PHRM2003 (v.1) Biochemical Principles in Pharmacology
| Area: | School of Pharmacy |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| TUITION PATTERNS: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Online Class: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): |
PATH1000 (v.1)
Introduction to Pathophysiology
OR PATH1000 (v.2) Introduction to Pathophysiology OR 313402 (v.3) Introduction to Pathophysiology 100 or any previous version AND CHEM1006 (v.1) Pharmaceutical Chemistry or any previous version OR 313463 (v.1) Pharmaceutical Chemistry 124 or any previous version |
| UNIT REFERENCES, TEXTS, OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS: | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Syllabus: | This unit introduces important concepts for the understanding of the molecular basis of drug action within the human body. Normal and disease state processes at the cellular and molecular level are explored including; the genomics, proteomics, lipidomics and glycomics of living systems. Students investigate the normal regulation of biochemical pathways and the mode of action of related exogenous compounds used in deficiencies/disease states including inflammation: Topics include: Antibody and immunoglobulin structure and function plus local mediators; Signalling molecules and propagation of a signal: receptors and second messengers; Regulation of enzyme activity and essential nutrients (vitamins and minerals): including iron and the production of necessary co-factors; Endogenous and exogenous “antioxidants”; Regulation of blood glucose levels and diabetes mellitus; Lipid relevance to atherosclerosis: regulation of lipoprotein metabolism, dyslipidaemia and drugs; Amino acids and urea synthesis including related diseases; Nucleic acid metabolism, gout and drugs; and, Genetics and pharmacogenetics. |
| Field of Education: | 019907 Pharmacology |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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