NURS 319 - Pharmacology I

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This course uses an integrated systems and concept based approach to the study of pharmacology. Emphasis will be on the relationship between biophysical, socio-cultural, behavioral, and pharmacological responses across the lifespan. This course incorporates prerequisite course work and facilitates critical thinking. Topics include: principles of pharmacology and pharmacologic agents for conditions related to stress and immunity, infection, cardiovascular, hematologic, respiratory, renal and gastrointestinal systems. Placement: Junior standing. Taken concurrently with NURS 317 and may be taken concurrently with NURS 326 or NURS 365. (2 credits (2 hrs.) of lecture per week x 15 weeks.) Prerequisite(s): Junior-level standing in Nursing, NURS 300 and NURS 301 or permission of instructor for non-nursing majors.