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
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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. |
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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. |
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. |
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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 |
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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 1 | Y | | |
Area
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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