Pharmacology and Toxicology

SCI 8031SEF

Course Guide

SCI 8031SEF

Course Guide

Pharmacology and Toxicology

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Course Coordinator:

Dr Kelvin Chan Yuen Kwong

BSc in Biochemistry and Chemistry
PhD in Pathology
Registered MLT (Part I) HK

Course Developer:

TBC

COMP 2010SED Computing Fundamentals with Java is a two-term, six-credit-unit, 2000-level course within the Bachelor of Computing with Honours in Internet Technology (BCITH) programme suite and the Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing and Networking (BSCICNH) programme suite. It is a compulsory course for BCITH and BSCICNH. This course is designed to provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals of computing and is suitable for students who do not have prior experience in programming. The problem solving aspect of computing will be emphasised. The main focus is to learn an object-oriented programming language (Java) and use it to solve problems. The software development cycle will also be introduced.

Advisory Prerequisite(s)

PUAD 2002AED

Aims

This course aims to provide students with basic knowledge in principles of pharmacology and toxicology, and sound knowledge of the actions of many of the important groups of drugs used in the treatment of common diseases.

Contents

Topic 1. Principles of pharmacology

General principles of pharmacology
Drug–receptor interactions
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics
Drug administration and calculation
General principles of drug development

Topic 2. Pharmacology in body systems

Principles of neuropharmacology
Principles of cardiovascular pharmacology
Principles of endocrine pharmacology
Principles of pharmacology for respiratory disorders
Principles of gastrointestinal pharmacology

Topic 3. Medical treatment options for diseases and conditions

Antimicrobial pharmacology
Pharmacology of anti-cancer agents
Pharmacology of inflammation

Topic 4. Principles of toxicology

Drug overdose
Drug-drug interactions
Cellular mechanisms of toxicity
Organ and tissue toxicity
Toxicology of Chinese medicinal herbs

Learning support

Lecture: 26 hours

Tutorial: 13 hours

Assessment

Course assessment includes continuous assessment and a final written examination. Continuous assessment includes a written assignment and a mid-term test.

Online requirement

Students are required to submit assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).

Equipment

A PC-compatible computer ready for connecting to the Internet is essential. The minimum configuration of the computer is:

PC with an x86 CPU or equivalent
1GB RAM
Hard disk
Sound card with speakers

You need to be familiar with the basic use of a computer including keyboard, mouse and word processing software. Experience in using email, the Internet and the World Wide Web is also essential.

Software

You should have Windows with Microsoft Word. Other software will be downloaded from the Internet. You may need to use OpenOffice to prepare assignment answers.

Set book(s)

There is no set book in this course.

Students with disabilities or special educational needs

The audio and visual components of this course may cause difficulties for students with an audio or visual handicap. You are encouraged to seek advice from the Course Coordinator before enrolling on this course.