| Unit name | Pharmacology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHPHM0007 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Steve Fitzjohn |
| Open unit status | Open |
| Pre-requisites |
none |
| Co-requisites |
none |
| School/department | School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
The Unit consists of 20 lectures that cover a variety of topics within the general area of pharmacology. Emphasis will be given to a number of key areas of modern pharmacology, including the electrophysiology of neurones, with particular reference to the biophysical and molecular basis of membrane function, ion transport, channels and receptors. Students will be exposed to cellular and molecular techniques employed in pharmacology research through lectures that integrate the application of these technologies with recent findings.
By the end of the Unit the students should be able to describe a variety of relevant experimental techniques and their applications in the general areas of pharmacology. The students should also be able to demonstrate understanding of a variety of related specialist topics.
Lectures
A 60 minute MCQ-based examination with short answer questions marked electronically combined with a 90 minute essay paper.
Selected recent research papers.
