PHARM 7011EX - Drug Effects and Biology of Addiction
Career: | Postgraduate Coursework |
---|---|
Units: | 6 |
Term: | 4110 |
Campus: | External |
Contact: | Online |
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | No |
Available for Non-Award Study: | No |
Assessment: | Written assignments, exam, discussion board contribution |
Syllabus: |
This course will focus on the biological mechanisms involved in drug effects and addiction. Students will learn how drugs affect the body and behaviour. This will include general principles of drug action, pharmacokinetics and variability in drug response, pharmacology of the major drug classes (opioids, benzodiazepines, alcohol, stimulants, 'party drugs', nicotine, hallucinogens and cannabis) and consequences of their use. Students will learn about the brain reward system and neurological mechanisms responsible for drug tolerance and dependence. Predisposition to drug dependence is studied by looking at genetics, personality and social circumstances. Students will gain an advanced level of understanding of the nature of addiction. Development of academic writing skills and critical appraisal are goals to increase lifelong learning skills. |
Course Fees
Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here
Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.
The fees displayed below for international students are for students commencing a program in 2024 only. International students who commenced a program in 2023 or prior can find their fee here.
EFTSL | |||
---|---|---|---|
0.25 |
* This course is not normally offered to international students studying within Australia.
Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
Critical Dates
Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
---|---|---|---|---|
4110 | Mon 15/03/2021 | Thu 25/03/2021 | Fri 07/05/2021 | Fri 11/06/2021 |
Class Details
Enrolment Class: Independent Study | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
15687 | 01EX | 45 | 30 | This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details. |