Module Specification
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title Practical Pharmacology 1
Code LIFE231
Coordinator Dr SP Pushpakom
Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology
Sudeep.Pushpakom@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2016-17 Level 5 FHEQ First Semester 7.5

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
None 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Linked Modules:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 5

     27

   5

2

 39
Timetable (if known) These are introductory lectures to each laboratory session
  		    This refers to practical sessions in laboratories, including groupwork
  		  This refers to workshop sessions concluding the practicals that allow discussion of learning outcomes and feedback
This refers to schedule time for summative assessments
  		 
Private Study 36
TOTAL HOURS 75

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Written Exam  2 hours  Semester 1  50  Yes  Non-standard penalty applies  Assessment 1 Non-standard penalty applies for late submission,  
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  1500 words  Semester 1  50  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 2 Notes (applying to all assessments) Assessment 231 will be an in class test using multiple-choice and short answer questions Assessment 231.1 will be the compilation of a laboratory report  

Aims

  • This module aims to develop in students the ability to:

    Measure the effects of drugs on isolated tissues and their use in the study of drug/receptor interactions and structure/activity relationships

  • Carry out quantitative analysis of drug antagonism and apply analytical techniques in the measurement of drug metabolism;

  • Develop knowledge and understanding in pharmacology, and ability to apply, evaluate and interpret this knowledge to solve problems.


    • Learning Outcomes

    On sucessful completion of this module students will be able to:

    Present, critically evaluate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data related to drug effects and record procedures and protocols;

    Demonstrate competence in practical skills in pharmacology and manage their time effectively;
    Plan and execute a series of experiments, use laboratory equipment correctly and safely to generate data;

    Analyse quantitative data, interpret its validity and apply statistical analyses.


    Teaching and Learning Strategies

    Lecture -

    These are introductory lectures to each laboratory session

    Laboratory Work -

    This refers to practical sessions in laboratories, including groupwork

    Workshop -

    This refers to workshop sessions concluding the practicals that allow discussion of learning outcomes and feedback

    Assessment -

    This refers to schedule time for summative assessments

    Syllabus
    1 

    Topic 1

    Competitive antagonism in the guinea pig ileum
     
    Topic 2
    Drug metabolism –  Phase I
     
    Topic 3
    Neuromuscular  pharmacology
     
    Topic 4
    Structu re-activity:  vas deferens
     
    Topic 5
    Drug metaboli sm –  Phase II

    Recommended Texts
    Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
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