BMC3102

Functional Pharmacology in Drug Design ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr. John Haynes is the unit coordinator.

Offered:
Parkville First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Basic pharmacological mechanisms, methods and general principles. Chemical mediators and how they elicit effects on components of major organ systems (for example nerves, muscle, epithelium).

Objectives: Students will develop an idea of general pharmacological principles and methods used in establishing pharmacological actions of xenobiotics. The specific objectives are to: ? Identify how endogenous chemical mediators work and establish where they come from. ? Establish the mechanisms by which these effectors elicit biological effects. ? Learn the general principles of pharmacology and toxicology through application to major organ systems.

Assessment: Assessment will consist of end of semester written exam: 80% (2 hours). The remaining 20 % of assessment is dependent upon practical book write-up.

Prerequisites: BMC2071 Physiology

Corequisites: There are no special co-requisites for this unit

Prohibitions: There are no prohibited combinations for this unit