Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Foundations of Pharmacology
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Module Code	02 37714
Module Lead	tbc
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-19 hours Seminar-3 hours Tutorial-5 hours Guided independent study-73 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	The module familiarises students with the principles of pharmacology as a quantitative science and demonstrates the importance of synapses as drug targets. Coverage of the basic principles is supported by a systems-based consideration of some of the potential mechanisms for the pharmacological manipulation of the peripheral and central nervous systems, the gastrointestinal tract, inflammatory processes, infection and cancer.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module, students should be able to: Understand the concept of a drug receptor (as distinct from a neurotransmitter receptor) and appreciate the nature of these receptors Define the terms agonist, antagonist, partial agonist, affinity and efficacy, and be able to apply these parameters in determining the properties of drugs Explain the importance of pharmacokinetics in influencing the response to a drug Demonstrate knowledge of the mechanisms of action and side effects of selected drugs affecting a) the peripheral nerves, b) the central nervous system, c) the gastrointestinal tract, d) inflammatory processes and e) infectious organisms and cancer cells Describe the ways in which differences between individuals can influence the response to, and toxic effects of, drugs Produce and deliver an oral presentation in an appropriate style and structure, demonstrating teamwork.
Assessment	37714-01 : Overall module mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: The module is assessed by a combination of a written examination and course work. Examination 50% Course work 50% The 1 hour examination is composed of MCQs and SAQs The course work component will be a Group seminar presentation. It is a requirement that students achieve a mark of at least 35% in their summative exam. Overall Pass mark for the module is 40%. Reassessment: Academic failure: Student will be required to repeat any failed component of the module. Failure to submit: Submission of coursework is compulsory for the programme. Students are advised that failure to submit without justifiable reason could result in failure of the module. Students will be required to submit outstanding work to meet the module outcomes.
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