PHR647 Introduction to Molecular Pharmacotherapeutics

Syllabus – Spring, 2001

Location and Time: Tues/Thurs. 10:00-11:30 MN402, Med. Ctr.

Course Coordinator:

Georgette Howard, Ph.D.
College of Pharmacy
501C College of Pharmacy Bldg.
Phone: 257-1472
email: howardg@pop.uky.edu
URL: http://www.uky.edu/~howardg


Prerequisites:

Biochemistry 501, 502, or 401G or consent of instructor

Focus:

The course will discuss the development of molecular biotechnology and clinical applications impacted by genomic sciences. Current techniques used in molecular biology for disease diagnostics, therapeutic design, and delivery will be the primary focus of this course.

Optional References:

  • Molecular Biology of the Cell, current edition
  • Genes VII
  • Current Protocols in Molecular Biology
  • Principles of Medical Genetics, Collins and Gelehrter, current edition
  • Progress in Medical Genetics: Molecular Genetics in Medicine

    Required articles for reading assignments will be provided in a loose-leaf notebook in the medical center library. Informative websites will be linked on pages under PHR647.

    Course Schedule