HMM301 - Principles of Pharmacology
Unit details
| Enrolment modes: | (G) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | A Ward (G) |
| Prerequisite: | SLE212 or HNN215 |
| Contact hours: | 3 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 1 hour tutorial/workshop per week |
Note:Unit commences in 2014 Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit provides an introduction to pharmacology at the cellular and molecular level. Topics include drug structure, mode of action, drug-receptor interactions, effects on cell signaling and function, drug absorption and metabolism, pharmacokinetics, toxicity, and gene-drug interactions. This unit will provide a foundation for subsequent studies in therapeutic development and advanced topics in medical biotechnology.
Assessment
Mid-semester test (45 minutes) 20%, case study (1000 words) 20% written report (1000 words) 20%, examination (2 hours) 40%
Prescribed texts
Golan, D., Tashjian. A. H., Armstrong, E. J., Armstrong, A. 2011. Principles of Pharmacology: The
Pathophysiologic Basis of Drug Therapy, 3rd edn, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, US.