This unit of study focuses on infectious diseases, integrating the science underpinning the cause and treatment of infectious diseases, with pharmacy practice-related aspects. The science component focuses on the biology and pathogenicity of microorganisms; the physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical features of infectious diseases; the antimicrobial agents used to treat infections, and the related issue of antimicrobial resistance; as well as cleanroom technology, sterile production, compounding, and infection control measures. All these underpin and provide context to the practice-related components of the unit, which includes extemporaneous preparations, dispensing, medicines and health services, and antimicrobial stewardship. Students reinforce learning through participating in hands-on practicals and applying their knowledge and skills in workshops and tutorials involving case-based scenarios of managing patients with infectious diseases.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Pharmacy |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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(BIOL1XX8 or BIOL1XX3 or MEDS1XX1) and (BIOL1009 or BIOL1X07) and PHAR1921 |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Lifeng Kang, lifeng.kang@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Andrew Holmes, andrew.holmes@sydney.edu.au |
Timothy Newsome, timothy.newsome@sydney.edu.au | |
Jonathan Penm, jonathan.penm@sydney.edu.au | |
Sophie Stocker, sophie.stocker@sydney.edu.au | |
Lifeng Kang, lifeng.kang@sydney.edu.au | |
Jan-Willem Alffenaar, johannes.alffenaar@sydney.edu.au | |
Jack Collins, jack.c.collins@sydney.edu.au | |
Paul Groundwater, paul.groundwater@sydney.edu.au |