ASC306 Animal Therapeutics (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject will introduce students to the multi-million dollar veterinary pharmaceutical industry and the adventure of drug discovery. The work of bodies that approve, regulate and monitor the use of therapeutic agents in animals will also be examined. The principles of drug action will be explained and the major classes of therapeutic agent will be investigated. Alternative or complementary therapies will also be examined and discussed.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ASC306
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to demonstrate an awareness of the animal health industry and its regulation
- Be able to explain the principles and practice of drug discovery and development
- Be able to explain the principles of drug action and pharmacokinetics
- Be able to describe the major classes of drugs used in animals
- Be able to expound, argue or state a rational view on complementary therapies
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- The pharmaceutical industry
- Drug discovery and development
- Regulatory issues
- Principles of pharmacology
Drugs and systems:
- Alimentary system
- Antiparasitic agents
- Antiinfective agents
- Anaesthetics and analgesics
- Drugs affecting mood and behaviour
- Urogenital system
- Drugs affecting the blood, cardiovascular and respiratory systems
- Antiinflammatory agents and muscle relaxants
- Vaccines
- Hormones
- Nutrition supplements
- Complementary medicines and therapies
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.