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 2023 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 20%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
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, 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 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- In-semester theme testsIn class test25%
- In-semester laboratory and workshop assessmentsOtherThreshold hurdle30%
- In-semester assignmentsAssignment25%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Exam20%
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
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.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Laboratories12 hours
- Assessments6 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachRole play
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
Up to 12 hours per week consisting of:
- 6 hours of directed learning including online activities, lectures, laboratories or workshop activities and
- 6 hours of self-directed
Online activities will be used to help you consolidate and apply key concepts
Case study-based workshops focused on neurological and hormonal mechanisms are used to contextualise unit content and apply knowledge to real-world scenarios.
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.
This unit uses a student-centered, active learning approach that 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.
Case study-based workshops will allow for peers to co-operate with one another in order to apply their knowledge to solve clinical problems.
Authentic learning activities will be undertaken to build knowledge and understanding of neurological and endocrine disorders and the therapies used to treat patients.
Learning resources
Required resources
Nestler EJ, Hyman SE, Malenka RC. Molecular Neuropharmacology 2nd edn, McGraw Hill, 2009.
Rang HP, Ritter JM & Flower RJ Pharmacology 8th edn, Churchill Livingstone, 2016.
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 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Klaudia Budzyn
- Dr John Ling
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Klaudia Budzyn
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PHA3032?
PHA3032 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PHA3032 offered?
In 2023, PHA3032 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does PHA3032 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 20% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include PHA3032?
PHA3032 is part of Pharmacology.