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14 courses with the subject PHARM, 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.

PHARM 520Principles of Drug Action2

Detailed analysis of basic parameters governing drug actions.

Subject: PHARM
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: graduate
Source: bulletins.psu.edu

PHARM 535Therapeutic Potential of Cannabis & Cannabinoids3

This course discusses the endocannabinoid system & focuses on receptors targeted by cannabinoids. The emphasis is on the pharmacology of not only the major cannabinoids found in cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), but will also cover minor cannabinoids, synthetic cannabinoids, and endocannabinoids (molecules produced by the body). The established therapeutic uses, potential therapeutic use, and negative effects will also be discussed. Students will gain an understanding of the current research on the medicinal properties of cannabis & cannabinoids and also the gaps in the current knowledge.

Subject: PHARM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: graduate
Source: bulletins.psu.edu

PHARM 536Therapeutic Use of Medicinal Plants3

This course is designed to provide insights and knowledge on medicinal plants. Topics will cover current usage of plants and plant-derived compounds in Western Medicine as well as discussions on ethnobotany and Traditional Medicine. Cross-listed with: VBSC 536

Subject: PHARM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: graduate
Source: bulletins.psu.edu

PHARM 551Anti-infective Therapeutics1

This course covers general principles related to pharmacology of major classes of antimicrobial agents. PHARM 551 Anti-infective Therapeutics (1) This course focuses on the pharmacology of anti-microbial drugs. The overall goal of the course is to examine the mechanisms of action of these drugs as well as factors determining susceptibility, resistance, r selection, host factors, pharmacokinetics, and adverse reactions.

Subject: PHARM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: graduate
Source: bulletins.psu.edu
Prerequisite: BMS 501 , BMS 502 , BMS 503

PHARM 552Integrated System Pharmacology1

This course covers principles related to pharmacology of major classes of drugs affecting the autonomic nervous, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and renal systems. PHARM 552 Integrated System Pharmacology (1) This course focuses on the pharmacology related to autonomic nervous, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and renal systems. The overall goal of the course is to present the mechanisms underlying the effects of drugs acting on these systems at various levels of biological organization (e.g., cell, tissue, and the whole body).

Subject: PHARM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: graduate
Source: bulletins.psu.edu
Prerequisite: BMS 501 , BMS 502 , BMS 503 , PSIO 504

PHARM 553Gastrointestinal and Immunomodulatory1

3 Therapeutics 3 PHARM 554 Anticancer Therapeutics Total Credits 10

Subject: PHARM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: graduate
Source: bulletins.psu.edu

PHARM 554Anticancer Therapeutics1

This course provides an understanding of general principles of the induction, prevention and treatment of cancer. PHARM 554 Anticancer Therapeutics (1) This course introduces students to the concept of the multi-step process involved in carcinogenesis. Discussion of both synthetic drugs and naturally occurring compounds used in cancer prevention and cancer treatment is included. Potential future targets for cancer therapy are presented.

Subject: PHARM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: graduate
Source: bulletins.psu.edu

PHARM 561Neuropharmacology2

This course introduces basic principles of human neuropharmacology, with primary emphasis on drugs active in the central nervous system.

Subject: PHARM
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: graduate
Source: bulletins.psu.edu

PHARM 562Endocrine Pharmacology2

This course presents basic principles of human endocrine pharmacology, emphasizing drugs active in the endocrine and reprodutive systems.

Subject: PHARM
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: graduate
Source: bulletins.psu.edu

PHARM 590Colloquium1

s At least 2 credits from the following courses: 2

Subject: PHARM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: graduate
Source: bulletins.psu.edu

PHARM 596Individual Studies1-9

/Maximum of 9 Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.

Subject: PHARM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 9
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: graduate
Source: bulletins.psu.edu

PHARM 597Special Topics1-9

/Maximum of 9 Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently; several different topics may be taught in one yea or term.

Subject: PHARM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 9
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: graduate
Source: bulletins.psu.edu

PHARM 600Thesis Research1-15

/Maximum of 999 No description. Graduate - The Pennsylvania State University 2026-2027 1327

Subject: PHARM
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 15
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: graduate
Source: bulletins.psu.edu

PHARM 601Ph.D. Dissertation Full-Time

0 Credits/Maximum of 999 No description.

Subject: PHARM
Type: course
Edition: graduate
Source: bulletins.psu.edu

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