University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 2 | Credits: 5

This is a self-directed & lecturer supervised module designed to further develop knowledge in drugs acting on the nervous system (e.g. psychiatric disorders, neurological disorders, pain and drugs of abuse) as well novel therapies for the nervous system.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Describe and critically discuss the role of CNS neurotransmitters in psychiatric and neurological disease and in reward processes
  2. Relate mechanisms of drug action to management of psychiatric and neurological disorders
  3. Critically discuss the contribution that modern approaches to technologies for therapeutics have made (or may make in the future) to human health.
Assessments
  • Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "Pharmacology" by Rang, H.P., Dale, Ritter, Flower & Henderson
    Publisher: Churchill Livingstone.
  2. "Principles of Pharmacology" by Golan, D.E
  3. "Illustrated Reviews Pharmacology" by Harvey, R.A
The above information outlines module PM5105: "Neuropharmacology & Therapeutics" and is valid from 2018 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.