This course provides the introductory overview of the pivotal role played by pharmacology in drug development and the multidisciplinary nature of drug discovery. Major areas covered include molecular mechanisms as well as systematic effects of drugs. Appropriate methods and analysis for investigating and evaluation of the pharmacological effects in drug development are discussed with examples of commonly used medical drugs and new medicines development.
Intended Learning Outcomes
CILO-1: Explain the rationale for drugs that is used in health and disease giving examples from body systems.
CILO-2: Implement appropriate methods for interrogating the pharmacodynamics effects of drugs.
CILO-3: Interpret pharmacological data with qualitative and quantitative analytical methods.