BMC3102 - Functional Pharmacology in Drug Design

Leader: Dr. John Haynes

Offered

Parkville First semester 2007 (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:

1. Identify how endogenous chemical mediators work and establish where they come from.
2. Establish the mechanisms by which these effectors elicit biological effects.
3. Learn the general principles of pharmacology and toxicology through application to major organ systems.

Assessment

Written exam 80% (2 hours).
20 % practical work book

Prerequisites

BMC2071