Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Certificate (FHEQ level 4) |
| Period: |
Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: To familiarise the student with the principles of measurement required in experimental pharmacology; to introduce the skills required for oral communication of scientific information. Learning Outcomes: At the end of the unit the student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of measurement applied to basic pharmacology, and the ability to give a short oral presentation. Skills: Study skills, planning and organisation (T/F), Written, oral communication (T/F/A), Working with others (T/F), Scientific and practical skills (T/F/A). Content: The topics in this unit include basic techniques and recording equipment; molarities; dose-response curves using in vitro preparations; group work on preparing and giving short oral presentations on a scientific theme. |
| Programme availability: |
PA10044 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
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