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PHAR30010

Academic Year 2024/2025

Chemotherapeutic Agents (PHAR30010)

Subject:
Pharmacology
College:
Science
School:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Hilary Cassidy
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module forms part of the core curriculum in the discipline of Pharmacology in the 3rd Year of the BSc Degree programme, in the UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science. Students from other disciplines may also avail of the course content. The module focuses on the mechanistic basis underlying the drug-based treatment of microbial infection and cancer. Topics covered include fundamental aspects of chemotherapy, along with description of drug action against bacteria, viruses, cancer cells, single-celled protozoa, worms and fungi. Students also acquire practical skills in the assessment of chemotherapeutic agents in the treatment of microbial infection and cancer.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:1. Place into context the impact of microbial infection and cancer and treatment thereof in humans.2. Evaluate central biological differences between infectious microorganisms/cancer cells and the human host, with a view to identifying key targets for therapeutic intervention.3. Describe the fundamental principles of anti-microbial and anti-cancer chemotherapy.4. Outline the mechanism of action of individual classes of chemotherapeutic agents. 5. Describe problematic issues associated with chemotherapy and ways to circumvent these.6. Perform practical assessments of chemotherapeutic agents in disease treatment.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

10
Autonomous Student Learning

61
Lectures

24
Tutorial

0
Practical

15
Total

110

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
lectures; group work; lab work; enquiry & problem-based learning;

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

It is recommended that students have a background (foundation level) in human physiology and biochemistry


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
MEMI30040 - Principles of infection, PATH30190 - Oncology & Immunopathology, PATH30260 - Oncology and Rheumatology


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Students will complete an online MCQ exam encompassing all of the information and topics covered in the four practical sessions. Week 11 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
12
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Students will complete three lab reports for the associated practical sessions during the course of the module. Week 7, Week 9, Week 11 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
18
 No
Exam (In-person): Section A = MCQ (alternative linear conversion grade scale 40%). Section B = 4 essay questions, answers three (standard conversion grade scale 40%). All sections carry equal marks. End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
70
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Rang & Dale's Pharmacology

Name Role
Dr David Hughes Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Tara McMorrow Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Seema Nathwani Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Luana Schito Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Paula Ventura da Silva Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 15:00 - 15:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 15:00 - 15:50
Autumn Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 Wed 10:00 - 12:50
Autumn Practical Offering 2 Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 Thurs 10:00 - 12:50
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