Undergraduate Course: Neuroendocrinology of Pregnancy and Parturition (MBBM10001)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Biomedical Sciences |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Medical Biology (Biomedical Sciences) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course aims to study in depth factors that are important for the establishment and progress of normal pregnancy and parturition in mammals, including those determining the future health of offspring. Common difficulties and problems encountered clinically during pregnancy and birth (e.g. miscarriage, pre-eclampsia, preterm labour, prenatal/postnatal depression) will also be addressed. Topics will include analysis of hormonal (endocrine and neuroendocrine), immune, stress and behavioural (maternal, anxiety) elements.Lectures, seminars and discussion will be focussed on evidence from both animal and human models, and will integrate anatomical, physiological, cellular and molecular approaches to understanding mechanisms required for successful reproduction. Teaching and learning methods include lectures (clinical and basic science), student tasks and/or student-led group sessions and discussion sessions, aimed to facilitate student interpretation and communication of information in the field. |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
The intended learning outcomes are to enable students
a) to integrate the range of neuroendocrine changes that occur during pregnancy and interpret them in the light of potential diseases and problems of pregnancy and parturition, including in relation to the long term health of offspring and mother.
b) to develop skills in interpreting physiological and medical science, in discussion and in science communication, including self-directed learning and team work. |
Assessment Information
| December Exam 100% Written Examination Duration 2 hrs |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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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 Martin Simmen
Tel: (0131 6)51 1773
Email: M.Simmen@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Lisa Ketchion
Tel: (0131 6)51 1629
Email: Lisa.Ketchion@ed.ac.uk |
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