8645 (v.4) Pharmaceutical Biology 121

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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
Co Requisite(s):	6933 (v.5) Human Biology 135
Syllabus:	Eucaryotic and prokaryotic cells, endoparasites and ectoparasites, molecular biochemistry, genetic diseases and inborn errors of metabolism, chromosomal disorders and teratogenesis. Disorders of fluid and electrolyte balance. Nervous system. Central and autonomic types of receptors. Higher centre function. Introduction to endocrinology.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated an introductory knowledge of basic biochemical mechanisms in relation to the structure and function of biological systems. Developed an appreciation of (with emphasis on possible sites of drug influence) the relationship between basic molecular events and the function and dysfunction of individual cells and the autonomic nervous system. developed an understanding of the problem of common parasitic infections in humans.
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.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y