Pharmacology Research Skills
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LIFE3137 | Life Sciences | 3 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- LIFE3137
- School
- Life Sciences
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
Students will learn about different pharmacological techniques, as well as data analysis and statistical analysis skills. Students will also learn to critically appraise a scientific paper, taking into consideration the appropriateness of the techniques, structure of the paper, and the analysis of the data. Students will also complete a review of the scientific literature relevant to their research project that they will carry out in the Spring semester.
Target Students
Pharmacology students U6UPCHLG (B211)
Co-requisites
Modules you must take in the same academic year, or have taken in a previous year, to enrol in this module:
- Mechanisms of Therapeutic Drugs (LIFE2105)
- Drugs and Diseases (LIFE2106)
- Experimental Pharmacology (LIFE2107)
Classes
This module may be delivered through lectures, seminars, workshops and labs etc
Assessment
- 80% Coursework 1: 2000 to 2500 word literature review
- 20% Coursework 2: Critical assessment of a paper
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
This module will provide students with an opportunity to use their knowledge in undertaking a scientific literature review in pharmacology. This will enable students to gain an in depth knowledge of the scientific research relevant to the research project that they will be carrying out in the Spring semester. Students will also learn about experimental design, different research methods that can be applied to pharmacology, and how to critically appraise the scientific literature.Learning Outcomes
Be able to communicate scientifically using written communication skills
Be able to critically appraise the literature with respect to experimental design and statistical analysis
Have knowledge of appropriate and emerging methods for interrogating the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic aspects of drugs.
Be able to critically appraise different methods for determining drug action.
Students will develop a deep understanding of a chosen pharmacological topic through researching the area chosen.
Students will understand the research that has previously been reported on their chosen topic. Students will be able to critically analyse the work reported on their topic.
Use of the library; writing of a scientific literature review laboratory report.