Essential Pharmacology G (9586.1)
| Level: | Graduate Level |
|---|---|
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| HECS Bands: | Band 2 2013-2020 (Expires 31 Dec 2020) Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Health |
| Discipline: | Discipline of Pharmacy |
Availability
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UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year Teaching Period Convener Mode of Delivery 2021 Semester 2 DR Alison SHIELD (Ph: +61 2 62012084 ) ON-CAMPUS
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Syllabus
This unit introduces fundamental aspects of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Principles of receptor theory will be used to describe drug-receptor interactions. This unit will also explore how the chemical properties of drugs are relevant to their mechanism of action, drug disposition and potential side effects.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of receptor theory;
2. Explain drug mechanism of action with respect to physicochemical properties;
3. Demonstrate relevant calculations and an understanding about the importance of pharmacokinetics on drug action; and
4. Integrate current published research with taught material.
Assessment Items
Contact Hours
5 hours per week.
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Assumed Knowledge
Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Incompatible Units
NONE.
Equivalent Units
8515 Chemical Pharmacology PG.