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AN3503: BIOLOGICAL IMAGING (2017-2018)

Last modified: 25 May 2018 11:16


Course Overview

  • Biomedical imaging is a key method in clinical and research settings and has developed tremendously over the past decade; This course teaches principles of microscopical, PET, MRI, ultrasound and CT imaging, and explains how and when these techniques are used; 
  • Practical sessions will deepen your understanding and shadowing a researcher in their lab will provide invaluable insights into the use of imaging methods in scientific research;
  • Elements of the course develop graduate attributes, such as writing for different audiences, including in a journalistic style, presentation skills and group work; 
  • The course is taught jointly by clinicians, basic scientists and technologists.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Derek Scott

Qualification Prerequisites

  • Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • One of AN3008 Tissue Organisations (Studied) or AN3009 Architecture of Life (Studied) or BM2009 Human Anatomy A (Passed) or BM2509 Human Anatomy B (Passed)
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

  • Historical overview of biological imaging techniques
  • Light and electron microscopy including specialist, preparative techniques
  • Confocal miscroscopy
  • Image analysis
  • Radiological techniques including ultrasound, MRI, CT and associated specialist preparative techniques
  • PET
  • The application of imaging techniques in cell and organ culture

Further Information & Notes

Restricted to BScBMS Anatomy students.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 1 one and a half hour essay examination (70%) and in-course assessment (30%). Continuous assessment comprises: 2 laboratory reports, 1 problem solving and oral presentation exercise.

Resit: 1 one and a half hour essay examination (70%) and previous continuous assessment (30%).

Formative Assessment

- Practice exam questions on MyAberdeen.

Feedback

- Practical reports will be marked with written comments. - Tutorial sessions will provide feedback on course content. - Written comments will be provided on laboratory reports.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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