Courses

Courses in Pharmacology

The University of Nevada, Reno offers a number of courses in the field of Pharmacology for undergraduate and graduate students. For more details on course offerings and availability, please refer to the UNR Course Catalog.

PHAR 400 – Introduction to Human Pharmacology (3 units)

Detailed examination of the physical, metabolic and therapeutic mechanisms of action of drugs and hormones on the human body.

Units of Lecture: 3

Offered: Every Spring

PHAR 497 – Selected Topics (1 – 4 units)

Emphasizes current literature of pharmacologic interest.

Maximum units a student may earn: 8

Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

PHAR 499 – Directed Research (1 – 4 units)

Guided research in any of the areas of mutual interest to the student and faculty.

Maximum units a student may earn: 8

Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

PHAR 697 – Selected Topics (1 – 4 units)

Emphasizes current literature of pharmacologic interest.

Recommended Preparation: Background course in pharmacology.

Maximum units a student may earn: 8

Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

PHAR 699 – Directed Research (1 – 4 unites)

Guided research in any of the areas of mutual interest to the student and faculty.

Maximum units a student may earn: 8

Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

PHAR 710 – Molecular Pharmacology (3 units)

Current understanding of drug-receptor interactions in mammalian systems including: molecular structure of receptors, ligand binding interactions, transduction of receptor signals, and receptors as pharmaceutical targets. (Intended for Molecular Biosciences graduate students pursuing a specialization in pharmacology.)

Units of Lecture: 3

Offered: Every Fall

PHAR 725 – Ethics and Scientific Research (2 units)

A student-led forum in which ethical issues associated with the conduct of scientific research are considered in detail. Limited to students seeking Master’s or Ph.D’s. (BME 725 and PHAR 725 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

Units of Lecture: 2

Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

PHAR 730 – Introduction to Imaging and Optics (3 units)

Theory and practical aspects of microscope-based techniques currently utilized in research in both the life and physical sciences. (BME 730 and PHAR 730 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

Units of Lecture: 3

PHAR 750 – Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Excitability (3 units)

Focuses on the molecular biological and biophysical characteristics and pharmacological properties of voltage- and ligand-gated ion channels, and other ions transport proteins in a variety of excitable cells. (Limited to students seeking Master’s and Ph.D. degrees.)

Units of Lecture: 3

PHAR 770 – Reproductive Pharmacology (3 units)

Provides a background in reproductive physiology and explore recent pharmacological developments in reproductive biology.

Prerequisite(s): BCH 705 or CMB 710; PHAR 710.

Units of Lecture: 3

Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

PHAR 793 – Independent Study (1 – 6 units)

Maximum units a student may earn: 6

Offered: Every Fall and Spring