Pharmacotherapeutics Theory 1

Undergraduate

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
PHAR 3015
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Course ID
204484
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Pharm and Biomed Sci
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Michael Ward
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of contemporary pharmacotherapeutics. The syllabus involves the development of knowledge in the science of drug treatment of human disease, pharmacotherapeutics, in the following health discipline areas: cardiology; endocrinology; respiratory medicine; rheumatology; dermatology; oncology. For each of these discipline areas, specific conditions managed with pharmacotherapeutic modalities will be addressed.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics in the management of diseases/disorders encompassed in this course
  • Apply skills to enable pharmacotherapeutic knowledge to be communicated appropriately in both professional and lay contexts
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the evolving nature of pharmacotherapeutics and how to identify information sources to ensure continued professional development

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed all of PHAR2009 Dosage Form Design 2/PHAR2010 Pharmacy Practice 2/PHAR2012 Pharmacology B/PHAR2013 Pharmacology C

Corequisite(s)

  • If the following course has not already been completed THEN must be enrolled in PHAR3013 Pharmacotherapeutics Practice 1A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed PHAR3020 Pharmacotherapeutics Theory 1 at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Multiple Choice Questions – 15%
  • Multiple Choice Questions – 15%
  • Exam – 70%

Availability

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Enrol by date
Fri 05/03/2027
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Census date
Fri 26/03/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 09/04/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Group 1

Class number
Class number 27512
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 120
Available
Available 22
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Friday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH5-08
7 May - 28 May Friday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH5-08
25 Feb - 15 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH5-08
25 Feb - 15 Apr Thursday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH5-08
6 May - 27 May Thursday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH5-08
6 May - 27 May Thursday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH5-08
22 Feb - 12 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH5-08
3 May - 24 May Monday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH5-08
Class number
Class number 27513
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 May - 25 May Tuesday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-23
23 Feb - 13 Apr Tuesday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-23
Class number
Class number 27514
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 1
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-22
4 May - 25 May Tuesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-22
Class number
Class number 27515
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 21
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West AHMS, 8052A-B
5 May - 26 May Wednesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West AHMS, 8052A-B
Class number
Class number 27516
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Wednesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-09
5 May - 26 May Wednesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-09

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)