Undergraduate Course: Reproductive Biology 3 (BIME09006)
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 |
A course of lectures and practicals covering major aspects of reproductive biology, delivered by staff in Biomedical Sciences, Reproductive & Developmental Sciences, the Institute of Cell Biology and the Institute of Stem Cell Research.
The topics covered include: control of reproduction; sexual differentiation and gonadal development; fertilisation and early embryonic development; and pregnancy, paturition and lactation. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
No |
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 | | 09:00 - 13:00 | | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 10:00 - 12:00, Zone: Central. 10.00-11.00: Anatomy Lecture Theatre, BMTO; 11.00-12.00: Appleton Tower Lecture Theatre 5 |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Reproductive Biology 3 | 2:00 | 3 x 4 sides / 2 x 8 sides | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Knowledge and understanding of advanced aspects of reproduction and the underlying control mechanisms. |
Assessment Information
| Degree Examination 70%; in-course assessed components 30%. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
The topics covered include: control of reproduction; sexual differentiation and gonadal development; fertilisation and early embryonic development; and pregnancy, paturition and lactation. |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Norah Spears
Tel: (0131 6)50 3267
Email: norah.spears@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Tina Harvey
Tel: (0131 6)51 3094
Email: Tina.Harvey@ed.ac.uk |
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