Body Structure and Function
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MEDSF010 | Medical Education Centre | 0 | 20 | Full Year UK, Full Year UK |
- Code
- MEDSF010
- School
- Medical Education Centre
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK, Full Year UK
Summary
Introduction to anatomy
Anatomy and functions of organs and systems including:
Alimentary system
Central and peripheral nervous systems
Circulatory system
Renal systems
Respiratory system
Reproductive organs
Muscles and skeleton
Academic and transferrable skills embedded in this module:
Study skills, presentation skills (poster and oral presentation), information collection, communication
Advisory statement:
The content in this module will focus on physical health issues from across the spectrum of human conditions. Each topic will be addressed sensitively and students will be signposted to support should they be distressed by any of the content that is covered. Each teaching session is clearly labelled so students will be aware of the subject matter before engaging with it
Target Students
Students of BMedSci/ BMBS with a foundation year (Nottingham A108; Lincoln A18L)
Assessment
- Presentation 1: Formative assessment Abstract presentation
- 100% Presentation 2: Summative assessment Poster Presentation
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Educational Aims
The aim of the module is to provide students with an overview of the structure and basic understanding of the human body underpinning further study on the five year UG med programmes in Nottingham and Lincoln.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the:
a. architecture and compartments of major body systems and organs
b. interaction between different anatomical structures and body functions
c. basic physiological principles underlying the normal functions of body systems
d. basic concepts of the mechanisms involved in the development of common pathological conditions
Intellectual Skills
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to:
a. assimilate information on a specialist topic and present it in a clear, structured manner
b. become proficient in critical thinking
c. effectively evaluate and analyse information
d. synthesise solutions for problem solving
Professional Practical Skills
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate :
a. the ability to use IT resources for effective organisation, presentation and basic analysis of data
b. proficiency in the use of search engines for information collection and selection from public domains
c. correct use of laboratory equipment to perform relevant experimental techniques
d. beware of and comply to safety procedures, ethical and legislative implications in a laboratory or clinical learning environment
e. the ability to follow laboratory methods when carrying out practical investigations
f. sound oral and graphical presentation skills
Transferable (key) skills
At the end of this module, the student should be able to:
a. develop effective learning style and study skills
b. aware of the implications of academic misconduct and uphold academic integrity
c. effectively organise own and group work
d. communicate effectively with peer and teaching staff during learning processes
e. evaluation skills and critical analysis
f. adopt various methods to problem solv