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2009/10 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BMSC2302 Experimental Techniques in Pharmacology
20 creditsClass Size: 56
Module manager: Dr Christopher Bowmer
Email: c.j.bowmer@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2009/10
Pre-requisite qualifications
Successful completion of Year 1 in a Biomedical Sciences degreePre-requisites
| BMSC1212 | Introduction to Pharmacology |
| BMSC1213 | Basic Laboratory and Scientific Skills 2 |
Co-requisites
| BMSC2105 | Pharmacology of Peripheral Systems |
This module is mutually exclusive with
| BMSC2303 | Experimental Techniques in Neuroscience |
| BMSC2305 | Experimental Techniques in Physiology |
| BMSC2307 | Techniques in Biomedical Sciences |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- state the basic principles of experimental design;
- use simple statistics and other basic mathematical techniques to analyze and interpret pharmacological data;
- report experimental findings in a manner similar to publications in the pharmacological literature;
- use some biochemical and molecular biology techniques relevant to the study of Pharmacology:
- use micro-organisms and cultured cells to study the effects of drugs on cells; and
- use electrical recording and stimulation techniques to investigate the effects of drugs on isolated tissues.
Syllabus
In semester 1, students will be taught the principles of experimental design and essential statistical and mathematical methods necessary for completion of this module. Practical exercises will focus on the use of biochemical techniques and their application to the study of drug action. In addition, practicals will be included to familiarize students with some of the methods used in molecular biology and to culture mammalian cells and micro-organisms such as bacteria. In semester 2, the emphasis will be on the use of isolated tissues to study the actions of drugs. Students will be introduced to the methods used to: a) prepare viable tissues; b) evoke and record responses from isolated tissues and c) analyze response data in graphical form. Transferable skills will be developed through submission of practical reports, laboratory book and a personal reflection.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Practical | 18 | 7.00 | 126.00 |
| Private study hours | 74.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 126.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
74 hours - researching literature and writing practical reportsOpportunities for Formative Feedback
- Attendance at practical classes and regular submission of practical reports will used to monitor student progress.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Practical Report | 2 x lab reports (one per semester; 20% in semester 1, and 30% in semester 2) | 50.00 |
| In-course Assessment | 2 x data analysis examinations (one per semester; 30% in semester 1, and 20% in semester 2) | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 18/02/2010
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