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PCOL2605: Pharmacology for Pharmacy
2024 unit information
This unit of study provides a basic understanding of drug actions related to physiological and pathological functions. It covers areas of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, the autonomic nervous system, pain management, complementary medicines, recreational drugs, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and the pharmacological treatment of various disease states affecting the central nervous system, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the gastrointestinal system and the renal system.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Pharmacy
| Code | PCOL2605 |
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| Academic unit | Pharmacy |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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(CHEM1611 or CHEM11X2 or CHEM19X2 or CHEM1904) and (CHEM1612 or CHEM11X1 or CHEM19X1 or CHEM1903) and (BIOL1XX3 or BIOL1XX8) and (BIOL1XX7 or MBLG1XX1) |
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Corequisites:
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PHSI2601 |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understand the mechanisms by which drugs exert their effects
- LO2. Explain the basic principles of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion
- LO3. Discuss the mechanism of action and therapeutic use of the major drug groups which affect the autonomic and central nervous system, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the gastrointestinal system and the renal system
- LO4. Understand and recognise the different types of adverse drug reactions, and drug interactions, and the mechanisms by which they may occur
- LO5. Outline how complementary medicines are approved for marketing and their place in therapy
- LO6. Recall examples of recreational drugs and their mechanisms of action
- LO7. Examine scientific evidence, both quantitative and qualitative; and communicate evidence based conclusions
- LO8. Work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a team.
- LO9. Demonstrate the ability to learn independently, and take responsibility for your own learning.
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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