Sapna Gupta, Associate Professor
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CH 251/Fall 2000 Introduction to Pharmacology and Pharmacy
TR 10:40-11:55am Room 317

Text: “Pharmacology in Rehabilitation” by Charles D. Ciccone, 2nd Ed

Caution: CH 108 or CH105 and BI 120 are prerequisites for this course.  It requires knowledge of general chemistry principles.  

Lecture Notes: Respiratory Drugs, Skeletal Muscle Relaxants, Antihypertensive Drugs, Angina Pectoris, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Congestive Heart Failure, Coagulation Disorders and Hyperlipidia, Endocrine Pharmacology, Male and Female Hormones, Thyroid and Parathyroid, Diabetes

Final Exam Objectives

Course Outline

Basic Principles:        
                                    What is pharmacology?
                                    Why do I need pharmacology???
                                    What is a drug?
                                    How does a drug work?
                                    History of drug development.
Drug approval process
Pharmacokinetics:
                                    Drug administration, absorption, distribution and elimination.
Drug Receptors
Central Nervous System:
                                    General principles
                                    Sedative and anti-anxiety agents
                                    Depression treatment
                                    General anesthetics
                                    Local anesthetics
Drugs affecting Skeletal Muscles: muscle relaxants
Pain and Inflammation:
                                    Opioid analgesics
                                    Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
                                    Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
                                    Patient controlled analgesics
Respiratory Drugs
Endocrine Pharmacology:
                                    Introduction to glands and hormones
                                    Adrenocorticosteroids
                                    Male and female hormones
                                    Thyroid and parathyroid drugs
                                    Diabetes mellitus
Treatment of Infections:
                                    Antifungal and antiparasitic drugs

Course Breakdown

60%     2 exams; one midterm on 12 Oct. and one final on 12 Dec. 10:15 - 12:15 pm.
20%     Reports: maximum five
15%     Quiz: maximum ten
5%       Class participation

Exams: Both exams will be approximately 1 hour and 20 mins long.  The final exam is not comprehensive i.e. it will not cover what has been covered in the first exam.

Reports: Depending on the topic being covered report topics will be given throughout the semester.  (Examples of topics: recent developments in drug delivery; new drugs in approval stage; opinion papers).  There will a maximum of 5 reports.  See below on how to write a report.

Quiz: A maximum of 10 quizzes will be given during the semester.  They will be short 10 mins quizzes covering the material in immediate past 2-3 lectures. These quizzes will be unannounced hence all of you are encouraged to read before you come to the class.

Class Participation: This covers you attendance; general etiquette in class.  I would prefer no eating and drinking in class.  During discussion sessions you are encouraged to voice your opinion; your opinion will not count against you however your keeping quiet might count against you.  

Grading

A 90 and above
B 75-89
C 60-74
D 50-59
F 49 and below

General Policies

  • Punctuality is a must; a late student disrupts the whole class and the instructor.
  • No eating, drinking or talking in the class unless permitted by the instructor.
  • There will be no makeup exam or quizzes.  Exam dates have been given to you in advance and you are advised to keep those days free of any other engagements. A quiz missed is a quiz missed.
  •  All reports must be submitted on time which is one week after the topic has been given in general; if the time changes you will be notified in advance.
  • Class Attendance: You are advised to attend all classes. I will be keeping an attendance sheet.
    • Seven unexcused absences will lead to a “F” in the class.
    • Six unexcused absences will lead to a 10 % grade reduction
    • Five unexcused absences will lead to a 7 % grade reduction
    • Four unexcused absences will lead to a 5 % grade reduction.
    • For any classes missed you are encouraged to obtain notes from either a colleague or me.

 For Athletes

This is especially for those who will be participating in college sports:

I will appreciate a note signed by your advisor indicating which sport you play and the schedule of events for your sport.  For each class missed due to an event I will expect an excused absence slip “BEFORE” the event or you will not be excused for that class.  

There might be additional assignment for you to complete.  Tell me at least a week in advance if you have a game on the exam day.

Writing a Report

·         Length of the report should be between 2-4 pages long (excluding references).
·         All reports must be typed.  (There will points reduction for reports written by hand - no excuses).
·         Margins must be 1” all around (not 1.25”)
·         Font size should be Times Roman 12.
·         Check for spelling errors before submission of reports.
·         All information must be cited appropriately i.e. you may number at the end of the paragraph or sentence to indicate reference and at the end of the report write all references in numerical order.  Try not to reference each sentence. 
·         Plagiarism is a serious crime.  If you obtain an idea or fact from somewhere make sure to cite it (even if it is a personal communication). 
·         Please see me if you need to know how to write references.  

 

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