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Postgraduate Course: Embryology (BIME11105)

Course Outline
SchoolDeanery of Biomedical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)
Course typeOnline Distance Learning AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummaryEmbryology will cover the basic elements of human development, organogenesis and congenital abnormalities.
Course description The principal aim of this course will be to introduce all aspects of human development covering the events associated with ovulation of the egg, through fertilization, and pre- and post-implantation to embryonic and fetal development of all of the body systems.

Gametogenesis, development from fertilisation to blastocyst stage, implantation, placental development and embryogenesis will be covered in this course.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2015/16, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Flexible
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Lecture Hours 10, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10, Online Activities 25, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 53 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) The assessment of this course will comprise two elements:
1. MCQ/EMQ techniques (including text and visual based components) which will be automatically graded. This form of assessment will comprise 80% of the mark for this course.
2. An online (e.g. discussion forum, wiki, web form, blog etc.) activity (comprising 20% of the mark for this course) designed to test the candidate's critical analysis of existing literature; reflective perspective on an issue relating to the topic; and ability to communicate scientific information in an appropriate and professional manner to colleagues.
Feedback In addition to the formal summative assessment required to pass this course, formative self-assessment utilising MCQ/EMQ formats will also be provided.
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Gain a basic knowledge of normal human development.
  2. Relate the embryology to the organisation of the body as observed in the Human Anatomy courses.
  3. Appreciate how normal development can go wrong and how this manifests itself in commonly observed congenital abnormalities.
Learning Resources
Resources will be released in a progressive manner on a weekly basis. Published resources e.g. text and journal access will be possible through the University electronic environment.
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Skills in the use of discussion boards for respectful, sensitive, supportive and professional communication.
Ability to carry out tasks in an independent and sustainable manner.
A general level of IT skill regarding usage of the online learning environment.
Skills in research and enquiry.
KeywordsANSCI3Embry, Human, Anatomy, Embryology, Development
Contacts
Course organiserMs Alethea Kelsey
Tel: (0131 6)50 2924
Email: alethea.kelsey@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Lauren Sandford
Tel: (0131 6)51 5470
Email: Lauren.Sandford@ed.ac.uk
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