| Unit name | Cancer Biology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PANMM0014 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Essafi |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
none |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
none |
| Units you may not take alongside this one | |
| School/department | School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
The Unit consists of activities such as lectures, seminars, workshops and home based e-learning that cover a variety of topics within the general area of cancer biology. The Unit begins with a series of lectures that introduce the general area of cancer biology and research. These are followed by lectures that explore the cellular and molecular basis of human carcinogenesis, illustrated using current research areas and including descriptions of techniques used.
By the end of the Unit the students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of a variety of specialist topics related to cancer biology. The students should also be able to describe a variety of relevant experimental techniques and their applications in the general areas of cancer biology, detection prevention and treatment.
This unit is taught through:
- lectures
- tutorials
- home-based e-learning
100% examination
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. PANMM0014).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
