Module manager: Dr Alasdair Pickles
Email: a.r.pickles@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
| BMSC1212 | Introduction to Pharmacology |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- understand current knowledge about inherited disorders of selected receptors, enzymes and channels that are covered in this module;
- understand the general principles involved in the study of inherited disorders;
- be able to use the web-based OMIM database of inherited disorders, together with selected papers from the scientific literature;
- be able to to summarize the available data on selected inherited disorders;
- be able to present summarized data in oral communications and in written summaries.
The syllabus will comprise a general introduction to the study of inherited disorders and the general principles involved in the study of inherited disorders. Inherited disorders of the following receptors, enzymes and channels will be covered in detail:
insulin receptor, vasopressin V2 receptor, thyroid stimulating hormone receptor, factor V, cystathione betasynthase, parkin, CFTR chloride channel, alpha1S calcium channel, EnaC sodium channel, lipoprotein lipase.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Practical | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| Private study hours | 80 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
Students should note that the following information is for guidance only. The actual time required for the various elements will vary between students.
- 25 hours of self-study per advanced topic (125 hours)
- 45 hours: examination and preparation.
- Student attendance at lectures and/or practicals will be monitored in line with standard faculty practice.
- Completion of coursework and exam.
- Engagement with VLE resources.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| In-course Assessment | Oral presentations | 65 |
| 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 | 24.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 35 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 35 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/29/2024
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