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.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Elly Djouma
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: HBS1HBA and HBS1HBB; or HBS2PTA (SBMC ONLY)
Co-requisites: N/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 Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Pharmacology | Recommended | Rang HP, Dale MM, Ritter JM and Flower RJ 2012 | 7TH EDN. CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE 2012 |
| Readings | Pharmacology for health professionals | Recommended | Bryant B and Knights K 2011 | 3RD EDN, ELSEVIER |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Christine 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 element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1.5-hour written examination | 50 | |
| one 30-minute multiple choice mid-semester test | 10 | |
| 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Elly 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 element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1.5-hour written examination | 50 | |
| one 30-minute multiple choice mid-semester test | 10 | |
| one group assignment/presentation (equivalent to 500 words/member) | 10 | |
| written assignment/exercises (equivalent to 2,000 words) | 30 |