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Gametogenesis to Implantation
Unit information: Gametogenesis to Implantation in 2020/21
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| Unit name |
Gametogenesis to Implantation |
| Unit code |
MEDIM4001 |
| Credit points |
20 |
| Level of study |
M/7
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| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
|
| Unit director |
Professor. Whittington |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None
|
| Co-requisites |
None
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| School/department |
Bristol Medical School |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Health Sciences |
Description including Unit Aims
Unit aims:
- To describe the origin of gametes and gametogenesis in the male and female.
- To explain the process of fertilization, implantation and early embryo development.
- To introduce current laboratory and clinical research in the above areas within the University of Bristol.
- To describe routine laboratory techniques used in this field.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students will be able to:
- demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the origin of gametes and the processes involved in gametogenesis in both the male and female
- describe the processes of fertilisation and implantation
- explain routine laboratory techniques used to investigate gametogenesis and early embryo development.
Teaching Information
- Lectures/Seminars
- Synchronous discussion sessions
- Self-directed study
- Peer-to-peer learning (group work/presentations)
- Asynchronous discussion forums
Assessment Information
Coursework (contributing a total of 60% to the unit)
Summative
- Essay (1 x 1500 words) 20%
- Practical Log Book (2 x tasks)15%
- MCQs (4 x tasks) 3 x 5% & 1 x 10%
Formative
- Practical Log Book (3 x MCQ tasks)
End of Unit assessment (contributing a total of 40% to the Unit)
- A timed, open book end of unit written assessment.
Reading and References
- Johnson MH 7th Edition (2013) Essential Reproduction, John Wiley and Sons.
- Gametes - The Spermatozoon (1995), Eds: JG Grudzinskas & JL Yovich. Cambridge University Press
- Gametes - The Oocyte (1995), JG Grudzinskas & J Yovich Cambridge University Press
- The Uterus (1994), T Chard & JG Grudzinskas Cambridge University Press
- Genomes (1999), TA Brown Bios Scientific Publishers
