Undergraduate Course: Neurogenetics (NEBM10011)
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 |
Neuroscience (Biomedical Sciences) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course focuses on i) the genetic analysis of neurological conditions and ii) what we can learn about their casuses by investigation of the genes identified. The neurological conditions studied include motor neuron disease, Alzheimer's Disease, stroke, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Aims:
1)To provide an in-depth understanding of the genetics of selected neurological conditions and the genetics methods used to investigate the genetic component to these illnesses
2)To provide an overview of how this research has increased our understanding of the biological basis of these conditions
3) To encourage the development of skills in critical evaluation and presentation of the scientific literature
The course begins with a few introductory lectures. Subsequently, there are weekly topics with an introductory lecture followed by student presentation and class discussion.
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Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
Genes and Gene Action 2 (BILG08003)
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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 |
| Med And Vet | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 10:00 - 12:00 | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 10:00 - 12:00, Zone: NHS. Basement Seminar Room, Molecular Medicine Centre, Western General Hospital |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Neurogenetics | 1:30 | 2 x 8 sides | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes.
Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later. |
Assessment Information
| 100% written exam, duration 1 hour 30 minutes in December. |
Special Arrangements
| Directors of Studies must contact the Programme Secretary or Programme Organiser for Honours Neuroscience before registering a student for this course. Priority is given to Honours Neuroscience students. |
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 |
Prof Richard Ribchester
Tel: (0131 6)50 3256
Email: rrr@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Tina Harvey
Tel: (0131 6)51 3094
Email: Tina.Harvey@ed.ac.uk |
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