SU520: Physiology and pharmacology for pharmacists– Module 1: molecules and cells
Study Board Pharmacy
Teaching language: Danish or English depending on the teacher
EKA: N560033112, N560033122, N560033102
Assessment: Second examiner: None, Second examiner: External
Grading: Pass/Fail, 7-point grading scale
Offered in: Odense
Offered in: Autumn
Level: Bachelor
STADS ID (UVA): N560033101
ECTS value: 7.5
Date of Approval: 19-03-2021
Duration: 1 semester
Version: Archive
Entry requirements
Academic preconditions
Students taking the course are expected to have knowledge of basic math, physics, chemistry and biochemistry.
Course introduction
The aim of the course is to give the students insight into the function of the specialized cells of the human body under normal physiological conditions and in disease so that the students can account for the effect of a pharmacological treatment of specialized cell types under normal physiological conditions and in disease.
The course builds on the knowledge acquired in chemistry, biology and molecular biology and microbiology and provides a scientific basis for later modules in ‘Physiology and Pharmacology for Pharmacists’ – as well as for ‘Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics’ in the master's program.
In relation to the competence profile of the degree it is the explicit focus of the course to:
- Give the competence:to combine the disciplines from basic sciences with the more application-oriented medical disciplines, especially for solving pharmaceutical issues and developing new drugs
- Give skills to acquire new knowledge effectively and independently and apply this knowledge in a reflective wayto analyse material on the basis of scientific methodologyto identify learning requirements and structure the learning process.
- Give knowledge about the theories and methods within the disciplineacquisition of knowledge and experimental methods in the pharmaceutical sciences and related fields.
Expected learning outcome
The learning objectives of the course are that the student demonstrates the ability to:
- explain the function of organs and organ systems on the basis of existing knowledge.
- explain the communication of nerves and muscle cells
- formulate chains of arguments regarding complex functional interactions using physiological, pharmacological and anatomical definitions and limitations.
- apply and understand basic pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
- describe the principal methods used in physiology, pharmacology, including methods applicable in the clinic, and explain the specificity, sources of error and accuracy of the methods.
- calculate and interpret the information that is based on data obtained with physiological and pharmacological methods of measurement.
- explain the mechanisms of action of drugs at the molecular and cellular level.
Content
The following main topics are contained in the course:
- Cell membranes and ion transport
- Cell proliferation and apoptosis
- Muscle contraction
- Cell signalling
- Cell-cell communication
- Drug targets
- Drug – receptor interactions
- Autonomic nervous system
- Pharmacokinetics
Literature
- Rang and Dale´s Pharmacology, 9th Edition.
- Physiology 6th Edition, by Linda S. Costanzo.
See itslearning for syllabus lists and additional literature references.
Examination regulations
Exam element a)
Timing
Autumn
Tests
Case
EKA
N560033112
Assessment
Second examiner: None
Grading
Pass/Fail
Identification
Full name and SDU username
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course.
ECTS value
0.5
Additional information
Portfolio consists of: Participation in intro-lecture for problem-based learning and case as well as passed case presentation.
The examination form for re-examination may be different from the exam form at the regular exam.
Exam element b)
Timing
Autumn
Tests
Computer Simulation
EKA
N560033122
Assessment
Second examiner: None
Grading
Pass/Fail
Identification
Full name and SDU username
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course.
ECTS value
1
Additional information
Portfolio consists of: Participation in computer simulation. MCQ and report has to be passed.
The examination form for re-examination may be different from the exam form at the regular exam.
Exam element c)
Timing
January
Tests
Written examination
EKA
N560033102
Assessment
Second examiner: External
Grading
7-point grading scale
Identification
Student Identification Card
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Duration
4 hours
Examination aids
Exam aids not allowed. A closer description of the exam rules will be posted at 'It's Learning
ECTS value
6
Additional information
The examination form for re-examination may be different from the exam form at the regular exam.
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
At the faculty of science, teaching is organized after the three-phase model ie. intro, training and study phase.
- Intro phase: 22 hours
- Training phase: 18 hours
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 textbook, which the students are expected to study independently.
During the training phase, the students will achieve competences in physiology and pharmacology. In the small classroom teaching, the students will work with tasks, which they will have to prepare at home. In the computer simulations 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. Students are expected to use part of the study phase to work on tasks of the training phase and do some repetition for the written exam.
Activities in the study phase:
- Self-study of the textbook
- Self-study after introductory and training phase
- Work on case
- Preparation of case presentation
- Preparation for the MCQ test
- Repetition for the exam
Teacher responsible
| Name | Department | |
|---|---|---|
| Ulrike Muscha Steckelings | usteckelings@health.sdu.dk | Kardiovaskulær & Renalforskning |
Timetable
Administrative Unit
Team at Educational Law & Registration
Offered in
Recommended course of study
| Profile | Education | Semester | Offer period |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc major in Pharmacy - Registration 1 September 2020 and 2021 | Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Pharmacy | Odense | 3 | E21 |