hbs3pcy pharmacology
FOUNDATIONS IN PHARMACOLOGY
HBS3PCY
2019
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 Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZHPOD or HZLLPP or HZPHPB or HZPHPP or HZPPNB or HBHS or HBES or HBESB or HZPOTC or HZHPO or HBHN or HHPPB and must have passed both HBS1HBA and HBS1HBB. OR Students enrolled in SBS or SBBIS or SBMS or SBMD require Subject Coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PHE3MHP, ORT3OPP, ORT4OPP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students for which this subject is core (HZHPOD, HZLLPP, HZPHPB, HZPHPP and HZPPNB) will be given priority and should enrol into the Semester 2 instance. Students admitted into one of the following (HBHS, HBES, HZPOTC, HZHPO, HBHN, SBS, SBBIS, SBMS and SBMD) should enrol into the Semester 1 instance as spaces in the semester 2 instance are limited. Some previous Biology knowledge is preferred.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Rang & Dale's Pharmacology | Recommended | Rang HP, Ritter JM, Flower RJ, Henderson G, 2016 | 8th Edition, Churchill Liviningstone |
| Readings | Pharmacology for Health Professionals | Recommended | Bryant B and Knights K, 2015 | 4th Edition, Elsevier |
| Readings | Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics | Recommended | Waller DG, Sampson AP, Renwick AG, Hillier K, 2014 | 4th Edition, Saunders 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.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops
02. Describe the way (and factors influencing the way) drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolised and excreted in the body.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops
03. Identify properties of agonist and antagonist activity and relate this back to drug action.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops
04. Describe the different classes of drugs used to treat various diseases and illustrate the way these drugs act.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops
05. Apply the above knowledge to understand and explain causes of contraindications, adverse drug reactions and drug interactions
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRoss O'Shea
Class requirements
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.
"two 1-hour lecture per week"
WorkShopWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 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 multiple choice examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 30-minute multiple choice mid-semester test | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One group assignment/presentation (equivalent to 500 words/member) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Written assignment/exercises (equivalent to 2,000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size300
Enrolment information Quota due to limited access to workshop space Merit based quota. Priority is given to students enrolled in (HZHPOD, HZLLPP, HZPHPB, HZPHPP and HZPPNB) (core), then (HBHS, HBES, HZPOTC, HZHPO, HBHN, SBS, SBBIS, SBMS and SBMD).
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRoss O'Shea
Class requirements
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.
WorkShopWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1.5-hour multiple choice examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 30-minute multiple choice mid-semester test | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One group assignment/presentation (equivalent to 500 words/member) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Written assignment/exercises (equivalent to 2,000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorElly Djouma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1.5-hour multiple choice examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 30-minute multiple choice mid-semester test | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One group assignment/presentation (equivalent to 500 words/member) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Written assignment/exercises (equivalent to 2,000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |