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38 courses with the subject PHCO, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

PHCO 667Macromolecular Crystallographic Methods2

A combined lecture/laboratory workshop for serious students of protein crystallography covering crystallization, x-ray diffraction data acquisition, and data handling. Course intended primarily for graduate students. Students are recommended to pair this course with BIOC 669.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 669Macromolecular Crystallographic Methods II1

A combined lecture/laboratory workshop for serious students of protein crystallography or cryo-electron microscopy, addressing experimental model building, refinement, and analysis. Course intended primarily for graduate students. BIOC 667 is recommended for crystallography students. Permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisite.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 701Introduction to Molecular Pharmacology3

Permission of the instructor. A first-year pharmacology course outlining the basics of molecular pharmacology, including molecular biology, drug and receptor interactions, receptors and ion channels, regulation of second messengers, and drug metabolism. Three lecture hours a week.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 702Principles of Pharmacology and Physiology3

Introduces students to the major areas of pharmacology and physiology and serves as a basis for more advanced courses. Three lecture hours a week.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 705Behavioral Pharmacology3

Basic principles of pharmacology and behavior analysis are considered in relation to drugs that affect the central nervous system.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 707Advanced Toxicology3

Cellular and physiological basis of toxicity of environmental chemicals, with emphasis on inhalation toxicology, developmental toxicology, immunotoxicology, radiation toxicology, renal toxicology, and neurotoxicology. Three lecture hours per week.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 722ACellular and Molecular Neurobiology: Introduction and Electrical Signaling2

Permission of the department. This course explores the experimental and theoretical function of the nervous system. Typically, the first hour is fundamental material presentation and the second hour may be a presentation led by the students. Topics covered include: cellular diversity in the CNS, gross brain anatomy, human and rodent brain imaging, neuromolecular genetics, behavioral methods, membrane potentials/resistance/capacitance, ion channel structure, electrophysiology and propagation of electrical signals in neurons. Basic undergraduate biology, chemistry, physics and intro calculus is assumed.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 722BCellular and Molecular Neurobiology: Postsynaptic Mechanisms-Receptors2

Permission of the department. Consideration of membrane receptor molecules activated by neurotransmitters in the nervous system with emphasis on ligand binding behavior and molecular and functional properties of different classes of receptors. Course meets for four weeks with six lecture hours per week.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 725Signal Transduction2

Seminar/discussion course on molecular aspects of the receptors, G-proteins, effector proteins, kinases, and phosphatases that mediate hormone, neurotransmitter, growth factor, and sensory signaling.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 726Adhesion Receptors and Signaling in Cancer and CV Disease2

Examines the growing number of families of cell adhesion receptors and their role in biological processes including signal transduction, control of gene expression, hemostasis, cancer, neuronal development, immunobiology, and embryologic development.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 727Structure and Function of Ion Channels2

Seminar/discussion course on the physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, and molecular biology of ion channel proteins.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 728Neuropharmacology of Alcohol and Substance Use3

A lecture/discussion course on the biological bases of alcohol and substance abuse.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 729Gene Therapy: Medicine for the 21st Century2

A seminar/discussion course on recent advances in targeted gene delivery and gene therapy.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 730Seminar in Recent Advances in Pharmacology1

Students meet as a group with faculty members to develop skills in critical reading and to summarize and discuss selected aspects of current pharmacological literature. Two hours a week. Fall and spring.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 732Grant Writing2

A discussion course covering the elements of successful grant proposals and scientific ethics.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 733Drug Discovery and Development2

A seminar/discussion course on the research, development, and regulatory processes involved in bringing new drugs to clinical use.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 734Pain and Analgesia2

A lecture/discussion course on pain transmission and pain measurement. The neuropharmacological basis of pain modulation will be discussed.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 735Discovery Biology and Pharmacogenomics2

Lecture/discussion course covering a variety of aspects of new biological and computational technologies. The course is predominantly in a lecture format with computer-based and literature assignments.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 736Protein Kinases as Targets for Novel Pharmacological Inhibitors2

A seminar/discussion course to evaluate the use of small molecule inhibitors of protein kinases from a structural and signal transduction perspective.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 737Target-Based Drug Discovery and Cancer Treatment2

A lecture/discussion course that emphasizes preclinical and clinical studies for the development of anti-cancer drugs that target signal transduction. Topics include: target identification and validation, drug discovery, the process of government approval for clinical trials, design of clinical trials, and new genetic-based technologies to foster drug development.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 739Reprogramming of Somatic and Stem Cells and Its Applications in Pharmacology2

The objective of this new elective is to provide graduate students with an overview of stem cell biology with a unique emphasis on the applications of stem cells in pharmacology, particularly in areas of cancer and tissue regeneration.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 740Contemporary Topics in Cell Signaling: Phosphorylation Control1

Required preparation, coursework in biochemistry, pharmacology and/or cell & molecular biology. Permission of the instructor. This graduate-level course is an in-depth analysis of how protein kinases and protein phosphorylation regulates key aspects of cell signaling. This class is one of the "Contemporary Topics in Cell Signaling" modules.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 741Contemporary Topics in Cell Signaling: GTPases1

Required preparation, coursework in biochemistry, pharmacology, and/or cell & molecular biology. Permission of the instructor. This graduate-level course conveys principles of signal transduction controlled by GTPases and emphasizes in-depth discussion of current literature and unanswered questions. This class is one of the "Contemporary Topics in Cell Signaling" modules.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 742Contemporary Topics in Cell Signaling: Cell Cycle Control1

Permission of the instructor. Required preparation, coursework in biochemistry and/or cell & molecular biology. This graduate-level course conveys principles of eukaryotic cell proliferation control emphasizing in-depth discussion of current literature and unanswered questions. This class is one of the Contemporary Topics in Cell Signaling modules.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 743Contemporary Topics in Cell Signaling: Signaling Networks1

Acquire the scientific vocabulary of the signaling network field. Master key concepts from mathematical characterization of signaling circuits. Develop and apply critical analysis skills.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 744Topics on Stem Cells and Development2

Required preparation, coursework in genetics, cell biology, and molecular biology. Permission of the instructor. Course addresses key issues in developmental biology focused on the role of stem cells and emphasizes in-depth discussion of current literature and unanswered questions. One of the Contemporary Topics in Cell Signaling modules.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 745Intercellular Signaling in Development and Disease1

This graduate-level course concentrates on up-to-date views of intercellular signal processing, with emphasis on signal transduction mechanisms as they relate to cellular/physiological responses in both normal development and disease. Signaling mechanisms that will be discussed include autocrine, paracrine, juxtacrine signaling and cell-matrix interactions.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 746Introduction to Computer Vision Tools for Modern Microscopy1

This course will introduce computer vision methods for cell biology. Each topic will be motivated with an explanation of a computational challenge, followed by a discussion of available techniques to address the need and practical examples for how to apply the techniques.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 747Biological Concepts1.5

Overview of structures and biological determinants of conditions and diseases of the oral cavity. Both growth and development and pathophysiology will be introduced in the context of three areas of oral biology: biology of extracellular matrices, host-pathogens interactions, and orofacial neurobiology.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 749Practical RNA-Seq2

This course is designed to familiarize students with everything needed to run an RNA-Seq experiment. There will be minimal emphasis on theory and heavy focus on practical aspects. There are no formal prerequisites required for this course and no prior experience with UNIX or the command line interface is expected.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 750Proteomics Methods and Applications1

This course will familiarize graduate students with the fundamental concepts of mass spectrometry-based proteomics with emphasis on its applications (expression proteomics, post-translational modification identification, and interactomics) and practical aspects of these applications, such as experimental design, sample preparation and data interpretation. This course is intended for 2nd year students and above who currently use or plan to use proteomics in their research.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 767Macromolecular Crystallographic Methods2

A combined lecture/laboratory workshop for serious students of protein crystallography. Course intended primarily for graduate students.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 900Special Pharmacology Research3-6
Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 901Research in Pharmacology1-15

Permission of the department.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
15
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 951Research in Neurobiology3-12

Permission of the department. Research in various aspects of neurobiology. Six to 24 hours a week.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 989Special Pharmacology Research3-6
Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 993Master's Research and Thesis3

Permission of the department.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu
PHCO 994Doctoral Research and Dissertation3

Permission of the department.

Subject
PHCO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.unc.edu

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