Curricular information is subject to change.
On completion of this module students should be able to:
• Discuss the key modes of intracellular signalling in higher eukaryotes.
• Explain the diversity of signalling modalities within complex signalling cascades.
• Critically evaluate key molecular approaches to investigate mechanisms of intracellular signalling in higher eukaryotes.
• Develop competencies in self-directed learning and writing skills.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 12 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 40 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 50 |
| Total | 102 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment(Including Essay): Written, individual scientific mini review article on a signalling pathway. | Week 10 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Yes |
| Participation in Learning Activities: Participation in peer review activity: Providing/receiving feedback to peers' review drafts | Week 7, Week 8, Week 9 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
No |
| Exam (In-person): 2hr End of trimester exam | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) |
Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
No |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Summer | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
In the event that a student as a query, he/she contact the MC who in turn will provide a written comment or meet the student in person at an agreed date and time.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Assoc Professor John Crean | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Dr Mario Manresa | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Dr Maria Prencipe | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Dr Helen Reid | Tutor |