PHARMACY 211 : Applied Science for Pharmacy

Medical and Health Sciences

2020 Semester One (1203) (30 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Specific and selected aspects of chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, immunology, microbiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology are explored in the context of beginning clinical pharmacy practice.

Course Overview

Specific and selected aspects of chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, pathophysiology, immunology and microbiology are explored in three integrated modules in the context of beginning clinical pharmacy practice. The focus is on chemistry, pharmacology and pathology as they are relevant to Pharmacists and Pharmacy practice. Where possible, examples directly relevant to Pharmacists will be used as frameworks for learning in the disciplines covered in the three modules.

Course Requirements

No pre-requisites or restrictions

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Pharmacy

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Apply principles and concepts of physical and organic chemistry to an understanding of drugs as chemical substances (Capability 1.1 and 1.2)
  2. Explain the scientific basis of drug action and the principles of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and toxicology (Capability 1.1 and 1.2)
  3. Describe microbiology and immunology in the context of human illness and drug action (Capability 2.1, 3.1, 3.2 and 4.2)
  4. Describe the basic mechanisms of human disease (Capability 1.1, 1.2 and 4.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Test 32% Individual Test
Final Exam 40% Individual Examination
Laboratories 28% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4
Test
Final Exam
Laboratories
No less than 45% in any of the individual Introductory modules that contribute to the overall content within each PHARMACY 211 and 212 course, so long as they have achieved an overall pass mark of at least 50% in the entire PHARMACY course in which the module(s) is(are) taught;
This includes students achieving no less than 45% in each module component of the final examination within PHARMACY 211; where less than 45% is achieved within any module component of the final examination in PHARMACY 211, Section 3 “Progression in the Case of a Deferred Result” will equally apply;

Late Assignment and Coursework Submissions, Extensions and Late Penalties
Requests for Extensions for Assessments will be considered in exceptional circumstances, where the request is made within a reasonable timeframe* prior to the assignment due date, where evidence is provided (such as a medical/counsellor certificate) and where approved by the Course Director (or nominated Module Leader where relevant).  
Assignments received more than one week after the due date or once marked work has already been returned to other students in the class, whichever is earlier, will not be marked and will be graded as “0” or as “not achieved” (if in relation to Experiential Learning Placement coursework and assessments).
* A request for an extension should be submitted at least 24 hours before the due date.

Deductions for Late Assignment Submissions will apply (see below) if either the hard copy or Turnitin or Chalk ‘n Wire electronic submission is late, and will be determined by the later submission.  
Assessments that are submitted after the deadline will lose marks as follows:
• Up to first 24 hours late: Deduct 10% of the available marks
• 24-48 hours late: Deduct 20% of the available marks
• 48-72 hours late: Deduct 30% of the available marks
• 72-96 hours late: Deduct 40% of the available marks
• 96-120 hours late: Deduct 50% of the available marks

Course Contacts

Pharmacy211@auckland.ac.nz

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 30 point course and students are expected to spend 300 hours in total during delivery.

For this course, you can expect 78 hours of lectures, 18 hours of practical laboratory classes (spread across 7 sessions), 6 hours of tutorials (3 sessions), 50 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 150 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.


Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 08/12/2019 08:22 a.m.