Class Pharmacology

In this curricular unit (CU), students should acquire basic knowledge in Pharmacology, essential for a proper training in Nutrition Sciences. In this context, students are expected to demonstrate knowledge on the terminology and basic concepts of Pharmacology and to describe the main mechanisms of drug action. Students are expected to understand the mechanisms of action and therapeutic uses of the drug classes especially related with nutrition, food, and metabolism. Students should also understand and identify the main interactions between drugs and foods, a topic of special interest for future professionals of Nutrition. The CU will also contribute to the development of transversal competences such as the ability to work in groups, the critical spirit, the ability to explain and communicate scientific topics, and the technical skills associated with laboratory work.