PHARMACOLOGY B
PHA2PGB
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This unit will introduce human molecular and population genetics and immunology. The immune responses from a cellular and molecular perspective will be investigated incorporating innate immunity, inflammation, chemical cascades, adaptive immunity and cells of the immune system. The subject will also cover activation and expression of the genome, DNA mutation and repair, DNA coding and recombination, and how genetic variation in the human population influences both the immune system and the phamacutical response.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Ian Swift
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: BIO1CO, CHE1C1A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Human Genetics | Recommended | Lewis, R 2008 | 9TH ED MCGRAW-HILL. NEW YORK. |
| Readings | Immunology-A Short Course | Preliminary | Coico, R and Sunshine, G 2008 | 6TH ED, WILEY-BLACKWELL |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ian Swift
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
Five 1.0 hours directed reading per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Self directed study"
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
Three 3.0 hours practical per study period 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 every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 2-hour written examination | 60 | |
| three 1-hour tests | 10 | |
| three practical reports (500 words each) | 30 |
Malaysia, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ian Swift
Class requirements
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical
Three 3.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Directed Reading
Five 1.0 hours directed reading per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Self directed study"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 2-hour written examination | 60 | |
| three 1-hour tests | 10 | |
| three practical reports (500 words each) | 30 |
Malaysia, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ian Swift
Class requirements
Directed Reading
Five 1.0 hours directed reading per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Self directed study"
Lecture
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical
Three 3.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 2-hour written examination | 60 | |
| three 1-hour tests | 10 | |
| three practical reports (500 words each) | 30 |