hbs3pcy foundations in pharmacology
FOUNDATIONS IN PHARMACOLOGY
HBS3PCY
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Pharmacology is the study of drugs. Drugs play a key role in the treatment of most human diseases and are used to both cure and prevent disease. In this subject you will learn the general principles of pharmacology including drug classification, formulation, administration and basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Drugs affecting the nervous system and major organs will be explored, and the concept of selective toxicity to treat infection will be introduced. You will gain knowledge in commonly prescribed drugs, clinical trials and over the counter and complimentary medications, drugs of abuse and dependence and drugs in sport. Emphasis is placed on human pharmacology including clinical topics, such as, adverse drug reactions and drug interactions.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRoss O'Shea
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZHPOD or HZLLPP or HZPHPB or HZPHPP or HZPPNB or HBHS or HBES or HBESB or HBSES or HZPOTC or HZHPO or HBHN or HHPPB or HHOR or HHPOD or HHPRO and must have passed both HBS1HBA and HBS1HBB.ORStudents enrolled in SBS, SBSC, SBBIS, SBMS or SBMD require Subject Coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsORT3OPP OR PHE3MHP OR ORT4OPP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsStudents for which this subject is core (HZHPOD, HZLLPP, HZPHPB, HZPHPP and HZPPNB) will be given priority and should enrol into the Semester 2 instance. Students admitted into one of the following (HBHS, HBES, HZPOTC, HZHPO, HBHN, SBS, SBSC, SBBIS, SBMS and SBMD) should enrol into the Semester 1 instance as spaces in the semester 2 instance are limited. Some previous Biology knowledge is preferred.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Rang & Dale's Pharmacology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorRang HP, Ritter JM, Flower RJ, Henderson G
Year2016
Edition/Volume8th Edition
PublisherChurchill Livingstone
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Pharmacology for Health for Health Professionals
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBryant B Knights K Darroch S Rowland A
Year2019
Edition/Volume5th Edition
PublisherElsevier
ISBNN/A
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Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorWaller DG, Sampson AP, Renwick AG, Hillier K
Year2014
Edition/Volume4th Edition
PublisherSaunders Elsevier
ISBNN/A
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Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorElly Djouma
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour multiple choice examination (equivalent to 2,000 essay words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| One 30-minute multiple choice mid-semester test (equivalent to 500 essay words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| One group assignment/ presentation (equivalent to 500 words/member) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
| 5 written workshop assessments (each worth 2%, equivalent to 500 words total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRoss O'Shea
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
two 1-hour lecture per week
WorkShopWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
one 2-hour workshop per week (computer lab where possible)
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour multiple choice examination (equivalent to 2,000 essay words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| One 30-minute multiple choice mid-semester test (equivalent to 500 essay words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| One group assignment/ presentation (equivalent to 500 words/member) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
| 5 written workshop assessments (each worth 2%, equivalent to 500 words total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size300
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRoss O'Shea
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour multiple choice examination (equivalent to 2,000 essay words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| One 30-minute multiple choice mid-semester test (equivalent to 500 essay words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| One group assignment/ presentation (equivalent to 500 words/member) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
| 5 written workshop assessments (each worth 2%, equivalent to 500 words total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |