Overview
This unit provides you with 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 unit will focus upon mechanisms of action, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S2-01-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Klaudia Budzyn
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Klaudia Budzyn
Dr John Ling
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.
Collect, analyse and report the data obtained from experiments in neuropharmacology and endocrine pharmacology;
5.
Source, integrate and critically evaluate the scientific literature to address a defined clinical problem relating to neuro- or endocrine pharmacology.
Teaching approach
Role play
Work-integrated learning
Active learning
Case-based teaching
Online learning
Peer assisted learning
Assessment
1 - In-semester theme tests
2 - In-semester laboratory and workshop assessments
3 - In-semester assignments
4 - Final assessment - Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Assessments
Laboratories
Lectures
Workshops
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Required resources
Availability in areas of study
Pharmacology