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Drugs Affecting the Nervous System (PHRM30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
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Dr Peter Crack
Dr Robyn Brown
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Overview
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The working of the brain and nervous system is an important frontier of modern medicine and nerves are the target for many important drugs. This subject will address how drugs modulate the processes of neuronal communication and survival in the context of the management of mood and emotional disorders, addictive behaviours, neuro-degenerative diseases, pain and epilepsy. This subject will also discuss strategies for the development of future therapeutics. Students will gain an appreciation of how a detailed understanding of pathophysiological processes is important for the rational development of new therapeutics.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of the nature of, and drug treatments for, a range of central nervous system diseases
- Discuss the nature of research into central nervous system disorders and of the therapeutic and the undesirable actions of key therapeutic and recreational drugs
- Outline, using examples, how knowledge of pathophysiological processes is important for rational drug development
- Integrate key pharmacological and other medical research principles as they relate to neuropharmacology
- Critically examine, synthesise and evaluate knowledge pertaining to drugs
- Employ skills in collaborative learning
Generic skills
- Be adept at critical thinking and problem solving
- Participate in collaborative learning
- Be adept at learning in a range of ways
Last updated: 10 December 2024