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On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanisms of proteinopathy in neurodegenerative diseases.
2. Discuss in depth the role of protein aggregation and failed protein clearance in neurodegenerative proteinopathies.
3. Critically evaluate recent research findings into the molecula, genetic and cellular disruptions which underpin these disorders.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the developments in novel therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative proteinopathies.
Lecture 1: Prion neuroproteinopathies (NO’S)
Lectures 2+3: Alzheimer's disease (GB)
Lecture 4: Developing therapies for neurodegenerative proteinopathies I (NO'S)
Lectures 5+6: Parkinson's disease (GB)
Lectures 7+8 – Huntington protein (NO'S)
Lectures 9+10 – Motor neuron disease (NO'S)
Lecture 11 – Developing therapies for neurodegenerative proteinopathies II (NO'S)
Lecture 12: Tutorial on assessment strategy (NO’S+GB)
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Seminar (or Webinar) | 12 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 88 |
Total | 100 |
A basic understanding of biochemistry and cell biology is recommended.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: Essay on described topic | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
Examination: Interpretation of published data | End of Year Transition | Yes | Graded | No | 50 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Students are invited to submit a draft answer to a sample question. This is corrected by the lecturer and returned to the student with comments on what they did well and where they can improve. At the end of the module there is a tutorial where the class divides into groups and gives feedback on draft sample answers and ask any questions they may have on how to approach the final exam.
Name | Role |
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Dr Gary Brennan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |