James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

PC1004 - Introduction to Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences 1

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: School of Pharmacy & Molecular Sciences

Available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy.

Professional pharmacy practice occurs in a large variety of settings including hospitals, the community, armed forces, industry and research institutions. In this module, students are introduced to the role of pharmacy in Australian society, including the history of pharmacy, professional ethics and forensic aspects of pharmacy. Students are introduced to the skills necessary to effectively communicate with other health care professionals in the provision of quality primary and secondary health care in both urban areas and the extended role in rural and remote parts of Australia. Students are introduced to formulation science, including practical extemporaneous dispensing, together with the basics of pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics and other factors which determine the bioavailability of a drug in the body.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities


Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 25-Mar-2010
Coordinator: Mrs Tori Llewelyn
Lecturers: Assoc. Professor Ian Heslop, Mr Joe Grasso, Professor Beverley Glass, Mrs Martina Mylrea, Mrs Sue Carson.
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours lectures
  • 18 hours tutorials
  • 24 hours practicals
  • 3 hours professional experience
Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); pharmacy practice assessment (40%).

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 3
Census Date 21-Jan-2010
Coordinator: jc146174
Lecturers: Assoc. Professor Ian Heslop, Professor Beverley Glass, Mrs Sue Carson, jc144540.
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours lectures
  • 18 hours tutorials
  • 24 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); lab test and reports (30%); assignments (10%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.