About This Course
Pharmacology is the study of drugs and all the therapeutic and adverse effects they can have on the body. Learn key concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, mechanisms of action, and major drug classes.
General education & majors
Degree requirements differ by college and catalog year; always verify gen-ed rules and transfer credit with your advisor.
Often used toward science or prerequisite requirements for nursing and allied-health pathways. Acceptance and transfer vary by institution—confirm with your program advisor.
What You'll Learn
- Explain how pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics shape dosing, onset, duration, and drug interactions.
- Describe mechanisms of action for representative drug classes used in clinical care.
- Differentiate therapeutic effects from common adverse effects and risk categories.
- Apply basic terminology for routes of administration and major regulatory concepts.
About StraighterLine
StraighterLine offers self-paced, online courses with a subscription model plus per-course tuition. Credits are ACE-recommended; transfer policies depend on your college. Pricing and promotions change—confirm current details on the StraighterLine site.
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