pha2pgb pharmacology b
PHARMACOLOGY B
PHA2PGB
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This unit will introduce human molecular and population genetics and immunology. The immune responses from a cellular and molecular perspective will be investigated incorporating innate immunity, inflammation, chemical cascades, adaptive immunity and cells of the immune system. The subject will also cover activation and expression of the genome, DNA mutation and repair, DNA coding and recombination, and how genetic variation in the human population influences both the immune system and the phamacutical response.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorIan Swift
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BIO1CO or approval of the course co-ordinator.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Human Genetics | Recommended | Lewis, R 2008 | 9TH ED MCGRAW-HILL. NEW YORK. |
| Readings | Immunology-A Short Course | Preliminary | Coico, R and Sunshine, G 2008 | 6TH ED, WILEY-BLACKWELL |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe how mutations in DNA can give rise to inherited genetic disorders, and what mechanisms exist to correct these mutations.
- Activities:
- The origins of DNA mutations; how there lead to the development of genetic diseases, and how such mutations can be corrected will be examined in lectures and reinforced in tutorials. Understanding will be assessed in the mid-semester test and final examination.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
02. Explain in detail the process of inflammation and the steps involved in initiation of the immune response.
- Activities:
- The inflammatory process and immune response initiation will be explained in lectures and reinforced in tutorials. Understanding will be assessed in the final examination.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
03. Discuss how selected genetic traits are inherited in the human population and how this variation can be studied with an emphasis on multifactorial traits
- Activities:
- The distribution and analysis of certain genetic traits throughout the human population will be explained in lectures and reinforced in tutorials. The practical component will also examine some of these characteristics and their occurrence and distribution in the student cohort. Understanding will be assessed in the mid-semester test and final examination.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
04. Describe how genetic variation in the human population leads to uniqueness of cells of the immune system.
- Activities:
- Activities: Lectures, tutorials, practical exercise. The genetic variation in several molecules of the immune recognition system will be presented in lectures. Understanding will be assessed in the final examnation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan Swift
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Lecture/Tutorials Or Delivery Method: On-Line"
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Or Type: Directed Learning Activity Or Delivery Method: On-Line"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-hour written examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 1-hour mid-semester test | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One group review article (5000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Singapore, 2015, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan Swift
Class requirements
Lecture/FilmWeek: 31 - 43
One 36.0 hours lecture/film per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"36-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online."
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours of Tutorial or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-hour written examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 1-hour mid-semester test | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One group review article (5000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |