2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BMSC2210 Chemotherapy
10 creditsClass Size: 153
Module manager: Dr Alex O'Neill
Email: A.J.ONeill@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
Pre-requisite qualifications
Successful completion of level 1 in a biological subjectThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
The basis of chemotherapy is selective toxicity, the use of agents to kill or suppress the growth of invading cells or infective organisms. This module will help you understand how these agents work. You will learn about the drugs used to treat cancer, bacterial, fungal and viral infections. In addition, immunosuppressant drugs and the chemotherapy of protozoal diseases such as malaria will also be discussed.Objectives
To provide an introduction to the principles of chemotherapy and to examine the mechanisms by which drugs may have anticancer effects, immunosuppressant or antimicrobial effects.Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will be able to;
-outline the aim and fundamental principles of chemotherapy;
-demonstrate a basic knowledge of pharmacokinetics as it relates to chemotherapy;
-discuss the nature of major disease types against which chemotherapy is deployed;
-describe the clinical application and mode of action of chemotherapeutic drugs employed in the treatment of infectious diseases (caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi) and cancer;
-describe the nature, origins and mechanisms of resistance to chemotherapeutic drugs.
Skills outcomes
Improved ability to research literature and solve problems related to chemotherapy.
Syllabus
- Chemotherapy of cancer and drugs used to suppress the immune system.
- Survey of the main drugs used to treat infections caused by bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses.
- Mechanisms of resistance to antimicrobial agents.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
In Course Assessment | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Lecture | 19 | 1.00 | 19.00 |
Private study hours | 79.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 21.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
- Two hours reading per lecture: 34 hours- Preparation for end of module examination and in-course MCQ: 45 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Formative self-assessment in lectures using e-Voting handsets- 20 question self-assessed MCQ in VLE
- In-course assessment
- Group feedback on in-course assessment
- Student attendance at lectures will be monitored in line with standard faculty practice.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
In-course Assessment | 1 x MCQ | 20.00 |
In-course Assessment | Formative 20 question self-assessed MCQ in VLE | 0.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Open Book exam | 48 hr 00 mins | 80.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80.00 |
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: 13/11/2020 08:19:23
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