Medicine & Pathology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LIFE2013 | Life Sciences | 2 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- LIFE2013
- School
- Life Sciences
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
The module will consider the causes of diseases including genetic, traumatic and infective factors. An overview of the immune system and its role in disease progression will be presented. Particular emphasis will be placed on cardiovascular disease, cancer and respiratory disease, endocrine and neurological disorders. Students will also be introduced to the concepts of disease diagnosis including: patient histories, physical and laboratory examinations. Students will consider simulated patient cases in tutorial groups and present a simulated case study as a short seminar.
Target Students
MNutr Students. All other students must approach the module convenor for approval to take this module.
Co-requisites
Modules you must take in the same academic year, or have taken in a previous year, to enrol in this module:
Classes
This module may be delivered through lectures, seminars, workshops and labs etc
Assessment
- 75% Presentation 1: Assessed 20-25 minute group presentation using powerpoint slides, plus 5 minutes for questions. Slides will be submitted for assessment.
- 25% Coursework 1: Individual reflection on how the learning from the module will influence future work (500 words using proforma)
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the principles of disease aetiology and diagnosis and to consider the pathophysiological consequences of common diseases likely to be seen in clinical practice by qualified dietitians. The students will be introduced to history taking, clinical chemistry based assessments, nasogastric intubation and venepuncture, and will also practice the basic aspects of life support, and measurement of BP.Learning Outcomes
After completion of this module students should understand the main causative factors in the development of disease, be able to describe the aetiology and functional consequences of common cardiovascular, respiratory, central nervous system, gastrointestinal and endocrine diseases, as well as a number of different forms of cancer.
The students should also know the principles involved in taking a medical history and in interpreting clinical chemistry results. The students will also be expected to demonstrate competence in basic life support and measuring blood pressure, and to understand how procedures such as nasogastric intubation and venepuncture are performed.
The students should also be able to demonstrate effective communication and problem solving skills by researching and presenting information relating to a number of clinical cases both in workshops and seminars.