VCP2041 - Pharmacology IA

Leader: Dr Karen Kerr and Dr Ian Coupar

Offered

Parkville First semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

Pharmacology of neuroeffector systems. Autacoids. Drug-receptor interaction. Cardiovascular pathophysiology and pharmacology. The central nervous system. Practical classes provide experience through in vivo and in vitro experiments, seminars and discussion groups.

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

Examination: 80% (2 hours), On-going assessments 10 %, Practical work 10 %

Contact hours

24 hours of lectures, 4 practical classes and 2 tutorials

Prerequisites

All 1st year Bachelor of Pharmacy units