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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Principles Of Pharmacology | |||
| Reference | AS2910 | Version | 4 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | August 2014 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To understand and apply principles of pharmacology in the context of disease processes and drug action. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain the basic principles of drug action. |
| 2 | Explain the absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs. |
| 3 | Discuss the mode of action of selected groups of drugs. |
| 4 | Manipulate and interpret experimental data and to select and apply appropriate statistical techniques. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Cell signalling and regulation, G-protein coupled receptors, nuclear hormone receptors, tyrosine kinase receptors, ligand-gated ion channels. Autonomic neurotransmitters; synthesis, metabolism, uptake and transporter systems. Cholinergic and adrenergic agonists and antagonists. Principals of pharmacokinetics. Routes of drug administration, bioavaialability, ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism (cytochrome P450) and excretion). |
| Module Delivery |
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| Lectures with associated tutorials, computer-based exercises and laboratory practicals. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 40 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 110 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
| Description: | MCQ assessment. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3, 4 |
| Description: | A laboratory report. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The first grade represents Component 1 (CW1) equally weighted with the second, Component 2 (CW2). A minimum of Module Grade D is required to pass the module, with compensation of grade E in Component 1 or Component 2 permitted. Non-submission of either component will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | AA, AB, BA |
| B | AC, AD, BB, BC, CA, CB, DA |
| C | AE, BD, BE, CC, CD, DB, DC, EA, EB |
| D | CE, DD, DE, EC, ED |
| E | AF, BF, CF, DF, EE, EF, FA, FB, FC, FD, FE |
| F | FF |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 1 of the course or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | HARVEY, R.A.et al. Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology. Current Edition. Wolters Kluwer |
| 2 | GOLAN, D.E. et al. Fundamental Principles of Pharmacology: The Pathophysiologic Basis of Drug Therapy. Current Edition. Wolters Kluwer. |
| 3 | GOLAN, D.E. et al. Principles of Pharmacology. Current Edition. Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. |