610 Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience. (Crosslisted with Physiol, Neurosci) 4 cr. Study of original papers leading to an understanding of the molecular basis of electrical activity in neurons. Topics include voltage-sensitive currents, molecular biology of neuronal receptorrs, synaptic transmission and sensory transduction. Lectures supplemented with experimental demonstrations and discussion sessions. P: Zoo 523 or equiv.
611 Systems Neuroscience. (Crosslisted with Anatomy, Neurosci, Physiol, Psych) 4 cr. Introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the mammalian nervous system. Lectures will cover the neuroanatomy of the major subdivisions of the human brain, the major sensory and motor systems, and higher order functions. Lab/discussion sections will emphasize readings from the primary literature and hands-on dissections. P: Physiol 610.
619 Microscopy of Life. (Crosslisted with Physics, Anatomy, BME, Chem, Med Phys, Radiol) 3 cr. Survey of state of the art microscopic, cellular and molecular imaging techniques, beginning with subcellular microscopy and finishing with whole animal imaging. P: 2nd semester intro physics including light & optics (e.g. 104, 202, 208) or cons inst.
625 Toxicology I. (Crosslisted with M&Envtox, Medicine, Oncology, Path, Pop Hlth, Ahabs, Phm Sci) 3 cr. Basic principles of toxicology and biochemical mechanisms of toxicity in mammalian species and man. Correlation between morphological and functional changes caused by toxicants in different organs of the body. P: Biochem 501 & Physiol 335 or cons inst. Path 401 & Phmcol 401 or equiv recommended.
626 Toxicology II. (Crosslisted with M&Envtox, Medicine, Path, Pop Hlth, Ahabs, Phm Sci) 3 cr. A course surveying the basic methods and fundamental biochemical mechanisms of toxicity. Toxicity in mammalian organ systems, techniques for evaluating toxicity, as well as mechanisms of species specificity, and environmental interactions (with toxicant examples) are presented. P: Env Tox 625 or cons inst.
630 Cellular Signal Transduction Mechanisms. (Crosslisted with Zoology, Biochem) 3 cr. Lecture-discussion. Comprehensive coverage of human hormones, growth factors and other mediators; emphasis on hormone action and biosynthesis, cell biology of hormone-producing cells. P: Intro biochem (Biochem 501 or 507 & 508) & cell biology (Biocore 303 or Zool 570 or Path750) or cons inst.
699 Independent Study. 1-3 cr. P: Cons inst.
710 Cytosolic and Nuclear Signaling Mechanisms. 2 cr. Biochemical basis of drug action. P: Phmcol-M 630 (formerly Zool 630/ Phmcol-M 875), Biochem 601 or equiv, & cons inst.
711 Biochemical Pharmacology: Neurotransmitter Receptors/Ion Channels. 2 cr. A consideration of neurotransmitter receptors and ion channels from a molecular perspective. Emphasis will be on current concepts in the field. Course is directed to graduate students and outstanding senior undergraduates. P: Biochem 501 or cons inst.
717 Pharmacology I. 4 cr. Lectures and discussions. For students in medicine. P: Cons inst.
718 Pharmacology II. 2 cr. Continuation of 718. P: All basic sci crses taught in the 1st yr and the 1st semester of the 2nd yr of the Med Schl curriculum.
875 Special Topics in Pharmacology. 1-3 cr. Special topics in pharmacology. Topics may vary. P: Intro crse in biochem, mol biol, and genetics and cons inst.
901 Seminar and Journal Club. 1-2 cr. Students and staff present research reports of current interest. P: Cons inst.
914 Therapeutics I - Emphasis on Chronic Diseases. (Crosslisted with Medicine) 2 cr. Students will have a greater knowledge of the use of drugs to treat common illnesses. They will better understand the appropriate selection of drugs and the management of side effects in treating chronic illnesses. P: 4th yr Med st or cons inst.
915 Therapeutics II - Emphasis on Acute Diseases. (Crosslisted with Medicine) 2 cr. Students will have a greater knowledge of the use of drugs to treat common illnesses. They will better understand the appropriate selection of drugs and the management of side effects in treating acute medical conditions. P: 4th yr Med st or cons inst.
920 Treatment of Cancer Pain-CSC. 2-12 cr. Clinical elective for fourth year medical students. P: 4th yr Med st.
990 Research. 1-12 cr. Research facilities of the department available to qualified students. P: Cons inst.