Pharmacology
14 courses · UC Irvine · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
PHARM 270 Applied Pharmacology
- Units
- 2
Introduction to pharmacological techniques and current research problems; includes laboratory demonstrations and research seminars.
PHARM 271 Principles of Pharmacology
- Units
- 3
Principles of pharmacology: pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenetics, drug interactions, and toxicity.
PHARM 272 Receptors and Drug Targets
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- 3
Molecular basis of drug-receptor interaction. Receptor properties including gene and protein structure, signaling mechanisms, trafficking and physiological effects: G-protein linked receptors, ligand-gated ion channels, receptor tyrosine kinases, nuclear receptors, and ligand regulated transcription factors.
PHARM 274 Research Techniques in Pharmacology
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- 3
Experimental techniques and model systems used in pharmacological research. Receptor analysis, bioassay, molecular biology, in vitro pharmacology, biochemical pharmacology, imaging, electrophysiology, in vivo pharmacology, disease models.
PHARM 276 Experimental Design and Data Analysis
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- 3
Experimental design, data analysis and interpretation. Population and sample statistics, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, nonparametric statistics, and power calculations.
PHARM 277 Ethics in Scientific Research
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- 1.5
Ethical conduct in research including data handling, authorship, conflict of interest, animal rights, and handling of misconduct.
PHARM 278 Concepts in Drug Discovery
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- 3
Critical steps involved in discovery and optimization of a new drug. Target selection, relationship of molecular structure to pharmacological activities, screening methods, strategies to identify lead compounds, and preclinical characterization necessary for development of the drug for clinical trials.
PHARM 279A Special Topics in Pharmacology I
- Units
- 1.5
Topics of current interest in pharmacology; discussion of recent research publications.
PHARM 279B Special Topics in Pharmacology II
- Units
- 3
Topics of current interest in pharmacology; discussion of recent research publications.
PHARM 280 Master's Project in Pharmacology
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- 4
Capstone research paper on topic of interest in pharmacology.
PHARM 281 Neuropharmacology
- Units
- 3
Autonomic and central nervous system pharmacology, including major drug classes and therapeutic uses. Mechanisms underlying chemical signaling processes in the brain and peripheral nervous system, including neurotransmitter synthesis, inactivation, and receptor action.
PHARM 282 Behavioral Pharmacology
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- 3
Pharmacology of integrative function and behavior. Drug treatment of pain. Mechanisms of reward, addiction, and drugs of abuse.
PHARM 283 Cardiovascular Pharmacology
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- 3
Basic understanding of drugs used in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Mechanisms of action, clinical and adverse effects.
PHARM 284 Endocrine, Respiratory, and Gastrointestinal Pharmacology
- Units
- 3
Basic understanding of drugs used in endocrine, respiratory, and gastrointestinal conditions, including hormone replacement, contraceptives, and drugs for diabetes, asthma, obesity, ulcer, and gastric reflux. Mechanisms of drug action, clinical and adverse effects.