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Degree Programme Table: Biological Sciences (Reproductive Biology) (BSc Hons) (UTBSREB)

Year 1, Academic year 2011/12, Starting month: September

  • Notes:
    Before selecting your outside courses, please ensure you have met your
    Director of Studies.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 2 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    BILG08015 Molecules, Genes and Cells 1 Semester 2 20
    BILG08001 Origin and Diversity of Life 1 Semester 1 20




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 4 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 80 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 60 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    BILG08008    Quantification in the Life Sciences 1   20  
    BILG08017    Biology, Ecology and Environment 1   20  
    BIME08004    Medical Biology 1   20  

     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from the following list of courses, during Semester 1
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    CHEM08022    Biological Chemistry 1A   20  
    CHEM07001    Introductory Chemistry for Biologists   20  

     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from the following list of courses, during Semester 2
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    CHEM08023    Biological Chemistry 1B   20  

    Notes:Exceptionally, with the permission of the Director of Studies, this course may be replaced by any other course at level 7/8 chosen from Schedules A-Q/T/W.
     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 80 credits from Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

     



    Year 2, Academic year 2011/12, Starting month: August

  • Notes:
    A booklet giving details, as well as restrictions and recommendation on choices of courses, will be available for students entering the degree programme to facilitate advance planning.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 1 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    BIME08005 Physiology 2 Semester 1 20




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 3 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 100 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 40 credits and maximum of 100 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    BILG08003    Genes and Gene Action 2   20  
    BILG08004    Microorganisms, Cells and Immunity 2   20  
    BILG08005    Evolution in Action 2   20  
    BILG08009    The Dynamic Cell 2   20  
    BILG08016    The Green Planet 2   20  
    BILG08011    Animal Biology 2   20  
    BIME08001    Neuroscience with Pharmacology 2   20  
    SCBI08003    Chemistry for Life Sciences 2   20  

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from Level 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

     



    Year 3, Academic year 2011/12, Starting month: August

  • Notes: Progression to the final year of the programme requires a mark of 50% or above in Reproductive Biology 3 or permission of the Head of School.

    A booklet giving details, as well as restrictions and recommendations on choices of courses, will be available for students entering the degree programme to facilitate advance planning.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 1 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    BIME09006 Reproductive Biology 3 Semester 1 20




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 3 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select a minimum of 40 credits and a maximum of 100 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 40 credits and maximum of 100 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    BILG09010    Developmental Biology 3   20  
    BIME09004    Physiology 3   20  
    BILG09001    Molecular Cell Biology 3   20  
    BILG09005    Genomes and Genomics 3   20  
    BIME09003    Pharmacology 3   20  
    BIME09001    Practical Skills in the Biomedical Sciences 3   20  

    Notes:
    All of these courses are recommended for this programme.
     


    AND   

    Overarching rule collection group: B  
    Select a minimum of 0 credits and a maximum of 60 credits from these collections:  


    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 60 credits from Level 9 courses in Schedules K and T, as available

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from Level 9 and 10 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

     




    Year 4, Academic year 2011/12, Starting month: August

  • Notes: A booklet giving details of, as well as restrictions on, course options will be available for students entering the degree programme to facilitate advance planning.

    20 credit points of Option courses must be taken in semester 1 and 10 credit points of Option courses taken in semester 2.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 6 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    REBI10004 Reproductive Biology Project Semester 2 40
    REBI10005 Reproductive Biology Synoptic Examination Semester 2 10
    REBI10001 Control Mechanisms in Reproductive Biology Semester 1 10
    REBI10009 Reproductive Biology Project Planning and Practical Skills Semester 2 10
    REBI10003 Reproductive Biology Core Semester 1 10
    REBI10010 Professional Skills in Reproductive Biology Semester 1 10




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 2 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 30 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 10 credits and maximum of 30 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    DEBI10023    Cell Biology: from fundamental mechanisms to human disease.   10  
    REBI10008    Experimental Systems in Reproductive Biology   10  
    REBI10002    Implantation to Parturition   10  
    REBI10007    Manipulation of Fertility   10  

    Notes:These courses are strongly recommended for this programme.
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 30 credits from Level 10 and 11 courses in Schedules K and T, as available

     



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