MECHANISMS OF DISEASE AND PRINCIPLES OF CHEMOTHERAPY

Course Code

PA 3802

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr H M Wallace

Pre-requisites

BI 20M3 and BI 25M7

Overview

A series of lectures covering cancer, immunology, antiviral and antimicrobial agents, cancer pathology and genetics.

Structure

3 one hour lectures per week and 1 all day practical.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 one and a half hour essay examination (70%) and in-course assessment (30%).
Continuous assessment comprises: 1 laboratory report, 1 presentation, 1 essay.

Resit: 1 one and a half hour essay examination (70%) and previous continuous assessment (30%).

Feedback

- Practical reports and essays will be marked with written comments.
- Tutorial sessions will provide feedback on course content.
- Students are given general feedback on performance during PRS revision sessions.