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On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Describe the principles of drug-body and body-drug interactions;
2. Discuss neurotransmitter signaling in the peripheral nervous system;
3. Comprehend the major divisions of the nervous system;
4. Explain the drugs classes that can influence control of peripheral organs;
5. Describe the biology of the cardiovascular system and discuss the various drug classes that treat its dysfunction in diseases including hypertension, angina, arrhythmias, thrombosis and cardiac failure;
6. Describe the pharmacology of the respiratory system, including the drug treatments for asthma;
7. Describe the pharmacology of the gastro-intestinal tract, including the treatment of gastric ulcer disease.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 36 |
Specified Learning Activities | 15 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
Total | 111 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Essay Exam (50%) and MCQ exam (25%) on second part of course | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 75 |
Continuous Assessment: MCQ Exam on first part of course | Week 6 | n/a | Graded | No | 25 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Following the first MCQ exam students will be offered feedback on learning requirements and approach to final exam.
Name | Role |
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Dr Colm Collins | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Derek Costello | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Liz Hannon | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Breandán Kennedy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Keith Murphy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |