Key facts
UNE unit code: PHAR222
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
Draw on your knowledge of physiology and biochemistry to establish a foundation in pharmacological principles - a core aspect of pharmacy.
Critical to understanding the pharmacology of drugs is your ability to discuss the cellular and physiological steps that are involved in their action, as they relate to the pathophysiological processes they are used to treat.
Studying this unit, you will investigate the pharmacology of therapeutic drugs used to manage disorders, conditions and diseases involving the autonomic nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, inflammation and inflammatory responses.
This unit allows you to examine the ways in which the pathophysiology of a condition can guide the identification of potential pharmacological targets.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- define and describe the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics as well as the processes by which these principles are measured;
- describe the mechanisms of action of drugs that affect the autonomic nervous system, cardiovascular system and respiratory system as well as inflammation and inflammatory disorders;
- describe the core steps in the pathophysiology of selected disorders of the autonomic nervous system, cardiovascular system, as well as inflammatory disorders and how this information allows identification of pharmacological targets; and
- synthesise information and communicate knowledge effectively.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Online quizzes. This comprises four (4) quizzes worth 5% each. No. Words: 1000 equivalent (250 words equivalent per quiz) |
| Assessment 2 - Assurance Task | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Mid-trimester online exam. No. Words: 1000 equivalent There is a supervised exam during the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. To pass this unit, you must attempt this task and achieve a cumulative mark of at least 50% across all assessments. |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Drug presentation. This assessment comprises an oral team presentation task. No. Words: 500 equivalent |
| Assessment 4 - Assurance Task | Yes | 45% | All offerings | Final Examination. There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. To pass this unit, you must attempt this task and achieve a cumulative mark of at least 50% across all assessments. |
| Tutorial Engagement and Workbooks | No | 5% | All offerings | Engagement with the tutorials (attend live or watch recording) and submission of tutorial workbooks. |
Learning resources
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