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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Clinical Sciences : Reproductive Biology

Postgraduate Course: Reproductive Sciences Project I (REBM11021)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Clinical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits80
Home subject areaReproductive Biology Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis course is a 20 week research project on an area within Reproductive Sciences, complemented with a weekly lecture and tutorial programme across the academic discipline. Research into mammalian Reproductive Sciences in human and animal whole organism models and cellular and molecular biology-based systems continues to provide new insights into mechanisms controlling fertility, enabling us to control the processes of reproduction including assisted conception techniques (e.g. IVF), the design of novel forms of contraceptives and fertility control agents, and improving the outcomes for mother and baby during pregnancy and at delivery. They have also helped to shape some of the powerful new research tools including the production of transgenic animals and therapeutic cloning which offer the prospects of benefit in many branches of the biological, medical and veterinary sciences.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs Visiting Students will have to pay Additional Programme Costs
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?No
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 800 ( Lecture Hours 3, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10, Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 40, Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 500, Feedback/Feedforward Hours 20, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 227 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
This course is the first of two research projects undertaken during the MSc by Research in Reproductive Sciences. The learning outcomes for the course are to provide students with the opportunity to acquire 1/ a broad range of relevant laboratory and analytical research skills and associated generic/transferable skills in Reproductive Sciences, and 2/ a broad and in depth understanding of the academic discipline in order to (a) provide students with thorough and specific preparation for 3 year PhD training in the Reproductive and life sciences, which will award an MSc by Research en route to a PhD and/or (b) provide an opportunity for career exploration in Reproductive Sciences.
Assessment Information
One 20 week maxi project write-up (maximum 15,000 words) = 100%
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus A series of lectures and tutorials covering the academic discipline of Reproductive Science, complementing and providing breadth and depth to the laboratory research project.
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Current relevant primary and review literature in the Reproductive Sciences academic discipline.
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Full time 20 week laboratory research project in Reproductive Sciences, complemented with a lecture and tutorial programme.
KeywordsReP Sc 1
Contacts
Course organiserDr Simon Riley
Tel: (0131) 242 6423
Email: Simon.C.Riley@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMr Dean Ainscough
Tel: 0131 242 9427
Email: Dean.Ainscough@ed.ac.uk
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