Postgraduate Course: Cell Communication (BIME11044)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biomedical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 80 |
| Home subject area | Biomedical Sciences |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Communication within and between cells is of fundamental importance for understanding the basics of cell biology and how cells work together in tissues and organs to co-ordinate physiological function. The integrated approach of this theme will consider normal intra- and inter-cellular communication and its regulation, communication between excitable / secretory cells including interactions at higher levels e.g. co-ordination of neural activity, networks and their control by genetic, hormonal and other factors. The role that changes to normal cell communication plays in diseases/disorders of physiological function leading to clinical problems will also be considered. Our aim is to give a sound introduction to recent advances and excite students into this fundamental aspect of cell behaviour. There will normally be 4 hours 'teaching' each week run by an eminent scientist. These sessions will compromise lectures, student-led seminars based on presentations and interactive discussion of cutting-edge research literature with peers and tutors, Research Seminars, workshops and practicals. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| The taught element will cover a range of current research areas in Cell Communication within the School of Biomedical Sciences, and discuss and analyse research papers to stimulate the development of critical thinking. The mini-projects/projects linked to this theme will provide practical laboratory experience and training in a range of current important techniques in molecular, cell and systems biology as they relate to cell communication. The projects will also introduce and develop students' skills associated with research with fundamental skills of value to all research scientists including analysis and presentation of experimental results. |
Assessment Information
| One 20 week maxi project write-up (maximum 15,000 words) = 100%. |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Andrew Hall
Tel: (0131 6)50 3263
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Course secretary | Mrs Marie Manson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3289
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