Pharmacology of Drug Therapy

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus Basic principles of Pharmacology: - History of pharmacology and its relationship with biotech disciplines. - Definition, nature and sources of drugs, drug nomenclature. - Effects of drugs on the body---pharmacodynamics - Effects of the body on drugs---pharmacokinetics - Basic principles of toxicology and adverse drug reactions - Adverse drug effects in the geriatric population - Research and development of new drugs including biologic products. - Drug regulation and legislation. Pharmacology of the autonomic and central nervous systems: - Basic principles of neural transmission. - Drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system. - Drugs affecting the central nervous system. - Drugs for neurological and psychiatric disorders. Drugs affecting major organ system: - Basic principles and drugs for cardiovascular disorders - Basic principles and drugs for disorders in endocrine system. -- 1 of 3 -- - Basic principles and drugs for antimicrobial/antiviral chemotherapy. - Basic principles and drugs for cancer chemotherapy. Basic principles of toxicology and risk

目标

The subject is designed to provide students majored in Applied Biology with Biotechnology a strong foundation in pharmacologic principles of drugs and therapy. It equips students with problem solving skills, analytical skills and conceptual framework to discuss issues from pharmacologic, therapeutic and toxicological perspectives associated with biotechnology. Studying this subject will facilitate students to further develop their careers in many areas related with biotech and biopharmaceuticals. In addition, it will help develop students’ critical thinking for their personal development.

先修要求

Human physiology/Cell Biology , Biochemistry

Teaching Pattern

Methodology Interactive lectures are used to provide general outlines of key concepts of the subject and to guidance on further applications and readings. Each interactive lecture has several sessions of short lectures to provide basic theoretical framework to students. After each short lecture, in-class activities (case studies, group discussion, etc) focusing on high order thinking are used to enhance students’ learning and knowledge. Tutorials are designed to provide the environment for discussions on the subject materials. In-depth exercises and case studies are held in the tutorials to consolidate and integrate their knowledge. Laboratories allow students to acquire actual skills on experimental techniques, experimental design, data interpretation and report writing. The content of the laboratories also is in line with the interactive lectures. Thus, students could develop the skills and ability of linking theory and practice.