Undergraduate Course: Physiology 3 (BIME09004)
Course Outline
School |
School of Biomedical Sciences |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Biomedical Sciences |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
Selected aspects of physiological processes in health and disease: from the integrative function of single cells to whole systems physiology. Topics will include: cell and epithelial physiology, ion channels and their regulation, cell signalling and cellular communication, neuroendocrinology, sensory physiology, respiratory physiology, control and co-ordination of movement, development. |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
None |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 16:10 - 17:00 | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 14:00 - 15:50 | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 16:10 - 17:00 | | | |
First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 14:00 - 17:00, Zone: Central. Anatomy Lecture Theatre, Medical School, Teviot Place |
Exam Information |
Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Physiology 3 | 2:00 | 3 x 8 sides / pencils / rubbers | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | Physiology 3 | 2:00 | 3 x 8 sides / pencils / rubbers | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later. |
Assessment Information
Normally two items of in-course assessment plus one 2 hour exam. |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
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Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
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Study Abroad |
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Study Pattern |
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Keywords |
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Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Mayank Dutia
Tel: (0131 6)50 3252/6807
Email: M.B.Dutia@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Lisa Ketchion
Tel: (0131 6)51 1629
Email: Lisa.Ketchion@ed.ac.uk |
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