Undergraduate Course: Reproductive Biology 3 (BIME09006)
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 |
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Course description |
A course of lectures and practicals covering major aspects of reproductive biology, delivered by staff in Biomedical Sciences, Reproductive & Developmental Sciences, the Institute of Cell Biology and the Institute of Stem Cell Research.
The topics covered include: control of reproduction; sexual differentiation and gonadal development; fertilisation and early embryonic development; and pregnancy, paturition and lactation. |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 09:00 - 13:00 | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 09:00 - 13:00 |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding of advanced aspects of reproduction and the underlying control mechanisms. |
Assessment Information
Degree Examination 70%; in-course assessed components 30%. |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Norah Spears
Tel: (0131 6)50 3267
Email: norah.spears@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Tina Harvey
Tel: (0131 6)51 3094
Email: Tina.Harvey@ed.ac.uk |
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