| Unit name | Cardiovascular Research |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHPHM0005 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Hart |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
none |
| Co-requisites |
none |
| School/department | School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
The Unit consists of activities such as lectures, seminars, workshops and home based e-learning that provide an overview of the recent state-of art research in key areas of cardiovascular physiology. It will explain integration of molecular biological techniques in the research at different levels of integration. It will also demonstrate the practical side of cardiovascular research in the laboratories of the unit teachers.
By the end of the Unit the student will be expected to be able to demonstrate understanding of the current scientific achievements in each of the 3 key areas of cardio-vascular. To understand and be able to describe a variety of relevant experimental techniques used in modern research papers and be able to discuss future directions of these studies. To have a clear view of the current “hot topics” and the most acute biomedical problems in cardiovascular research.
This unit is taught through:
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. PHPHM0005).
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.
