Postgraduate Course: Stem Cells and Regeneration and Biotechnology Part 1 (PGBI11060)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Biological Sciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Postgraduate |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
Stem cell technology, organ and tissue growth and regeneration and their implications for biotechnology and regenerative medicine will be studied in a twenty credit course running over the first and second semesters. In the second semester the course will be taught via Edinburgh-based e-learning. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
No |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course a student should be able to:
&·Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of developmental biology and genetics.
&·Demonstrate an understanding of stem cell manipulation and derivative biotechnologies.
&·Demonstrate an understanding of the limitations and possibilities of current technologies in regenerative medicine.
&·Produce and critique rational strategies for developing stem cell and regenerative medicine-based products.
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Assessment Information
| Course essay. As part of this course, tutorial support (3-4 one hour sessions) on how to structure and write scientific essays will be given, including in-class writing exercises tailored to this course. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr David Arnot
Tel: (0131 6)50 5503
Email: D.E.Arnot@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
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