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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2007/2008
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Developmental Mechanisms (U03298)? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : BMS-4-PYdevm The aim of this course is to discuss mechanisms underlying thedevelopment of complex multicellular organisms. We will examine the relative influence of genetic and environmental cues in regulating development, with particular emphasis on development of the mammalian ovary and central nervous system. Topics that will be covered in detail include: ovarian development, transcriptionalregulation of development, intercellular signalling, cell proliferation and cancer and axon guidance. The use of modern molecular biological techniques, genetics and embryological manipulations will be discussed in the context of the analysis of developmental mechanisms. Entry Requirements? This course is not available to visting students. ? Pre-requisites : Permission of the Curriculum Approval Officer. ? Special Arrangements for Entry : Course Leaders: Prof David Price,Dr Norah Spears and Dr John Mason ? Costs : Photocopying papers, overheads. Subject AreasHome subject areaPhysiology (Biomedical Sciences), (School of Biomedical Sciences, Schedule T) Other subject areasPhysiology (Biological Sciences), (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K) Delivery Information? 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
All of the following classes
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes.
Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later. Assessment Information
December exam. Written exam 100%. Duration 1 hour 15 minutes.
Exam times
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Ms Victoria Farrar Course Organiser Dr Mike Cousin School Website : http://www.dbcls.med.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.mvm.ed.ac.uk/ |
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