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

Aim: To provide basic descriptive account of development of human conceptus between fertilization and birth, covering pre- and postimplantation period. Topics will include: gametogenesis, pre-implantation development, placenta formation, establishment of 3 germ layers, development of heart and vascular system, body cavities, diaphragm, alimentary, urogenital and neural systems, face and skull.

Abnormalities of all systems will be discussed during the course, including lectures on spontaneous abortion, multiple births.

Topics will be presented in lectures, supported by illustrated handbook. Practical sessions: One practical will be based on analysis of sectioned/dissected mouse embryos, mouse histology + skeletal tissues. A practical/tutorial will study the human placenta, and normal and abnormal human fetuses.

? This course is not available to visting students.

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

? Co-requisites : Developmental Biology 3 and Reproductive Biology 3 are recommended.

Home subject area

Medical Biology (Biomedical Sciences), (School of Biomedical Sciences, Schedule T)

Other subject areas

Medical Biology (Biological Sciences), (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

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

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 09:00 12:00 Central Lecture Thursday 09:00 13:00 Central

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

No Exam 100% 2000 Word Essay

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

Course Secretary

Ms Pascal Lynch
Tel : (0131 6)50 3289
Email : Pascal.Lynch@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Prof John Russell
Tel : (0131 6)50 2861
Email : j.a.russell@ed.ac.uk

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

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