Medical Biology 1 (U01351)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : BIO-1-MEDBIO

The aims of this course are to demonstrate, through lectures and facilitated group discussions, the scientific basis of modern medicine; and the role of basic biological sciences in advancing medical knowledge. The course is suitable for first-year Biology students, as well as students with an interest in human biology and medicine from other Schools and Colleges.

Entry Requirements

? Costs : Labcoat, notebook and marker pen.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Biology, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
09/01/2006	16:00	17:00	Main Lecture Theatre, Swann Building	KB

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	16:10	17:00	KB
Lecture	Thursday	16:10	17:00	KB

? Additional Class Information : Tutorials Tu and W 1610-1700
Monday 4-5pm Lecture KB
Tuesday 4-5pm Tutorial Central
Wednesday 4-5pm Tutorial Central
Thursday 4-5pm Lecture KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The intended learning outcomes are to enable students (a) to understand the biological basis of a number of diseases of current interest, and the advance in biological knowledge in areas relevant to these; (b) to develop skills in assimilation of information related to particular research topics and balanced discussion in a group setting; and (c) to develop skills in the experimental design of a practical project, working within a group or a team, and in the collection, analysis and presentation of class data.

Assessment Information

ICA: Write-up of practical project (10%);
concise (1 page A4) write-ups of two (out of five) tutorial discussion topics, expressing an argued viewpoint on the topics chosen (10% x 2).

2 hour Examination (70%): 1 essay question (out of 6), 40 minutes; 25 short-answer questions covering all aspects of the course.