pha2pgb pharmacology b
PHARMACOLOGY B
PHA2PGB
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will introduce human molecular genetics and how single gene defects give rise to inherited disorders, and how these mutations may be prevented by DNA repair. Immune responses from a cellular and molecular perspective will be introduced incorporating innate immunity, inflammation, chemical cascades, adaptive immunity and cells of the immune system. The activation and expression of the genome will be introduced focusing on DNA coding and recombination; variation in human phenotype and genotype and some examples of variations in molecules of the immune system will be dealt with.
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 BIO1OF
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, 2017, 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.
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.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
2-hour written examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
1-hour mid-semester test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
One group review article (1500 words per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Singapore, 2017, Term L1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan Swift
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 03 - 08
One 36.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 03 to week 08 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: 03 - 08
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 03 to week 08 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 | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
1-hour mid-semester test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
One group review article (1500 words per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Singapore, 2017, Term L3, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan Swift
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 20 - 24
One 36.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 20 to week 24 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: 20 - 24
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 20 to week 24 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 | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
1-hour mid-semester test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
One group review article (1500 words per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Singapore, 2017, Term L3, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan Swift
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 20 - 24
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 20 to week 24 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."
LectureWeek: 20 - 24
One 36.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 20 to week 24 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."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
2-hour written examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
1-hour mid-semester test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
One group review article (1500 words per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |