Postgraduate Course: Embryology (BIME11105)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Biomedical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | Embryology will cover the basic elements of human development, organogenesis and congenital abnormalities. |
| Course description |
The principal aim of this course will be to introduce all aspects of human development covering the events associated with ovulation of the egg, through fertilization, and pre- and post-implantation to embryonic and fetal development of all of the body systems.
Gametogenesis, development from fertilisation to blastocyst stage, implantation, placental development and embryogenesis will be covered in this course.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | 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 |
Flexible |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
98 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
The assessment of this course will comprise two elements:
1. MCQ/EMQ techniques (including text and visual based components) which will be automatically graded. This form of assessment will comprise 80% of the mark for this course.
2. An online (e.g. discussion forum, wiki, web form, blog etc.) activity (comprising 20% of the mark for this course) designed to test the candidate's critical analysis of existing literature; reflective perspective on an issue relating to the topic; and ability to communicate scientific information in an appropriate and professional manner to colleagues. |
| Feedback |
In addition to the formal summative assessment required to pass this course, formative self-assessment utilising MCQ/EMQ formats will also be provided. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Gain a basic knowledge of normal human development.
- Relate the embryology to the organisation of the body as observed in the Human Anatomy courses.
- Appreciate how normal development can go wrong and how this manifests itself in commonly observed congenital abnormalities.
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Learning Resources
| Resources will be released in a progressive manner on a weekly basis. Published resources e.g. text and journal access will be possible through the University electronic environment. |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Skills in the use of discussion boards for respectful, sensitive, supportive and professional communication.
Ability to carry out tasks in an independent and sustainable manner.
A general level of IT skill regarding usage of the online learning environment.
Skills in research and enquiry. |
| Keywords | ANSCI3Embry, Human, Anatomy, Embryology, Development |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Alethea Kelsey
Tel: (0131 6)50 2924
Email: |
Course secretary | Miss Lauren Sandford
Tel: (0131 6)51 5470
Email: |
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