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Undergraduate Course: Physiology 3 (BIME09004)

Course Outline
School School of Biomedical Sciences College College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Course type Standard Availability Available to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 09 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits 20
Home subject area Biomedical Sciences Other subject area None
Course website None
Course description Selected aspects of physiological processes in health and disease: from the integrative function of single cells to whole systems physiology. Topics will include: cell and epithelial physiology, ion channels and their regulation, cell signalling and cellular communication, neuroendocrinology, sensory physiology, respiratory physiology, control and co-ordination of movement, development.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Neuroscience with Pharmacology 2 (BIME08001) AND The Dynamic Cell 2 (BILG08009) AND Biometrics 2 (BILG08006)
Students MUST have passed: Physiology 2 (BIME08005) AND Genes and Gene Action 2 (BILG08003)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs Students should provide a lab coat, notebook and marker pen.
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Prospectus website http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 14:00 - 15:50
CentralLecture1-11 16:10 - 17:00
CentralLecture1-11 14:00 - 15:50
CentralLecture1-11 16:10 - 17:00
First Class First class information not currently available
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.
Assessment Information
Normally two items of in-course assessment plus one 2 hour exam.
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information
Special Arrangements
Not entered
Contacts
Course organiser Dr Mayank Dutia
Tel: (0131 6)50 3252/6807
Email: M.B.Dutia@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Ms Caroline Morris
Tel: (0131 6)51 3255
Email: c.d.morris@ed.ac.uk
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