharmacology, Sulzburger & Graham Publishing, 1995. Luty, J. Harrison, P. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology Made Memorable, Churchill Livingstone, 1997. Rowland, M., Tozer, T.N.,
Clinical Pharmacokinetics Concepts and
Applications, Williams and Wilkins, third edition,
1995. |
Course
Agenda: Each
category of drugs will be introduced by a
case
study of a disease that
has societal implications or concerns. Through the
study of the etiology of the disease, the
significance of the disease and the major drugs
used to treat the disease, the student will develop
a concept of drug action, pharmacologic mechanisms,
structure/activity relationships, and dosing
considerations. It is understood that only a few
drug categories will be discussed in this
introductory course. 
Course Requirements: There are several aspects of the course which will be required. These are as follows:
Attendance Policy: Please refer to the University's statement on attendance. Because much learning in the field of science is experiential, good attendance is critical to understanding concepts presented in class. All proposed absences must be communicated to the instructor. The instructor reserves the right to deduct 5 points from the final grade for class absences.
Grading and Assessment: Assessment of your performance in this course will be determined by a combination of methods. Exam 1 25 points Exam 2 25 points Exam 3 25 points Project 20 points Part/Attend 5 points 100
points Extra Credit Opportunities: PharmQuests- 5 points possible PharmChallenge- 5 points possible |