phe3mhp mental hlth pharmacology
MENTAL HEALTH PHARMACOLOGY
PHE3MHP
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will learn how to identify mental health conditions and some core principles around working with people with such conditions. Students will also learn the general principles of pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and gain knowledge on common drugs used to treat disease, including disorders of the central nervous system. Clinical topics such as adverse drug reactions and drug interactions will also be covered.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPaul O'Halloran
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must have successfully completed: PHE1IDH or PSY1PYA; and HBS1HBA, HBS1HBB.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects PHE3PDH
Special conditions Only students enrolled in the listed course codes permitted: HZHSSP; HZHSSB; HZHAUD; HZHCAU
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Abnormal psychology | Recommended | Kring, A, Johnson, S, Davison, G and Neale, J 2010 | 10TH EDN, JOHN WILEY & SONS, NJ |
Readings | Pharmacology | Recommended | Rang, H, Dale, M, Ritter, J and Flower, R 2007 | 6TH EDN, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, LONDON |
Readings | Pharmacology for health professionals | Recommended | Bryant, B, Knights, K, and Salerno, E 2007 | 2ND EDN, HARCOURT AUSTRALIA, SYDNEY |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrue Bagley
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Two 1-hour lectures per week."
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 1-hour seminar per week."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
2-online quizzes | 15 | |
one 2-hour written exam | 50 | |
one 20-min group oral presentation | 20 | |
one 600-word individual writing task | 15 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul O'Halloran
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 39
One 1.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 41 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 41 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students to refer to department's semester timetable"
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
2-online quizzes | 15 | |
one 2-hour written exam | 50 | |
one 20-min group oral presentation | 20 | |
one 600-word individual writing task | 15 |