pha2pga pharmacology a
PHARMACOLOGY A
PHA2PGA
2020
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.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorChristine Kettle
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesBIO1OOS
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Practical Manual
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorLa Trobe University
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherLa Trobe University
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Vander's Human Physiology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorWidmaier, EP, Raff, H & Strang, KT
Year2011
Edition/Volume12TH ED, 11TH EDITION IS ALSO ACCEPTABLE
PublisherMCGRAW HILL, BOSTON
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Rang and Dale's Pharmacology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorRang, HP, et al.
Year2012
Edition/Volume7TH EDITION
PublisherCHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, EDINBURGH
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
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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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristine Kettle
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
Six 3.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical interview (500-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| 2 Hour Examination (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Mid semester test (300-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Assignments (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
| Online quizzes (250-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristine Kettle
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 online.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 11 - 22
One 3.00 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 1.00 hour 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical interview (500-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| 2 Hour Examination (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Mid semester test (300-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Assignments (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
| Online quizzes (250-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 21 - 31
Twelve 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online.
PracticalWeek: 21 - 31
Eighteen 1.00 hour practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 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: 21 - 31
Twenty four 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
24-hours Tutorial or Online Activity per week on weekdays during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 21 - 31
Twenty four 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical interview (500-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| 2 Hour Examination (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Mid semester test (300-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Assignments (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
| Online quizzes (250-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 21 - 31
Twelve 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online.
PracticalWeek: 21 - 31
Eighteen 1.00 hour practical per study period on weekdays at night from week 21 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: 21 - 31
Twenty four 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
24-hours Tutorial or Online Activity per week on weekdays during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 21 - 31
Twenty four 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend at night from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical interview (500-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| 2 Hour Examination (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Mid semester test (300-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Assignments (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
| Online quizzes (250-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 3, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 37 - 47
Twelve 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online.
PracticalWeek: 37 - 47
Eighteen 1.00 hour practical per study period on weekdays at night from week 37 to week 47 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 - 47
Twenty four 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
24-hours Tutorial or Online Activity per week on weekdays during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 47
Twenty four 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend at night from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical interview (500-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| 2 Hour Examination (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Mid semester test (300-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Assignments (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
| Online quizzes (250-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO1, SILO2 |