pha2pga pharmacology a
PHARMACOLOGY A
PHA2PGA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will be introduced to physiological control and the body systems involved in control. The subject will cover receptor kinetics, nerve impulse propagation and transmission, the operation of the nervous and endocrine systems (with special emphasis on the autonomic nervous system) and the pharmacology of drugs acting at synaptic and neuromuscular sites. The practical component will introduce the use of physiological equipment, and ethical considerations for animal and human experimentation.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorChristine Kettle
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BIO1OOS
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Practical Manual, 2013, which need to be downloaded from LMS (WebCT) | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
| Readings | Rang and Dale's Pharmacology | Prescribed | Rang, HP, et al., 2012 | 7TH EDITION, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, EDINBURGH |
| Readings | Vander's Human Physiology | Recommended | Widmaier, EP, Raff, H & Strang, KT 2011 | 12TH ED. MCGRAW HILL, BOSTON (2008, 11TH EDITION IS ALSO ACCEPTABLE) |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristine Kettle
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 13 - 20
Three 3.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 10-minute practical interview | 15 | |
| 3-hour examination | 60 | |
| Prac report 1 (600 words) | 10 | |
| Prac report 2 (900 words) | 15 |
Malaysia, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristine Kettle
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 10 - 22
Three 3.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 10-minute practical interview | 15 | |
| 3-hour examination | 60 | |
| Prac report 1 (600 words) | 10 | |
| Prac report 2 (900 words) | 15 |
Malaysia, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristine Kettle
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
Three 3.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 10-minute practical interview | 15 | |
| 3-hour examination | 60 | |
| Prac report 1 (600 words) | 10 | |
| Prac report 2 (900 words) | 15 |