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Undergraduate Course: The Cell Biology of Parasites (ZLGY10018)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Biological Sciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaZoology Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe Cell Biology of Parasites, including topics such as the coordinated life cycles and cell cycles of parasites, parasitic invasion and surface molecules; also parasitic organelles and the evolution of the eukaryotic cell.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Parasite Biology 3 (BILG09003) OR
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Block 3 (Sem 2), Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  25
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 13/01/2014
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Lecture Hours 25, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 73 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
An increased understanding of biological processes.
Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.
Assessment Information
Essay and class test
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
Keywordszocbpara
Contacts
Course organiserProf Keith Matthews
Tel: (0131 6)51 3639
Email: keith.matthews@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Pat Dougall
Tel: (0131 6)50 5464
Email: pat.dougall@ed.ac.uk
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