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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Biomedical Sciences : Pharmacology (Biomedical Sciences)

Undergraduate Course: CNS Diseases (PHBM10012)

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 Pharmacology (Biomedical Sciences) Other subject area None
Course website None Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description This course aims to provide an introduction to human CNS diseases with a particular emphasis on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The students will gain an understanding of the causes of CNS disease, basic mechanisms underlying disease processes, and how they are manifested. They will also appreciate the development of model systems to mimic aspects of disease, how these have contributed to the understanding of disease processes and aided the development of treatment strategies. There will be emphasis on pharmacological approaches contrasted with novel treatment strategies such as the use of stem cells in the treatment of CNS disease.

Topics:

- The nature and aetiology of CNS diseases (such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease)
- Molecular Pathology
- Cellular mechanisms of brain injury (excitotoxicity, inflammation, programmed cell death)
- Model systems
- Treatment strategies (pharmacological approaches, gene and stem cell therapy)

Methods of teaching:

There will be a series of lectures (2hr/week) relating to the topics studied and this will be supplemented by tutorials and self-learning in the library. Students will give presentations in the form of talks and poster presentations and will prepare handouts to accompany their presentations. There will be no practical work on this course.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Pharmacology 3 (BIME09003)
Co-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students also take Nature of Receptors Core (PHBM10005) AND Neurotransmitter Mechanisms A (PHBM10013) AND Neurotransmitter Mechanisms B (PHBM10014)
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Med And VetLecture1-11 14:00 - 17:00
Med And VetLecture1-11 14:00 - 17:00
First Class First class information not currently available
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased undertanding of biological processes.
Detailed learningoutcomes will be provided later.
Assessment Information
100% ICA
Special Arrangements
None
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Contacts
Course organiser Prof James Mcculloch
Tel: (0131 6)51 1906
Email: james.mcculloch@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Ms Caroline Morris
Tel: (0131 6)51 3255
Email: c.d.morris@ed.ac.uk
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