PHA2022

Drugs and society

(SCI)

Dr Elizabeth Davis and Professor Roger Summers

6 points + Three 1-hour lectures per week and three hours of laboratory or self-directed learning/ tutorial per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: BIO1011, BIO1022 or BMS1021 + Recommended: PHY2011 and/or BCH2011 or BMS2031

Synopsis: Introduction to pharmacological principles underlying the action of drugs, drug absorption, distribution, excretion and metabolism. Specific examples of drugs used for therapeutic and social reasons; social issues of drug use; how drugs are discovered and taken from the bench to the marketplace.

Assessment: Written examination: 45% + Test: 15% + Written assignment (2000 words): 15% + Laboratory work: 10% + Student debate: 15%