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PHAR30050

Academic Year 2024/2025

Experimental and therapeutic strategies in molecular pharmacology (PHAR30050)

Subject:
Pharmacology
College:
Science
School:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Maria Prencipe
Trimester:
Spring
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 for the B.Sc. degree in Pharmacology. This module presents modern experimental and therapeutic strategies in cellular and molecular pharmacology. Areas covered include:
(a) Fundamentals of cellular function, gene transcription and protein translation,
(b) Transcriptomics, proteomics and personalised medicine,
(c) Key features of biologic (protein-based) drugs,
(d) Stem cell-based regenerative therapies, and
(e) Gene Therapy.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Describe the animal, cell and molecular biology experimental techniques that underpin pharmacological research and personalised medicine.
2. Review the different types of biologic (protein-based) drugs and their uses.
3. Discuss the principles underpinning (stem) cell-based therapies and tissue engineering.
4. Review the range of approaches to gene therapy.

Indicative Module Content:

This module forms part of the core curriculum for the B.Sc. degree in Pharmacology. This module presents modern experimental and therapeutic strategies in cellular and molecular pharmacology. Areas covered include:
(a) Fundamentals of cellular function, gene transcription and protein translation,
(b) Transcriptomics, proteomics and personalised medicine,
(c) Key features of biologic (protein-based) drugs,
(d) Stem cell-based regenerative therapies, and
(e) Gene Therapy.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

78
Lectures

20
Practical

12
Total

110

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures; Laboratory practicals

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): 2 hour written examination End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Graded No
70
 No
Report(s): Practical Examination: written reports and data analysis to be taken following practical sessions Week 6, Week 12 Graded No
30
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn 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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will receive individual feedback on each of the practical reports submitted as continuous assessment.

Name Role
Assoc Professor John Crean Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Breandán Kennedy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor David O'Connell Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Roisin O'Connor Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Emmanuel Reynaud Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Valentina Tonelotto Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31 Mon 16:00 - 16:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 24, 26, 30, 32 Mon 10:00 - 12:50
Spring Practical Offering 2 Week(s) - 24, 26, 30, 32 Thurs 10:00 - 12:50
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