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Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


PA20047: Experimental pharmacology

Click here for further information Credits: 12
Click here for further information Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 2
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take PA20046
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
To introduce and develop experimental skills required to execute and report pharmacological investigations in isolated cells, organs and the whole organism.

Learning Outcomes:
After taking this unit, the student should be familiar with the techniques (cellular, tissue, systemic) used to study the pharmacology of a range of mediators and drugs, and be able to present experimental data in good scientific style. The student will demonstrate an understanding and practical ability using these techniques.

Skills:
Scientific and practical skills (T/F/A)
Study skills, handling information, working with others (T/F)
Problem solving (T/F).

Content:
Examination of the pharmacology of vascular and airway smooth muscle, platelets, the CNS and whole animal physiology; using organ bath, electrophysiology, aggregometry, ligand binding, immuno- and molecular techniques.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

PA20047 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
  • USPA-AFB02 : BSc (hons) Pharmacology (Full-time) - Year 2
  • USPA-AKB02 : BSc (hons) Pharmacology (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 2
  • USPA-AKM02 : MPharmacology (hons) (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 2

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.