Overview

This unit provides an integrated understanding of how drugs affect neuronal and endocrine function. Four major areas are covered: major neurotransmitters within the brain, reproductive endocrinology, metabolism and disorders of pancreatic and thyroid function, mood and pain, and, neurodegenerative disorders. The focus is on mechanisms of action, use and side … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Bradley Broughton

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Klaudia Budzyn

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Apply knowledge of central neurotransmitter and endocrine systems to predict the effects of drugs;

2.

Integrate and reconstruct knowledge underlying the cellular mechanisms of neuro- and endocrine pharmacology to predict outcomes in the whole animal;

3.

Present, analyse and interpret data from a range of experiment types and discuss this in the context of current scientific literature;

4.

Execute experiments in neuropharmacology and endocrine pharmacology to present, analyse and report the data obtained;

5.

Source, integrate and critically evaluate the scientific literature to address a defined pharmacological problem relating to neuro- or endocrine pharmacology.

Teaching approach

Work-integrated learning
Peer assisted learning
Active learning
Online learning
Role play
Case-based teaching

Assessment

1 - In-semester assessment
2 - Examination (1 hours and 40 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Lectures
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

Pharmacology