Undergraduate Course: Oncogenic Viruses (MIBM10014)
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 |
Microbiology and Infection (Biomedical Sciences) |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
This special topic will cover molecular and cellular aspects of viral oncogenesis. We will look at the major groups of viruses causing tumours in human and animals. Aspects of cell transformation will also be covered with an emphasis on tumour suppressors, oncogenes and the cell cycle. |
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 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 |
Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 09:00 - 13:00 | |
First Class |
Week 1, Thursday, 10:00 - 12:00, Zone: Central. Biomedical Tutorial Room 2, BMTO, Medical School, Teviot Place |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biologocal processes.
Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later. |
Assessment Information
30% ICA & 70% exam. |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Simon Talbot
Tel: (0131 6)50 7938
Email: stalbot@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Patricia Law
Tel: (0131 6)50 3161
Email: Anne.Law@ed.ac.uk |
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