Module Catalogue 2024/25

PED3006 : Carcinogenesis and Anticancer Drugs

PED3006 : Carcinogenesis and Anticancer Drugs

  • Offered for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Professor John Lunec
  • Lecturer: Professor Ian Hickson, Professor Gareth Veal, Miss Abigail Gault, Professor Steve Wedge, Professor Julie Irving, Dr Nicola Cresti, Dr David Jamieson, Miss Sally Hall
  • Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
  • Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters

Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.

Semester 1 Credit Value: 10
ECTS Credits: 5.0
European Credit Transfer System
Pre-requisite

Modules you must have done previously to study this module

Code Title
PED2001Drug Disposition and Pharmacokinetics
Pre Requisite Comment

or PED 240

Co-Requisite

Modules you need to take at the same time

Co Requisite Comment

N/A

Aims

To provide information and develop the students understanding of the process of carcinogenesis, on
the biology of cancer cells, on oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes and on the pharmacology of
the main anticancer drugs and to explore new pharmacological strategies in the treatment of cancer.

Outline Of Syllabus

See above.

Learning Outcomes

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will be able to;

1. describe the process of carcinogenesis

2. explain the biology of cancer cells

3. identify the main oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes and explain their role

4. discuss the main anticancer drugs and their pharmacological properties

5. explore and evaluate novel approaches to cancer treatment including the use of antibodies and
molecularly targeted agents

6. distinguish cancer cells from normal cells

Intended Skill Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will be able to;

1. communicate effectively in a written format current developments in cancer treatment.

2. present relevant primary research data verbally and answer questions on the scientific content.

3. locate and critically evaluate research literature.

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesLecture171:0017:00In person
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching11:001:00In person - Seminar - Oral Presentations
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study182:0082:00Private Study
Total100:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The lectures provide the majority of the knowledge, together with information on novel approaches to cancer treatment.

The seminar session consists of the presentation of a research paper by each student, giving them the opportunity to investigate an aspect of the course material in greater depth.

Reading Lists

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Exams
Description Length Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written Examination902A70Invigilated. One question from a choice of 2 and 2 shorter questions from a choice of 3.
Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Prof skill assessmnt1M30Oral presentation 5 mins/student plus Q&A time (In person)
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The oral presentation will assess the students' ability to research a topic in greater depth showing their critical analysis skills as well as their general presentation skills.



FMS Schools offering Semester One modules available as ‘Study Abroad’ will, where required, provide an alternative assessment time for examinations that take place after the Christmas vacation. Coursework with submissions dates after the Christmas vacation will either be submitted at an earlier date or at the same time remotely.

Timetable

Past Exam Papers

General Notes

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