FOUNDATIONS IN PHARMACOLOGY
HBS3PCY
2021
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 ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesHBS1HBA OR BIO1MGC
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsORT3OPP OR ORT4OPP OR PHE3MHP
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
Rang & Dale's Pharmacology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorRang HP, Ritter JM, Flower RJ, Henderson G
Year2016
Edition/Volume8th Edition
PublisherChurchill Livingstone
ISBNN/A
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Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorWaller DG, Sampson AP, Renwick AG, Hillier K
Year2018
Edition/Volume5th Edition
PublisherSaunders Elsevier
ISBNN/A
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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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Chapter/issueN/A
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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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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRoss O'Shea
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 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) | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 30-minute multiple choice mid-semester test (equivalent to 500 essay words) | Other | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One group assignment/presentation (equivalent to 500 words/member) | Assignment | Group | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
5 written workshop assessments (each worth 2%, equivalent to 500 words total) | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRoss O'Shea
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 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) | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 30-minute multiple choice mid-semester test (equivalent to 500 essay words) | Other | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One group assignment/presentation (equivalent to 500 words/member) | Assignment | Group | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
5 written workshop assessments (each worth 2%, equivalent to 500 words total) | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |