Fall Term 2026 (1970)
PMCOL 343 - Scientific Basis of Pharmacology: Part I
3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)
This course, together with the subsequent PMCOL 344, provides a comprehensive study of the modern science of pharmacology. The objective of the course is to study how drugs act on physiological systems with an emphasis on therapeutic applications. This course may be especially useful to those students who wish to pursue a career in health sciences. Prerequisite: a 200-level PMCOL course or consent of instructor. Pre or corequisite: PHYSL 210, or 212 and 214, or consent of instructor. In the case of over subscription, preference will be given to students enrolled in Pharmacology BSc degree programs.
LECTURE A1 (50908)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
MWF 13:00 - 13:50
Winter Term 2027 (1980)
PMCOL 406 - Molecular Mechanisms of Drug Action
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
This course will present an overview of structure-based drug design, and delve into the molecular and structural factors that underlie drug affinity and efficacy. Concepts will be exemplified using receptor, ion channel, transporter, enzyme, and other protein families that represent important drug targets. Part of the course will be structured around the critical analysis of primary literature on related topics. Students will also have an opportunity to explore protein-drug interactions using molecular viewing software. Restricted to students enrolled in the Pharmacology Honors, Specialization, and Major BSc degree programs. Prerequisites: PMCOL 343, PMCOL 344, and PMCOL 306, BIOCH 320, or consent of Department.
LECTURE B1 (83668)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
MWF 09:00 - 09:50