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Overview

This subject investigates the brain. Ultimately, behaviour is the outcome of cellular and molecular processes within the brain, and subtle changes in brain physiology will result in spectacular and often debilitating behavioural pathologies. Therapeutic intervention based on psychotropic drugs aims to restore or tweak brain physiology - while conceptually a … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Subject coordinator

Christine Kettle

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 3 - UG

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Pharmacology

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Explain the role of neurotransmitter systems in the operation of the central nervous system
2.
Relate the relevant class of drugs to activity at the molecular level, specifically effect on relevant receptors and other regulatory molecules and processes.
3.
Describe and explain the relationship between drug actions and therapeutic outcomes, specifically in the amelioration of clinical conditions related to the central nervous system.
4.
Describe the absorption, elimination and metabolism of central nervous system (CNS) drugs and relate this to clinical practice and how pharmacogenetics affects this.
5.
Anticipate and rationalize interaction between drugs (including over-the-counter (OTC preparations)
6.
Follow guidelines to critically assess drug use and disease states in a defined case study scenario.
7.
Initiate appropriate procedures for mental health first aid

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: SHPB