7288 (v.5) Pharmaceutical Biology 122

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Area:	School of Pharmacy
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	8645 (v.4) Pharmaceutical Biology 121 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s):	6934 (v.4) Human Biology 136
Syllabus:	Cardiovascular system. Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Control of blood pressure. Hypertension. Blood. Inflammation and trauma. Renal system. Diuresis. Renal pH control. Urine formation and control. Interrelationships in the secretion and reabsorption of essential ions.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed an initial introductory knowledge of basic molecular mechanisms in relation to the structure and function of selected human organ and blood systems. Developed an appreciation of (with emphasis on possible sites of drug influence) the relationship between basic molecular events and the function and pathophysiology of the immune and inflammatory systems as well as cardiovascular and renal systems.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Ganong W.F., (2001), Review of Medical Physiology, 20th ed., Palo Alto, Lange Medical. Tortora G.J. and Grabowski S.R., Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 9th ed., New York, John Wiley and Sons. Murray R.K., Granner D.K., Mayes P.A. and Rodwell V.W., Harper's Biochemistry, 25th ed., New Jersey Appleton and Lange. Brooks G.F., Butel J.S., Ornston L.N. and Morse S.A., (2001) Medical Microbiology, 22nd ed., Connecticut, Appleton and Lange.
Unit Texts:	Porth C.M., (2002), Pathophysiology - Concepts of Altered Health States, 6th ed., Philadelphia, Lippincott.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Practicals 10%. Tutorial Presentation 10%. Final Written Exam 80%. This is by grade/mark assessment.