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Presentation
Presentation
This curricular unit (CU) aims to initiate students in the thematic of pharmacologically active substances, introducing the concept of drug and its role in modifying the course of the physiological, pathological and homeostatic mechanisms of the human body. Drug classes especially related to nutrition, food, and metabolism will be focused.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 4
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT1101-11851
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Historical perspective Introduction to Pharmacology: basic concepts, sources of information, cycle of medicines, research methodologies in experimental Pharmacology Routes of drug administration Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs General mechanisms of drug action: receptor theory Drug classes -Cardiovascular apparatus pharmacology -Pharmacology of the endocrine system -Gastrointestinal tract pharmacology -Vitamins and minerals -Drug-food interactions
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Objectives
Objectives
In this curricular unit (CU), students should acquire basic knowledge in Pharmacology, essential for a proper training in Nutrition Sciences. In this context, students are expected to demonstrate knowledge on the terminology and basic concepts of Pharmacology and to describe the main mechanisms of drug action. Students are expected to understand the mechanisms of action and therapeutic uses of the drug classes especially related with nutrition, food, and metabolism. Students should also understand and identify the main interactions between drugs and foods, a topic of special interest for future professionals of Nutrition. The CU will also contribute to the development of transversal competences such as the ability to work in groups, the critical spirit, the ability to explain and communicate scientific topics, and the technical skills associated with laboratory work.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
- Audiovisual means to present videos, images, cases and situations that highlight and put into practice the theoretical syllabus taught in the classroom; - Promote the inclusion of lectures, seminars or workshops on topics associated with the syllabus of the curricular unit; - Promote discussions and clinical debates on the topics taught in class; - Study actions oriented on different topics within the scope of the curricular unit, providing the tools and directing the student in scientific research, critical analysis and synthesis of the collected information.
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References
References
Goodman, L.S.. (2018). Goodman & Gilman's. As Bases Farmacológicas da Terapêutica (13ªEd). New York, NY: McGraw Hill. Katzung, B. G.. (2018). Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (14th Ed). San Francisco, CA: McGraw-Hill. Guimarães, S., Moura, D., Soares da Silva, P. (2014). Terapêutica Medicamentosa e suas bases Farmacológicas. Porto: Porto Editora.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
