hbs3pcy pharmacology

FOUNDATIONS IN PHARMACOLOGY

HBS3PCY

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Pharmacology is the study of drugs. Drugs play a key role in the treatment of most human diseases and are used to both cure and prevent disease. In this subject students will learn the general principles of pharmacology including drug classification, formulation, administration and basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Drugs affecting the nervous system and major organs will be explored, and the concept of selective toxicity to treat infection will be introduced. Students will gain knowledge in commonly prescribed drugs, clinical trials and over the counter and complimentary medications, drugs of abuse and dependence and drugs in sport. Emphasis is placed on human pharmacology including clinical topics, such as, adverse drug reactions and drug interactions.

FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorElly Djouma

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites HBS1HBA and HBS1HBB; or HBS2PTA (SBMC ONLY)

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects HBS2PMC and HBS3PAP and PHE3MHP and HBS3APA and HBS3APB

Equivalent subjects HBS2PPY and HBS3CPH

Special conditions Students enrolled in either Podiatry, Paramedics and Medicinal Chemistry will be given priority in order to meet the requirements of their course. Other students who wish to enrol in this subject please do so if you intend on enrolling in one of the above-mentioned degress and you must gain permission from the Subject Coordinator.

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsPharmacologyRecommendedRang HP, Dale MM, Ritter JM and Flower RJ 20127TH EDN. CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE 2012
ReadingsPharmacology for health professionalsRecommendedBryant B and Knights K 20113RD EDN, ELSEVIER

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristine Kettle

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"two 1-hour lecture per week"

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one 2-hour workshop per week (computer lab where possible)"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
one 1.5-hour written examination50
one 30-minute multiple choice mid-semester test10
one group assignment/presentation (equivalent to 500 words/member)10
written assignment/exercises (equivalent to 2,000 words)30

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorElly Djouma

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.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
one 1.5-hour written examination50
one 30-minute multiple choice mid-semester test10
one group assignment/presentation (equivalent to 500 words/member)10
written assignment/exercises (equivalent to 2,000 words)30