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Drugs in Biomedical Experiments (PHRM30009)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinators
Dr Mark Habgood
Dr Makhala Khammy
Administrative Coordination
Semester 2
Subject Coordinators
Michael Lew
Mark Habgood
Administrative Coordination
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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This subject is appropriate for all students interested in biomedical research. Students will learn how to design and perform experiments to investigate biological systems. Students will gain experience in a wide range of molecular and cellular approaches and in analytical techniques used in drug discovery.
Intended learning outcomes
- Students will be exposed to the experimental basis of scientific enquiry and will develop practical skills relevant to contemporary biomedical research.
- Emphasis will be placed on the role of quantitative pharmacological analysis in the characterisation of biological systems, and on the design and implementation of experiments.
Generic skills
By the end of this subject students should have developed skills in:
• data analysis and interpretation;
• critical thinking and problem solving;
• scientific communication;
• small group work.
and should have gained an` appreciation of:
• ethical considerations in biomedical research;
• hypothesis formulation and testing.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
BSc students:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PHRM20001 | Pharmacology: How Drugs Work | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
a second year subject in one of the following disciplines: Anatomy and Cell Biology; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Microbiology and Immunology; Neuroscience; Pathology; Physiology; or Zoology.
BBiomed students:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM20002 | Human Structure and Function | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Students wishing to undertake this subject as breadth will need the approval of the subject co-ordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Continuing assessment of practicals Hurdle requirement: This is a laboratory-based subject, so attendance and participation in 80% of the practicals is a hurdle requirement. | During the teaching period | 40% |
Mid-semester assessment | Mid semester | 20% |
A written examination
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Mark Habgood Coordinator Makhala Khammy Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One x 3 hour practical per week plus two x 1 hour workshops per week (total contact hours: 60) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 9 February 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Dr Mark Habgood
Dr Makhala Khammy
Administrative Coordination
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Michael Lew Coordinator Mark Habgood Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One x 3 hour practical per week plus two x 1 hour workshops per week (total contact hours: 60) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 12 July 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Michael Lew
Mark Habgood
Administrative Coordination
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
An enrolment quota of 126 students in semester 1 and 63 students in semester 2 applies to this subject.
For detailed information on the quota subject application process, refer to the Quota Subject link on the School of Biomedical Sciences Current Student Information webpage: http://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/study/current-student-information/quota-subjects
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Course Manual (Provided)
- Subject notes
This subject is available to students enrolled in pre 2008 BSc, New Generation BSc, Biomedicine degree.
Required equipment – lab coat
Experiments involving the use of animals and animal tissues are an essential part of this subject; exemption is not possible.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Biotechnology Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation Medicinal Chemistry Major Pharmacology Major Pharmacology Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Medicinal Chemistry Informal specialisation Biomedical Biotechnology specialisation Informal specialisation Medicinal Chemistry specialisation Major Medicinal Chemistry Informal specialisation Biomedical Biotechnology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
quota subject - application deadline as per http://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/study/current-student-information/quota-subjects
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024