Pharmacology 3

Course aim

To provide students with knowledge of the pathophysiology of selected organ systems and the mechanisms of action of therapeutic agents used to treat disorders of these systems.

Course content

The underlying physiology of brain circuits, CNS neurotransmitters and receptors; neurological and psychiatric disorders; drugs with abuse potential, including lifestyle drugs such as performance-enhancing drugs. The pharmacology of drugs relevant to endocrine and gastrointestinal disorders; metabolism of carbohydrates.

Textbook(s)

Bryant, B.J. and Knights, K. 2011, Pharmacology for Health Professionals , Current Edition, Elsevier, Chatswood

Rang, HP, Dale MM, Ritter JM, Flower RJ and Henderson G 2012, Rang and Dale's Pharmacology, Current Edition, Elsevier, Edinburgh

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1
PHAR 2019	Fundamentals of Pharmacology

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
PHAR 2019	Fundamentals of Pharmacology

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1 x 3 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 x 1 hour x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 x 3 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 x 1 hour x 12 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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