pha2pga pharmacology a
PHARMACOLOGY A
PHA2PGA
2019
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 will cover receptor kinetics, 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 | 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. Explain 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.
02. Explain how drugs interact at the cellular level to alter the operations of the nervous and endocrine systems.
- 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.
03. Critically review aspects of drug interactions with human physiology; using safe and ethical practices.
- Activities:
- OHS guidelines are demonstrated during pracs, assessed during prac interview.
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristine Kettle
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
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.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical interview (500-words equivalent) | 15 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 2 Hour Examination (2,000-words equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Mid semester test (300-words equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Assignments (1,000-words equivalent) | 20 | 02 | |
| Online quizzes (250-words equivalent) | 5 | 01, 02 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristine Kettle
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 11 - 22
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 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
Two 1.0 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"
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical interview (500 word equivalent) | 015 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 2 Hour Examination | 050 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Mid semester test (300 word equivalent) | 010 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 2 x Assignments (1000 word equivalent) | 020 | 02 | |
| Online quizzes (250 word equivalent) | 005 | 01, 02 |
Singapore (PSB), 2019, Term L4, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 27 - 31
One 30.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 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: 27 - 31
One 18.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 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: 27 - 31
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical interview (500-words equivalent) | 15 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 2 Hour Examination (2,000-words equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Mid semester test (300-words equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Assignments (1,000-words equivalent) | 20 | 02 | |
| Online quizzes (250-words equivalent) | 5 | 01, 02 |
Singapore (PSB), 2019, Term L5, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 36 - 40
One 30.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 36 to week 40 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: 36 - 40
One 18.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 36 to week 40 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: 36 - 40
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 36 to week 40 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical interview (500-words equivalent) | 15 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 2 Hour Examination (2,000-words equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Mid semester test (300-words equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Assignments (1,000-words equivalent) | 20 | 02 | |
| Online quizzes (250-words equivalent) | 5 | 01, 02 |
Singapore (PSB), 2019, Term L5, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 36 - 40
One 30.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 36 to week 40 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: 36 - 40
One 18.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays at night from week 36 to week 40 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: 36 - 40
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 36 to week 40 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical interview (500-words equivalent) | 15 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 2 Hour Examination (2,000-words equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Mid semester test (300-words equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Assignments (1,000-words equivalent) | 20 | 02 | |
| Online quizzes (250-words equivalent) | 5 | 01, 02 |