Postgraduate Course: Fundamental Principles of Biomedical Sciences for Biomechanics (BIME08008)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Biomedical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | Students taking this course will develop an understanding of core concepts in the disciplines of Physiology, Pharmacology, Reproductive Biology, Neuroscience, Infectious Diseases and Medical Biology as well as developing core competencies in scientific learning and disciplinary practice. The experimental basis of scientific knowledge ('How do we know what we know') will be introduced.
This new course will also implement timely and useful feedback opportunities.
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| Course description |
The course will be structured as follows:
-Lectures: Material to be covered will include scientific principles for each BMS discipline. It will also outline functions of major physiological systems, including the nervous system, reproductive system, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
- Practical classes: Stand-alone units closely integrated with the lecture materials and designed to enhance students' understanding of the experimental basis of scientific knowledge.
- Tutorials: Interactive sessions aimed to support the development of key academic skills in the context of Biomedical Sciences such as researching a topic, writing an essay and using feedback efficiently.
- Essay feedback session: Small group session with the marker of the student¿s submitted essay. Opportunity for students to understand and discuss the marker's expectations and to appraise their work in a small group context.
- Review quizzes: Automated online weekly quizzes. Students will be encouraged to answer a short series of questions (on Learn). By receiving automated feedback on their answers, students will have timely opportunities to check their understanding of the lecture materials.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | This course is only open to students enrolled in the MSc Biomechanics programme. |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 30,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 8,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 12,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
146 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
40 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Coursework: 40% total course mark
Final examination: 60% total course mark
Coursework includes 1 essay (1500 words) and a test on the practical classes' materials.
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| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course will acquire
- A fundamental factual base for study of Biomedical Sciences disciplines, including core concepts and important scientific principles.
- Competence in effective literature searching and written communication for Biomedical Sciences.
- Basic practical skills required for research in biomedical sciences, including data analysis and interpretation.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Special Arrangements |
An introductory tutorial will be delivered. |
| Keywords | Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Reproductive Biology, Medical Biology, Infectious diseases |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Celine Caquineau
Tel: (0131 6)50 2995
Email: |
Course secretary | Mr Neale Summers
Tel: (0131 6)51 3094
Email: |
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