PHA2022 Drugs and society
Faculty of Science
PHA2022 Drugs and society is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 25%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PHA2022
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PHA2022
2 units list PHA2022 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit provides an introduction to the pharmacological principles underlying drug action, as well as drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion. Specific examples of drugs used for therapeutic and social reasons are discussed with an emphasis on the social issues associated with drug availability and use. How new drugs are discovered and the processes by which they are taken from the bench to the marketplace are discussed.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- In-semester assessmentThreshold hurdle55%
- Team assignment20%
- Examination (1 hours and 40 minutes)Threshold hurdle25%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Discuss the targets of drug action, their mechanisms of action and the factors that influence their use as therapeutics;
- 2
Apply knowledge of drug action to discuss the risks and benefits of drug use and some of the non-pharmacological issues associated with drugs in our society;
- 3
Discuss the steps involved in the discovery, development and regulation of drugs from bench to market;
- 4
Demonstrate the ability to obtain, present and interpret data from pharmacological experiments;
- 5
Demonstrate the ability to source, evaluate and use information from a range of sources to critically analyse socially relevant drug controversies;
- 6
Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops27 hours
- Lectures22 hours
- Laboratories9 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- One-2 hour lecture
- One hour of guided learning; and
- Three hours of laboratory/workshop activities per week
Enquiry based learning will provide an opportunity for you to explore how drugs are developed and used as therapeutics
Active learning is incorporated into all teaching activities to facilitate the development of skills in the application of fundamental concepts
You will work together to bring your own perspective to the use of drug use and misuse in our society
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Rang HP, Ritter JM & Flower RJ Pharmacology 8th edn, Churchill Livingstone, 2016.
Where it fits
PHA2022 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Elizabeth Davis
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Barbara Harper
- Dr Jennifer Irvine
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PHA2022?
PHA2022 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PHA2022?
PHA2022 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including PHA3011 and PHA3021. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is PHA2022 offered?
In 2021, PHA2022 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does PHA2022 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 25% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include PHA2022?
PHA2022 is part of Pharmacology.