| Unit name | Techniques in Pharmacology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHPH20015 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Boussahel |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) | |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) | |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
This unit addresses fundamental techniques used in pharmacology research and appreciation of the application of these methods. Major topics include:
By the end of this unit, you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the principles of practical pharmacology Describe modern electrophysiological, biochemical and molecular biological techniques
2. Describe modern electrophysiological, biochemical and molecular biological techniques
3. Synthesise, understand, manage and summarise information from a number of sources
4. Understand and interpret experimental procedures
5. Interpret and manipulate experimental data, and draw logical conclusions from the results
6. Read and understand scientific literature
7. Communicate clearly both orally and in writing
8. Work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating organisation
9. Use IT facilities for data handling and presentation of written work
10. Plan projects and problem solve
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, practical activities, workshops and a small group tutorial.
The focus of the unit will be on practical and transferrable skills and these will be delivered in practical sessions and workshops alongside lectures.
Attendance and engagement
If you fail to attend and/or engage with components of a unit, the matter may be referred to the Faculty Board of Examiners. If the Faculty Board decides that your attendance or engagement has not been sufficient to satisfy the unit’s Intended Learning Outcomes, they may decide that you are unable to progress to the next year of study. If this is the case, you will be required to complete reassessment work to a satisfactory standard. This may include additional written work (to be completed during the summer) or a requirement to repeat part or all of the unit in a supplementary year.
Summative
Coursework 30%
1. Practical report (20%)
2. Comprehension of Scientific literature assessment (10%)
End of unit assessment 70%
1. Short answer question/ MCQ paper (20%)
2. Timed Assessment (50%)
Formative
eBiolabs assessments
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. PHPH20015).
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.
