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PHAR20040

Academic Year 2024/2025

Pharmacology:Biomedical Scienc (PHAR20040)

Subject:
Pharmacology
College:
Science
School:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Colm Collins
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module forms part of the core curriculum for the B.Sc. degree in Pharmacology. This module first covers the fundamental principles of interactions of the body with drugs (drug absorption, metabolism and excretion), interactions of drugs with the body (drug targets, receptor agonists and antagonists and intracellular receptor signalling) and neurotransmitter signalling. In addition, this module introduces the student to the basic biology and pharmacology of the autonomic nervous system and the peripheral organ systems it regulates. A particular emphasis will be on diseases of cardiovascular system and students will explore the mechanisms and therapeutic effects of drug classes which modulate cardiovascular function. In addition, students will learn the actions of drugs that influence other organ system such as the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems and how different pharmacological interventions are used to provide therapeutic benefit in disease states.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Describe the principles of drug-body and body-drug interactions;
2. Discuss neurotransmitter signaling in the peripheral nervous system;
3. Comprehend the major divisions of the nervous system;
4. Explain the drugs classes that can influence control of peripheral organs;
5. Describe the biology of the cardiovascular system and discuss the various drug classes that treat its dysfunction in diseases including hypertension, angina, arrhythmias, thrombosis and cardiac failure;
6. Describe the pharmacology of the respiratory system, including the drug treatments for asthma;
7. Describe the pharmacology of the gastro-intestinal tract, including the treatment of gastric ulcer disease.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

15
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Lectures

36
Total

111

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Students will be provided with powerpoint lecture notes in advance of all lectures.
Following each block of lectures a review lecture will enable students to review the topic and prepare for exams by answering sample questions and addressing student specific questions.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
PHAR20030 - Pharmacology


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): Mid-term MCQ is an in-person exam taken in class on Brightspace. The goal is to provide students with an indicator of their level of engagement early in the module. Week 6 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
30
 No
Exam (In-person): End-of-term assessment in person in the exam centre covering all of the content of the course. End of trimester
Duration:
1 hr(s)
 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
70
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Following the first MCQ exam students will be offered feedback on learning requirements and approach to final exam.

Name Role
Dr Colm Collins Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Derek Costello Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Monica De Gaetano Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Liz Hannon Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Breandán Kennedy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Mario Manresa Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Keith Murphy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Seema Nathwani Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Valentina Tonelotto Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 33 Fri 09:00 - 09:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32 Mon 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 10:00 - 10:50
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