pha3thd pharm prac therapeutics d
PHARMACY PRACTICE AND THERAPEUTICS D (ANTI-INFECTIVES)
PHA3THD
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject expands on the topics presented in the subject Introduction to Microbiology. Some of the most important microbial diseases affecting humans will be studied. A major area of focus is the use of chemotherapeutic agents (bacterial antibiotics, antifungal agents, antiviral agents, and disinfectants) to treat and control microbial diseases. This will help explain why certain classes of drugs and antibiotics are useful against some microorganisms but not others.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJoseph Tucci
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BIO2IMB and PHA2THA. Only available for students admitted into the Bachelor of Pharmacy course (SHPB).
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects PHA3APP
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Hugo and Russell's Pharmaceutical Microbiology | Recommended | Denyer, S, Hodges, NA & Gorman, SP eds. 2011 | 8TH ED, MASSACHUSSETS: BLACKWELL SCIENCE |
| Readings | Therapeutic Guidelines: Antibiotics | Recommended | Therapeutic Guidelines Ltd | VERSION 14, 2010 THERAPEUTIC GUIDELINES LIMITED, NORTH MELBOURNE |
| Readings | Goodman & Gilman's Manual of Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Soft cover portable volume) | Preliminary | Brunton, L. & Parker, K eds 2010 | MCGRAW-HILL |
| Readings | Australian Medicines Handbook | Prescribed | Rossi (ed) 2017 | Adelaide: Australian Medicines Handbook Pty Ltd. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an understanding of the pharmacology of drugs for infective diseases, specifically the actions at the cellular and organ levels, and clinical effect on the patient.
- Activities:
- Structured lecture series and discussions in class and workshops. Discussion on appropriate writing styles, research strategies and referencing styles for completion of assignments. To be assessed by written assignments, tests and exams during the semester
02. Relate the action of drugs against various microbial antigens and targets and their capacity to overcome microbial defense mechanisms.
- Activities:
- Structured lecture series and discussions in class and workshops. To be assessed by exams during the semester
03. Describe and explain the relationship between drug actions and therapeutic outcomes, specifically in the amelioration of clinical conditions related to infective diseases.
- Activities:
- Structured lecture series and discussions in class and workshops. Discussion on appropriate writing styles, research strategies and referencing styles for completion of assignments. To be assessed by written assignments, tests and exams during the semester
04. Describe and explain the relationship between drug actions and therapeutic outcomes, specifically in the amelioration of clinical conditions related to infective diseases.
- Activities:
- Structured lecture series and discussions in class and workshops. Discussion on appropriate writing styles, research strategies and referencing styles for completion of assignments. To be assessed by written assignments, tests and exams during the semester
05. Anticipate and rationalize interaction between drugs (including over-the-counter (OTC) drugs)
- Activities:
- Structured lecture series and discussions in class and workshops. Discussion on appropriate writing styles, research strategies and referencing styles for completion of assignments. To be assessed by written assignments, tests and exams during the semester
06. Resolve a case study around a clinical scenario including researching drugs and diseases.
- Activities:
- Structured lecture series and discussions in class and workshops. Discussion on appropriate writing styles, research strategies and referencing styles for completion of assignments. To be assessed by written assignments, tests and exams during the semester
07. Demonstrate the capacity to relate the mechanisms of gene transfer in micro-organisms to consequent resistance to antimicrobial pharmacotherapy.
- Activities:
- Structured lecture series and discussions in class and workshops. Discussion on appropriate writing styles, research strategies and referencing styles for completion of assignments. To be assessed by written assignments, tests and exams during the semester
08. Demonstrate capacity to relate procedures for the testing of effectiveness of antimicrobial substances to the problem of the spread of microbial resistance.
- Activities:
- Structured lecture series and discussions in class and workshops. Discussion on appropriate writing styles, research strategies and referencing styles for completion of assignments. To be assessed by written assignments, tests and exams during the semester
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoseph Tucci
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.
WorkShopWeek: 33 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one 2-hour workshop or tutorial per week, these may be taught in block mode"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 in-class mid-semester test (500 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| 2 case studies (1500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2.5-hour examination | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08 |