James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

PC2001 - Molecular Basis of Therapeutics 2

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: School of Pharmacy & Molecular Sciences

Available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy.

This subject provides an introduction to the disciplines of pharmacology and medicinal chemistry. It addresses the nature of chemical communication in the body, including the diversity of chemical messengers, their biosynthesis and release. The main targets for drug action, that is receptors, ion channels, enzymes and carrier molecules are examined, together with the way in which chemical agents are able to alter the function of these protein molecules. The subject also focuses on the principles of selective toxicity and the development of antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and cancer chemotherapy agents.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Prerequisites:CH1001 and PC1005
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
BC2024 and PP3150

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coordinator: Dr Andreas Lopata
Lecturers: Mr Ray Layton, Assoc. Professor Bill Warren, Dr Pam Megaw, Dr Bill Leggat, Professor Linda Blackall.
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours lectures
  • 6 hours tutorials
  • 24 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (10%); assignments (30%).

    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.