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Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Unit information: Assisted Reproductive Technologies in 2018/19
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| Unit name |
Assisted Reproductive Technologies |
| Unit code |
MEDIM4004 |
| Credit points |
20 |
| Level of study |
M/7
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| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
|
| Unit director |
Dr. Gordon |
| 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 give a comprehensive understanding of assisted reproductive technologies (ART).
- To describe routine laboratory techniques carried out in ART
Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students will:
- have an understanding of the clinical aspects of Assisted Reproduction Treatment at tertiary level
- be able to describe and be familiar with routine laboratory techniques in assisted reproductive technologies applicable to human reproduction and development.
Teaching Information
- Lectures/Seminars
- Workshop and web-based practicals
- Self-directed study
- Peer-to-peer learning (group work/presentations)
- On-line discussion forums
Assessment Information
Coursework (contributing a total of 60% to the Unit)
- Essay (1 x 1500 words) 20%
- Practical Log Book (5 x tasks)15%
- Interactive tutorials (5 x MCQ's) online 25%
Written exams (contributing a total of 40% to the Unit)
The pass-mark for the unit will be 50%. However students will be required to reach a minimum standard in both their coursework and their written exams. As such only 5% compensation between the total coursework element and the total exam element will be allowed.
Reading and References
- World Health Organisation WHO (2010). WHO laboratory manual for the examination and processing of human semen , 5th Edition
- Textbook of Assisted Reproductive Techniques Laboratory and Clinical
- respectives (2008). Eds: DK Gardner, A Weissman, C Howles, Z Shoham, Informa Healthcare
- Male Infertility 2nd Edition (2011). AM Jequier Blackwell Science Ltd
- Human Assisted Reproductive Technology; Future trends in laboratory and clinical practice (2011). Edited by D. Gardner, BRMB Rizk, T Falcone, Cambridge University Press
- Assisted Reproductive Technology: Accomplishments and New Horizons (2002). Christopher J De Jonge, Christopher LR Barratt, Cambridge University Press
- Towards Reproductive Certainty: Fertility and Genetics Beyond 1999 (2000).
- R Jansen & D Mortimer, Parthenon Publishing
