Course Title: Therapeutic Pharmacology

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Therapeutic Pharmacology

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

ONPS2494

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016

ONPS2494

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 2 2024

Course Coordinator: Prof Emilio Badoer

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7081

Course Coordinator Email: emilio.badoer@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 220.04.022


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Required Prior Study

You should have satisfactorily completed following course/s before you commence this course.

Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.

Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.


Course Description

This course examines the pharmacology of therapeutic agents including those relevant to chemotherapeutics, inflammation and infection and neurological and affective disorders. You will consider systems involving the human immune and inflammatory response as well as the neurological systems in both health and disease to underpin an understanding of the pharmacotherapy of common disorders. The course focuses on understanding the rationale for drug therapy as well as describing the range of therapeutic strategies. It explores factors that affect drug disposition and adverse events in the therapeutic areas. 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program(s): 

BH102P24 - Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

PLO 1 Apply breadth and depth of pharmaceutical and health science theories, concepts and evidence in various real world settings using a scientific approach to improve patient and population health.
PLO 2 Apply and critically evaluate evidence-based pharmaceutical and health knowledge and skills to conceptualise and deliver safe and effective practice in a variety of contexts, independently and collaboratively, with emerging technological advancements.
PLO 3 Apply research principles and methodology to design and implement a research project to address complex real-world scientific challenges, and make original contribution to current disciplinary knowledge.

BH102 - Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

PLO 7 Apply pharmaceutical, medication and health knowledge and skills to improve patient and population health

BP311P23 - Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences

PLO 1 Apply a breadth and depth of pharmaceutical science knowledge, concepts and evidence in various real world settings using a scientific approach.
PLO 2 Apply systematic thinking and a range of high-level analytical skills using a blend of digital and traditional tools and technologies to solve complex scientific and medical problems related to pharmaceutical science.

BP311 - Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences

PLO 1 Exhibiting depth and breadth of scientific knowledge: Develop a broad and coherent body of knowledge particularly in biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology and toxicology. 
PLO 2 Critically analyse and solve scientific problems: Adapt  knowledge, concepts and skills to problem solve.
PLO 3 Communication and Teamwork: Develop skills to effectively communicate, both orally and written.


Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  1. Differentiate therapeutic indications for antimicrobial agents, anticancer agents, and for drugs used in neuropharmacology and to treat pain & inflammation.
  2. Explain the mechanisms of action of the above drug classes.
  3. Evaluate expected adverse events for commonly used drugs in the above therapeutic areas, their mechanisms and resolution.


Overview of Learning Activities

This course is delivered online and face to face. The course includes online lectures and face to face interactive learning workshop sessions to provide students with a working knowledge of therapeutic pharmacology. Students are encouraged to develop their critical thinking and analysis skills.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.

The Pharmaceutical Sciences Subject Guide (https://rmit.libguides.com/pharmacy) also provides useful references.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Written essay
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3

Assessment Task 2: Online quizzes
Weighting 10%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3

Assessment Task 3: Online written assessments (2)
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3

Assessment Task 4: End of semester invigilated test 
Weighting 50%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.