Biomedical Academy 7/23-8/3/18

Introduction to Neurobiology 7/23-7/27/18

Have you wondered how the brain works? In this class, we shall explore the functional anatomy as well as the physiology of the nervous system. We will explore how the sensory system functions and how does it helps us to feel and experience the world around us through our senses. We will also study how the nervous system controls the motor system to create intricate body movements for sports and dancing. Lastly, we shall discuss different neurological disorders that may arise when your brain is damaged or malfunctions. Come and explore the infinite possibilities of your brain and nervous system!

Introduction to Pharmacology 7/30-8/3/18

Course Description:

Pharmacology is the study of how medicines work in health and disease in Humans and animals.  Pharmacology is therefore the basis of therapeutics and of fundamental importance to medical sciences in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Optometry and other biomedical related disciplines including basic and clinical research.  This is an introductory course to lay the foundation for understanding basic concepts in Pharmacology and the pharmacological basis of therapeutics.

Course Objectives:

1. To understand the basic concepts in pharmacology and the pharmacological basis of therapeutics.
2. To introduce students to the core principles of drug action in terms of bioavailability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and mechanism of action of drugs in the treatment of diseases. 
3. To introduce students to understanding drug efficacy, side effects, toxicities, drug interactions and special emphasis on dosage concerns in special populations such as the young, pregnant women and in the elderly.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic pharmacological principles and mechanism of action and classification of drugs.
2. Students will be able to communicate clearly, and in an organized fashion, in writiten form.
3. Students will become familiar with the therapeutic effects, efficacies, side effects, toxicities and drug interactions. 

Topical Outline and Course Content:

7/30/18       Part 1:  Introduction to Basic Concepts in Pharmacology

• Drug classification, dosage, mechanism of drug action
• Central nervous system (CNS) acting drugs
• Mental and neurological disorders

7/31/18         Part 2:  General principles of drug action

• Tour of Mouse laboratory and Mouse Models of human diseases
• Advances in immunology and virology
• Immune system as therapeutic target

8/1/18         Part 2:  General principles of drug action (ctd.)

• Endocrine system, adrenal steroids, and contraceptives
• Gender and ethnic differences in human disorders

8/2/18          Part 3:  Addiction and antiepileptic drugs

• Neurobiology of drug addiction
• Local and general anesthetic agents

8/3/18          Part 4:  Future of Medicine

• Autism spectrum disorders
• Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease
• Genomic and epigenetic basis for disease

Course Location: 300 Pompton Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470 (Main Campus)

Learn more about your instructor: Dr. Emmanuel S. Onaivi, Biology Professor

Instructor :
Dates : 07/23/18 to 08/03/18
Days : Mon,Tues,Weds,Thu,Fri
From : 9:00am - 12:00pm
Fee : $ 545.00
Course Number : HS530

Class is full at this time please call 973-720-2354 to be placed on a waiting list