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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2003 - 2004
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Module Title |
Analyses in Pharmacology, Immunology and Microbiology
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Module Code |
BE403
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School |
School of Biotechnology
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Online Module Resources
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Level |
4
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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o To provide an understanding of pharmacology - kinetics and dynamics.
o To teach and discuss methods in microbial analysis.
o To investigate immunological analysis methods and applications.
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Learning Outcomes
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Students should gain:
o An overview of pharmacology.
o An understanding of the kinetics and dynamics of drug action.
o An understanding of drugs that effect the nervous system.
o Use of microorganisms, bacteria and yeast, in mutagenicity test systems.
o Knowledge on microbial assays for antibiotic potency.
o An overview of the principles and methods of identifying strains of microorganism.
o Knowledge on the production, isolation and characterisation of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies.
o An understanding of immunological methods, tumour detection and imaging.
o Use of immunodiagnostic methods used for diseases such as AIDS.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
36
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Tutorials |
12
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
27
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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¿ The central and peripheral nervous system.
¿ The structure and interaction of neurons.
¿ Drugs that affect the CNS and PNS.
¿ Pharmakinetics - metabolism, distribution and elimination
of drugs.
¿ The use of microorganisms in mutagenicity test systems.
¿ Bacterial and yeast test systems.
¿ Microbial assays of antibiotics and growth promoting
substances.
¿ Classification of microorganisms at sub-species level.
¿ Production, isolation and characterisation of antibodies.
¿ Tumour detection and imaging.
¿ Preparation of antibody/enzyme and antibody/drug
conjugates.
Immunological method development for antigen detection and
disease diagnosis.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 0% | Examination Weight | 100% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential:
o 'Human Pharmacology', Wingard.
o 'Immunology', Roitt.
o 'Mutagenicity Testing', Venitt.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| AS | BSc in Analytical Science |
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