pha2pgb pharmacology b
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.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorIan Swift
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BIO1CO, CHE1C1A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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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 |
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan 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 |