Cardiovascular and Haematology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHAR1017 | Pharmacy | 1 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- PHAR1017
- School
- Pharmacy
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module considers:
Introduction of the physiology of the cardiovascular system and haematology;
Biochemical foundations and the molecules of life;
Genetic foundations and the flow of genetic information;
Cellular foundations;
The principles of drug action; receptor-drug interactions.
Using examples from cardiovascular disease and haematology, you will be introduced to the molecules of life, cellular structure and the components of cells including lipids, carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic acids. Drug interactions with receptors and cellular signalling cascades will be introduced.
Target Students
BSc Pharmaceutical Science and MSci Pharmaceutical Sciences with a Year in Industry (Year 1)
Assessment
- 30% Coursework 1: An assessment of practical sessions by electronic submission of a written laboratory report.
- 70% Exam 1 (2-hour): ExamSys in person
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The module will provide an integrated approach to develop knowledge & understanding, practical/professional and transferable skills centred on the cardiovascular system and haematology. Subject knowledge: Following on from A level Chemistry and taking into account that not all students will have completed A level Biology, you will obtain an understanding of haematology and the physiology of the cardiovascular system. You will become familiar with the main diseases associated with these systems and appreciate various forms of relevant pharmacological therapies. Using examples from these systems, an understanding of the molecules of life, basic aspects of cell biology and the principles of receptor pharmacology and enzyme inhibition will be gained. Professional/practical skills: You will obtain an understanding of safe working in a biochemical laboratory. Using examples relevant to haematology and the cardiovascular system, you will acquire essential laboratory skills, such as immunological tests, electrophoresis and the analysis of enzyme receptor activity. You will gain numeracy skills and be able to carry out quantitative analysis of enzyme and receptor activities using Microsoft Excel, including a basic statistical analysis. Transferable skills: You will gain the skill required to write a scientific report including appropriate use of tables, graphs and appropriate references to the literature and other resources.Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
A. Knowledge and understanding:
A4 Demonstrate a broad knowledge of normal physiology at the molecular, cellular and organismal levels and the pharmacological basis of therapy in the context of disease processes
C. Professional/practical skills
C2 Undertake practical experimental work using appropriate materials, operating procedures and instruments;
C3 Undertake numerical tasks and carry out quantitative analysis relevant to pharmaceutical science;
C6 Apply and report scientific knowledge in an ethical manner.
D. Transferable/key skills
D1 Critically use information resources, including library and electronic sources;
D3 Communicate effectively in a variety of forms, including written, verbal and visual.