3 unit(s) Introduction to the basic concepts of pharmacology. Mechanisms of action of antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and anticancer drugs, toxins and how cellular resistance to such agents develop. Applications of drug-resistant mutants for genetic, biochemical pharmacological and cell biological studies.
Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): BIOCHEM 2BB3; or BIOCHEM 2EE3 and BIOCHEM 3G03; or credit or registration in BIOCHEM 3G03 and BIOMEDDC 3B06; or HTHSCI 2D06 A/B or HTHSCI 2E03; or ISCI 2A18 A/B