Course code: BIO-3304
Pharmacology
Campus
Semester / Year
Spring 2010
Credits
10
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
BIO-3304
Pharmacology
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10
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The course is administrated by
Det helsevitenskapelige fakultet
Det helsevitenskapelige fakultet
Type of course
This course can be taken as a singular course.
This course can be taken as a singular course.
Recommended prerequisites
BIO-2301 General pharmacology and toxicology, BIO-2305 General physiology
BIO-2301 General pharmacology and toxicology, BIO-2305 General physiology
Course contents
The course provides a quantitative description of drug absorption, distribution and elimination. The pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic aspects of the main drug categories will be described and therapeutic medication principles, mechanisms and side-effects will be outlined. The course will also describes chemical mediators and their corresponding receptors in the nervous system.
The course provides a quantitative description of drug absorption, distribution and elimination. The pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic aspects of the main drug categories will be described and therapeutic medication principles, mechanisms and side-effects will be outlined. The course will also describes chemical mediators and their corresponding receptors in the nervous system.
Objective of the course
The course should give the student an introduction to the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of the main drug categories.
The course should give the student an introduction to the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of the main drug categories.
Language of instruction and examination
English
English
Teaching methods
Lectures, pharmacokinetic calculation (exercises) and lab work. The pharmacokinetic exercises and lab work / records need to be approved prior to final exam.
Lectures, pharmacokinetic calculation (exercises) and lab work. The pharmacokinetic exercises and lab work / records need to be approved prior to final exam.
Assessment methods
Written exam (4 hours) Grade type: alphabetical grades (A-F). Course work requirements: The pharmacokinetic exercises and lab work / records need to be approved prior to final exam.
Written exam (4 hours) Grade type: alphabetical grades (A-F). Course work requirements: The pharmacokinetic exercises and lab work / records need to be approved prior to final exam.
Coursework requirements
Laboratory course with journal assignment
Calculate exercises in pharmacokinetics
Laboratory course with journal assignment
Calculate exercises in pharmacokinetics
Date for examination
Skriftlig eksamen:
Skriftlig eksamen:
The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.
Skriftlig eksamen
Course overlap
BIO-354 Pharmacology/toxicology 10
BIO-354 Pharmacology/toxicology 10
Recommended reading/syllabus
Will be available in Fronter
Will be available in Fronter
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