2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BIOL3211 Advanced Topics for Biological Sciences 3
20 creditsClass Size: 70
Module manager: Dr Glyn Hemsworth
Email: G.R.Hemsworth@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
This module is mutually exclusive with
| BIOC3231 | Advanced Topics in Biochemistry 3 |
| BIOC3232 | Advanced Topics in Medical Biochemistry 3 |
| BIOL3215 | Cancer Biology |
| BMSC3233 | Advanced Topics in Pharmacology II |
| BMSC3234 | Advanced Topics in Neuroscience II |
| BMSC3235 | Advanced Topics in Human Physiology II |
| BMSC3236 | Advanced Topics in Medical Sciences II |
| MICR3212 | Advanced Topics in Microbiology 3 |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
To introduce students to a range of research topics in the broad field of biological sciences, and develop their ability to collate, critically analyse, and describe scientific information.Students are recommended to attend five advanced topics.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Discuss in-depth a range of research topics at the forefront of biological sciences;
2. Select and critique scientific information obtained from reputable sources and
integrate the material to provide an up to date account of the topic under
discussion;
3. Demonstrate advanced communication skills through presentation of the
material in written format.
Syllabus
The module will comprise a series of advanced topics reflecting current
developments across biological sciences/ biochemistry/, medical biochemistry/ or
microbiology. In each topic lecturers will present current thinking and research
findings, referring students to the research literature. Students will be required to
read the up-to-date research literature to advance their knowledge beyond the
material presented in the lectures.
This module is mutually exclusive with other Advanced Topics modules in this
semester within the faculty of Biological Sciences.
Topics:
Haematological cancers
Human-Microbe Interactions: an ‘omics view
Signal transduction in cancer and cardio vascular disease
Molecular Oncology
Streptomyces, the Antibiotic Makers
Stem cells
Cancer therapy
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 30 | 1.00 | 30.00 |
| Private study hours | 170.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Reading lists will be provided in association with each lecture as a starting point for self-directed learning around the material in each ATU.An average of 5 hours additional reading/revision is allocated to each lecture.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
This module will be delivered online through digital platforms such as Collaborate Ultra and Microsoft TEAMS. The digital platform used for delivery of each session is included in the online module timetable. Teaching on this module will include a combination of learning approaches including live sessions (e.g. interactive lectures, Q&A sessions), pre-recorded sessions, group activities, discussion boards and quizzes. To maximise your learning and performance on the modules, you are expected to engage fully with all of the activities set. A detailed explanation of themodule structure and the associated learning activities will be described at the start of the module.
Methods of assessment
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 24 hr | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 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: 28/04/2023 14:47:26
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