The document outlines the syllabus for a pharmacology course, including topics such as introduction to pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, prescription writing, autonomic nervous system, and sources of drug information. It defines key terms like pharmacology, drug, pharmacy, therapeutics, and discusses the various subdivisions of pharmacology like pharmacognosy, toxicology, and clinical pharmacology. It also lists some common reference books and different sources of drugs including minerals, animals, plants, microorganisms, and recombinant technology.