Undergraduate Course: Animal Models of Human Diseases (MSBM10016)
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 |
Medical Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
The course will consider how experimental models can contribute to curing human diseases. We will discuss how different experimental models ranging from unicellular organisms to invertebrates and vertebrates animals have contributed to our growing understanding of the molecular basis of human diseases such as diseases of the nervous system, cancer and diabetes. Applications of these models for addressing mechanistic questions and testing potential therapeutic options will be presented. |
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: 25 |
Location |
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Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
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No Classes have been defined for this Course |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
how different experimental systems can be used to model key aspects of a human disease
how these models can help defining the molecular pathways implicated in the pathogenic mechanisms of selected human diseases
the criteria defining when an identified molecular pathway can become a potential therapeutic target
the role of these animal models in the complex process of developing effective therapeutics for human diseases
Demonstrate an ability to:
Discuss the contribution of animal models to the curing of human diseases
Integrate the information gained form different models to identify the pathogenic mechanisms of a particular disease and the existence of commonalities among different diseases
Critically evaluate the advantages and the limitations of these experimental models
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Assessment Information
30% in-course assessment. 70% Degree Examination |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Philip Larkman
Tel: (0131 6)50 3517
Email: P.Larkman@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Victoria Farrar
Tel: (0131 6)50 3717
Email: v.farrar@ed.ac.uk |
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