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Academic Year: | 2016/7 |
Owning Department/School: | Department of Biology & Biochemistry |
Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notional Study Hours: | 120 |
Level: | Honours (FHEQ level 6) |
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Assessment Summary: | EX 100% |
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Requisites: | Before taking this module you are advised to take BB20024 AND take BB20160 |
Description: | Aims: The unit aims to provide a knowledge base about the fundamental aspects of adult and embryonic stem cell biology and cellular reprogramming. Learning Outcomes: After taking this course the student should be able to: * Describe the fundamental processes controlling the maintenance of the pluripotent state * Gain knowledge relating to human embryonic stem cells, research areas and ethics * Explain how induced pluripotent stem cells are generated * Explain the properties of adult stem cells and the pathways controlling their differentiation * Gain insight into the molecular and cellular processes underlying reprogramming. Skills: Knowledge and understanding T/F/A, Intellectual skills F/A, Problem solving T/F, Study skills, handling information T/F, Written communication T/F/A, Working independently and in groups T/F. Content: Fundamental aspects of adult and embryonic stem cell biology and cellular reprogramming; Maintenance of self-renewal and control of differentiation; How stem cells and their progeny can be used in basic research, the development of cellular therapies and drug discovery (with examples). |
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BB30232 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Biology & Biochemistry
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