Undergraduate Course: Physiology Core (PYBM10014)
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 |
Physiology (Biomedical Sciences) |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
The module will introduce the discipline of modern Physiology and emphasise the multidisciplinary nature of the subject. Students will be introduced to current concepts in human and mammalian physiology starting from gene expression, through protein and cell physiology, culminating in organ and systems physiology. Modern approaches and techniques for the study of physiology will also be discussed. Teaching will take the form of lectures, demonstrations, and self-directed group tasks (including poster and oral presentations). |
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 |
Med And Vet | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | 09:00 - 12:00 | | |
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
100% Written exam |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Mike Ludwig
Tel: (0131 6)50 3275
Email: Mike.Ludwig@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Victoria Farrar
Tel: (0131 6)50 3717
Email: v.farrar@ed.ac.uk |
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