PHA2022 Unit Guide

Unit Guide
PHA2022
Drugs and society
Semester 2, 2016
Handbook link:
http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/units/index-byfaculty-med.html
Science Handbook link:
http://monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/units/index-byfaculty-sci.html
Table of contents
PHA2022 Drugs and society - Semester 2 - 2016
Table of contents
Unit handbook information
Synopsis
Mode of delivery
Workload requirements
Unit relationships
Prerequisites
Prohibitions
Co-requisites
Chief Examiner(s)
Unit coordinator(s)
Lecturer(s)
Administrative contact
Academic overview
Learning outcomes
Teaching approach
Assessment summary
Assessment requirements
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Participation
10
Assessment tasks
11
Referencing requirements
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Assignment submission
19
Returning assignments
19
Resubmission of assignments
20
Extensions and penalties
20
Special consideration
21
Apply for special consideration
21
Examination(s)
22
Feedback to you
22
Unit Schedule
24
Your feedback to us
26
Previous student evaluations of this unit

Learning resources
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26
Required resources
26
Technological requirements
26
Recommended resources
28
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Other requirements
Other information
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29
Policies
29
Academic Integrity
29
Clinical/Fieldwork Placement Procedures and Behaviour Guidelines
29
Honours and Minor Thesis Guidelines
29
Immunisation and Infection Risk
29
Police Checks
29
Working with Children Check Guidelines
29
Graduate Attributes Policy
29
Student Charter
30
Student Services
30
Monash University Library
30
Disability Support Services
30
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Unit handbook information

Synopsis
This unit provides an introduction to the pharmacological principles underlying drug action, as well
as drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion. Specific examples of drugs used for
therapeutic and social reasons are discussed with an emphasis on the social issues associated
with drug availability and use. How new drugs are discovered and the processes by which they are
taken from the bench to the marketplace are discussed.
Mode of delivery
Clayton (Day)
Workload requirements
Three 1-hour lectures per week and three hours of laboratory or self-directed learning/ tutorial per
week
Workload: In line with the Universitys policy, the expected workload for this unit is 12 hours per
week which equates to at least 6 hours of personal study in addition to the formal class contact.
Unit relationships
Prerequisites
BIO1011 and BIO1022, or BMS1021 + Recommended: PHY2011 and/or BCH2011 or BMS2031
Prohibitions
None
Co-requisites
None
Chief Examiner(s)
Chief Examiner(s)
Associate Professor Elizabeth Davis
Unit coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Elizabeth Davis & Dr Jennifer Irvine
Lecturer(s)
Name:Associate ProfessorElizabethDavis
Campus:Clayton
Building:13ERoom:123
Phone:+61 3 990 55755
Email:Elizabeth.Davis@monash.edu
Consultation hours:Fridays 9-12 or by appointment
Name:DrJenniferIrvine
Campus:Clayton
Building:13ERoom:EG20
Phone:+61 3 990 55745
Email:Jennifer.Irvine@monash.edu
Consultation hours:By appointment
Name:DrRichardLoiacono
Campus:Clayton
Building:15Room:G11
Phone:+61 3 990 54859
Email:Richard.Loiacono@monash.edu
Name:DrBarbaraKemp
Campus:Clayton
Phone:+61 3 990 54674
Email:Barbara.Kemp@monash.edu
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Name:DrEvaPatak
Campus:Clayton
Phone:+61 3 990 55783
Email:Eva.Patak@monash.edu
Name:DrKlaudiaBudzyn
Campus:Clayton
Building:13ERoom:G20
Phone:+61 3 990 54857
Email:Klaudia.Budzyn@monash.edu
Name:DrJaneBourke
Campus:Clayton
Phone:+61 3 990 55197
Email:Jane.Bourke@monash.edu
Administrative contact
Student Administrator: Vicky McGimpsey
Location: Reception, School of Biomedical Sciences, 23 Innovation Walk
Office Hours: 9am -5pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
10:30am - 5pm Tuesday
Phone: 9902 6011
or submit an enquiry at
http://my.monash.edu/ask.monash
Academic overview
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit students will be able to:
1. Discuss the targets of drug action, their mechanisms of action and the factors that
influence their use as therapeutics;
2. Apply knowledge of drug action to discuss the risks and benefits of drug use and some of
the non-pharmacological issues associated with drugs in our society;
3. Discuss the steps involved in the discovery, development and regulation of drugs from
bench to market;
4. Demonstrate the ability to obtain, present and interpret data from pharmacological
experiments;
5. Demonstrate the ability to source, evaluate and use information from a range of sources
to critically analyse socially relevant drug controversies;
6. Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Teaching approach
Teaching approach
PHA2022: Drugs & Society incorporates a number of teaching approaches.
Pre-class activities will be provided for some lectures to allow students to gain an overview of the
lecture topic and/or set the context for the topic.
Lectures/lectorials will be used to provide context for discussion and facilitate integration and
application of key concepts in pharmacology.
Hands-on (wet) practical classes will reinforce material covered in lectures and develop skills in
experimental design, interpretation of data, logical reasoning and critical thinking.
Post-class activitieswill provide an opportunity to revise and test your knowledge and
understanding.
Tutorials and computer-aided learning (CAL) sessions will be used to extend and apply knowledge
and interpretation skills.
A Team Assignmentwill be used to put pharmacological principles into the context of societal
issues and to build your team work capabilities.
Some lectures in PHA2022 will require the completion ofpre-class activities (e.g. videos, short
readings, quizzes) to introduce concepts which will then be explored further and reinforced with inclass collaborative and interactive activities. Post-class activities (e.g. quizzes, follow up reading)
will be used to help students consolidate and apply the concepts. This approach aims to
encourage the build-up of knowledge and understanding that will help you achieve a deeper level
of learning and facilitate use of your knowledge. Our experience is that those students who stay
up to date with their work and build their knowledge base in this way, perform better in this unit
than those who rely on the cramming approach!
Assessment summary
Written examination (3 hours): 50% + Tests: 15% + Practicals and in-class exercises: 20% +
Student debate: 15% + A pass in the written examination as well as the in-semester assessments
(student debate and practicals and in-class exercises) must be obtained to pass the unit.
Assessment
task
Value
Due date
Practicals and
in-class
exercises
Total
20%
Various: see the details of the task and the Practical and Tutorial
Guide
In-semester
tests & MCQ
writing
Total
15%
various (see details of the task, Moodle and the Unit timetable)
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Assessment
task
Value
Due date
Team Debate
Assignment
15%
Mid-project report & peer evaluation 1: Tutorial session in week 8

(September 14/16). All team members are expected to be present for
this session. Final debate presentations & peer assessment 2: week
10 (October 5/7).
Examination
50%
To be advised
/evaluation
activity
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Assessment requirements
Students are required to note the Facultys assessment policy (item 1.2.1) regarding threshold standards at:
http://www.med.monash.edu.au/policies/assessment-policy.html
Students are required to refer to the University Academic Integrity policy and procedure at:
http://www.policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/academic/education/conduct/student-academic-integrity-policy.html
The procedures state that:
Proofreading: The process of identifying errors and suggesting corrections to a text. This must not involve rewriting passages of text in
order to clarify meaning; amending the words used by the author (except to identify the correct spelling of the word used); rearranging
passages of text or code, or reformatting other material; contributing additional material to the original; and checking calculations or
formulae.
Academic Integrity and Technology
In line with the Acceptable Use of Information Technology Facilities by Students Procedures, students are not permitted to use
Information and Communications Technology facilities to sell, purchase or offer to write assignments or other assessable work, or to
request help with such work. Furthermore, students are required to take steps to minimise opportunities for others to cheat by, for
example, not saving work to a shared network drive that is accessible by others and not sharing work on social media sites. Failure to
comply with these requirements may result in disciplinary action under Part 7 of the Monash University (Council) Regulations for
collusion or general misconduct, as appropriate in the circumstances.
Students should be aware that the University will monitor and act on information received about the use of cheat sites, paper mills and
other online resources that promote dishonest academic conduct. If a student has been found to have used any of these sources to
breach the Student Academic Integrity Policy, the University will pursue the matter in accordance with Part 7 of the Monash University
(Council) Regulations.
Participation
Practical work is considered an integral part of PHA2022 and attendance at ALL practical sessions (laboratory classes and tutorials) is
compulsory. Furthermore, students are required to be present AT THE START of the session and late comers may not be admitted once
the class has started.
For each of the laboratory-based classes (ie wet labs), pre-practical exercises (see below) must be completed online PRIOR (2-hours)
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For each of the laboratory-based classes (ie wet labs), pre-practical exercises (see below) must be completed online PRIOR (2-hours)
to your allocated practical session. It is each student's responsibility to check when these are due and the close-off time for their
session (see Practical &Tutorial Guide).
While lecture attendance is not compulsory, it should be noted that in-class activities and discussions may not be fully recorded via the
MULO recording system and failure to attend a lecture may mean that you miss out on information that is covered in that
class. Worksheets handed out during lectures will not routinely be uploaded to Moodle and students wishing to obtain a copy will need
to see the lecturer for a hard copy.Completion of pre-lectureactivities (where set) is expected and is required to get the full benefit from
each face-to-face teaching activity.
The Team Debate Project is a compulsory assessment task. Teams of no more than 6 students will work together to prepare arguments
for and against a particular topic. For this task, it is expected that all team members participate in the gathering of information as well as
the design and execution of the final presentation. Contributions of individuals within the group will be determined by peer/selfassessments and will be used in the calculation of the final mark awarded to individual team members. Students who do not contribute
appropriately to the preparation and presentation of the debate will therefore be penalised.
Assessment tasks
Assessment title:Practicals and in-class exercises
Alignment with learning outcome(s):The practicals and in-class activities are designed to develop and assess the following unit learning
outcomes:
1. Discuss the targets of drug action, their mechanisms of action and the factors that influence their use as therapeutics;
2. Apply knowledge of drug action to discuss the risks and benefits of drug use and some of the non-pharmacological issues associated
with drugs in our society;
4. Demonstrate the ability to obtain, present and interpret data from pharmacological experiments;
Details of task:Assessment of "hands on" practical classes will involve completion of pre-prac exercises and a practical
worksheet. These contribute13% to the overall unit grade
Pre-prac exercisesprovide the background information required to understand and complete the hands-on practicals. Pre-prac
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Pre-prac exercisesprovide the background information required to understand and complete the hands-on practicals. Pre-prac
exercises for Pracs 1 and 2can be accessed via Moodle (in the relevant Theme block) and involve a short video which must be watched
before completing a set of quiz questions. The quiz can be attempted up to 3 times with a mark of 1awarded providing a score of at
least 80% is achieved. The pre-prac exercise for Prac 3 will involve the completion of a set of activities prior to and during the Week 11
practical session.
Practical reports will take the form of guided worksheets which will be available as hardcopies at the start of each wet practical. These
will be completed during the relevant practical session and involve presentation and interpretation of the data obtained.
Assessment of tutorialswill involve completion of in-class activitiescompleted as part of the tutorials/CALs undertaken. These
contribute7% to the overall unit grade.
Marks will be allocated for tutorial activities undertaken in weeks 4 (Tutorial 3), 5(Tutorial 4),6 (Tutorial 5) and 9 (Tutorial 6).
Summary of the timelines and weightings for this assessment

Week
Activity
Task
Deadlines
Weighting
week 1
Tutorial 1:
week 2
Tutorial 2:
Organ bath
simulation
formative only
week 3
Prac 1 :
Drug receptor
interactions
Pre-prac
exercise
Prac worksheet
Pre-prac exercise to be completed 2 hrs PRIOR to your

allocated prac session
Practical worksheet to be completed in class deadline for
submission 5pm Friday August 12 (Wednesday prac sessions)
OR 5pm Monday August 15 (Friday prac session)
1%
formative only
2%
week 4
Tutorial 3: (IDA)
Worksheet
submission
to be completed in class
1%
week 5
Tutorial 4: (DS)
In class activity
2%
week 6
Tutorial 5: (DS)
In class activity
2%
week 7
Prac 2 :
Drugs of Abuse
tolerance
Pre-prac
exercise
Prac worksheet
Pre-prac exercise to be completed 2 hrs PRIOR to your

allocated prac session
Practical worksheet to be completed in class deadline for
submission 5pm Friday September 9 (Wednesday prac
sessions) OR 5pm Monday September 12 (Friday prac session)
1%
3%
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week 9
Tutorial 6: (DAB)
In class activity
2%
week 11
Tutorial 7:
Prac preparation
Design
practical
protocol
to be completed in class (+ pre-class activity as preparation)
2%
week 12
Prac 3:
IDEAs prac
Prac worksheet
to be completed in class deadline for submission 5pm Friday

October 21 (Wednesday prac sessions) OR 11:59pm Sunday
October 23 (Friday prac session)
4%
Release date (where applicable):Various: see the Practical and Tutorial Guide
Due date:Various: see the details of the task and the Practical and Tutorial Guide
Word limit:No word limit is set for practical & tutorial worksheets as these will vary with the protocol and results description. However, it
is expected that no report will exceed 500 words
Value:Total - 20%
Presentation requirements:Practical 1 & 2 worksheets are to be submitted as hardcopies via the drop-box at the entrance to the
practical laboratory. Graphs are to be hand drawn using graph paper supplied in the class.
Practical 3 worksheet isto be submitted electronically via Moodle.
Estimated return date:Marked practical reports will be returned one week after submission either in class (Practical 1 & 2) or via
Moodle. Marks for the tutorial activities will be posted on Moodle within 1 week of their completion
Hurdle requirements (where applicable):Access to the quiz component of each pre-practical exercise requires completion of a set
activity (i.e. watching a short video/reading the practical protocol) that will be available the weekend before the practical. The prepractical exercise should be completed even if special consideration is sought to be absent from the practical session.
It is the policy of the department that, unless special consideration is awarded, marks will only be awarded to reports for practicals which
a student has attended and actively participated in.
Should you miss a practical session due to unavoidable circumstances, an In-semester Special Consideration form must be submitted
within the required timeframe to avoid a penalty being applied.
**A mark of at least 45%in the overall practical and in class exercises component must be obtained in order to pass the unit**
Individual assessment in group tasks (where applicable):Not applicable

Criteria for marking:The marks for pre-prac exercises will be determined by the result of an online quiz included in the pre-prac
exercise. Scores will be either 1% (quiz score >80%) or 0% (quiz score <79%).
Marks for practical reports will be awarded according to the quality and accuracy of the submitted work.
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Marks for tutorial activities will be awarded according to the quality of participation and accuracy in completing the set tasks.
Assessment title:In-semester tests & MCQ writing/evaluation activity

Alignment with learning outcome(s):The activities which make up this assessment task are designed to assess the following unit
learning outcomes which are developed in lectures (and related activities), practicals and tutorials:
1. Discuss the targets of drug action, their mechanisms of action and the factors that influence their use as therapeutics;
3. Discuss the steps involved in the discovery, development and regulation of drugs from bench to market;
Details of task:Online theme tests will be used to assess knowledge and understanding of each of themes 1 to 3. These timed tests will
be available in the relevant Theme block of Moodle and open for 1 week. Students will be allowed ONE attempt only.
The MCQ writing/evaluating exercise requires you to use the PeerWise website (see below) to write four (4) MCQs based on unit
content (lecture, practical or tutorial) and evaluate (answer, comment on and rate) eight (8) MCQs written by other students. This
activity will be ongoing throughout the semester, with the minimum number of questions to be completed by the end of week 12 (11.59
pm Friday October 21). Students are encouraged to, write and/or evaluate more than the minimum number of questions- the greater the
engagement with this website, the greater your mark will be (see below). The question bank will remain accessible up until the exam
and can be used for exam revision.
To access PeerWise: go to https://peerwise.cs.auckland.ac.nz/at/?monash_au

If you have not used PeerWise before, click the "Registration" link and follow the prompts. All you need to do is choose a user name and
a password for your PeerWise account.(Pleasemake sure you keep a note of these in case you forget them!)
If you have used PeerWise before, simply log in and then select "Join course" from the Home menu.
To access our course, "PHA2022_2016, the required information is:
1) Course ID =13282
2) Identifier =Please enter your identifier for this course
Summary of the timelines for this assessment component
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Activity
Opens
Closes
Weighting
IDA theme test (IDA1-6)
6:00 pmFridayAugust 19, 2016
12:00 noonFridayAugust 26, 2016
3%
DS theme test (DS1-10)
6:00 pm FridaySeptember 2, 2016
12:00 noonFridaySeptember 9, 2016
4%
DAB theme test (DAB1-9)
6:00 pmFridayOctober 7, 2016
12:00 noonFridayOctober 14, 2016
4%
MCQ writing / evaluation
by August 8, 2016
11:59 pm FridayOctober 21, 2016
4%
Release date (where applicable):various (see Moodle and the Unit timetable)
Due date:various (see details of the task, Moodle and the Unit timetable)
Word limit:Not applicable
Value:Total - 15%
Presentation requirements:Not applicable
Estimated return date:Results from the online theme tests will be released once the test has closed. Marks for the MCQ writing
/evaluating exercise will be calculated once the activity closes and released during Swot Vac (week of October 24).
Hurdle requirements (where applicable):Not applicable
Individual assessment in group tasks (where applicable):Not applicable
Criteria for marking:Marks for the online theme tests (11%) will be on the basis of number of correct responses.
The mark for theMCQ writing/evaluation exercise(4%), will be determined by the PeerWise reputation score which reflects the
frequency andquality of your engagement with the activity. This score isupdated automatically to reflect peer evaluation of a students
contribution. It rewards students who participate early, answer questions correctly, rate questions fairly and make contributions valued
by their peers.
Assessment title:Team Debate Assignment

Alignment with learning outcome(s):The Team Assignment is designed to develop and assess the following unit learning outcomes:
5. Demonstrate the ability to source, evaluate and use information from a range of sources to critically analyse socially relevant drug
controversies;
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Details of task:For this assessment task, students will work in teams of up to 6 to:
prepare arguments for and against a drug-related issue of current social relevance using a range of scientific and other reputable
information sources
develop an appropriate format for the presentation of these arguments
present the arguments for and against the topic in a balanced and informative way
Further detail about this task will be available on Moodle
TImelines for this assessment task

Activity
Details
Deadlines
Organise into groups

of 3
Via group signup on Moodle
By end of week 3 (August 12)
Final allocation of
groups
Submit topic preference list
Prac sessions of week 4
Mid-project report
Complete proforma (available

on Moodle)
Prac sessions of week 8 submit and discuss with team

mentor
3%
Mid-project peer & self

evaluation
Via Catme.org
By 11:59pm Friday September 16
Formative
only
Prac sessions of week 10
9%
By 11:59pm Friday October 7
3%
Debate presentations
Final peer & self
evaluation
Via Catme.org
Weighting
Release date (where applicable):Each team will select a topic to debate from a list of recommended topics (topic list will be available on
Moodle from the start of semester). Topic selections will occur in Week 4, once the teams have been finalised. Note that there will be a
restriction on the number of teams debating each topic, so each team will be asked to submit a preference list of 2-3 topics. Debate
teams will be allocated by the unit coordinator. However, students have an opportunity to nominate 1 - 2 class mates they would like to
work with by completing and submitting a Team nomination form (available on Moodle) by Friday August 12.
Due date:Mid-project report & peer evaluation 1: Tutorial session in week 8 (September 14/16). All team members are expected to be
present for this session. Final debate presentations & peer assessment 2: week 10 (October 5/7).
Word limit:There is no set word limit for the mid-project report. This should be based on the proforma available on Moodle.
Value:15%
Presentation requirements:For the development of the assignment, each team is required to set up a Google Doc so that all comments
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Presentation requirements:For the development of the assignment, each team is required to set up a Google Doc so that all comments
and contributions to the assignment can be tracked. This Google Doc must be shared with all team members and the assigned mentor.
At the start of the project, each team should clearly identify the best method for team communication e.g. email/facebook/Moodle
discussions.It is recommended that whichever format you use, your academic mentor is included in all communications.This is
important so that should any problems or disagreements arise about the participation (or lack thereof) of a particular team member,
there is supporting evidence.
The mid-project report will involve the completion of a pro forma (available on Moodle) outlining the major arguments to be used for each
side of the debate and the format of the final presentation. As part of this exercise, each group member is also required to complete a
self/peer evaluation of the group. While this peer assessment is formative only, completion by ALL students will be part of the mark for
this aspect of the assessment. The mid-project reportis worth 3%
Final presentations must involve all team members, although there can be flexibility in the format of the presentation. A total of 25-30
min (5 min/team member) will be allocated for each team to present. The final presentation is worth 9%
Peer and self evaluation will be used to assess how each individual works within the team. By the end of week 10, each group member
must complete a final summative peer/self-evaluation (again via Catme.org). The Peer evaluation is worth 3%.
Estimated return date:Feedback for the final presentation (including the team mark) will be returned (via Moodle) by the end of week 12.
These feedback sheets will indicate the mark awarded TO THE TEAM for the mid-project report and final presentation. Individual marks
(incorporating peer/self-assessment feedback) will be available by the end of that week. (Delays in submission of the peer/selfevaluations will delay the release of marks for all individuals in a team).
Hurdle requirements (where applicable):**A mark of at least 45% in the team assignment must be obtained in order to pass the unit**
Individual assessment in group tasks (where applicable):While a team mark will be given for the mid-project report and the final
assignment report, marks for each individual in the team will include a mark based on the individual'speer & self evaluation score.This
score will reflect how individual students contribute to the project and interact with their fellow team members. To help teams work with
development of the presentation and team coherence, each team will be assigned a mentor with whom they should keep regular contact.
Peer/self-evaluations must be completed by each student as part of this assignment. These will be done using the online peer
assessment tool CATME (see below).
The initial evaluation (to be completed by the time of the mid-project report)is formative only, and provides feedback to team members
(and their mentor) as to how their contribution is perceived by their peers.
A summative peer/self-evaluation is to be completed by the end of the week of thefinal presentation. The results from this feedback will
be taken into consideration in the allocation of the each individuals final mark for the project.
*CATME Online Peer Assessment:
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*CATME Online Peer Assessment:

The CATME online peer assessment tool will be used to allow team members to anonymously rate the contributions made to the team
project by both themselves and their team mates. Students will be required to complete a calibration process which demonstrates how
the system should be used. At the start of week 8you will be sent an email with details of how to log onto this website. IT IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK FOR THIS EMAIL AND COMPLETE THIS EVALUATION , but note that this website is external to
Monash so your authcate login will not work!
At the conclusion of the mid project report and the final presentation you will then rate yourselfand yourteammates on the basis of five
key criteria, and using a behaviourally anchored scale. The individual ratings you give each person are not viewable or shared with other
team members, but will be reviewed by the teaching staff.
You are required to justify (via comments) why you rated particular people high or low. You are NOT allowed to simply rate everyone the
same. This will incur an automatic -10% penalty if you do so.
Based on these ratings a Peer Assessment Factor (PAF) will be calculated by the system for each team member, and then reviewed
and potentially moderated by the teaching staff in light of the written comments. This factor is a number potentially between 0 and 1.1,
but for the vast majority of students in well functioning teams, it is usually between 0.9 and 1.05. This factor will be returned 15
confidentially to students via Moodle Gradebook, and will be used to generate an individual mark for each students project work, based
on their teams mark for each of the project.
Upon release of the results, CATME will send each student a link which will allow them to see, for each of the five questions an arrow
indicating:
1. How they scored themselves;
2. The AVERAGE of what the team scored them personally;
3. The AVERAGE of what the team scored all team members.
CATME will also provide detailed suggestions for improvement based on where your results fall relative to the rest of the team.
For more information please visit this link: http://info.catme.org/
Criteria for marking:Individual marks for the debatewill be determined from the quality of themid project report (3%),the final
presentation (9%) and the results of the peer evaluation (3%).
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To build your skills in citing and referencing, and using different referencing styles, see the online
tutorial Academic Integrity: Demystifying Citing and Referencing at
www.lib.monash.edu/tutorials/citing/
Assignment submission
Online submission
1) Students are required to submit continuous formative/summative assessment items (where
appropriate) via the Universitys online Learning Management System - Moodle. Assessments
must include a cover sheet. The cover sheet is accessible at: http://www.med.monash.edu.au
/current/student-forms.html.
2)Students must retain a copy of the assessment for their records.
3)No hard copy submissions will be permitted for those assessments requiring online submission.
If the assessment/plagiarism/collusion declaration is being used within Moodle for an assessment
item a separate assignment coversheet is not required.
Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.
Practical 3 report: To submit the practical 3 report online, use the Moodle assignment submit tool
that will be set up for this practical.
Hard copy submission: Where hard copy submission is necessary, assignments must includea
cover sheet. The cover sheet is accessible via the Monash portal page located at http://my.
monash.edu under the heading "Learning and Teaching tools". Please keep a copy of tasks
completed for your records.
Hard copy submission
Practical 1 & 2 report worksheets: These are to be submitted as hardcopies via the drop-box at the
entrance to the practical laboratory.
In-class activites: Details about the submission of the tutorial activities will be provided with the
details of the activity.
Team Assignment mid-project report: This is to be submitted to and discussed with your team's
allocated academic mentor in your allocated practical session in week 8 (week starting September
12)
Returning assignments
Practical 1 & 2 worksheets (and tutorial activities if appropriate) will be returned in your practical
class. Marks will be uploaded to the Moodle Gradebook.
Practical 3 reports will be returned electronically via the Assignment inbox on Moodle.
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Feedback on your team's mid-project report and the final team presentation will be via the team
discussion forum on Moodle. Feedback from the peer& self evaluations will be via the Catme
website and the Peer Evaluation Factor (PEF) will be uploaded to the Moodle Grade Book. Final
marks for each individualteam member will be returned via the Moodle GradeBook.
Resubmission of assignments
Faculty policyhttp://www.med.monash.edu.au/policies/assessmentr.html
Extensions and penalties

http://www.med.monash.edu.au/policies/assessmentl.html
The due dates for the submission of assignments are clearly indicated in the assessment section
of this Unit Guide and will be clearly posted in Moodle. It is expected that students make
themselves aware of the dates and submit/complete all assignments and exercises on time.
Be aware: we are required to follow the Faculty of Medicine Nursing & Health Sciencespolicy and
procedures for awarding extensions and applying penalties for late assessments. Students
shouldmake sure they are aware of these, particularly in light of the hurdle requirements for this
unit.
Pre-prac exercises: Pre-practical exercises are to be completed 2 hours prior to your scheduled
practical session. Late submissions will score zero. It is expected that pre-prac exercises are
completed even if you have special consideration to be absent from the prac.
Practicals:Should you be unable to attend a wet practical class, you MUST apply for special
consideration to submit a practical report. This form MUST be submittedwithin two University
working days of the relevant practical session and include relevant supporting
documentation.Marks will not be given to worksheets submitted for practicals that a student did
not attend unless special consideration has been granted PRIOR to the report due date.
Practicalreports: Extensions must be applied for and, if granted, will be based on the supporting
documentation. For practical reports submitted after the official due date, and without an approved
extension, a 10% penalty applies for the first day (or part thereof) after the due date of submission.
After that, a subsequent penalty of 10% per day (or part thereof) will be applied for the next 7
calendar days after the due date (including weekends and public holidays). If a report is 7 days
overdue, it may be submitted and it will be marked for feedback, but not graded. A zero grade will
be awarded.
In-semester tests: The in-semester theme tests are to be completed online within the week that
they are open. Failure to complete these will result in a mark of zero unless special consideration
has been granted.
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Team Assignment: Any team experiencing difficulties which are likely to affect the submission of
the mid-project or the delivery of the final debate presentation MUST discuss this with their
assigned mentor who will advise them of special consideration procedures as required. Any team
member not contributing to the final presentation, who does not have relevant special
consideration, will be penalised.
Any student who fails to complete the final peer/self-evaluation will receive a 10% penalty.
Special consideration
In-semester assessment
Requests for special consideration for in-semester assessments (with relevant

documentation) must be submitted tothe School of Biomedical Science Student Services via
https://my.monash.edu.au/askmonash within two University working daysof the assessment or
activity.
If your application is approved, you must follow our instructions to complete your
assessment.Failure to do so will result in a fail grade for the assessment.
End-of-semester exams in WES
Application for special consideration for any exam that appears in your exam timetable, is online
through WES.
Submit your application no later than two University working days after your last scheduled exam.
How to apply for special consideration
Apply for special consideration

The Special consideration website tells you when and how you can apply for another chance to
complete an assessment. Some key facts:
Only apply if you missed the deadline for reasons beyond your control.
Submit the application to the area teaching the unit this may not be your course faculty.
You must complete the correct application form and provide supporting documents.
For in-semester tasks, apply no later than two University working days after the due date.
To apply during semester:
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1. Download and complete the in-semester assessment form (pdf, 0.05mb). Make sure you
have supporting documents.
2. Submit your application online. Choose the School of Biomedical Sciences from the dropdown list.
Check the Special consideration website for end-of-semester applications and timelines.
Examination(s)
Title:Examination
Value:50%
Details:Date: Official exam period (Mon 31 October - Friday 18 Nov)
Content: ALL aspects of pharmacology covered in the lectures, practicals and tutorials/CALs.
Hurdle: **A mark of 45% or more must be achieved in the final exam in order to pass the unit**
Students who receive an overall mark for the unit of 50% or above but receive an exam mark of
40- 44% will receive a 48N for the unit. Students who receive an exam mark of <40% will receive a
maximum grade of 44N irrespective of their overall aggregate mark for the unit.
Feedback to you
http://www.med.monash.edu.au/policies/assessmentf.html
Feedback about your performance and understanding of the unit content will be provided via a
number of methods. In addition to feedback related to specific assessment tasks (given either in
group sessions or individually), more general feedback will be provided:
during practical classes, tutorials - you are encouraged to discuss your work with your
demonstrators who will give guidance as to whether you are on the right track and
understanding the work at an appropriate level. This will be reinforced by the return of your
marked worksheets and the results of your pre-class exercises and in-class activities.
revision quizzes and practice short answer questions will be available on Moodle so you can
self-assess your progress.
online and in-class discussions will allow you to gauge your ability to integrate and apply
concepts.
online discussions will also provide a forum for students to ask for clarification of points
arising from lecture material or about particular assessment tasks.
In addition, students are welcome to see staff to discuss their performance and
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In addition, students are welcome to see staff to discuss their performance and
progress. Students not performing satisfactorily in tests or practical sessions, or who are not seen
as contributing to the team project, will be asked to meet with the unit coordinator to discuss their
progress.
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Unit Schedule
The lectures and practical sessions for PHA2022 are divided into 4 themed areas to identify and
emphasise common concepts. Teaching and learning activities will be aimed at encouraging the
integration of information within and across themes.
These themes are:
Theme 1 : Introduction to Drug Action (IDA)

Theme 2 : Drugs in Society (DS)
Theme 3 : Drugs of Abuse (DAB)
Theme 4 : Drug Discovery and Development (DD)
Lectures will be identified by their sequence in the relevant theme (eg DS5).Practical classes/
tutorials will relate to these themes.
PRACTICAL
Week
LECTURES
Commencing
L1
Tue 12.00
noon (S3)
July 18
(week 0)
No formal classes Unit Guide & intro presentation available ON MOODLE BY

THURSDAY July 21
July 25
(week 1)
Introduction to
Drugs &
Society
EAD
IDA1
How drugs act
EAD
IDA2
Drug-receptor
interactions
EAD
Tutorial 1:
Intro to
pharmacology pracs
August 1
(week 2)
IDA3
Factors
influencing
drug action
EAD
IDA4
Drugs & the
nervous
system
EAD
DS1
Introduction
EAD
Tutorial 2:
Organ bath
simulation
August 8
(week 3)
IDA5
Endogenous
mediators 1
BK-H
IDA Revision
SDL
IDA6
Endogenous
mediators 2
BK-H
Prac 1 :
Drug receptor
interactions
(Pre-prac +
worksheet = 3%)
August 15
(week 4)
DS2
Drug
promotion &
advertising
KH
DS4
Food & drink
as drugs
EP
DS3
Over-the-counter
medications
EP
Debate team
allocation Tutorial
3: (IDA)
(incl: 1%
assessment activity)
DS6
DS7
Drugs & allergies
BK-H
Tutorial 4: (DS)
(incl: 2%
August 22
(week 5)
L2
Thur 11.00 am
(S4)
L3
Fri 12.00 noon (S6)
Wednesday (10-1);
OR Wednesday (25) OR
Friday (2-5)
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DS5
Herbal
medicines
EAD
Drugs &
infections
EAD
August 29
(week 6)
DS8
Drugs &
CV disease
BK-H
DS9
Drug & sex
EAD
DS10
Ethics & information
EAD
Tutorial 5: (DS)
(incl: 2%
September 5
(week 7)
DAB1
Introduction
RL
DAB2
Therapeutic
drugs
RL
DAB3
Opiates
RL
Prac 2 :
Drugs of Abuse
tolerance
(Pre-prac +
worksheet = 4%)
September
12
(week 8)
DAB4
Alcohol
RL
DAB5
Nicotine &
cannabis
RL
DAB6
Stimulants &
hallucinogens
RL
Time allocated for

team meetings &
project preparation
September
19
(week 9)
DD1
Introduction
EAD
DD2
Drug
Discovery 1
EP
DD3
Drug Discovery 2
EP
Tutorial 6: (DAB)
(incl: 2%
September
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Semester Break
October 3
(week 10)
DAB7
Social aspects
of drug abuse
JF
DAB8
Legal aspects
of
drug abuse
JF
DAB9
Clinical aspects of
drug abuse
GI
Debate
presentations
October 10
(week 11)
DD4
Preclinical
development
EAD
DD5
Clinical
development
RDG
DD6
Pharmacoeconomics
GC
Tutorial 7
Preparation for
IDEAs prac
(incl: 2%
October 17
(week 12)
DD7
Selling
sickness
EP
Exam
preparation
Debate & prac

report preparation
SDL
Prac 3:
IDEAs prac
(worksheet = 4%)
October 24
SWOT VAC
October 31
November 18
EXAMS (results published 5/12/2015)
Lecturers from the Department of Pharmacology
EAD - A/Prof Elizabeth Davis

BK-H - Dr Barbara Kem-Harper
EP - Dr Eva Patak
RL - Dr Richard Loiacono
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Guest lecturers
KH - A/Prof Ken Harvey (Department of Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine, Monash Univ)
JF - A/Prof John Fitzgerald (School of Social & Political Sciences, Melbourne Univ)
GI Prof Geoff Isbister (School of Medicine and Public Health, Univof Newcastle)
RDG Dr Ric DeGaris (Chief Operating Officer, Gordagen Pharmaceuticals)
GC Dr Greg Cook (Associate Director, Health Economics, Bristol-Myers Squibb)
Your feedback to us
One of the formal ways students have to provide feedback on teaching and their learning
experience is through the Student Evaluation of Teaching and Units (SETU) survey. The feedback
is anonymous and provides the Faculty with evidence of aspects that students are satisfied with
and areas for improvement.
Previous student evaluations of this unit

In response to the last SETU of this unit, the following changes have been made:
more explicitalignment of teaching & learning activities with learning outcomes

format and timing of feedback
If you wish to view how previous students rated this unit, please go to
https://emuapps.monash.edu/unitevaluations/index.jsp
Learning resources
Laboratory coats must be worn for all wet ("hands-on") practical classes and students should
ensure they bring these to class. In addition, appropriate footwear (i.e. foot fully enclosed) must be
worn and hair must be tied back off the face. Students without the appropriate safety clothing will
not be allowed to remain in the practical class during the wet lab session.
Monash Library Unit Reading List (if applicable to the unit)
http://readinglists.lib.monash/index.html
Required resources
Students generally must be able to complete the requirements of their course without the
imposition of fees that are additional to the student contribution amount or tuition fees. However,
students may be charged certain incidental fees or be expected to make certain purchases to
support their study. For more information about this, refer to the Higher Education Administrative
Information for Providers, Chapter 18, Incidental Fees at
http://education.gov.au/help-resources-providers
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Technological requirements
Students must use Moodle as their definitive Learning Management System. Turnitinis
compulsoryfor student use.
Learning activities and resources will be available online (via Moodle) and all students should have
access to a computer/laptop.
Weekly updates about activities and assessments will be posted on Moodle. It is expected
that students regularly check Moodle for these updates and announcements.
Pre-class activities and exercises and lecture notes will be made available via Moodle in time
for them to be accessed and completed before the relevant class. Post-class activities will
also usually be made available via Moodle.
Lectures will be recorded via the ECHO system, with recordings available on MULO.
However, itshould be noted that these recordings may not adequately record in-class
discussions and activities. Attendance at lectures is therefore STRONGLY encouraged.
Activity sheets may be handed out during some lectures. These will be made available as
hard copies and not routinely provided as electronic versions. Students who miss a lecture
and wish to access these will need to see the lecturer concerned.
Pre-prac exercises and quizzes will be accessed via Moodle.
At the completion of each theme, revision quizzes and practice short answer questions will
be available on Moodle in the relevant Theme block.
Student written revision MCQs will also be available in PeerWise.
Online learning tools and resources used during this unit include:
Catme(viawww.catme.org): This website will be used to facilitate the peer/self-evaluations

during the team project. Each team member is to complete 2 surveys a formative
evaluation is dueat the time of the mid-project report (September 14/16) and the final
summative evaluation is to be completed by October 7. This final evaluation will be used in
the calculation of marks for individual team members.
Details for accessing this website will be sent to you via an email (from Catme.org)once
teams are formed.Reminder emails will be sent (bythe Unit convenors and from Catme.org)
prior to each of the evaluation deadlines but it is each students responsibility to ensure they
do complete them by the deadline. Failure to do so will have implications for the individual
and the team!
Peerwise:Access to this website will be available from the start of week 2. This is a website
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Peerwise:Access to this website will be available from the start of week 2. This is a website
which students can use to create and to explain their understanding of course related
assessment questions, and to answer and discuss questions created by their peers. In
writing, answering and evaluating questions here, you not only help create a database of
revision questions, but also test your knowledge and understanding of the content as you
write detailed explanations of correct/incorrect responses which your peers can
evaluate. Use of Peerwise is an assessable activity. Details about this activity
(including how to access and what is required)are included in the Assessment Tasks
section of the Unit Guide and in the Assessments section of Moodle.
A PHA2022 2016 Facebookpage has been set up as an additional way of communicating

with fellow students and staff. A link to join will be posted in Moodle. While academic staff
will have access to this and respond to questions/commentsit will not replace Moodleas a
communication forum. Importantly,students will still be required to access Moodle for
learning resources and assessment information etc and will in no way be disadvantaged by
not accessing Facebook.
A number of online resources will be identified for those who wish to access additional
revision sources. Links to these will be made available via the Help! section onMoodle
Recommended resources
Textbooks
Students are STRONGLY encouraged to regularly access the recommended text for PHA2022
and usethis as a study tool. The recommended text for this unit (and indeed all PHA units) is:
Rang HP, Ritter JM, Flower RJ & Henderson G. Rang & Dales Pharmacology 8th edn,
Churchill Livingstone, 2015.
Anothertextyou may find useful is:
Neal, M.J. Medical Pharmacology at a Glance 8th edn; John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2016
All students can access online versions of these texts via the Monash University library website
(check Moodle for links).
A number of text books are kept in the Pharmacology practical class and availablefor students to
use in class. Please note, however, these are usually the older versions of the texts.
Other requirements
Practical classes will involve the use of a computer-based data-acquisition system. It is
recommended that each student brings their own USB to practical classes to save data files.
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Other information
Policies
Monash has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that
staff and students are aware of the University's academic standards, and to provide advice on how
they might uphold them. You can find Monash's Education Policies at:
http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/index.html
Academic Integrity
http://www.med.monash.edu.au/current/plagiarism.html
http://www.policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/academic/education/conduct/student-academicintegrity-policy.html
http://www.policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/academic/education/conduct/student-academicintegrity-managing-plagiarism-collusion-procedures.html
Clinical/Fieldwork Placement Procedures and Behaviour

Guidelines
http://www.med.monash.edu.au/policies/clinical-fieldwork-placement/index.html
Honours and Minor Thesis Guidelines

http://www.med.monash.edu.au/intranet/education/hon-programs-research-project-minor-thesisguidelines/
Immunisation and Infection Risk

http://www.med.monash.edu.au/current/immunisation/
Police Checks
http://www.med.monash.edu.au/current/police-checks.html
Working with Children Check Guidelines

http://www.med.monash.edu.au/current/wwc-check.html
Graduate Attributes Policy

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http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/management/monash-graduateattributes-policy.html
Student Charter
www.monash.edu/students/policies/student-charter.html
Student Services
The University provides many different kinds of services to help you gain the most from your
studies.Contact your tutor if you need advice and see the range of services available at
www.monash.edu/students
Monash University Library

The Monash University Library provides a range of services, resources and programs that enable
you to save time and be more effective in your learning and research.
Go to http://www.monash.edu/libraryor the library tab in my.monash portal for more information.
Disability Support Services

Students who have a disability, ongoing medical or mental health condition are welcome to contact
Disability Support Services.
Disability Support Services also support students who are carers of a person who is aged and frail
or has a disability, medical condition or mental health condition.
Disability Advisers visit all Victorian campuses on a regular basis.
Website:http://monash.edu/disability
Telephone: 03 9905 5704 to book an appointment with an Adviser;
Email:disabilitysupportservices@monash.edu
Drop In: Level 1, Western Annexe, 21 Chancellors Walk (Campus Centre) Clayton Campus
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not be reproducedin any form without the written permission of the host Faculty and School/Department.
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Honours and Minor Thesis Guidelines

Immunisation and Infection Risk

Working with Children Check Guidelines

Graduate Attributes Policy

Monash University Library

Disability Support Services

Unit handbook information

Mid-project report & peer evaluation 1: Tutorial session in week 8

Summary of the timelines and weightings for this assessment

Pre-prac exercise to be completed 2 hrs PRIOR to your

Pre-prac exercise to be completed 2 hrs PRIOR to your

to be completed in class (+ pre-class activity as preparation)

to be completed in class deadline for submission 5pm Friday

Individual assessment in group tasks (where applicable):Not applicable

Assessment title:In-semester tests & MCQ writing/evaluation activity

To access PeerWise: go to https://peerwise.cs.auckland.ac.nz/at/?monash_au

Summary of the timelines for this assessment component

IDA theme test (IDA1-6)

6:00 pmFridayAugust 19, 2016

12:00 noonFridayAugust 26, 2016

DS theme test (DS1-10)

6:00 pm FridaySeptember 2, 2016

12:00 noonFridaySeptember 9, 2016

DAB theme test (DAB1-9)

6:00 pmFridayOctober 7, 2016

12:00 noonFridayOctober 14, 2016

MCQ writing / evaluation

11:59 pm FridayOctober 21, 2016

Assessment title:Team Debate Assignment

Further detail about this task will be available on Moodle

TImelines for this assessment task

Organise into groups

Via group signup on Moodle

By end of week 3 (August 12)

Submit topic preference list

Prac sessions of week 4

Complete proforma (available

Prac sessions of week 8 submit and discuss with team

Mid-project peer & self

By 11:59pm Friday September 16

Prac sessions of week 10

By 11:59pm Friday October 7

*CATME Online Peer Assessment:

*CATME Online Peer Assessment:

Extensions and penalties

Requests for special consideration for in-semester assessments (with relevant

End-of-semester exams in WES

How to apply for special consideration

Apply for special consideration

To apply during semester:

Theme 1 : Introduction to Drug Action (IDA)

No formal classes Unit Guide & intro presentation available ON MOODLE BY

Time allocated for

Debate & prac

EXAMS (results published 5/12/2015)

Lecturers from the Department of Pharmacology

EAD - A/Prof Elizabeth Davis

Previous student evaluations of this unit

more explicitalignment of teaching & learning activities with learning outcomes