BPH 366: Basic Pharmacotherapy '93case-based seminars'94

Class Program
Credits 1
Case based seminars is a practical application of the knowledge the students acquired from the concomitant pharmacotherapy course. This course in particular will focus on application of the knowledge acquired from basic pharmacotherapy course with regard to pharmacodynamics, autonomic nervous system, drug poisoning and environmental as well as occupational toxicology. The course will start with a series of lectures focusing on communication and presentation skills. Followed by the usual conduct of such course via '93case based seminars'94 which applies '93case-based collaborative learning'94 which integrate problem-based learning (PBL), with team-based learning (TBL). The students are divided into small groups with the help of the tutor, to work on a case-based scenario that works as a problem they might see in the future. The group will analyze the case, and determine the learning objectives that helps to find the best management plan for it. The group needs to work as a team on the management plan that will be eventually presented as student seminars to their colleagues. Seminar presentation is a good experience to develop their presentation and communication skills, and their ability to handle discussion. This course should parallel basic pharmacotherapy course delivery over 7 week'92s period.
Prerequisites
None
Co-Requisite Courses