VCP4041 - Pharmacology III

Leader: Dr David Taylor and Dr Sab Ventura

Offered

Parkville First semester 2007 (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.

Prerequisites

All 3rd year Bachelor of Pharmacy units