PED3006 : Carcinogenesis and Anticancer Drugs
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor John Lunec
- Lecturer: Professor Ian Hickson, Professor Gareth Veal, Miss Abigail Gault, Professor Steve Wedge, Professor Julie Irving, Dr Shelby Barnett, Dr Nicola Cresti, Dr David Jamieson, Miss Sally Hall
- 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 Activities | Lecture | 17 | 1:00 | 17:00 | In person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | In person - Seminar - Oral Presentations |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 82:00 | 82:00 | Private Study |
| Total | 100:00 |
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 Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 70 | Invigilated. 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 assessmnt | 1 | M | 30 | Oral 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.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- PED3006's Timetable