Cells, Tissues and Genetics

Code

MEDSF011

School

Medical Education Centre

Level

0

Credits

20

Semesters

Full Year UK, Full Year UK

Summary

Genetics: 

Molecular biology of the cell 

Inheritance  

Mutations and chromosome abnormalities 

Application of molecular genetics in clinical medicine 

Population genetics 

Cells and tissues: 

Living organisms classification 

Cell structure and function 

Subcellular organelles 

Biological membranes 

Cell division 

Diffusion and osmosis 

Transport across membranes 

Tissue types, structure and function

Advisory statement :

The content in this module will focus on mental and 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

• Report: Formative assessment in early December Laboratory Report
• 100% Report 2: Summative assessment before May June exam period

Assessed in both autumn & spring semest

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding 

At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: 

Genetics 

a. gene and chromosomal structure  

b. the mechanism of genetic inheritance and its role in health and diseases 

c. molecular biology of the cell 

d. principles behind and application of techniques employed in clinical medicine, gene manipulation and biotechnology 

e. the ethical implications in the use of genetic manipulations in the laboratory and clinical medicine 

Cells and tissues 

a. cell structure in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, extending to organisational understanding of multicellular organisms 

b. structure and function of biological membranes and their associated organelles and proteins 

c. the fundamental histological aspects of tissues and organs within the human body 

d. structural and functional changes of cells, tissues and organs in health and diseases

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. Use of laboratory equipment to perform relevant experimental techniques 

d. Be aware 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. The ability to produce good quality reports based on investigation findings 

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 solve  

Conveners

• Dr Christopher Walters