The goal of Pharmacology is to understand how different pharmacotherapeutic agents play a role in treating various diseases and disorders, while keeping knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and specific patient needs in mind. In this course, the basic concepts of drug safety, nomenclature, classification, legislation, administration, and mechanisms of action for commonly used drugs will be discussed. Proper applications for each of the main drug classes will be explored in depth, as well as specific examples of each. Avenues of pharmacological research regarding antibody treatment and chemotherapy usage in cancer treatment will also be described.