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2998 (v.4) Chemotherapy 224
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): | 11677 (v.3) Pharmaceutical Biology 233 or any previous version
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11679 (v.3) Pharmaceutical Biology 231 or any previous version
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Co Requisite(s): | 8013 (v.5) Pharmacology 224
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12936 (v.2) Pharmaceutical Chemistry 200
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12937 (v.2) Pharmaceutics 200
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Syllabus: | Selective toxicity - scope of antimicrobial chemotherapy. Classifications of antibiotics. Principles of treatment - clinical diagnosis, bacteriological diagnosis, reasons for treatment failure. The antimicrobial action, absorption, distribution, elimination, untoward effects and their place in chemotherapy of the following drug groups - sulphonamides and trimethoprim, betalactams, inhibitors of protein synthesis, macrolides and tetracyclines. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have developed a scientific foundation in the understanding of the fundamentals underlying antibacterial chemotherapy. Developed the ability to describe the characteristics of the group of antimicrobials and the individual compounds studied. Developed the ability to compare individual compounds and select those most appropriate for standard scenarios. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Albert A., (1979), Selective Toxicity, 6th ed., London, Chapman and Hall. Australian Medicines Handbook - Current Edition. Therapeutic Guidelines, Antibiotic, Therapeutic Guidelines Limited, Current Edition, Melbourne. Kucers A. and Bennett N.M., (1996), The Use of Antibiotics - A Comprehensive Review With Clinical Emphasis, 5th ed., London, Butterworth-Heinemann Medical. O'Grady F., Lambert,H.P., Finch R.G. and Greenwood D., (1997), Antibiotic and Chemotherapy - Anti-infective Agents and Their Use inTherapy, 7th Ed, Churchill Livingstone. Ristuccia A.M. and Cunha B.A., (1984), Antimicrobial Therapy, New York, Raven Press. |
Unit Texts: | Hardman J.G., Limbird L.E.and Lilman A.G., (2001), Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 10th Ed., New York, McGraw-Hill. Chemotherapy 224 - Practical Sessions. Curtin University of Technology. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination Paper (2 Hours) 70%. Mid-Semester Test 15%. Practical Assessment 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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