Pharmacology IA (6 points)
(PHA)
Leader: Dr Karen Kerr and Dr Ian Coupar
Offered:
Parkville First semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Students will develop an: - Understanding of principles of receptor differentiation, drug-receptor interactions and receptor transduction mechanisms; pharmacological mechanisms by which drugs of various classes may alter biochemical, physiological or pathophysiological parametres to produce therapeutic or unwanted effects. - Ability in the area of observation and measurement of pharmacological processes; assessment and integration of pharmacological information as it relates to wanted and unwanted effects produced by drugs. - Appreciation of integrated physiological functions, pathophysiological sequelae and pharmacological perturbations as they affect bodily functions; the differing pharmacological approaches available for the treatment of individual diseases; the pharmacists role in optimising drug therapy.
Assessment:
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