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Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Unit Catalogue 2011/12

PA20291: Introduction to practical pharmacology for natural scientists

Credits:	3
Level:	Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:	Semester 1
Assessment:	CW80PR20
Supplementary Assessment:	Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:	Before taking this unit you must take PA10237 and take PA10238
Description:	Aims: To introduce the natural science student to principles of practical pharmacology. Learning Outcomes: At the end of the unit the student should be able to: 1. Perform simple pharmacological in vitro experiments 2. Interpret dose-response data 3. produce high quality practical reports 4. work safely in a pharmacology laboratory. Skills: Written communication (T/F/A) Problem solving (T/F/A) Scientific and practical skills (T/F/A). Content: Pharmacology laboratory safety standards. Introduction to pharmacology practicals.
Programme availability:	PA20291 is Optional on the following programmes: Programmes in Natural Sciences UXXX-AFB01 : BSc (hons) Natural Sciences (Full-time) - Year 2 UXXX-AKB02 : BSc (hons) Natural Sciences with Industrial Placement (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 2 UXXX-AAB02 : BSc (hons) Natural Sciences with Study Year Abroad (Full-time with Study Year Abroad) - Year 2 UXXX-AFM01 : MSci (hons) Natural Sciences (Full-time) - Year 2 UXXX-AKM02 : MSci (hons) Natural Sciences with Professional Placement (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 2 UXXX-AAM02 : MSci (hons) Natural Sciences with Study Year Abroad (Full-time with Study Year Abroad) - Year 2

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