Course overview
Students will learn the general principles of pharmacology including drug classification, formulation, administration and basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Students will build on knowledge gained in foundational courses on human anatomy, biology and physiology. Further knowledge will be gained on commonly prescribed drugs used to treat various diseases. Emphasis is placed on clinical pharmacology including polypharmacy, side effects, adverse drug reactions and drug interactions. This course will provide foundational knowledge relevant to broad programs.
- Getting Started
- Introduction To Pharmacology And Pharmacodynamics
- Pharmacokinetics And Nervous System
- Pharmacological Treatments And Clinical Aspects
Course learning outcomes
- Differentiate the fundamental principles of pharmacology (pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics), and identify the sites and major mechanisms of drug action
- Describe the concept of agonist and antagonist activities of drugs and apply this to the mechanism of action of drugs
- Describe the ways drugs are administered, absorbed and distributed in the body and explain the factors influencing these processes
- Explain how different classes of drugs used to treat various diseases act on physiological, biochemical and pathophysiological processes
- Recognise common and important drug interactions and adverse reactions
- Work effectively as part of a group and individually to examine assigned major drug classes including their use in the treatment of major human diseases and communicate findings
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 23297
Section WS01
Size 40
Available 33
Class number 23296
Section WS02
Size 40
Available 35
Class number 21455
Section WS03
Size 40
Available 40
Class number 21454
Section WS04
Size 40
Available 34
Class number 20754
Section WS05
Size 40
Available 38
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