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This is a one-semester version of the courses in Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics that were offered as a two-semester sequence in the past. The course (and software to be developed) will cover the spectrum of ways in which pharmaceuticals affect human physiology. The goal is to develop process models of the human body that will predict pharmaceutical effects as a function of time and organ (or cell) type that will work for a wide variety of pharmaceuticals including small molecules, biologics, and chemotherapy agents. This course is organized to replicate group project work as it is practiced in industry. The class is divided into groups (typically 3 or 4 students) and each group meets separately each week with the instructor. Hence, there is no regularly scheduled class times; student groups sign up for a weekly meeting time at the beginning of the semester. These meetings typically will be 90 minutes long. The expectations and assignments for this course are quite different from most other courses. There are no weekly lectures by the instructor. Rather, each week each group will make a PowerPoint presentation on the week's topic or their progress on their project. This section may be cross-listed with other sections in the same course. Sections are cross-listed to enrich student learning and enhance collaboration opportunities.