PHA3032 Neuro and endocrine pharmacology
Faculty of Science
PHA3032 Neuro and endocrine pharmacology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 25%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
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 effects of drugs affecting a range of neuronal and endocrine functions and includes topics such as drugs used in anaesthesia and sedation, anxiety, depression, epilepsy, schizophrenia and psychoses, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, reproduction and contraception, diabetes, thyroid function and metabolism and calcium homeostasis.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- In-semester assessmentThreshold hurdle75%
- Examination (1 hour 40 minutes)ExamThreshold hurdle25%
Learning outcomes
When you finish 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.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories12 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachRole play
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
- Two 1-hour lectures
- Two 1-hour workshops and
- 1 hour laboratory per week
Case-studies focused on neurological and hormonal mechanisms are used to contextualise the Unit content.
Online activities will be used to help you consolidate and apply key concepts
This unit uses a student-centered, active learning approach which aims to encourage the build-up of knowledge and understanding that is required to achieve a deeper level of learning to facilitate efficient use of knowledge
Self- and peer-marking sessions will help you develop skills to critically evaluate your own and others' work as well as engaging them in the assessment process
You will assume the role of a Pharmacology lab head applying for funding to provide them with an understanding of how to promote the value of a research idea
Authentic learning activities will be undertaken to build knowledge and understanding of neurological and endocrine disorders and the therapies used to to treat patients.
Learning resources
Required resources
Rang HP, Ritter JM & Flower RJ Pharmacology 8th edn, Churchill Livingstone, 2016.
Nestler EJ, Hyman SE, Malenka RC. Molecular Neuropharmacology 2nd edn, McGraw Hill, 2009.
Neal, MJ. Medical Pharmacology at a Glance 7th edn, Blackwells Scientific Inc, 2012
Where it fits
PHA3032 is part of 1 area of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Bradley Broughton
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Klaudia Budzyn
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PHA3032?
PHA3032 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PHA3032 offered?
In 2021, PHA3032 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does PHA3032 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 25% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include PHA3032?
PHA3032 is part of Pharmacology.