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In this module students will train as part of a small research team:
1. train in the expression and purification of a protein target
2. Use combinatorial selection methods to identify a panel of candidate biotherapeutics that target this protein
3. Screen and rank the best candidates for efficacy using in vitro technologies
4. Develop a lead candidate using protein engineering technologies
5. Document progress reports and scientific output in industrial context
6. Submit time management reports on behalf of their team
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 12 |
Tutorial | 12 |
Practical | 200 |
Field Trip/External Visits | 2 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 200 |
Total | 426 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Thesis | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 55 |
Lab Report: stage I report | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
Lab Report: stage III report | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
Lab Report: stage II report | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities
Feedback will be on a continuous basis in the laboratory. Peer to peer review will be a continuous component of group based teamwork. Post-report feedback will be provided by graders
Name | Role |
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Professor Keith Murphy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Paula Ventura da Silva | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Mary Doran | Tutor |
Dr Alan Hoban | Tutor |
Dr Greg Tsolkas | Tutor |