Essential Pharmacology (9002.2)

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. Students will learn how changes in pharmacokinetics impact on drug action.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate sound knowledge of receptor theory;
2. Explain drug mechanism of action with respect to physicochemical properties; AND
3. Apply pharmacokinetic calculations and principles to demonstrate the importance of clinical pharmacology on drug efficacy.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
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3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas

Prerequisites

6530 Biochemistry AND 9808 Regional Anatomy and Physiology

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.