pha2pgb pharmacology b

PHARMACOLOGY B

PHA2PGB

2016

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject will introduce human molecular genetics and how single gene defects give rise to inherited disorders, and how these mutations may be prevented by DNA repair. Immune responses from a cellular and molecular perspective will be introduced incorporating innate immunity, inflammation, chemical cascades, adaptive immunity and cells of the immune system. The activation and expression of the genome will be introduced focusing on DNA coding and recombination; variation in human phenotype and genotype and some examples of variations in molecules of the immune system will be dealt with.

SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS

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 or BIO1OF

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsHuman GeneticsRecommendedLewis, R 20089TH ED MCGRAW-HILL. NEW YORK.
ReadingsImmunology-A Short CoursePreliminaryCoico, R and Sunshine, G 20086TH ED, WILEY-BLACKWELL

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Describe how mutations in DNA can give rise to inherited genetic disorders, and what mechanisms exist to correct these mutations.

Activities:
The origins of DNA mutations; how there lead to the development of genetic diseases, and how such mutations can be corrected will be examined in lectures and reinforced in tutorials. Understanding will be assessed in the mid-semester test and final examination.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Writing(Writing)

02. Explain in detail the process of inflammation and the steps involved in initiation of the immune response.

Activities:
The inflammatory process and immune response initiation will be explained in lectures and reinforced in tutorials. Understanding will be assessed in the final examination.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Writing(Writing)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)

03. Discuss how selected genetic traits are inherited in the human population and how this variation can be studied with an emphasis on multifactorial traits

Activities:
The distribution and analysis of certain genetic traits throughout the human population will be explained in lectures and reinforced in tutorials. The practical component will also examine some of these characteristics and their occurrence and distribution in the student cohort. Understanding will be assessed in the mid-semester test and final examination.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Writing(Writing)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)

04. Describe how genetic variation in the human population leads to uniqueness of cells of the immune system.

Activities:
Activities: Lectures, tutorials, practical exercise. The genetic variation in several molecules of the immune recognition system will be presented in lectures. Understanding will be assessed in the final examnation.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Writing(Writing)
Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
Teamwork(Teamwork)
Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan Swift

Class requirements

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.
"Lecture/Tutorials Or Delivery Method: On-Line"

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Or Type: Directed Learning Activity Or Delivery Method: On-Line"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
2-hour written examination6001, 02, 03, 04
1-hour mid-semester test1001, 02, 03, 04
One group review article (5000 words)3001, 02, 03, 04

Singapore, 2016, Week 03-09, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan Swift

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 03 - 09
One 36.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 03 to week 09 and delivered via face-to-face.
"36-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online."

TutorialWeek: 03 - 09
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 03 to week 09 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours of Tutorial or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
2-hour written examination6001, 02, 03, 04
1-hour mid-semester test1001, 02, 03, 04
One group review article (5000 words)3001, 02, 03, 04

Singapore, 2016, Week 20-24, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan Swift

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 20 - 24
One 36.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 20 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
"36-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online."

TutorialWeek: 20 - 24
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 20 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours of Tutorial or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
2-hour written examination6001, 02, 03, 04
1-hour mid-semester test1001, 02, 03, 04
One group review article (5000 words)3001, 02, 03, 04

Singapore, 2016, Week 20-24, Night

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan Swift

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 20 - 24
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 20 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours of Tutorial or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."

LectureWeek: 20 - 24
One 36.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 20 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
"36-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
2-hour written examination6001, 02, 03, 04
1-hour mid-semester test1001, 02, 03, 04
One group review article (5000 words)3001, 02, 03, 04