Postgraduate Course: Microscopy and Imaging Methods (LISC11063)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Clinical Sciences and Community Health |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Life Sciences |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
Students attend seminars, workshops, practical classes and demonstrations given by staff in the Centre and carry out reading and written assignments and/or data analysis arising from these course components. |
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 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| To appreciate the scope of imaging methods and quantitative analysis as a powerful interdisciplinary research activity driving many areas of Biomedical Science. To understand key concepts and hypotheses which direct fundamental research using Imaging approaches. To recognise good laboratory practice and experimental planning and to acquire skills in the design of experiments relating to imaging of living cells and cell components. To acquire skills in reviewing imaging research in general and specific research areas. To prepare a clear and coherent piece of work suitable for publication in the scientific literature. |
Assessment Information
| Students will produce a report/essay/review in the form of a scientific paper on an area of current Imaging research interest (5000 words max; 100%) |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Rory Duncan
Tel: (0131 6)51 1512
Email: rory.duncan@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Anne Aitken
Tel: (0131 6)50 3520
Email: Anne.Aitken@ed.ac.uk |
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