Body Structure
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MGEMF001 | Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine | 0 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MGEMF001
- School
- Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module considers:
Introduction to anatomy
Organs and organ systems
Alimentary canal
Blood vessels
Brain and spinal cord
Heart
Kidney
Liver
Lungs
Peripheral nerves
Reproductive organs
Skeleton and muscles
Target Students
Students on the Foundation Year of Medicine.
Classes
Spring Semester: Delivery will be via a blended mix of taught classes, completion of workbooks, e-learning and self-directed learning. All activities will be timetabled locally.
Assessment
- 40% Coursework 1: Group Presentation
- 60% Exam 1 (1-hour): 60 min ExamSys exam MCQ & SAQ
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To provide the student with an overview of the structure of the human body and underpin further study Medicine.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
A student who completes this module successfully should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
gross and histological anatomy of the human respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, renal, hepatic, nervous, excretory and reproductive systems
Intellectual Skills
At the end of this module, the student should be able to demonstrate:
the ability to assimilate information on a specialist topic and present it in a clear, structured manner
the ability to integrate information from skeletal models and dissected specimens and relate these to the living human
Professional Practical Skills
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate:
the ablity to use IT resources for effective organisation, presentation and basic analysis of data
the ability to follow laboratory methods when carrying out practical investigations
basic dissection skills
the correct use of anatomical nomenclature and terminology
Transferable (key) skills
At the end of this module, the student should be able to:
develop learning and study techniques which promote lifelong learning, and understand different methods of teaching and learning
take responsibility for their own learning, reflect upon and assess their own progress, strengths and weaknesses
demonstrate good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
demonstrate good interpersonal skills and team-working ability