Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (BBiomedSc) - The University of ...

BIOC2600 Basic Biochemistry Year 2 (6 credits)This course gives an understanding of the chemical and molecular aspects of biological processes,including the chemistry of biomolecules, enzymology, bioenergy, biochemical control mechanismsand molecular genetics. Introduction to cell biochemistry, cells replication, cell death, biochemistryof diseases, effects of drug therapy on metabolic biochemistry and cellular functions, biotechnologyand its application in the development of biopharmaceuticals.Prerequisite: Prerequisite: BIOC1600 Perspectives in BiochemistryAssessment: 30% continuous assessment; 70% examinationBBMS2005 Basic Pharmacology Year 2 (6 credits)This course provides basic information on the interaction of drugs with different body systems, andthe pharmacological basis in drug therapy, and also cover general principles in pharmacology, drugdiscovery and development, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenomics. Inaddition, the pharmacology of chemical mediators, and commonly used anti-microbial,anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer drugs will be introduced.Prerequisite: Pass in CHEM1041 Foundations of Chemistry or CHEM1042 General ChemistryAssessment: 30% continuous assessment; 70% examination.CHEM2442 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Year 2 (6 credits)The major objectives of this course is to give the students a basic understanding of organicchemistry, especially in the context of daily life. This will be achieved through the introduction ofthe chemistry of organic functional groups that form the basis of organic molecules. The conceptspresented in the lectures will be reinforced by a series of laboratory experiments.Prerequisite: Pass in CHEM1042 General Chemistry; and Not for students who have passedCHEM2441 Organic Chemisty I or have already enrolled in this courseAssessment: 40% test; 60% examination.BBMS3014 Advanced Pharmacology Year 3 (6 credits)This course provides a systemic study on the effects of drugs and their mechanisms of actions indifferent organ systems and disease processes, including cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, pulmonary,renal, endocrine, reproductive, neuromuscular and central nerve systems.Prerequisite: Pass in BBMS2005 Basic PharmacologyAssessment: 30% continuous assessment; 70% examination.BPHM3151Principles of Pharmacognosy, HerbalMedicines and NutraceuticalsYear 3 (6 credits)This course broadens the horizon of students in the field of, and provides them with backgroundknowledge of, herbal medicines and nutraceuticals. Phytochemistry, pharmacology ofphytochemicals such as alkaloids, phenolic glycosides, volatile oils, terpenoids and carbohydrates;therapeutic uses, adverse effects and drug interactions of common herbal medicines, nutrients,dietary supplements and functional food; safety issues and quality control of herbal medicines andnutraceuticals.Prerequisite: Pass in BIOC1600 Perspectives in Biochemistry and CHEM1042 GeneralChemistry/CHEM1041 Foundations of ChemistryAssessment: 40% continuous assessment; 60% examination.