Overview
An advanced look at the mechanisms of action, use and abuse of drugs affecting the nervous system. The paper is taught in a "journal club" format in which topics are chosen by the students in the class, and journal articles are selected and presented in a PowerPoint format for discussion by the class.
About this paper
| Paper title | Neuropharmacology |
|---|---|
| Subject | Pharmacology |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,748.85 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Professor Paul Smith
Professor Michelle Glass
Professor Debbie Hay
Dr Lyn Wise- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
The paper introduces current research in neuropharmacology providing an advanced look at the mechanisms of action of drugs affecting the vestibular and central nervous system.
Timetable
Overview
An advanced look at the mechanisms of action, use and abuse of drugs affecting the nervous system. The paper is taught in a "journal club" format in which topics are chosen by the students in the class, and journal articles are selected and presented in a PowerPoint format for discussion by the class.
About this paper
| Paper title | Neuropharmacology |
|---|---|
| Subject | Pharmacology |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,797.86 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Contact
Course Co-ordinator: Professor Michelle Glass (michelle.glass@otago.ac.nz)
- Teaching staff
Professor Paul Smith
Professor Michelle Glass
Professor Debbie Hay
Associate Professor Lyn Wise- Paper Structure
100% internal assessment. No exam. This paper is assessed through an oral presentation 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, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
The paper introduces current research in neuropharmacology providing an advanced look at the mechanisms of action of drugs affecting the vestibular and central nervous system.