? Credit Points : 10  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : MED-4-PYmdev

The aim of this course is to discuss mechanisms underlying the development of complex multicellular organisms. We will examine the relative influence of genetic and environmental cues in regulating development, with particular emphasis on development of the mammalian ovary and central nervous system. Topics that will be covered in detail include: ovarian development, transcriptional regulation of development, intercellular signalling, cell proliferation and cancer and axon guidance. The use of modern molecular biological techniques, genetics and embryological manipulations will be discussed in the context of the analysis of developmental mechanisms. The module will comprise largely of seminars which are student-led. Students will present papers that they have read (we will teach you the necessary presentation skills at the start of the module).

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : Permission of the Curriculum Approval Officer. Normally Developmental Neuroscience 3 and Physiology 3.

? Co-requisites : Development and Disease.

? Costs : Photocopying papers, overheads.

Home subject area

BSc Honours (Medicine), (Medicine, Schedule R)

Other subject areas

Physiology, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) 45 minutes per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 09:00 12:00 Med+Vet

Increased understanding of biological processes.
Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.

December exam. Written exam 100%. Duration 1 hour 15 minutes.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST December 1 - 1 hour(s) 15 minutes

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Victoria Farrar
Tel : (0131 6)50 3717
Email : v.farrar@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Mike Cousin
Tel : (0131 6)50 3259
Email : M.Cousin@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.mvm.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.mvm.ed.ac.uk/