This document provides information about the General Pharmacology course offered at the University of Zambia School of Medicine. The course is intended to provide students with a solid foundation in fundamental pharmacology concepts. Over the 14-week course, students will learn about how drugs act on major organ systems of the body like the nervous, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal systems. Assessment will include tests, assignments, lab reports, seminars, and a final exam worth 60% comprising two papers. Students must achieve a minimum of 85% attendance and are responsible for all material covered.