NVFA10 · 6 credits · Basic level (G2F) · Biologi, Kemisk biologi, Kemi
Pharmacology
Active · next start VT 2027
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About the course
Aim
Having completed the course, the student is expected to be able to:
- Explain how drugs act at a molecular and cellular level (pharmacodynamics)
- Explain how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolised and eliminated (pharmacokinetics)
- Explain the mechanisms, therapeutic effects and side effects of drugs within various groups
- Describe the pharmacological treatment principles for different disease groups
- Apply laboratory methods to the study of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
- Compile and analyse results of pharmacological experiments
- Describe pharmacological data orally and in writing.
Content
The course aims to provide a general understanding of the mechanisms, metabolism, interaction and pharmacological effects of drugs. The course elucidates how different drugs are used in the treatment of specific diseases eg cardiovascular diseases, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer.
The course encompasses the field of pharmacology, with links to cell biology, physiology, pathology and biochemistry.
- Examiner
- Eva Lindström
- Scheduled hours
- 45 h
- Main field of study
- Biologi, Kemisk biologi, Kemi