ID:
500198
Duration (hours):
48
CFU:
6
SSD:
FARMACOLOGIA
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Secondo Semestre (02/03/2026 - 12/06/2026)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
The course is aimed at providing a basic knowledge on Pharmacology, with a particular focus on the main concepts regarding the fundamental steps to which is subjected the drug inside the body and its interaction with the specific molecular targets involved in its pharmacologic effect.
A mention will also be made of the main therapeutic categories.
At the end of the course, the student should have the basics necessary to understand the main aspects and the issues linked to the synthesis of molecules potentially active from the pharmacological point of view.
At the same time, the student should be able in the future, as Chemist, to interact with people working within the drug field.
A mention will also be made of the main therapeutic categories.
At the end of the course, the student should have the basics necessary to understand the main aspects and the issues linked to the synthesis of molecules potentially active from the pharmacological point of view.
At the same time, the student should be able in the future, as Chemist, to interact with people working within the drug field.
Course Prerequisites
The themes that will be examined during the course preferentially require a basic knowledge on Biology.
Teaching Methods
Taught classes by PowerPoint presentations.
The slides of each teaching class will be provided to the students in a pdf format.
The teacher will also try to stimulate the students by asking some
questions also by using innovative tools (i.e, Wooclap).
Practice exercises are not included.
For students with specific needs, who cannot attend in person the teaching activities and who have applied for Inclusive Teaching Methods, adequate teaching material will be available for a profitable independent study. If requested, self-learning can be supported by tutoring or supplementary teaching activities, and by dedicated meetings, also online, with flexible hours depending on the needs.
The slides of each teaching class will be provided to the students in a pdf format.
The teacher will also try to stimulate the students by asking some
questions also by using innovative tools (i.e, Wooclap).
Practice exercises are not included.
For students with specific needs, who cannot attend in person the teaching activities and who have applied for Inclusive Teaching Methods, adequate teaching material will be available for a profitable independent study. If requested, self-learning can be supported by tutoring or supplementary teaching activities, and by dedicated meetings, also online, with flexible hours depending on the needs.
Assessment Methods
Ongoing examinations are not included.
Conditions to pass the exam: passing the final oral exam during one of the official exam sessions.
The results will be published online, using the ESSE3 platform.
Appropriate examination methods are planned for students who fall under the categories for Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) and Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Conditions to pass the exam: passing the final oral exam during one of the official exam sessions.
The results will be published online, using the ESSE3 platform.
Appropriate examination methods are planned for students who fall under the categories for Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) and Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Texts
- Ritter, Flower, Henderson, Loke, MacEwan, Robinson, Fullerton - Rang & Dale's Pharmacology – 10th Edition, ELSEVIER HEALTH SCIENCES, 2023.
- Goodman & Gilman's. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics -Brunton and Knollmann.14th edition, 2023.
OR
Any textbook of Pharmacology
- Goodman & Gilman's. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics -Brunton and Knollmann.14th edition, 2023.
OR
Any textbook of Pharmacology
Contents
MODULE 1:
The first part of the course will initially provide the general concepts associated with the “drug” and the different administration routes will be also examined; subsequently the two fundamental aspects regarding the fate of the drug inside the body will be handled: pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) and pharmacodynamics. To this last regard, the course will deal with the different classes of receptors, especially those related to G-proteins.
In the second part of the course, after a brief excursus on the neuronal signaling, examples of specific, quite common, disorders and the relative pharmacological approach will be examined: sleep disorders and anxiety. Finally, as an example of toxicologic issues, drug addictions will be also handled.
MODULE 2:
In this part of the course, concepts related to the main therapeutic categories of drugs will be provided. In particular, the following categories will be covered: drugs of the Autonomic Nervous System, antihistamine drugs, heart drugs, respiratory drugs, drugs of the gastrointestinal tract, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Antibiotics will also be covered, with particular attention to their correct use and the phenomenon of resistance. As an example of therapy for neurodegenerative diseases, the treatment of multiple sclerosis will be addressed.
The first part of the course will initially provide the general concepts associated with the “drug” and the different administration routes will be also examined; subsequently the two fundamental aspects regarding the fate of the drug inside the body will be handled: pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) and pharmacodynamics. To this last regard, the course will deal with the different classes of receptors, especially those related to G-proteins.
In the second part of the course, after a brief excursus on the neuronal signaling, examples of specific, quite common, disorders and the relative pharmacological approach will be examined: sleep disorders and anxiety. Finally, as an example of toxicologic issues, drug addictions will be also handled.
MODULE 2:
In this part of the course, concepts related to the main therapeutic categories of drugs will be provided. In particular, the following categories will be covered: drugs of the Autonomic Nervous System, antihistamine drugs, heart drugs, respiratory drugs, drugs of the gastrointestinal tract, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Antibiotics will also be covered, with particular attention to their correct use and the phenomenon of resistance. As an example of therapy for neurodegenerative diseases, the treatment of multiple sclerosis will be addressed.
Course Language
Italian
More information
WARNING
The course of Pharmacology (6 CFU) is divided in 2 modules, each of 3CFU.
Passing the single module does not imply the acquisition of
the corresponding 3 CFU; the 6 CFU conferred to the teaching course of Pharmacology
will be acquired in toto only after passing both modules.
The course of Pharmacology (6 CFU) is divided in 2 modules, each of 3CFU.
Passing the single module does not imply the acquisition of
the corresponding 3 CFU; the 6 CFU conferred to the teaching course of Pharmacology
will be acquired in toto only after passing both modules.
Degrees
Degrees
chemistry
Master’s Degree
2 years
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