Postgraduate Course: Cardiovascular Biology (BIME11064)
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 | Sandwich |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 80 |
ECTS Credits | 40 |
| Summary | 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. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Blocks 1-3 (Sem 1-2) |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
800
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 20,
Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 19,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 4,
Formative Assessment Hours 4,
Other Study Hours 13,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 16,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
724 )
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| Additional Information (Learning and Teaching) |
Other Study Hours
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Students will produce a report at the end of the project for assessment in the form of a scientific paper (~10000 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. |
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- 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
- To ascertain that students can generate, assess and accurately report research work and discuss the significance of research outcomes
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Scott Webster
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Course secretary | Miss Sara-Louise Tait
Tel: (0131 6)51 5997
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