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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Principles Of Pharmacology | |||
Reference | PL2910 | Version | 1 |
Created | October 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
Approved | June 2023 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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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 |
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Cell signalling and regulation, G-protein coupled receptors, nuclear hormone receptors, tyrosine kinase receptors, ligand-gated ion channels. Principles of agonist and antagonist drug activity, mechanisms of action relevant to therapeutics and environmental toxicology. Principals of pharmacokinetics including drug administration, bioavailability, ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism (cytochrome P450) and excretion) and relevant calculations. |
Module Delivery |
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Lectures with associated tutorials, computer-based exercises and laboratory practicals. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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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 | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Description: | closed book examination |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
Component 1 (CW1) comprises 100% of the module grade. A minimum of a Grade D is required to pass the module. Non-submission of either component will result in an NS grade. | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
A | A |
B | B |
C | C |
D | D |
E | E |
F | F |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 1 of the course or equivalent. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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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. |