VMT 318: Pharmacology

Study of drugs and their effects on animals, including principles of drug action; drug forms; usage, dosage and solution problems; toxicity; dispensing procedures; and legal considerations. Anesthetic drugs and principles of anesthesiology will be emphasized in the laboratory.  Mandatory animal care outside of class. Three hours lecture, three hours lab.  Prerequisites: VMT 213, VMT 216, concurrent enrollment in VMT 312, MAT 103 and BIO 101 or BIO 110 and CHM 101 or CHM 103.