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Postgraduate Course: Basic science 2 (GMED12029)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Clinical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Course typeStandard AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaGeneral Courses (Medicine) Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionDetailed overview of the cellular, micro and molecular biology of the musculoskeletal system. Management of amputations, prosthetics, gait and orthotics.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs none
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Learn enabled:  No Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Online Activities 100, Feedback/Feedforward Hours 2, Summative Assessment Hours 3, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 95 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 75 %, Coursework 25 %, Practical Exam 0 %
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Apply knowledge of the musculoskeletal system to critically appraise the procedures employed in diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal disease and disorder
2. In particular amputations, prosthetics, gait and orthotics. Demonstrate and appreciation of the investigations used to elucidate the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorder and infection
3. perioperative problems and imaging
4. Detailed understanding of the cellular, molecular, immunological and genetic components of the musculoskeletal system. Apply a constant and integrated approach to critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas, information and issues.
Assessment Information
Discussion Boards (25%)
Exam (75%)
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
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserProf James Garden
Tel: 0131 242 3614
Email: O.J.Garden@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Sarah Jones
Tel: 0131 527 3496
Email: s.jones@rcsed.ac.uk
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