PHAR 5091.012

Course Name: Therapeutics: Autonomic Pharmacology

Course Director: Dr. Steve Mifflin

Course Content:

This course will provide a background of the anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology of the autonomic nervous system (ANS).  Lectures will cover the role of the sympathetic and parasympathetic components of the ANS in the regulation of homeostasis. Drugs that modulate catecholaminergic and cholinergic neurotransmission will be discussed as will diseases that involve alterations in ANS function. Additional topics include: respiratory pharmacology and drugs used in the treatment of asthma; neuromuscular blocking agents and drugs that modulate gastrointestinal function.

Grading: The course will include one examination and one class discussion based on a journal article. Grading will be based on the exam (60%), class participation (35%), and attendance (5%). The course will be graded on a lettered scale.

Pre-requisites: INTD 5000 and consent of Instructor

Credit Hours: 0.5 credit

When offered: Fall Semester