Pharmacology for Health Professionals (10293.1)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Discipline Of Pharmacy | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics;
2. Describe the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the major classes of drugs and their effects on different physiological systems; and
3. Describe the pharmaceutical agents utilised in treating eye conditions.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
Systemic Anatomy and Physiology , 6529, and Ocular Anatomy and Physiology, 10285.Corequisites
Must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Vision Science, 372JA.Assumed knowledge
None.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Dr Thilini Salpahewage |
Required texts
Knights K., Darroch S. Rowland A. and Bushell M. Pharmacology for Health Professionals (current edition). Elsevier. Sydney. Australia.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Extensions to assignments, placements, deferred intra-semester tests and examinations
Students are only permitted one extension per assignment and one deferral per intra-semester test/examination/placement (on the grounds of illness or other special circumstances as per UC Assessment Procedures). Students are NOT PERMITTED to defer an already deferred intra-semester test, exam or placement. A request for extensions / deferral must be on the Assessment Extension Form with relevant documentation and must be lodged with the Unit Convener as soon as possible and no later than 3 business days from the due date. Students should note that deferral of exams held in the Final Assessment Period (which are centrally timetabled) follow a different process and are assessed by the examinations office.
Students must make themselves available for deferred assessments and placements which will be scheduled by the unit convener as per UC Assessment Procedures. For placements, please refer to the unit's Canvas site for further details and requirements. Any student unable to undertake the deferred intra-semester test, exam, assignment or placement will receive a mark of zero or fail grade for that assessment task.
Special assessment requirements
To pass this unit, students must,
- Submit the written assignment
- MUST PASS the final exam with a grade of 50% or higher
- Attain an overall unit mark of 50% or higher.
Using generative AI
Students are not permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in assessments for this unit.
GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:
- the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
- the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
- the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.
Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.
The GenAI for Students Links to an external site. Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Inclusion and engagement
Students requiring support due to a disability or ongoing health condition are strongly encouraged to register with the Inclusion and Engagement Office at their earliest convenience. This will facilitate the establishment of reasonable adjustment plans to assist in undertaking the unit.
Participation requirements
This unit contains participatory elements crucial for the external professional accreditation of the course. Unless facing extenuating circumstances, students must attend and actively engage in at least 80% of the learning and teaching activities. Attendance and participation in workshops/tutorials will be documented. Students unable to meet these participation requirements should promptly notify the Unit Convener via email. If regular attendance cannot be maintained (e.g., due to a timetable clash), it may be recommended to schedule this unit for a future semester. Consideration will be given for illness, though documentation such as a medical certificate will be necessary. Failure to meet the attendance and participation requirements may result in failure of the unit.
Required IT skills
Students should be conversant with searching for and accessing information via electronic means; the use of Canvas; and word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
In-unit costs
The following costs are expected for this unit:
- Text books
- Self-printing of electronically provided material
- Internet service
Work placement, internships or practicums
N/A
Additional information
Style Guide for report formatting
Unless otherwise instructed (on Canvas or in writing), all written assessment pieces (formative and summative) must conform to the following requirements:
- Headings in bold, maximum font size 16 pt.
- Font size: 11 pt or 12 pt – Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri.
- Margins no less than 1.5cm on all sides.
- Page number at bottom right hand corner of footer.
- Student identification number (number only) at top right hand corner of header.
- References given in NLM/Vancouver style (chronological numeric) ONLY. Information on this referencing styles can be found on the library website at https://canberra.libguides.com/c.php?g=599301&p=4149536
- Assignment requirements (first page) as per Section 5b above.
- Any word limits specified in assignments (in this Unit Outline or in task descriptions on Canvas) will INCLUDE all tables, figures and appendices, but EXCLUDE references (unless otherwise stated).
- Submissions which exceed the specified word (or page) length will be truncated at the word (or page) limit and only assessed to this point.
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