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534-301 Principles of Pharmacology (Lectures)

Credit points: 10.0

Coordinator: Dr R J Summers

Prerequisite: Pharmacology 534-201 and if possible 534-202; exemption may be considered in special cases. Physiology 536-201 and Biochemistry 521-201 are highly recommended

Contact: 26 lectures (two a week), and six 1-hour tutorials

Timetable: First semester

Objectives:

By the end of the teaching programme in Principles of Pharmacology, the student should:

Comprehend:

• the mechanisms of drug-receptor interaction, classification of drug receptors, drug-receptor kinetics and drug-enzyme interactions; second messenger systems involved in cell signalling; molecular biology of targets for drug action;
• principles of selective toxicity; the absorption, distribution and elimination of drugs in the body; and genetically-determined variability of drug action.

Have developed:

• an appreciation of the pharmacological literature and be able to prepare an essay on a specific topic using journal format.

Content:

Classification and sources of drugs; mechanisms of drug action; drug-receptor interaction; characterisation of drug receptors; molecular pharmacology; drug-receptor kinetics; drug-enzyme interaction; principles of selective toxicity; disposition of drugs in the body; drug administration; absorption and elimination; quantitative pharmacokinetics; genetically-determined variability in drug action.

Assessment:

A 3-hour end-of-semester written examination; a 2000-word essay; an oral examination.

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