AN3301: Human Embryonic Development

AN3301: HUMAN EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT (2022-2023)

Last modified: 13 Oct 2022 11:20

Course Overview

this course provides a broad overview of the fundamental processes underpinning transformation of a single fertilised egg into a fully functioning individual;
you will gain in depth and cutting edge knowledge on the major patterning and morphogenetic processes essential for establishing the body plan, major organ systems and causes of birth defects;
this core knowledge is directly relevant and will prepare you for more advanced studies in all areas of Life Sciences, including Anatomy, Developmental Biology, Physiology and Neuroscience;
wide transferable and employability skills, including problem solving and presentation practice, are a core component of the course

Course Details

Study Type	Undergraduate	Level	3
Term	First Term	Credit Points	15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Professor Lynda Erskine

Qualification Prerequisites

Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4

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

Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4
Any Undergraduate Programme
Either BI20M3 Molecular Biology of the Gene (Passed) or BI25B2 Physiology of Human Organ Systems (Passed)

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?

Course Description

Focusing on human development, this course will examine the question of how a single fertilised cell develops into a fully functioning organism with a complex, highly patterned body structure. The course will begin with an overview of embryonic and foetal development, the major signalling systems sculpting normal development and causes of birth defects. The structural changes underlying the development of each of the major tissues and organs of the body will be discussed in turn, and the genes and signalling pathways involved will be introduced briefly.

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 21st September 2026 for Term 1 and Full Year courses and 8th January 2027 for Term 2 courses.

Summative Assessments

Class Test - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	10
Assessment Weeks	18	Feedback Weeks	19	Look up Week Numbers
Feedback	An online Multiple Choice Question test run through MyAberdeen to test knowledge.

Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Exam

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	50
Assessment Weeks	19	Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
Feedback	To be completed online within a 12-hour window (8.00am to 8.00pm). Once exam papers are marked and approved by Exam Board, marks will be released to students and feedback can be requested.

Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Class Test - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	10
Assessment Weeks	16	Feedback Weeks	17	Look up Week Numbers
Feedback	An online Multiple Choice Question test run through MyAberdeen to test knowledge.

Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Oral Presentation: Group

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	20
Assessment Weeks	19	Feedback Weeks	20	Look up Week Numbers
Feedback	Written feedback provided to the group following presentation.

Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Lab Report: Group

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	10
Assessment Weeks	18	Feedback Weeks	19	Look up Week Numbers
Feedback	Practical report will be marked with written comments.

Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Resubmission of failed element.

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	50
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
Feedback

Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Exam

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	50
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
Feedback	To be completed online within a 12-hour window (8.00am to 8.00pm). Once exam papers are marked and approved by Exam Board, marks will be released to students and feedback can be requested.

Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome
Factual	Remember	ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide.

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