Module manager: Clare Tweedy
Email: C.Tweedy@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
First year of a programme in SBMS, or equivalent
| BMSC2315 | Team-based solutions to global challenges in human science |
| BMSC2341 | Experimental Skills in Pharmacology |
| BMSC2127 | Advanced Concepts in Biomedical Sciences |
| BMSC2128 | Advanced Concepts in Human Physiology, Physical Activity and |
| BMSC2129 | Advanced Concepts in Neuroscience |
| BMSC2131 | Advanced Concepts in Sport and Exercise Sciences |
Current sem 1 year 2 modules BMSC2118/2123/2124, FOBS 2121/2122/2123, 2125 And BMSC2223
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module introduces advanced concepts underpinning the study of Pharmacology. This will include the study of principles of molecular pharmacology and understanding of many aspects of the drug discovery process. Aspects of cardiac, circulatory and respiratory pharmacology will be covered. Students will also study neurotransmission and mechanism of action of drugs targeting the nervous system. This content builds on topics covered in year 1 of the programme.
Learners should have an advanced understanding of the core concepts of the discipline by studying this module and be able to demonstrate the learning outcomes.
On a weekly basis there will be an active learning session which will require learners to actively engage with the concepts and examples presented as pre-recorded screencasts prior to these sessions. The active learning session will allow for consolidation, application and discussion of the topics covered.
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1. Synthesise and evaluate complex concepts of cardiovascular and respiratory pharmacology.
2. Analyse complex principles of molecular pharmacology.
3. Evaluate complex concepts with respect to pharmacology within the drug discovery process.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of complex concepts of neurotransmission and mechanism of action of drugs targeting the nervous system, including being able to predict how they may influence behaviour.
5. Apply the concepts taught within this module to various problems relevant to the pharmacology.
6. Explain integration of complex concepts and appreciate the investigative techniques with reference to published literature.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
1.The ability to write in a clear, concise, focused and structured manner that is supported by relevant experimental evidence from the published literature
2. Communicate your ideas accurately and effectively, with individuals/and in groups
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-line Learning | 60 | 1 | 60 |
| Workshop | 20 | 2 | 40 |
| Private study hours | 300 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 100 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 400 | ||
The formative piece will feed into summative assessment. This will focus on an aspect students usually struggle with. The requirement will be to create a figure, legend and basic description. The formative piece will feed into the evidence based report assessment. This is practice for an assessment at year 3.
Short answer questions will be regularly delivered in workshop sessions with formative feedback.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Poster Presentation | Coursework-create poster and oral presentation | 25 |
| Report | Coursework- 5 pages | 40 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 65 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 2.0 Hrs Mins | 35 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 35 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
There is no reading list for this module
Last updated: 24/06/2024
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