SCI 515 - Drugs and Man: Addictive and Therapeutic Chemicals

Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course will introduce the students to basic drug design, action and intervention, especially as related to the promotion of health and alleviation of disease. The course will consider recreational and therapeutic drug usage and effects on the human body. Orientation to the human body and basic functioning will accompany each topic, as well as disease processes indicating drug requirement. Prescription drug classification, function and uses will be introduced with emphasis on the impact medically prescribed drugs will have on the patient. Students will increase their understanding of drug use, abuse, and impact, as well as their understanding of diseases and treatments.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Nine (9) units of college level science