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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Biomedical Sciences : Microbiology and Infection (Biomedical Sciences)

Undergraduate Course: Oncogenic Viruses (MIBM10014)

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 Microbiology and Infection (Biomedical Sciences) Other subject area None
Course website None Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description This special topic will cover molecular and cellular aspects of viral oncogenesis. We will look at the major groups of viruses causing tumours in human and animals. Aspects of cell transformation will also be covered with an emphasis on tumour suppressors, oncogenes and the cell cycle.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 09:00 - 13:00
First Class Week 1, Thursday, 10:00 - 12:00, Zone: Central. Biomedical Seminar Room 4, BMTO, Medical School, Teviot Place
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes Stationery Requirements Comments
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Oncogenic Viruses1:308 sides
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biologocal processes.
Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.
Assessment Information
30% ICA & 70% exam.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiser Dr Simon Talbot
Tel: (0131 6)50 7938
Email: stalbot@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Mrs Patricia Law
Tel: (0131 6)50 3161
Email: Anne.Law@ed.ac.uk
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