Undergraduate Course: Ion Channel Physiology (PYBM10026)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biomedical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | Potassium (K) selective ion channels are essential for the control of endocrine, nervous, cardiovascular, renal and immune system function. Indeed many major human disorders such as hypertension, diabetes, stroke, arrhythmias and ataxia arise due to defects in K channel expression, targeting, ion conductance or regulation by intracellular signaling pathways. This module will explore selected examples of K channel structure, function, regulation and their integrated role in normal physiological homeostasis; examine how K channel defects may underlie major disease states and reveal current strategies for K channels as therapeutic targets.
The module is designed to giving an atmosphere of 'real' cutting edge science with an emphasis on experimental approaches to study ion channel biology - from single molecules to their functional role in the intact organism. Participants will develop skills in critical evaluation of scientific literature and experimental design, and they will make scientific presentations to a critical audience. During the module you will:
- become acquainted with key topics in K channel biology through a series of seminars, readings and practical problems.
- become familiar with the major experimental methods used to study ion channels through a series of seminars and demonstrations (which may include practicals).
- critically review and give short oral presentations of original research papers
- learn to design an experimental plan on a "hot topic". |
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Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes.
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Additional Information
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| Keywords | PHYSIonchan |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Mike Ludwig
Tel: (0131 6)50 3275
Email: Mike.Ludwig@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Patricia Law
Tel: (0131 6)50 3161
Email: Anne.Law@ed.ac.uk |
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