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1. Describe the biological mechanisms underlying renal function and pharmacolocgical manipulation of filtrative capacity. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the hormonal control of the hypothalamic/pituitary/ovarian axis and its pharmacological manipulation.3. Describe the regulation of production of male and female sex hormones; their mechanism of action and effects on target tissues and their role in disease.4. Explain the endocrine basis of renal disease and describe current therapeutic strategies for the management of diabetic nephropathy, tubulointerstitial fibrosis and end stage renal disease.5. Aquire appropriate practical skills in the area of endocrine pharmacology.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Tutorial | 0 |
Practical | 15 |
Specified Learning Activities | 10 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 61 |
Total | 110 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Practical Examination: Continuous assessment of practical skills and knowledge (reports and assessments) | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Examination: End of Module Written Exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 70 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Professor Orina Belton | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Hilary Cassidy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr David Hughes | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Tara McMorrow | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Craig Slattery | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Thomas Dodd | Tutor |
Ms Krutika Singh | Tutor |