250-218 Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology A

At the end of the sequence Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology A and Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology B students completing these subjects should understand: the language of pharmacology and toxicology; the concept of drug receptors and molecular responses; the principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics; the mechanisms of action of classes of drugs affecting different organ systems, in particular drugs affecting the autonomic, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems, as well as anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and endocrine drugs, anti neoplastic antimicrobial agents, anti parasitic agents; and the toxicology of plant, animal, agricultural, industrial and household chemicals.

Topics include: Drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system; drugs affecting the cardiovascular system; pharmacokinetics; systems pharmacology and pharmacodynamics.

At the end of the sequence Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology A and Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology B students completing these subjects should have:

• the ability to integrate scientific information from different discipline areas;

• the ability to participate in collaborative learning; and

• developed skills in report writing.

A 2-hour written examination at the end of semester (80%) and ongoing assessment during the practical course comprising four 15-minute written tests (20%) and indicated in the teaching timetable available at the commencement of the semester.