Pharmacology 2
During the course, the focus will be on drugs used in immunological diseases, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, endocrine diseases, gastrointestinal diseases and cancer in humans. To understand how and why autoimmune and allergic reactions occur and are treated, a thorough introduction will be provided on how immune responses are initiated, how they function and are regulated.
The use of veterinary medicine for certain animals/diseases is included in this course.
Knowledge
The student
- is able to describe the organization and main functions of the innate and acquired immune systems
- is able to account for what characterizes and causes inflammation, and the role of different cells and mediators that are involved in inflammatory responses
- has knowledge of etiology, pathophysiology and symptomatology in connection with certain diseases
- is able to account for the treatment principles in respect of certain diseases
- is familiar with the use of non-pharmacological treatments for certain diseases
- is familiar with relevant clinical chemical analyses regarding certain diseases covered in the course
- has broad knowledge of cellular mechanisms of action, pharmacological effects, probable side effects and interactions of certain groups of drugs
- has knowledge of the use of veterinary medicine for certain animals/diseases
Skills
The student
- is able to identify drug-related problems and explain how they occur
- is able to assess how individual variations influence the effects, dosage, side effects and interactions of drug treatment
General competence The student
- is able to work both individually and in groups using a problem-based approach to the course content
- is able to convey course content to fellow students
- is able to plan and undertake supervision, and reflect on their own supervising processes
In addition to the semester fees and course literature, students are expected to provide their own laptops, webCam and headphones.
Students must obtain their own calculator which is approved for the study programme.
Theoretical course
Only students admitted to the Bachelor's Programme in Pharmacy are given the option to take this course.
Compulsory
Teaching takes place on campus. Some teaching may be done online.
The following learning activities are used during teaching:
Self-study and individual activity, lectures, colloquiums, online lessons, group work/seminars involving pharmacological cases (problem-oriented work, student-active learning), supervision and oral presentation/fellow student responses. Students may be required to deliver some written assignments.
Compulsory attendance is necessary to ensure that students achieve the learning outcomes described for the course (skills and general competence).
Compound assessement, grading scale A - F.
All parts described below must be approved/passed in order to receive a final grade in the course.
Assessment task, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
- Must be passed prior to submission of the Written school examination.
Compulsory participatio - 80 %, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
- Must be passed prior to submission of the Written school examination.
- Written school examination, 6 hours, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale A - F.
- Approved calculator
- Pen, ruler and up to 2 bilingual dictionaries
