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Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


PA10044: Introduction to experimental pharmacology

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
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:
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
To familiarise the student with the principles of measurement required in experimental pharmacology; to introduce the skills required for oral communication of scientific information.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the unit the student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of measurement applied to basic pharmacology, and the ability to give a short oral presentation.

Skills:
Study skills, planning and organisation (T/F), Written, oral communication (T/F/A), Working with others (T/F), Scientific and practical skills (T/F/A).

Content:
The topics in this unit include basic techniques and recording equipment; molarities; dose-response curves using in vitro preparations; group work on preparing and giving short oral presentations on a scientific theme.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

PA10044 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
  • USPA-AFB02 : BSc (hons) Pharmacology (Full-time) - Year 1
  • USPA-AKB02 : BSc (hons) Pharmacology (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 1
  • USPA-AKM02 : MPharmacology (hons) (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 1

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