Pharmacology

Structure Type: Course
Code: KG29PO09002
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Palo, Raija
Language of Instruction: English

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
NURSING-2013FIN   2 autumn   3.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
NURSING-2013FOR   2 autumn   3.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

CLINICAL COMPETENCE

Students will learn to know various drugs and pharmaceutical products and know how to use them to treat illnesses and disorders. They will also become familiar with the impact of medicines and understand the impact of drugs on the body. Furthermore, students will learn the primary features of the more common drugs, their uses, side effects and combined effects.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites

Contents

Drugs and pharmaceutical products. Appropriate use of drugs. Impact of drugs on the human body. Uses of drugs. Side effects and combined effects of drugs.

Recommended or Required Reading

The lecturer will inform the students of the material to be used.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, independent study.

Assessment Criteria

Pass

Students
- know various drugs and pharmaceutical products and know how to use them appropriately to treat various illnesses and disorders
- are familiar with the effective mechanisms of various medicines and understand the impact of various drugs on the human organism
- are familiar with the primary features of the more common drugs, their uses, side effects and combined effects

Assessment Methods

Examination: 50% of the contents must be correct.
Active and regular attendance and participation in lectures.

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