SU517: Physiology and pharmacology for pharmacists – Module 2: Heart, vessels and kidneys
Comment
Entry requirements
Academic preconditions
Course introduction
of specialized cells of the human body under normal physiological
conditions and in disease. This is important for being able to explain
the effect of a pharmacological treatment on specialized cell types
under normal physiological conditions and in disease.
course is based on the knowledge acquired in module 1, i.e. SU516, and
provides a scientific basis for studying the modules 3 and 4 within the
‘Physiology and Pharmacology for Pharmacists’ course. It is also the
basis for the course on Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, which
will be taught in the master's program.
- combine
the various disciplines in the natural sciences with the more
application-oriented medical disciplines, in particular for resolving
pharmacological problems and for the development of new drugs
- acquire new knowledge effectively and independently and apply this knowledge in a critical way.
- perform analyzes using scientific methodology
- identify own deficits in knowledge and to structure own learning
- the theories and methods within the discipline
- knowledge acquisition and experimental methods in the pharmaceutical sciences and related fields.
Expected learning outcome
- sufficient
knowledge of the main molecular and cellular mechanisms for
understanding structure and function of the organs (heart, vessels and
kidneys). - ability to distinguish between the main molecular
mechanisms of drugs acting on diseases affecting the heart, vessels, and
kidneys.
Content
- Cardiovascular system: anatomy
- Cardiovascular system: physiology
- Hemodynamics
- Cardiac cycle
- Cardiac output
- ECG (electrocardiogram)
- Control of blood flow and pressure
- Cardiovascular system: pharmacology
- Antihypertensives I (heart and vessels: inotropic drugs and vasodilators)
- Atherosclerosis and lipid-lowering drugs
- Antihypertensives I (heart and vessels: inotropic drugs and vasodilators)
- Renal system: anatomy
- Renal system: physiology
- Clearance
- GFR (glomerular filtration rate)
- Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Urine concentration
- Renal system: pharmacology
- Kidney pharmacokinetics
- Drug administration
- Pharmacogenetics
- Drug interactions
- Individualized therapy
- Diuretics
- Antihypertensive drugs II (antiarrhythmics and complex therapies)
Literature
Linda Costanzo: Physiology, 6th edition, Elsevier.
Rang & Dale: Pharmacology, 9th edition, Elsevier
See Blackboard for syllabus lists and additional literature references.
Examination regulations
Exam element a)
Timing
Tests
Ongoing evaluation: 2 written examinations overall assessment
EKA
Assessment
Grading
Identification
Language
Duration
Examination aids
No aids. A closer description of the exam rules will be posted under \'Course Information\' on Blackboard.
ECTS value
Additional information
Exam element a) has overall assessment.
Reeksamen is held as an overall exam.
Exam element b)
Timing
Tests
Intro and oral presentation of case
EKA
Assessment
Grading
Identification
Language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course.
ECTS value
Additional information
Reeksamen is held as an overall exam.
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
The introduction phase consists of lectures, in which the students will get a brief introduction to the course topics and the way to achieve competences. This will be complemented by the study guide and the textbooks, which the students are expected to study independently.
During the training phase, the students will achieve competences in cardiovascular and renal anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. In the small classroom teaching, the students will work with assignments, which they will have to prepare at home. In cardio-lab, the students work independently with practical aspects of pharmacology.
In the study phase, students are expected to work independently with textbooks and examples and exercises herein. They are expected to work in small groups as regards elaboration and presentation of “case” work. Finally, students are expected to use part of the study phase to work on assignments of the training phase and do some repetition for the written exam.
- Self-study of the textbook
- Self-study after the introduction and training phase
- Repetition in preparation of the exam
Teacher responsible
Name | Department | |
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Daniel Ketelhuth | ketelhuth@health.sdu.dk | IMM - Kardiovaskulær og Renal Forskning |