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

Undergraduate Course: Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (Prion Diseases) (MIBM10015)

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 Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies, also known as Prion Diseases have had a very high public profile in the last 10 years. They are infectious diseases but what is the causative agent? Scrapie, BSE and vCJD may have peaked - but look out for Chronic Wasting Disease. This topic will cover, in depth, the most pertinent areas of TSE biology and pathology - taught by a world-class group of scientists.
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 14:00 - 18:00
First Class Week 1, Monday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. Cairns Lecture Theatre, Summerhall
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes Stationery Requirements Comments
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (Prion Diseases)1:308 sides
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Incresed understanding of biological 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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