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Oct 31, 2024
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Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Neuroscience, Ph.D (CIP 26.1001)
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The goal of the Ph.D. training program in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Neuroscience is to provide the skills necessary for the graduate to pursue an independent career in biomedical research at a university, research institute, hospital, government agency, or in industry. The program provides graduate training through advanced courses, participation in seminars and national meetings, and the preparation of grant proposals. Hands-on laboratory research is emphasized at all stages of the program.
The major research interests in the Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Neuroscience are in the areas of: NEUROPHARMACOLOGY, NEUROSCIENCE, TOXICOLOGY, DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION, STRESS, GENE THERAPY, MOLECULAR BASIS OF LOCOMOTOR ACTIVITY IN AGING AND NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASE, Acetylcholine circuits, Basal ganglia circuits, Biosensors, Catecholamine neurotransmission, Neurodegenerative disorders, PARKINSON’S DISEASE, SYNAPTIC PHYSIOLOGY, BIOTECHNOLOGY, CARCINOGENESIS AND CANCER CHEMOPREVENTION, OXIDATIVE MECHANISMS OF TOXICITY, Psychedelics, Cannabinoids, Natural Products, Drug Repurposing, Neurovascular Damage, Neuroinflammation, Oxidative Stress, Nanotechnology, Drug Delivery, Neuroimaging, Methamphetamine, Polysubstance Abuse, MOLECULAR REGULATION OF TOXICITY AND APOPTOSIS
All students enrolled in the Department of Pharmacology will be considered departmental graduate students and, as such, required to complete the core curriculum. At the start of their second year, students will choose either the Neuroscience or Toxicology track. In the fall semester of their second year, students will take either Neuropharmacology OR Toxicology, as appropriate. Note that they may take both if desired. A set of advanced electives has been established for each of these specialization tracks. For both tracks, students will enroll in at least two of these electives, based on recommendations from their advisor and/or Advisory Committee.
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Core Requirements
The program for obtaining the Ph.D. can be tailored to the requirement of each individual student, but the core requirements for all students are: - IDSP 110 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 3 Credits, letter grade
- IDSP 118 - Cell and Signaling 3 Credits, letter grade
- IDSP 212 - Foundations of Biomedical Sciences I - Cardiovascular System 1.5 Credits, letter grade
- IDSP 213 - Foundations of Biomedical Sciences I -The Renal System 1 Credit, letter grade
- IDSP 214 - Foundations of Biomedical Sciences I - Respiratory System 1 Credit, letter grade
- IDSP 216 - Foundations of Biomedical Sciences II - Gastrointestinal System 1 Credit, letter grade
- IDSP 217 - Foundations of Biomedical Sciences II - Endocrine System 1 Credit, letter grade
- IDSP 218 - Foundations of Biomedical Sciences II - Nervous System 1.5 Credits, letter grade
- IDSP 226 - Basic Biostatistics 1 Credit, letter grade
- IDSP 227 - Advanced Biostatistics 1 Credit, letter grade
- IDSP 235 A and B - Grant Writing A offered for 1 letter grade Credit, B offered for S/U
- IDSP 240 - Philosophical and Ethical Issues in Science 0.5 Credit, S/U
- IDSP 241 - Philosophical and Ethical Issues in Science 0.5 Credit, S/U
Core Pharmacology course requirements:
- PHARM 203 - Methods in Pharmacology 3 Credits, letter grade
Credits / Units: credits - PHARM 209 - Introduction to Research in Pharmacology 1 Credit, S/U
- PHARM 233 - Neuropharmacology 2 Credits, letter Credit
- PHARM 245 - Toxicology 2 Credits, letter grade
- PHARM 258 - Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics 1 Credit, letter grade
- PHARM 260 - Molecular Pharmacology 1.5 Credits, letter grade
- PHARM 270 - Discussions in Neurochemistry & Neuropharmacology 1 Credit, S/U
- PHARM 271 - Discussions in Toxicology 1 Credit, S/U
- PHARM 272 - Discussions in Pharmacology 1 Credit, S/U
- PHARM 298 - Seminar 1 Credit, S/U
- PHARM 400 - Dissertation Research 1-9 Credits, S/U
Additional Curricula for Neuroscience Specialization
Aditional Curricula for Toxicology Specialization
Note:
The student will be required by his/her Advisory Committee to supplement the core curriculum with advanced courses, including courses from other departments, as appropriate. At least one of these courses must be a letter-graded (A-F) course.
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