Physiological considerations of the circulatory system including general and integrative aspects of the heart and blood vessels. Gamete and Embryo Physiology. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles of pharmacology, absorption, biotransformation, distribution, excretion, dose-response relationships, adverse reactions, and interactions. Current Topics in Pharmacology. Toxicology Testing Concepts.
Approval processes for compliance with federal drug and chemical laws.
Toxic Plants and Biotoxins. Metabolic and Detoxication Mechanisms. Natural Products Toxicology. Occurrence, identification and metabolism of naturally occurring toxicants of plant, animal and microbial origin. Industrial and Environmental Toxicology.