Postgraduate Course: Cardiovascular Biology (LISC11085)
Course Outline
| School | School of Clinical 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 | Life Sciences |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The aim of the cardiovascular Biology Course is to provide a broad-based training in biomedical research with a focus on cardiovascular science. The major themes will include an introduction to cardiovascular physiology and the development of cardiovascular disease. The molecular basis of risk factors =, such as hypertension and obesity is covered and the links between the cardiovascular system and reproduction or inflammation are explored. The intention is to provide an integrated view of the cardiovascular system in terms of physiology and pathology with input from basic and clinical scientists. |
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 purpose of the project is to ascertain that students:
- have a thorough knowledge of the relevant literature, can make a critical appraisal of the key material in it and can place their own proposed project in its context,
- can generate, assess and accurately report research work and discuss the significance. Of research outcomes
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Assessment Information
| Students will produce a report at the end of the project for assessment in the form of a scientific paper (~15000 words) to gain experience in accurate and concise scientific writing. The project report include a brief critique of the research work, in which the strengths and weaknesses of the project design or experimental approach are discussed. |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
Three skill sessions are compulsory.
Effective Presentations.
Writing Up Science.
Project Planning and Ethics in Scientific Research. |
| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
Full time 20 week laboratory research project in cardiovascular biology, complemented with a lecture and tutorial programme. |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Matthew Bailey
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Course secretary | Mrs Marie Manson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3289
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