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    Overview

    Is there a reproducibility crisis in science? How can we strive for best practice research that yields high quality data that makes an impact in pharmacology? How can we translate drugs from bench to bedside, ensuring that they are safe and effective? This paper explores these questions in the context of a selection of techniques that are used in pharmacology. We consider the importance of robust experimental design and analysis, explore challenges and opportunities and consider how what we learn can be applied to our own research and to interpreting the research of others.

    PHAL 421 consists of a series of lectures and student led presentations, and is a requirement for both BSc(Hons) and MSc. The aim of this paper is to provide an advanced general course in pharmacology, with emphasis on experimental techniques and issues relating to pre-clinical experimental research. Statistical analysis of pharmacological data is a core component of this paper.

    About this paper

    Paper title General Pharmacology and Toxicology
    Subject Pharmacology
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,797.86
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Contact

    Course Coordinator: Professor Debbie Hay (debbie.hay@otago.ac.nz)

    Teaching staff

    Professor Debbie Hay
    Professor Michelle Glass
    Professor Paul Smith
    Dr Michael Garelja

    Paper Structure

    100% internal assessment. No exam. This paper has a mix of assessment modes, including oral presentations, worksheets and written work.

    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    The aim of this paper is to provide an advanced general course in pharmacology and toxicology, with emphasis on experimental techniques and issues relating to preclinical experimental research. Statistical analysis of pharmacological data is a core component of this paper.

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 09:00-11:50 9-13, 15-22
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