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 Academic Year: | 2016/7 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology |
| Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 120 |
| Level: | Honours (FHEQ level 6) |
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| Assessment Summary: | EX 100% |
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| Requisites: | Before taking this module you must take PA20241 OR ( take PA20292 AND take PA20293 ) |
| Description:
| Aims: The aim of this unit is to develop knowledge of more advanced techniques in molecular biology and to provide opportunities to discuss the applicability of the different techniques to problems in pharmacological research. Students will also be expected to develop cognitive and transferable skills through analysis and interpretation of research publications in pharmacology. Learning Outcomes: After taking this unit, the student should be able to * Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of commonly used techniques in molecular biology, * Apply their knowledge of these techniques to pharmacological research questions. * Describe and comment upon the key points and conclusions of research papers * Interpret research findings in a logical manner Skills: Critical analysis T/F/A Problem solving T/F/A Content: Gene manipulation - polymerase chain reaction, gene cloning and expression systems, site-directed mutagenesis. Generation of cellular reagents for high throughput screening of drug candidates. Genomics, proteomics and microarrays. Transgenic animal models, gene targeting and therapy, gene editing, bioinformatics. Analysis and summarising of research papers. |
| Programme availability: |
PA30142 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
PA30142 is Optional on the following programmes:Programmes in Natural Sciences
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