PHCL 381 Introduction to Toxicology. The catalogue entry for PHCL381 describes the course as an introduction to the "biological and chemical factors which influence toxicity. Review of various classes of compounds of industrial, agricultural, therapeutic and economic importance. Emphasis on the forensic implications of poisoning by these agents." The course is an approved elective in the pharmacy curriculum and is required of the forensic chemistry majors at The University of Mississippi. This course historically has been offered in a traditional classroom format at the University of Mississippi, however during the 2002-2003 academic year this course was also developed and taught as an online course. "Ole Miss Online" is a web-based curriculum supported by The University of Mississippi Department of Outreach and Continuing Education (www.outreach.olemiss.edu/indstudy/About/Contact.html).
PHCL 675 General Principles of Pharmacology and Toxicology I: The catalogue entry for PHCL675 describes the course as an introduction to the "general principles of toxicology, biotransformation of toxicants, chemical carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, teratogenesis, and systemic toxicology. This is a required class for graduate students in Pharmacology. The textbook for the course is Casarett & Doull's Toxicology. This course is offered every other year in the fall semester.
PHCL 651 Directed Studies in Pharmacology and Toxicology: This course provides new graduate students with an introduction to the research on-going in the department. Additionally, it provides them with laboratory experiences in faculty laboratories.
MEDC 317 Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacoimmunology: A detailed introduction to the basic concepts of molecular genetics, biotechnology and immunology of life processes that provide an essential foundation for rational drug therapy. (co-taught with Drs. Rimoldi and Matthews)
Kristine L. Willett
Department of Pharmacology
The University of Mississippi