PHRD 3610: Science Foundation II: Biochemistry and Cell Functions (4 Credits)
The goals of this course are to build a strong knowledge base in biochemistry and cell biology, link biochemical principles to cellular function, describe how various diseases and errors in metabolism relate to biochemical defects in the cell, examine how selected drug-biomolecule interactions result in altered cellular metabolism, and recognize the processes that regulate cell communication and homeostasis. At the completion of this course, students should have a strong knowledge base regarding these concepts and should be able to apply them to more advanced topics in pharmacy practice.