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
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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 |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | 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) | 1:30 | 8 sides | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Incresed understanding of biological processes.
Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.
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Assessment Information
30% ICA & 70% exam. |
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 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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31 January 2011 8:01 am
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