pha2pgb pharmacology b
PHARMACOLOGY B
PHA2PGB
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will introduce you to how variation in human molecular genetics may affect the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs. Examples will focus on mutations associated with altered drug metabolism, excretion and potential for toxicity. 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. Within this context immunopharmacology and immunotherapy will also be explored.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCristina Keightley
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesBIO1OF OR BIO1CO OR BIO1OOS OR BIO1MGC
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
Basic Immunology: Functions and disorders of the immune system
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorAbbas, A B, Lichtman, A H
YearN/A
Edition/Volume6th ed
PublisherElsevier
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Chapter/article titleN/A
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Principles of Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorAltman RB, Flockhart D, Goldstein DB
Year2012
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCambridge Core.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/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
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCathryn Hogarth
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 face-to-face.
24-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
24-hours of Tutorial or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2-hour end of semester written examination (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1-hour mid-semester test (1,000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One group review article (750-words per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
3 x online tests during semester (500-words equivalent) | 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-ordinatorCristina Keightley
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 face-to-face.
24-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
24-hours of Tutorial or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2-hour end of semester written examination (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1-hour mid-semester test (1,000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One group review article (750-words per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
3 x online tests during semester (500-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 21 - 31
Twenty four 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
24-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and 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 of Tutorial or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2-hour end of semester written examination (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1-hour mid-semester test (1,000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One group review article (750-words per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
3 x online tests during semester (500-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 21 - 31
Twenty four 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
24-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and 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 of Tutorial or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2-hour end of semester written examination (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1-hour mid-semester test (1,000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One group review article (750-words per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
3 x online tests during semester (500-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term L1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 2 - 7
One 36.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 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: 2 - 7
One 12.00 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2-hour end of semester written examination (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1-hour mid-semester test (1,000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One group review article (750-words per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
3 x online tests during semester (500-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |