PED3005 : Advanced Pharmacogenetics
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor James Allan
- Lecturer: Dr Ruben Thanacoody, Dr Alison Howard, Dr Simon Wilkinson, Dr Simon Cockell
- 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 on how genetic factors affect the metabolism of foreign compounds and drug receptor
interactions.
To develop knowledge on the importance of inter-individual variability in drug metabolism in the drug
development process and in therapeutics.
To discuss current views on the relationship between pharmacogenetic polymorphisms and disease
susceptibility and potential approaches to drug design using pharmacogenomics.
To provide an introduction to molecular epidemiology.
To develop knowledge of the molecular basis of polymorphisms in drug metabolizing enzymes,
including the cytochromes P450, the glutathione S-transferases and N-acetyltransferases as well as
polymorphisms in drug receptors and other drug targets.
Outline Of Syllabus
See above.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | In person - EMI assessment |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 14 | 1:00 | 14:00 | In person |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 85:00 | 85:00 | Writing up lecture notes, revision and general reading. |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures will define the scope of the course and communicate knowledge as a basis for further study. This is an advanced course involving reading of research as well as advanced textbooks.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 80 | Invigilated exam. Answer 2 from 4 questions. |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | 20 | Invigilated paper based EMI (1 hour duration) 25 Questions. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The EMI assesses student knowledge and understanding of course material.
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.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- PED3005's Timetable