Overview

This unit discusses the core principles on how drugs interact with the human body with the focus on concepts, mechanisms, and applications of drugs in pharmacology. Begins with the fundamental understanding of drug interaction, especially how drugs exert their effects at cellular levels, explores the mechanisms behind drug-targets interactions, signalling … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Michelle Yap

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Michelle Yap

Notes

This unit is part of a transformation project to further improve the learner experience.  Learning outcomes and the assessment regime will be updated by the end of 2023.

Learning outcomes

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

Assess pharmacology principles, theories and concepts to real world applications;

2.

Classify pharmacology drugs in organ systems;

3.

Apply ethical principles of pharmacological research in a real world scenario;

4.

Demonstrate the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively to deliver pharmacology principles, theories and concepts.

Teaching approach

Online learning
Active learning
Problem-based learning

Assessment

1 - Laboratory assessment
2 - Mid-semester test
3 - Project
4 - Final assessment - Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Practical activities
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Technology resources

Availability in areas of study

Medicinal chemistry