WSU Graduate Courses - Pharmacology and Toxicology/PTX

PTX 700 RESEARCH TECHNIQUES (Credits: 3)

Practical laboratory experiences in commonly used biological techniques including DNA purification and manipulation, protein expression and analysis, and the classical pharmacological techniques of mediating receptor binding.Designed to give hands-on experience along with a short weekly lecture providing background on the theory behind the topic.

PTX 710 PRINCIPLES OF BIOKINETICS (Credits: 4)

This course will introduce the basic principles that govern the bio-availabilty/activity of drugs and toxants in an organism with the focus on humans.

PTX 750 PRINCIPLES OF BIODYNAMICS (Credits: 4)

This course will introduce the basic principles that govern the dynamics of drugs and toxants in an organism with the focus on humans.

PTX 751 MOLECULAR TOXICOLOGY (Credits: 4)

Modern toxicology focuses on understanding the mechanism of action of chemicals at the molecular level.This course will explore a spectrum of molecular mechanisms of toxicity providing a broad perspective of the cutting edge of research in toxicology.

PTX 770 PRINCIPLES OF TOXICOLOGY:APPLICATIONS TO MEDICAL, CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE (Credits: 3)

This course will provide an in depth understanding of chemical and biological warfare threat agents and medical intervention. It will also intro requirements for government and contract research standards for study design, development, and execution.

PTX 990 PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY SEMINAR/JOURNAL CLUB (Credits: 1)

Guest speakers, students, WSU faculty present research results and current topics form literature.