VCP2041 - Pharmacology IA
6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
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