VCP4041

Pharmacology III ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr David Taylor and Dr Sab Ventura

Offered:
Parkville First semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Drugs used in endocrinology and diabetes. Drugs used in gastrointestinal disorders. Cancer chemotherapy. Pharmacogenetics and adverse effects of drugs. Practical classes using in vivo experiments, computer simulations, seminars and discussion groups.

Objectives: Students will develop an: - Understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment of endocrine disorders including diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders and cancer chemotherapy. - Understanding of pharmacogenetics and adverse effects of drugs.

Assessment: End of semester exam: 80% (2 hours) of the assessment . The exam will be in the form of 60 minutes of multiple choice questions and 6 questions requiring approximately 10 minutes of work each. All questions will be aligned to the specific objectives given before each lecture. 15% of the assessment will be in the form of a practical review. The remaining 5% of the assessment will be for practical class participation (assessed via practical class quizzes).

Contact Hours: 26 hours of lectures, 1 x 6-hour practical, 3 x 3-hour class debates. Successful completion of this unit will require participants to allocate an average of 6 hours per week for 13 weeks (a total of 78 hours per study period).

Prerequisites: All 3rd year Bachelor of Pharmacy units