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

Undergraduate Course: Reproductive Biology Synoptic Examination (REPB10002)

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 Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummaryThe synoptic examination will ask broad-based questions that take an overview of the whole Programme to establish your overall understanding of the impact of major themes that have an important role across the field of reproductive biology.
Course description These major themes would include (but are not limited to):

Cell-cell interactions and signalling
Tissue remodelling
Angiogenesis
Genomics/Proteomics
Environmental impact
Hypothalamic-pituitary control
Inflammation/Immune sytem (dys)function
Meiotic and mitotic cell division, differentiation, growth and death
Stem cells in reproductive processes and disease
Application of model systems to translational medicine e.g. Fertlity manipulation
Reproductive cancers
Research Methodologies

The examination will test your understanding and appreciation of the underlying importance of these themes.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites Students MUST also take: Research Skills in Reproductive Biology (REPB10004) AND Reproductive Biology Project (REPB10003) AND Reproductive Biology Project Reflective Portfolio of Learning (REPB10005)
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2023/24, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  0
Course Start Semester 2
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Lecture Hours 2, Summative Assessment Hours 2, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 94 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 100 %, Coursework 0 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) 90 minute written examination.

1 question (100% each, choice of 5)

Synoptic Exam - Ask for Wed 11th May (Exam week 2).
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Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)1:30
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate both a broad and in depth critical understanding of the major themes at the forefront of the field of Reproductive Biology
  2. Apply this knowledge and understanding to offer a critical insight into the methodologies and techniques used in establishing the basis of evidence in the field
  3. Articulate and communicate this understanding, making critical judgements where evidence is conflicting and/or limiting
Reading List
Various reading lists in timetable
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsRB_Syp
Contacts
Course organiserProf Norah Spears
Tel: (0131 6)50 3267
Email: norah.spears@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Fiona Thomas
Tel: (0131 6)51 5232
Email: Fiona.Thomas@ed.ac.uk
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