From Clock to Chaos: Biological Rhythms in Biology and Medicine (MEDC0109)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department: Division of Medicine
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Numbers are limited and preference will be given to students for whom MEDC0109 is a recommended option.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module explores the role of physiological rhythms is health and disease. We will discuss the mechanisms involved in generation of physiological rhythms and describe how such mechanisms may go wrong during common disorders. The focus of this module is on two important biological rhythms: cardiorespiratory and sleep/wake cycles. The course uses an interdisciplinary approach to explore biological rhythms. We will discuss how mathematical models/simulation can help us to understand the mechanism of physiological rhythms and will teach the students to simulate biological clocks both in silico and in vitro. The module uses physiological rhythms as an example for the interdisciplinary nature of modern science.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 50% Coursework

50% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 29
Module leader: Dr Alireza Mani
Who to contact for more information: med.ams@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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