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7288 (v.5) Pharmaceutical Biology 122


 

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.

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:

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.

Field of Education:

 60500 Pharmacy (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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