Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19
This course will provide an interdisciplinary approach to understand normal and abnormal human reproduction, fertility and pregnancy. Assisted reproductive technologies and the surrounding ethical issues will be covered in detail. All students will have the opportunity to visit and experience the day-to-day running of the Aberdeen Fertility Centre.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course will provide an interdisciplinary approach to understand normal and abnormal human reproduction, fertility and pregnancy. Assisted reproductive technologies and the surrounding ethical issues will be covered in detail. All students will have the opportunity to visit and experience the day-to-day running of the Aberdeen Fertility Centre.
Assessment is through a combination of written assessment, including a report from the visit to the Aberdeen Fertility Centre, case studies, and by examination.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
Alternative Assessment
25% Fertility Centre Online Discussion and Report
25% Case Studies Online
50% Open Book Essay and Data Analysis question/report
Alternative Resit Assessment
30 minute oral exam examining all ILOs. Two examiners would be present.
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Critical evaluation of the issues surrounding fertility and successful pregnancy outcome. |
| Factual | Understand | Understand a solid foundation in the anatomy and endocrinology of mammalian reproduction and pregnancy. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Evaluate and apply key ethical issues in reproductive technologies. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Analyse methods of natural and artificial regulation of reproduction. |
| Reflection | Remember | Construct an understanding of the workings and running of an assisted reproductive clinic. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Reflect on advances in reproductive and developmental biology technologies and how they can be used to treat reproductive disorders. |
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