PHARM 2400 - Foundations of Pharmacology

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2022

Pharmacology is the study of uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs. Drugs play a key role in the treatment of many human diseases and are used to cure and manage disease. In this course students will learn the general principles of pharmacology including drug classification, formulation, administration and basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Drugs affecting the nervous system and major organs will be explored, and the concept of selective toxicity to treat infection will be introduced. Students will gain knowledge in commonly prescribed drugs, the role of clinical trials, over the counter and complementary medications, drugs of dependence and drugs in sport. Emphasis is placed on clinical pharmacology including polypharmacy, side effects, adverse drug reactions and drug interactions.

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Course Details

Course Code	PHARM 2400
Course	Foundations of Pharmacology
Coordinating Unit	Medical Sciences
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 4 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	HLTH SC 1403 or ANAT SC 1102 or BIOLOGY 1101
Restrictions	Restricted to students enrolled in Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences, Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Adv) only, or with agreement from the Course Coordinator
Assessment	Final Examination, assignment and continuous assessment tasks

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Abdallah Salem

Co-Course Coordinator: Dr Rachael Farrington
Email: rachael.farrington@adelaide.edu.au

Co-Course Coordinator: Dr Abdallah Salem
Phone: +61 8 8313 4327
Email: abdallah.salem@adelaide.edu.au
Room S3 13 Helen Mayo South

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Timetable information can be found in the MyUni website for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Differentiate the fundamental principles of pharmacology (pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics), and identify the sites and major mechanisms of drug action.
2	Describe the ways drugs are administered, absorbed and distributed in the body and explain the factors influencing these processes.
3	Describe the concept of agonist and antagonist activities of drugs and apply this to the mechanism of action of drugs.
4	Explain how different classes of drugs used to treat various diseases act on physiological, biochemical and pathophysiological processes.
5	Recognise common and important drug interactions and adverse reactions.

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Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1, 2, 3, 5
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	4

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Due	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Examination	Summative	40%	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Continuous Assessment	Summative	40%	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Assignment	Summative	20%	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Assessment Detail

Continuous Assessment (40%): Case based scenarios will be presented at weeks 3, 5 and 10 where students will work through a clinical scenario detailing a presenting problem, medications and questions.

Week Case Scenario (10%)
Week Case Scenario (10%)
Week Case Scenario (20%)

Assignment (20%): In week 7, students will complete a quiz covering content from week 1 – week 6, which will comprise MQC and SAQ.

Examination (40%): A written examination covering entire course content will be held during the 最新糖心Vlog’s examination period.

Submission

Detailed information on assessment task submission can be found in the MyUni website for this course.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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