What are the key principles, concepts and terminology used in pharmacology, to build a competent knowledge and understanding of scientific experimentation and investigation within the discipline? This module will introduce key terms and theory used in pharmacology with a focus on developing key skills related to pharmacology, such as interpretation of the pharmacological data in the context of the drug discovery. In connection with pharmacology, this module will also cover the key concepts and terminology used in enzymology and evaluate the use of enzymes as drugs. Furthermore, this module will evaluate additional protein-like drugs, ion channels. Finally, this module will cover both in vitro and in vivo laboratory techniques used in pharmacology to apply the theoretical terminology into the laboratory practise
Blended distance learning:
Contact Hours: 120
Private Study Hours: 30
Total Study Hours: 150
Online Test worth 60%
Poster Presentation worth 40%
The pass mark for each individual assessment is 40%. All assessments must be passed in order to
Rang HP, Dale MM, Ritter JM, Flower RJ (2007) Pharmacology 6th Edition; Churchill Livingston Press.
Becchetti, A. (2010) Integrins and Ion Channels Molecular Complexes and Signaling. Springer New York.
See the library reading list for this module (Medway)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
8.1 Apply basic scientific concepts and principles underpinning pharmacology.
8.2 Present, analyse and critically discuss the pharmacological data, including basic calculations used in pharmacological data.
8.3 A systematic understanding of key terms in enzymology and evaluate the use of enzymes as drugs.
8.4 Critically evaluate the importance of ion channels as drug targets.
8.5 Apply in vitro and in vivo laboratory methods used in pharmacology.
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