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This course will provide a thorough understanding of the mechanisms regulating embryonic and fetal development. Factors influencing normal and abnormal development, including, genes and the environment, will be discussed. The impact of developmental biology upon reproductive and regenerative medicine, including stem cells, cloning, gene editing and genetic manipulation technologies, as well as the ethical considerations, will be evaluated.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course will provide a thorough understanding of the mechanisms regulating embryonic and fetal development. Factors influencing normal and abnormal development, including, genes and the environment, will be discussed. The impact of developmental biology upon reproductive and regenerative medicine, including stem cells, cloning, gene editing and genetic manipulation technologies, as well as the ethical considerations, will be evaluated.
Assessment is through a combination of written assessment, oral presentation, and by examination.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
Alternative Assessment
Debate (25%)
2,000-word Written Report (25%)
Open-book Exam (50%) Online
Alternative Resit Assessment
Oral exam assessing understanding of learning outcomes of the course.
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Reflection | Evaluate | Analyse how advances in developmental biology and reproductive biology impact on society and the relevant ethical and moral considerations. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Evaluate the approaches that can be used to manipulate development including gene editing and genomic manipulation, and their advantages and limitations. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Critically evaluate mechanisms regulating normal and abnormal development – including genetic and environmental influences. |
| Factual | Analyse | Evaluate tools and techniques critical for analysing developmental processes. |
| Factual | Evaluate | Understand the importance of developmental biology in the development of stem cell technology and regenerative medicine. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Critically reflect upon advances in developmental biology technology and how these can be used to understand embryonic development and treat disease. |
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