Western Illinois University
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Chemistry
Syllabus
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PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
COURSE TITLE & NUMBER:
COURSE CREDIT:
Introduction to Pharmacology, CHEM 263
(STARS 83829)
Three semester hours
LECTURE TIME & PLACE:
2:00 - 3:15 pm Tues. and Thurs. in Currens 202
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Mai-Lei Chen
OFFICE NUMBER:
519 B Currens Hall
OFFICE HOURS:
Mon. 9:00 am – 12:00 noon, Wed. 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
OFFICE TEL No.
309/298-2578
FAX No.
309/298-2180
email:
M-chen2@wiu.edu
Required Textbook
Goodman & Gilman’s Manual of Pharmacology and
Therapeutics , 1st Ed., McGraw Hill
ISBN 978-0-07-144343-2
Note:
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Data Storage devices other than a simple scientific calculator (such
as graphing calculators, cell phones, IPods, IPads, MP3 players, and
laptops) are not allowed to be used on any exam and during lectures.
COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
To provide students an understanding of the basic concepts of pharmacology,
including the mechanism of action of broad categories of pharmaceutical agents.
To prepare students to utilize web sites to find accurate, viable information of
pharmaceutical agents, vitamins, and nutritional supplements.
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3.
PERFORMANCE AND GRADING SCALE
Four hour exams (each worth 100 points, ten take-home quizzes (each worth 20
points), and a final exam (not comprehensive) worth 100 points will be given. Exams
and quizzes will be multiple-choice formats
Outside work requirement: Students are expected to review, study and learn all
material discussed in lecture, as well as read assigned chapters in the textbook, and to
work assigned practice problems/questions/terms listed in class or on Western Online.
Chemistry Help Center: Currens 515. Free tutoring and/or help is provided by the
department through the Chemistry Help Center. Hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm on Mon.Thurs, and 8:00 am – 1:00 pm on Fri.
Attendance Policy: You are expected to attend class regularly and punctually. All
students are responsible for all information given in class, starting on the first day of
classes, (regardless of when you register whether present or not.) Roll will be taken
every day. Excessive absences will be reported to the financial aid office. Any student
who arrives 20 minutes late for an exam may not be allowed to take the exam.
Students are responsible for all material presented in class whether present or not. New
material is presented during each class lecture. It is the student’s responsibility to
get class notes from their classmates for any class missed. It not the instructor’s
responsibility to provide class notes for absent students. Students are expected to
memorize/learn the material outside of class by studying a minimum of 2-3 hrs
outside of class for each lecture period
In order to accommodate absences due to illness, and other excused absences,
take-home quizzes will be posted on Western Online and can be FAXed to the
Department of Chemistry (309-298-2180) by the due date, and a comprehensive
make-up exam (which can be substituted for one missed exam) will be given.
No other make up exams will be given. If you miss more than one exam it is
recommended that you to drop the course.
Seating will be assigned by the instructor during the exams and/or any other time
deemed necessary. The exam will not begin until all students are properly seated.
Simple scientific calculators only (example TI-30XA) may be used on exams, however
no other data storage device, such as graphing calculators, cell phones, laptops,
MP3 players, IPADs or IPODs are permitted to be used on any exam. Exam and
quiz due dates are announced in advance during lecture periods and on Western
Onine.
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A single comprehensive make up exam will be given at the end of the semester
and may count as one missed exam (due to an excused absence)*.
*Students who are called away from campus to participate in University
sponsored trips, such as athletics or professional meetings (not sorority/frat.or
other clubs) may be allowed to make up exams, if the student provides a signed
memo from the faculty sponsor at least 7 days before the expected absence. NO
EXCEPTIONS TO THE SEVEN DAY WRITTEN NOTICE
Methods of Assessment of Performance:
4 lecture Exams =
400 pts
10 Take Home Quizzes =
200 pts
Final Exam =
100 pts
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Total possible
=
700 pts
Grading Scale:
Grades are assigned based on total points achieved after the final
exam scores have been posted:
Total points
630 - 700
602 - 629
574 - 601
546 - 573
518 - 546
490 - 517
462 - 489
434 - 461
406 - 432
378 - 405
350 - 377
0 - 349
points
points
points
points
points
points
points
points
points
points
points
points
Grade
= A
= A= B+
= B
= B= C+
= C
= C= D+
= D
= D= F
90%
86%
82%
78%
74%
70%
66%
62%
58%
54%
50%
Exam grades are based on the total number of correct answers, and all grades
are final. No curve will be applied to exam grades, and no “retakes” will be
allowed. No “extra point” assignments will be made or applied to grades.
Students can view their individual quiz and exam scores on Western OnLine (WIU
ECom is required for login).
CLASSROOM POLICIES: Any student convicted of academic dishonesty, can
receive a failing grade and may be subject to further academic penalties. (See
academic dishonesty policy http://www.wiu.edu/policies/acintegrity.shtml. ) Data
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storage devices other than a simple calculator (TI-30XA) such as cell phones, lap
tops computers, IPODs, IPADs, MP3 players, video games, etc. are not to be used
on any lecture exam. Cell phones must be put away (turned off or placed on
vibrate mode and stowed out of sight) during all classroom activities. Use of
headphones, blue-tooth, ear phones, etc. is not permitted during an exam. All
hats, caps, and hoods that cover your ears are not allowed to be worn during an exam.
The instructor reserves the right to assign seating for the students during exams and/or
any other time deemed necessary. Simple scientific calculators may be used on
quizzes and exams, however no graphing calculators are permitted.
COURSE POLICY: No incomplete will be given to a student with a failing grade in
the course. No incomplete will be given in this course unless the student experiences
a documented emergency that takes him/her away from the university for at least two
consecutive weeks and/or causes him/her to miss the final exam. The student must
notify the instructor of this emergency before the final exam (Tuesday, December 10,
2013 at 3:00 pm).
Any student convicted of academic dishonesty, (including plagiarism) may
receive a failing grade and may be subject to further academic penalties, such as
possible expulsion from the university. (See academic dishonesty policy
http://www.wiu.edu/policies/acintegrity.shtml.)
The instructor reserves the right to assign seating for the students during exams and/or
any other time deemed necessary. Simple scientific calculators may be used on lecture
exams, however no graphing calculators are permitted.
WIU Policies: It is the policy of Western Illinois University to accommodate individuals
with disabilities pursuant to federal law and the University's commitment to equal
educational opportunities. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor of
any necessary accommodations at the beginning of the course. Any student with a
disability requiring accommodations should contact the Office of Disability Support
Services.
In accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
academic accommodations may be made for any student who notifies the instructor of
the need for an accommodation. It is imperative that you take the initiative to bring such
needs to the instructor’s attention, as he/she is not legally permitted to inquire about
such particular needs of students. Students who may require special assistance in
emergency evacuations (i.e. fire, tornado, etc.) should contact the instructor as to the
most appropriate procedures to follow in such an emergency. Contact Disability Support
Services at 298-2512 for additional services.
Please find the web address for Student Rights and Responsibilities:
http://www.wiu.edu/provost/students/php
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The following action is prohibited under the Student Conduct Code:
1. Disorderly Conduct: Any behavior which disrupts the regular or normal functions
of the University community, including behavior which breaches the peace or
violates the rights of others. Web address for Academic Integrity Policy
(http://www.wiu.edu/policies/acintegrity.php)
Emergency Preparedness: The WIU Office of Risk Management and Emergency
Preparedness provides resources on how to respond to emergency situations. Please
view the video resources at www.wiu.edu/rmep/ (Click “Resources” on the right side
of the page). If the fire alarms sound and/or students are asked to evacuate the
building all students should proceed immediately to the nearest exit and gather at
the southwest corner of the Higgins parking lot (near the fence) until the “all
clear” is given.
IMPORTANT DATES:
First Day of Class
Thanksgiving
Classes Resume
Comprehensive Make up exam
FINAL EXAM
Tues. Aug. 20, 2013
Mon-Fri, Nov. 25-29, 2013
Tue., Dec. 03, 2013
Thur. Dec.05, 2013
3:00-4:50 pm Tues. Dec.10, 2013
ADDITIONAL READING LIST:
Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) 2011 Addition 65, Thomson Healthcare Publishing.
PDR for Nutritional Supplements 2009 (second edition) Thomson Healthcare Publishing.
PDR for Herbal Medicines 2008, 4th Edition, Thomson Healthcare Publishing
Pharmacology for Chemists, 2010 by Joseph G. Cannon, Oxford publishing.
Principles of Medical Pharmacology, 8th edition by Harold Kalant and Walter Roschlau,
2007, Oxford Publishing.
Hansten & Horn's Drug Interactions, Analysis and Management: Facts & Comparisons
by Philip D. Hansten & John Horn, 2008, PP Publishing.
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Stability Indicating HPLC Methods of Drug Analysis, 3rd Edition, by Quanyun Xu and
Lawrence Trissel, 2008, PP Publishing.
Clarke's Analysis of Drugs and Poisons, 3rd edition, by Anthony Moffat, David Osselton, ,
Brian Widdop, and Lauret Y. Galichet, 2004, P.P. Publishing.
Handbook of Forensic Drug Analysis by Fred Smith and Jay A. Siegel, 2004, P.P.
Publishing.
Pharmacology DeMystified. by Mary Kamienski and Jim Keogh 2006, McGraw Hill
Drugs and the Human Body, 6th Edition by Ken Liska 2000, Prentice Hall.
Medical Terminology by Nina Thierer and Lisa Breitbard, 2006, McGraw Hill
Goodman and Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics 12 Ed. Laurence
Brunton, Bruce Chabner abd Bjorn Knollman, 2011, Mc Graw Hill
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CHEM263 Fall 2013 Tentative Lecture Schedule
Date
Lecture topic
08-20
L01: General Principles
08-22
L02: General Principles
08-27
08-29
09-03
L03: Neurotransmission: The Autonomic and Somatic Motor
Nervous System
L04: Muscarinic Receptor Agonists and Antagonists
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
Dr. ML Chen
Chapter
1-5
1-5
6
7
8
09-05
L05 Agents Acting at the Neuromuscular Junction and Autonomic 9
Ganglia
L06: Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists
10
09-10
Exam 1 (L01-L06)
09-12
L07: Diuretics
28
09-17
L08: Treatment of Myocardial Ischemia
Pharmacotherapy of Congestive Heart Failure
31
33
09-19
L09: Vasopressin, Renin and Angiotensin
29-30
09-24
L10: Therapy of Hypertension
32
09-26
L11: Drug Therapy for Hypercholesterolemia and Dyslipidemia
35
10-01
Exam 2 (L07-L11)
10-03
L12: Neurotransmission and the Central Nervous System
12
10-08
L13: Hypnotics and Sedatives
16
10-10
L14: Drug Therapy of Depression and Anxiety Disorders
17
10-15
L15: Pharmacotherapy of the epilepsies
10-17
L16: Treatment of CNS degenerative Disorders
10-22
Exam 3 (L12-L15)
10-24
L17: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
59
10-29
L18: Insulin, Oral Hypoglycemic Agents, and the Pharmacology
of the Endocrine Pancreas
60
10-31
L19: Histamine, Bradykinin, and their Antagonist
Pharmacology of Athmas
24
27
11-05
L20: Analgesic-Antipyretic and Anti-inflammatory Agents;
Pharmacotherapy of Gout
L21: Opioid Analgesics
26
11-07
7
21
11-12
Exam 4 (L17-21)
11-14
L22: Blood Coagulation and Anticoagulant, Thrombolytic, and
antiplatelet Drugs
54
11-19
L23: Pharmacotherapy of Gastric Acidity, Peptic Ulcers, and
Gastroesophagel Reflux Disease
L24: Antineoplastic Agents
36
11-21
45
11-26
Thanksgiving Holiday (No Class)
11-28
Thanksgiving Holiday (No Class)
12-03
L25: Natural and Herbal Products (*APhA’s Complete Review for Pharmacy)
12-05
Review/Comprehensive makeup Exam.
12-10
3:00 pm – 4:50 pm, Final Exam (L22-L25)
THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE UPON NOTIFICATION BY INSTRUCTOR.
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