Course overview
This course will provide a general introduction to pathology and the basic pharmacological concepts and principles needed to understand mechanisms of disease and treatment. Topics covered include the classification, causes and mechanisms of basic tissue processes underlying disease and how drugs interact with cellular targets to elicit cellular and physiological responses. These concepts will be illustrated by examining major drug classes and their use in the treatment of major human diseases. This course aligns with the programs intent to provide a broad and interdisciplinary understanding of the human body in health and disease.
- Introduction to Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
- Cardiovascular / Respiratory Systems Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
- Systems Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts in modern pharmacology, including familiarity with drug targets, terminology and functionality.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts in modern pathophysiology, including concepts regarding pathological changes to cells and tissues.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying pathology and predisposing factors of common human diseases.
- Demonstrate how drug actions can be exploited to successfully treat or manage common human diseases.
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret and apply information from a variety of pathology, pathophysiology and pharmacology resources.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 53335
Section WS01
Size 50
Available 46
Class number 53334
Section WS02
Size 50
Available 49
Class number 53333
Section WS03
Size 50
Available 48
Class number 53332
Section WS04
Size 50
Available 48
Class number 60026
Section WS05
Size 50
Available 45
Class number 60025
Section WS06
Size 50
Available 48
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