Oral Biology for Biomedical Sciences

Module code: BMD357

Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM1
Timetable:

Lecture
• Semester 1: Weeks 1: Monday 11 am - 1 pm
• Semester 1: Weeks 12: Monday 10 am - 11 am
• Semester 1: Weeks 12: Wednesday 9 am - 12 pm
• Semester 1: Weeks 2, 3: Monday 11 am - 1 pm
• Semester 1: Weeks 4: Monday 11 am - 1 pm
• Semester 1: Weeks 4: Tuesday 10 am - 12 pm
• Semester 1: Weeks 5: Wednesday 10 am - 12 pm
• Semester 1: Weeks 6, 7, 8, 9, 10: Monday 11 am - 1 pm

Contact: Prof Ahmad Waseem
Overlap: None
Prerequisite: BMD115, BMD181, BMD219

This is a taught module and will be delivered through lectures and self-directed learning. The module will provide an in-depth knowledge of cell biology of oral tissues in health and diseases. Areas to be covered will include cell adhesion, apoptosis, cell cycle, angiogenesis, tissue engineering, oral implications of HIV and AIDS etc. Most of the content of these lectures given by staff members will be drawn from their current research interests.

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 80.0% Examination, 20.0% Coursework
Level: 6