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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Deanery of Biomedical Sciences : Reproductive Biology

Undergraduate Course: Research Skills in Reproductive Biology (REPB10004)

Course Outline
SchoolDeanery of Biomedical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis course aims to equip you with core research skills and covers the experimental systems used in reproductive biology, together with key transferable communication skills to assist you during the honours programme
Course description The course is made up of a series of lectures that will provide up-to-date information about current experimental systems used in research relevant to reproductive biology, a toolkit of transferable skills that will help you benefit maximally from the other courses on the programme, and prepare you for a career in a scientific discipline.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites Students MUST also take: Reproductive Biology Project (REPB10003) AND Reproductive Biology Synoptic Examination (REPB10002) AND Reproductive Biology Project Reflective Portfolio of Learning (REPB10005)
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2021/22, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  0
Course Start Full Year
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 61, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 14, External Visit Hours 21, Feedback/Feedforward Hours 2, Formative Assessment Hours 3, Summative Assessment Hours 1, Revision Session Hours 2, Other Study Hours 10, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 82 )
Additional Information (Learning and Teaching) learning skills session
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 50 %, Coursework 50 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) 50% exam (April/May diet)

50% in-course assessment

Research Skills Exam - Ask for Thur 5th May (Exam week 1)
Feedback Students will get feedback on a formative ICA problem.
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)Research Skills3:00
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Describe the generic experimental techniques and methodological tools that are broadly applicable to many areas of modern biology, and particularly relevant across the reproductive biology field of study. Discuss the progress made in the field by advances in different methodologies.
  2. Evaluate the advantages and limitations of different experimental approaches. Critically appraise research findings arising from studies using these methodological tools.
  3. Discuss the interpretation, evaluation and integration of results across a range of these methodologies in the field. Read, abstract, understand, assimilate, critically evaluate and present primary research papers published in reproductive journals.
  4. Prepare and present a time-limited Powerpoint presentation, and respond confidently and knowledgeably to audience questions.
  5. Critically review a journal manuscript for its suitability for publication.
Reading List
Reading lists are available in timetable.
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsRB_4
Contacts
Course organiserDr Agnes Stefansdottir
Tel: (0131 6)50 2924
Email: A.Stefans@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Amy Collier
Tel: (0131 6)50 3161
Email: Amy.Collier@ed.ac.uk
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