SL40119: Pharmacology dissertation for MSci students (PA40288)
[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: | DS 80%, OR 20% |
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| Requisites: | In taking this module you cannot take PA30222 OR take SL30071 |
| Learning Outcomes: |
When the students have completed the unit, they should be able to:
1) use methods of searching for current research literature on a pharmacologically related topic; 2) critically evaluate the current literature and appraise the reliability and importance of individual pieces of information according to their source and relevance to the topic; 3) demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the selected topic; 4) construct an organised, well argued and concise dissertation (approx 7500 words) using this information, and give a short oral presentation (15 minutes total) based on the dissertation material. |
| Aims: | The aim of the unit is that the students develop their skills in conducting a literature survey on a chosen topic, critically appraising their findings and presenting them both as a short oral mini-lecture and in a well-organised dissertation. |
| Skills: | Planning and organisation (T/F/A)
Handling information (T/F/A) Information and communication technology (T/F/A) Written communication (T/F/A) Oral communication (T/F/A) |
| Content: | A topic related to the science of pharmacology will be chosen by each student from a list provided. A tutor will be assigned to each student to monitor progress, give advice and assess the dissertation and oral presentation. An introductory lecture will be given to all the students to give general guidance on planning library and electronic database work, assessing the quality and relevance of data and writing the dissertation. Three tutorials will be given by the tutors to assigned groups of students; in these tutorials, the student will be given further guidance and their progress will be monitored. |
| Course availability: |
SL40119 is Compulsory on the following courses:Department of Chemistry
SL40119 is Optional on the following courses:Department of Chemistry
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