pha2pga pharmacology a
PHARMACOLOGY A
PHA2PGA
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will be introduced to physiological control and the body systems involved in control and the relevant pharmacology . The subject consists of a base module (6 weeks) that will cover basic principles of pharmacology introducing pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and receptive mechanisms. The following 3 modules will consist of the physiology and pharmacology of the nervous system, nerve impulse propagation and transmission, the operation of the nervous and endocrine systems (with special emphasis on the autonomic nervous system) and the pharmacology of drugs acting at synaptic and neuromuscular sites. The practical component will introduce the use of physiological equipment, and ethical considerations for animal and human experimentation.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorChristine Kettle
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BIO1OOS
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Practical Manual, 2013, which need to be downloaded from LMS (WebCT) | Prescribed | La Trobe University | La Trobe University |
| Readings | Rang and Dale's Pharmacology | Prescribed | Rang, HP, et al., 2012 | 7TH EDITION, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, EDINBURGH |
| Readings | Vander's Human Physiology | Recommended | Widmaier, EP, Raff, H & Strang, KT 2011 | 12TH ED. MCGRAW HILL, BOSTON (2008, 11TH EDITION IS ALSO ACCEPTABLE) |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Illustrate how molecular events at the cellular level define the operations of the nervous and endocrine systems, contribute to the maintenance of homeostasis and intitate response in the whole organism
- Activities:
- The operation of the nervous and endocrine systems are explained in lectures and consolidated in practicals and tutorials. Assessment is by exam and prac interview.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
02. Relate how molecular events in muscle cells result in muscle contraction
- Activities:
- Muscle contractions are explained in lectures and consolidated in pracs and tutorials. Assessment is by exam, written report and prac interview
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Speaking(Speaking)
03. Contrast the operation of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle and summarise the functional relevance of similarities and differences.
- Activities:
- Skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle operations and functional relevances are taught in lectures and tutorials, investigated in pracs, and assessed in exam and prac interview.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Illustrate, through worked examples, how drugs may interact at the pharmaceutical, pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and physiological phase
- Activities:
- Drug interactions are taught in lectures and worked examples are undertaken in tutorials. Assessment is via an exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
05. Working within the OHS guidelines, demonstrate basic practical skills in dealing with subjects, handling fresh tissues, operating physiological equipment.
- Activities:
- OHS guidelines are demonstrated during pracs, assessed during prac interview.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
06. Identify the scientific method in reasoning and experimental design, interpret data, and relate findings to theory.
- Activities:
- Scientific method is demonstrated during pracs, assessed during prac interview
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Speaking(Speaking)
07. Summarise, both written and orally, the outcomes of experimental exercises and their significance
- Activities:
- Outcomes are discussed and applied during tutorials and pracs, assessed at prac interview and in written reports
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
08. Express ethical awareness and articulate a justified ethical position on experimentation on animals and human subjects
- Activities:
- Ethical awareness and ethical positions are discussed and applied during all classes and assessed at prac interview
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristine Kettle
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Or Delivery Method: On-Line"
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"18-hours of Practical or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via Face-to-Face or Online."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Or Type: On-Line Activity Or Delivery Method: On-Line"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-minute practical interview (base module) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 08 | |
| 1 hour examination (base module) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Module 1 (test, assignment/report or case study) | 20 | 02, 06 | |
| Module 2 (test, assignment/report or case study) | 20 | 02, 06 | |
| Module 3 (test, assignment/report or case study) | 20 | 02, 06 |
Singapore, 2016, Week 28-31, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristine Kettle
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 28 - 31
One 30.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"30-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online."
PracticalWeek: 28 - 31
One 18.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"18-hours of Practical or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."
TutorialWeek: 28 - 31
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours Tutorial or Online Activity per week on weekdays during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-minute practical interview (base module) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 08 | |
| 1 hour examination (base module) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Module 1 (test, assignment/report or case study) | 20 | 02, 06 | |
| Module 2 (test, assignment/report or case study) | 20 | 02, 06 | |
| Module 3 (test, assignment/report or case study) | 20 | 02, 06 |
Singapore, 2016, Week 37-43, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristine Kettle
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 37 - 43
One 30.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"30-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online."
PracticalWeek: 37 - 43
One 18.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"18-hours of Practical or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."
TutorialWeek: 37 - 43
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours Tutorial or Online Activity per week on weekdays during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-minute practical interview (base module) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 08 | |
| 1 hour examination (base module) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Module 1 (test, assignment/report or case study) | 20 | 02, 06 | |
| Module 2 (test, assignment/report or case study) | 20 | 02, 06 | |
| Module 3 (test, assignment/report or case study) | 20 | 02, 06 |
Singapore, 2016, Week 37-43, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristine Kettle
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 37 - 43
One 30.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 37 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"30-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online."
PracticalWeek: 37 - 43
One 18.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays at night from week 37 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"18-hours of Practical or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."
TutorialWeek: 37 - 43
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 37 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours Tutorial or Online Activity per week on weekdays during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-minute practical interview (base module) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 08 | |
| 1 hour examination (base module) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Module 1 (test, assignment/report or case study) | 20 | 02, 06 | |
| Module 2 (test, assignment/report or case study) | 20 | 02, 06 | |
| Module 3 (test, assignment/report or case study) | 20 | 02, 06 |