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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Translational Cancer Research
Module Code	BE530
School	Faculty of Science
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	2.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module gives students an understanding of the nature and structure of translational cancer research. Integrating an understanding of the basic laboratory and research techniques with the flow path from concept through development, patient enrolment and delivery of final results. The various challenges and perspectives of translational networks are articulated and investigated to give the student sufficient background with which to be able to develop translational research from their own projects.

Learning Outcomes

1. To give a definition and basic understanding of translational cancer research.
2. Understand the role and responsibilities of various partners in the translational network
3. Acknowledge and articulate of some of the practical and ethical challenges involved
4. Be aware of many common pitfalls and issues that may arise at practical and organisational levels.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	11	No Description
Independent learning	3	Reading
Examination	1	No Description
Total Workload: 15

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Multiple choice questions	n/a	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

AMPD

PhD

AMPM

MSc

AMPT

PhD-track

BTPD