Students will explore the breadth of scientific research undertaken by modern anatomists, including research currently undertaken in Glasgow. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach to modern anatomical research and the diversity of research techniques utilised will be investigated.

The normal teaching pattern is 3 hours every Monday. 

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The course will be assessed by a 2-hour examination (60%) and in-course assessment consisting of 2 components: a written critique of a recent research article (20%) and a class test on data analysis and interpretation (20%). 

The aims of the course are:

■ to develop a deep understanding of the breadth of scientific research undertaken by modern anatomists, especially the role of multidisciplinary research;

■ to develop students' skills to critically analyse, interpret and discuss scientific data. 

By the end of this course, students will be able to: 

■ Evaluate the rationale behind, significance of, and diversity of anatomical research in modern science; 

■ Examine how furthering our understanding of anatomy now relies on integrating concepts and techniques from disciplines such as genetics, molecular biology, physiology and clinical anatomy; 

■ Analyse, interpret and critique a variety of different data types and articles arising from anatomical research; 

■ Synthesise hypotheses and solve problems aimed at advancing aspects of current anatomical knowledge.