Undergraduate Course: Cancer Biology and Medicine (MSBM10019)
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 | Medical Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course will consider the genetic, molecular and cell biological processes involved in susceptibility to cancer and in the initiation and progression of the disease. Conventional cancer treatments will be described and new rational therapies that take into account both individual and cancer biodiversity will be discussed. Molecular profiling of cancers, trials of novel cancer therapies and the use of animal models in cancer research will also be considered. The course will consist of lectures, teacher-led discussions and presentations by students working in groups. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: 25 |
Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
17/09/2013 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 18,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 2,
Summative Assessment Hours 1.5,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
77 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
70 %,
Coursework
30 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Exam Information |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | | 1:30 | | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
The genetic, molecular and cell biological processes involved in susceptibility to cancer and in the initiation and progression of the disease.
Conventional cancer treatments and the scientific basis of new rational cancer therapies.
Demonstrate an ability to:
Discuss the issues involved in designing and carrying out a successful clinical trial for a novel cancer therapy.
Discuss the role of animal models in cancer research.
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Assessment Information
| Examination (70%) and Course Work, 1 written essay (30%) |
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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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | MS4 CancerBio |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Philip Larkman
Tel: (0131 6)50 3517
Email: P.Larkman@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Lisa Ketchion
Tel: (0131 6)51 1629
Email: Lisa.Ketchion@ed.ac.uk |
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