? Credit Points : 10  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : BMS-4-MI13

This special topic will cover molecular and cellular aspects of viral oncogenesis. We will look at the major groups of viruses causing tumours in human and animals. Aspects of cell transformation will also be covered with an emphasis on tumour suppressors, oncogenes and the cell cycle.

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : Permission of the Curriculum Approval Officer.

Home subject area

Microbiology and Infection (Biomedical Sciences), (School of Biomedical Sciences, Schedule T)

Other subject areas

Microbiology and Infection (Biological Sciences), (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) 45 minutes per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 21/09/2006 10:00 12:00 Tower Block Seminar Room, Summerhall

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Thursday 09:00 13:00 Central

Increased understanding of biologocal processes.
Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.

30% ICA & 70% exam.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST December 1 - 1 hour(s) 30 minutes

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Patricia Anne Law
Tel : (0131 6)50 3161
Email : Anne.Law@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Simon Talbot
Tel : (0131 6)50 7938
Email : stalbot@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.dbcls.med.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.mvm.ed.ac.uk/