PHA3022

Pharmacology and toxicology

(SCI)

Dr Wayne Hodgson

12 points + Four 1-hour lectures and one 6-hour lab per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: PHA3011

Synopsis: Drugs and the endocrine system. Drugs affecting the central nervous system. Drug abuse and misuse. Selective toxicity. Drug development and government regulation of drugs. Problems of assessing risks and estimating hazards using examples from medicine, agriculture, environmental pollution, food additives and contaminants.

Assessment: Semester test: 18% + Examination (3 hours): 55% + Laboratory work: 12% + Research project: 15%