Pharmacology 2
Pharmacology 2 builds on previous courses such as cell biology and physiology, microbiology and immunology and the biochemical aspects from bio-organic chemistry and pharmacology 1.
The course mainly encompasses special pharmacology where it focuses on the use of drugs in connection with neurological and psychiatric disorders, cardiovascular diseases, endocrine diseases, gastrointestinal diseases and cancer in humans.
The use of veterinary medicine regarding certain diseases of selected animals is included in this course.
After completing the subject, the student is able to:
Knowledge
- describe aetiology, pathophysiology and symptomatology in connection to certain diseases
- account for the principles of drug therapy related to certain diseases
- describe the use of nonmedicinal treatment for certain diseases
- explain cellular mechanisms of action, pharmacological effects, probable side effects and interactions of certain groups of drugs
- explain how various drug-related problems may arise in connection with the use of pharmaceuticals
- describe relevant clinical chemical analyses regarding certain diseases covered in the course
- account for veterinary pharmacology regarding selected animals
Skills
- identify drug-related problems
- assess how individual variation influences the efficacy, dosage, side effects and interactions of drug treatment
- perform pharmacokinetic calculations and relate them to drug treatment
General competence:
- work both individually and in groups with a problem-based approach to the subject matter
- convey subject material to fellow students
Self-determined study and self-determined activity, lectures, study groups, online lessons, team-based learning and group work/seminars with pharmacological cases (problem-based work). Oral presentation/fellow student response in connection to group work/seminars. Written submission may be applicable for certain group work.
There is compulsory participation in this course. Reason for compulsory participation: Participation provides skills and general competence that cannot be acquired alone.