| Module name | Veterinary Pharmacology I (K2018) Basic Veterinary Pharmacology (K2023) |
| Module level, if applicable | Bachelor of Veterinary Science |
| Code, if applicable | 217O1122 |
| Semester(s) in which the module is taught | Semester IV (K2018) Semester III (K2023) |
| Person responsible for the module | Abdul Wahid Jamaluddin, S.Farm., M.Si., Apt. |
| Lecturers | 1. Abdul Wahid Jamaluddin, S.Farm., M.Si., Apt. 2. drh. Wa Ode Santa Monica, M.Si. 3. drh. Amelia Ramadhani Anshar, M.Si. 4. drh. Rini Amriani, M.Biomed. 5. Muhammad Nur Amir., S.Si., M.Si., Apt. |
| Language | Indonesian language |
| Relation to curriculum | Course description: This course provides fundamental knowledge of pharmacology (the science of drugs), encompassing its scope, general principles of drug action, pharmacodynamics (how drugs work on systems and organs), pharmacokinetics (the fate of drugs in the body), and drug interactions, serving as a foundation for clinical drug selection and the management of their toxic effects. Relation to curriculum: This course lays the foundation for understanding the principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, providing essential knowledge necessary for subsequent clinical decision-making and therapeutic management within the veterinary curriculum. |
| Type of teaching and contact hours | Face-to-face class activities (2×50 minutes per week) – Lectures – Case-based learning – Project-based learning |
| Workload | Students are required to complete a minimum of 90.67 hours in one semester, which consist of: 1. Face-to-face class activities (26.67 hours) 2. Structured assignments (32 hours) 3. Independent study (32 hours) |
| Credit points | 2 credit points (equivalent to 3.02 ECTS) |
| Requirements according to the examination regulations | Students must attend a minimum of 80% of classes and submit all assignments before the final exam. |
| Recommended prerequisites | Basic Veterinary Physiology |
| Module objectives or intended learning outcomes | After completing this course, students should be able to explain various drugs based on their class, chemical structure, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, side effects, indications, contraindications, and drug interactions.. |
| Contents | 1. Fundamentals of pharmacology 2. Basic principles of selecting and combining drugs 3. Drugs affecting the nervous system 4. Autacoids 5. Drugs affecting the uterus 6. Drugs affecting the respiratory system 7. Drugs affecting the integumentary system 8. Drugs affecting the cardiovascular system 9. Drugs affecting the digestive system 10. Drugs affecting the urinary system |
| Forms of assessment | 1. Case-based assignments 2. Theory examination |
| Study and examination requirements and forms of examination | Study and examination requirements: 1. Students must arrive 10 minutes before the class starts and 15 minutes before the examination starts. 2. Students must switch off all electronic devices during the offline classes. 3. Students must switch on the video camera during the online classes. 4. Students must inform the lecturer if they will not attend class due to sickness or other reasons. 5. Students must submit all class assignments before the deadline. 6. Students must attend the exam to receive a final grade. |
| Media employed | Videos and slide presentations |
| Reading list | 1. Setiabudy. 2016. Farmakologi dan Terapi, 6th ed., Bagian Farmakologi, FKUI, Jakarta. 2. Farmakope Indonesia 3. Adams, R. H. 1995. Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 7th Ed. Iowa State University Press/Ames, Iowa. 4. Brander, G. C. Pugh, D. M. Bywater, R. J. and Jenkins, W. L. 1977. Veterinary applied pharmacology and therapeutics. 5th Ed. Bailliere Tindal, London. 5. Katzung, B. G. 1992. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 5th Ed. Appleton & Lange Norwalk, Connecticut. |