SL40096: Communicative skills in pharmacology (PA40234)
[Page last updated: 26 October 2023]
| Academic Year: | 2023/24 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Life Sciences |
| Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 120 |
| Level: | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 10%, OR 90% |
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After taking this unit the student should demonstrate an ability to undertake literature searches, to assimilate and critically evaluate scientific information and to present a given topic as an oral communication supported by an infographic. |
| Aims: | To develop further key skills in information retrieval, organisation and communication leading to an extended seminar presentation. |
| Skills: | ICT, handling information (T/F/A)
Oral and written communication (T/F/A) |
| Content: | Each student will prepare and present a 30-minute oral seminar and infographic on a topic selected from a list of subjects that includes a range of disease states and global health conditions. Talks will address the underpinning pathology of the disease area, genetic and environmental impacts, clinical and pharmacological therapies, ethical issues and the global impact of research in pharmacology. |
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SL40096 is Optional on the following courses:Department of Life Sciences
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