PHAR 100: Introductory Pharmacology
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Course Syllabus
PHAR 100: Introductory Pharmacology
3.0 units
Course Overview
Pre-requisites/ Co-requisites/One-Way Exclusions:
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, it is recommended that students have 4U Biology. May not betaken with or after PHAR 230/3.0; PHAR 340/3.0; PHAR 370/3.0; PHAR 450/3.0
Course Introduction:
PHAR 100, Introductory Pharmacology, is designed as a general interest course that introduces the subjects of pharmacology and toxicology, with emphasis on common drugs used and abused by society. Pharmacology is broadly defined as the effect of drugs and chemicals on living organisms, while toxicology is the study of the deleterious effects of drugs and chemicals on living organisms. No prior knowledge of physiology is required to understand the drug action described in this course. This 12-week course consists of six modules, which students will work through online. Students will complete three course assignments that focus on application of pharmacology principles to real-life scenarios and encourage development of communication and group work skills. At the end of the course, students will have a basic understanding of pharmacology and toxicology.
Course Evaluation
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
After completing PHAR 100, students will be able to:
1. Engage in discussions about the pharmacological principles of drug use and abuse to advocate for healthy and appropriate drug use (PLO 4)
2. Describe the mechanism of action and physiological effects of classes of drugs to be able to summarize the reason(s) for their use and abuse in society (PLO 4, 6)
3. Apply learned knowledge of the essential elements of a phase III clinical trial to design a hypothetical clinical trial for a new drug to treat a specific disease or condition (PLO 4, 8)
4. Effectively discuss and apply relevant pharmacological principles within a group to successfully complete collaborative assignments (PLO 4)
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Competencies:
This course was designed specifically using the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) program framework. For more information on the BHSc Program and how it was designed using a Competency Framework to support its Program Learning Outcomes, see theProgram Structure page of the BHSc website.
Assessments and Activities - Summary
|
Weighting |
Assessment |
Course Learning Outcomes |
Competencies |
Individual or Collaborative? |
|
10% |
Phase III Clinical Trial Poster |
CLO 3 |
Communicator, Scholar Professional, Collaborator |
Collaborative |
|
20% |
Individual Assignment |
CLO 2 |
Communicator, Scholar Content Expert |
Individual |
|
20% |
Herbal and Dietary Supplements Report |
CLO 1, 2, 4 |
Communicator, Scholar Professional, Collaborator |
Collaborative |
|
15% |
Midterm |
CLO 2 |
Advocate, Content Expert |
Individual |
|
35% |
Final Proctored Exam |
CLO 2 |
Communicator, Content Expert |
Individual |
If the assessment is marked using a rubric, it will be available in the Course Page.
Additional Assessment Policies
Late Policy: Late submissions will be accepted up to one week past the due date with a penalty of 10% off the final grade for the relevant activity. Students with extenuating circumstances, beyond their control that will
impact academic performance in the course should submit a request for appropriate faculty-specific academic consideration. Further consultation will be required with the instructor(s) to determine appropriate extension modifications, should contact the course instructor. The instructor may request appropriate documentation supporting the request for an extension.
Assessments & Activities - Description
Assessment 1 - Phase III Clinical Trial Poster
Working in small groups, students will be assigned a condition or disease for which a hypothetical new drug has been developed to treat. Groups will be responsible for discussing and designing the basic elements
needed for a phase III clinical trial to test the efficacy and safety of the theoretical new drug in treating the
assigned condition or disease state. Each student will then create an aesthetically pleasing and professional poster that conveys the design elements incorporated into their phase III clinical trial. Each student will peer review 4 other posters.
Assessment 2 - Individual Assignment
Working individually, students will prepare a document that answers questions posed by the instructor that
test understanding and application of course content. The assignment will consist of questions, of which each answer should be a maximum of one double-spaced page.
Assessment 3 - Herbal and Dietary Supplements Report
This report aims to get students thinking critically about the efficacy and safety of herbal and dietary
supplements, as well as to work in a group to collaborate on gathering peer-reviewed scientific research.
Students will be placed in small groups and will be assigned a specific herbal or dietary supplement. Groups are responsible for obtaining published peer-reviewed scientific articles and discussing the evidence for their assigned topic. Each student will write and submit an individual formal report.
Assessment 4 - Midterm
The midterm exam will consist of well-designed multiple choice and short answer questions, emphasizing understanding and application of knowledge learned throughout the course.
Assessment 5 - Final Proctored Exam
The final exam will include well-designed multiple choice and short answer questions, emphasizing understanding and application of knowledge learned throughout the course.
Tutorials
A minimum of two tutorials will be run by the instructors during the course, one before the midterm and one before the final exam, providing students with an opportunity to clarify any concepts or questions.
Dates & Deadlines
Please see the Course Timeline in the Course Page for a list of assessment due dates.
Course Details
Course Page
This course uses an online teaching and learning environment to distribute course materials, communicate with learners, and to complete course assessments and activities. Students are encouraged to regularly login to ensure they stay up-to-date with all the happenings of this course.
Additionally, the following information can be found on the Course Page:
• Course Timeline (a list of important dates and deadlines)
• Technology Tool Requirements
• Digital Literacy Requirements
• Netiquette
• A list of academic and student supports available at Queen’s University
• Course Policies
Recommended Textbook(s) and Materials
Required Texts: PHAR 100 course content is delivered through interactive online learning modules shared from the Course Page. Note: All testing is from the course modules. Optional Text: Julien’s Primer of Drug Action. 12th Edition.
Time Commitment
Students can expect to spend approximately 9- 10 hours a week (108- 120 hours per term) in study/practice and online activities for PHAR 100.
2024-01-23