Undergraduate - UnitPSC1012 - Physiology II

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville Second semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Betty Exintaris

Notes

Previously coded PSC1082

Synopsis

This unit builds and extends on concepts learnt in PSC1012 Physiology I (prior to 2012 coded PSC1081). Whole body systems will be considered, and examples of disease states which are amenable to pharmacotherapy will be discussed in detail. The subject aims to provide an overview of the functions of the respiratory, digestive and urinogenital systems; an equal emphasis will be placed on one of the key components of drug discovery and the choice of therapeutic target based on a thorough understanding of the disease process.

This will involve the study of:

special senses
respiratory system
urogenital system
digestive system
focus on disease.

Outcomes

At the end of this unit students will be able to:

Describe the structure of each major organ / organ system considered within the course;
Explain the function of each major organ / organ system considered within the course;
Explain the physiological basis for the most common disease states to affect each organ / organ system considered within the course;
Provide a detailed explanation of the rationale for the use of at least one drug therapy for each organ / organ system considered within the course, relating the drug target to the disease state;
Analyse simple examples organ dysfunction, and be able to explain the likely consequences for the function of the system.