Module Catalogue

PED3006 : Carcinogenesis and Anticancer Drugs

  • Offered for Year: 2024/25
  • Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
  • Module Leader(s): Professor John Lunec
  • Lecturer: Dr Nicola Cresti, Dr David Jamieson, Miss Sally Hall, Professor Ian Hickson, Professor Gareth Veal, Miss Abigail Gault, Professor Steve Wedge, Professor Julie Irving, Dr Shelby Barnett
  • Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
  • Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters

Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.

Semester 1 Credit Value: 10
ECTS Credits: 5.0
European Credit Transfer System

Aims

To provide information and develop the students understanding of the process of carcinogenesis, on
the biology of cancer cells, on oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes and on the pharmacology of
the main anticancer drugs and to explore new pharmacological strategies in the treatment of cancer.

Outline Of Syllabus

See above.

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesLecture171:0017:00In person
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching11:001:00In person - Seminar - Oral Presentations
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study182:0082:00Private Study
Total100:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The lectures provide the majority of the knowledge, together with information on novel approaches to cancer treatment.

The seminar session consists of the presentation of a research paper by each student, giving them the opportunity to investigate an aspect of the course material in greater depth.

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Exams
Description Length Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written Examination902A70Invigilated. One question from a choice of 2 and 2 shorter questions from a choice of 3.
Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Prof skill assessmnt1M30Oral presentation 5 mins/student plus Q&A time (In person)
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The oral presentation will assess the students' ability to research a topic in greater depth showing their critical analysis skills as well as their general presentation skills.


FMS Schools offering Semester One modules available as ‘Study Abroad’ will, where required, provide an alternative assessment time for examinations that take place after the Winter vacation. Coursework with submission dates after the Winter vacation will either be submitted at an earlier date or at the same time remotely. The assessment format will not normally vary from the original to ensure learning outcomes are met. Any changes to the original format must meet module learning outcomes and be approved by the school.

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