hbs3pcy pharmacology
FOUNDATIONS IN PHARMACOLOGY
HBS3PCY
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Pharmacology is the study of drugs. Drugs play a key role in the treatment of most human diseases and are used to both cure and prevent disease. In this subject students will learn the general principles of pharmacology including drug classification, formulation, administration and basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Drugs affecting the nervous system and major organs will be explored, and the concept of selective toxicity to treat infection will be introduced. Students will gain knowledge in commonly prescribed drugs, clinical trials and over the counter and complimentary medications, drugs of abuse and dependence and drugs in sport. Emphasis is placed on human pharmacology including clinical topics, such as, adverse drug reactions and drug interactions.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRoss O'Shea
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HBS1HBA and HBS1HBB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PHE3MHP and HBS3APA and HBS3APB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students enrolled in either Podiatry, Physiotherapy and Paramedicine will be given priority in order to meet the requirements of their course. Other students who wish to enrol in this subject please do so if you intend on enrolling in one of the above-mentioned degrees and you must gain permission from the Subject Coordinator.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Pharmacology | Recommended | Rang HP, Dale MM, Ritter JM and Flower RJ 2012 | 7TH EDN. CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE 2012 |
| Readings | Pharmacology for health professionals | Recommended | Bryant B and Knights K 2011 | 3RD EDN, ELSEVIER |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Distinguish between the fundamental principles of pharmacology (pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics), and explain the ways that drugs can produce therapeutic actions in the body. Enabling outcomes: a. Define pharmacokinetics and describe the way (and factors influencing the way) drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolised and excreted in the body. b. Define pharmacodynamics and identify properties of agonist and antagonist activity and relate this back to drug action. c. Describe the major molecular targets of drug action and explain how drugs can act on these targets to produce different responses.
- Activities:
- Workshop on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, perform enquiry 1 and 2 and submit written reports, oral presentation on case study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Writing(Writing)
- Communication(Communication)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Apply theory of drug classes and molecular actions to investigation of drugs and classes of drugs and their effects on the body Enabling outcomes: a. Describe the different classes of drugs used to treat various diseases and illustrate the way these drugs act (diagrammatically where appropriate). b. Apply the above knowledge to understand and explain causes of contraindications, adverse drug reactions and drug interactions.
- Activities:
- Perform enquiry 1 and 2 and submit written reports, oral presentation on case study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Communication(Communication)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoseph Rathner
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"two 1-hour lecture per week"
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one 2-hour workshop per week (computer lab where possible)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1.5-hour written examination | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| one 30-minute multiple choice mid-semester test | 10 | 01, 02 | |
| one group assignment/presentation (equivalent to 500 words/member) | 10 | 01, 02 | |
| written assignment/exercises (equivalent to 2,000 words) | 30 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRoss O'Shea
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1.5-hour written examination | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| one 30-minute multiple choice mid-semester test | 10 | 01, 02 | |
| one group assignment/presentation (equivalent to 500 words/member) | 10 | 01, 02 | |
| written assignment/exercises (equivalent to 2,000 words) | 30 | 01, 02 |