UALH 205 - Introduction to Pharmacology

3 Credit(s)

Students will analyze pharmacology; review the principles of pharmokinetics and pharmacodynamics. The course will discuss how medications interact with and affect the human body. The development and business aspects of medications will be explored. Students will learn about theories that explain infections and the strategic use of antibiotics. This course will cover ethical issues related to pharmacology, including the opioid epidemic and how the profit of medications influence prescription practices. Consideration is given to the biological, psychological, sociological and environmental factors that influence pharmacology.