By means of this approach, the student should be able to apply these general principles to any drug that may be encountered in the student's further studies or later in the practice of the profession. This approach is used purposely to ensure that the student will be able to continue to function adequately in the profession after many of today's drugs are no longer on the market. Optional assignments provide the opportunity to apply and compare the principles and physicochemical parameters and to reinforce and enlarge on the examples and discussions in the lectures. Tutorials are held as required. During this time, the student may seek help with any of the principles discussed during previous lectures or assignments.
Attendance is optional.
Following this course, the student will understand the consequences of a drug-receptor interaction as defined by the various available receptor sites theories. Following this course, the student will understand the basic biochemical aspects of drug metabolism from the standpoint of enzyme action on drugs. Following this course, the student will understand and appreciate the physiological factors affecting drug metabolism and their importance in the proper use of drugs. Serendipity, random screen, extraction from natural sources 2. Partition Coefficient 3.