Course Assessment and Structure Notes

Vocabulary flashcards covering the weighting, deadlines, structure, and assessment components of the coursework and final unseen examination.

Coursework Weighting

Constitutes $40\%$ of the total course assessment.

Coursework Due Date

Due on the 26th of October (26th Oct) at the start of week 7.

Coursework Format

A case study presented as a leaflet or poster, produced in PowerPoint, designed with layered sections and public-friendly language that avoids excessive jargon.

Coursework Content

Covers traditional or existing drugs, the mechanism of action of recent drugs, citations of original scientific papers, and relevant information from the media.

Section B

The section of the coursework requiring students to explain and justify why the research inhibitor is important, covering the background, rationale, and possible limitations.

Unseen Exam Weighting

Constitutes $60\%$ of the total course grade.

Unseen Exam Duration

A $2\text{ hours}$ long examination.

Unseen Exam Question Types

Assessment comprising knowledge and understanding questions, recall information essays, and two data analysis types of questions.

Exam Diet

The scheduled examination window taking place between December 8 and December 11 (Dec 8-11).