Cells and Tissues

Code

MGEMF003

School

Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine

Level

0

Credits

20

Semesters

Autumn UK

Summary

This module considers:

Cell structure and function, prokaryotic, eukaryotic
Organelles
Biological membranes
Cell division
Diffusion and osmosis
Transport across membranes
Tissue types, including blood

Target Students

Students on the Foundation Year of Medicine.

Classes

Autumn 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: Workbook
• 60% Exam 1 (2-hour): ExamSys exam MCQ and SAQ

Assessed by end of autumn semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

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

1. cell structure in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, extending to organisational understanding of multicellular organisms
2. Structure and function of biological membranes and their associated organelles and proteins
3. The fundamental histological appearance of cells, tissues and organs within the human body

Intellectual Skills

At the end of this module, the student should be able to demonstrate:

1. the ability to assimilate information on a specialist topic and present it in a clear, structured manner
2. the ability to interpret images generated by the light and electron microscope

Professional Practical Skills

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

1. the ablity to use IT resources for effective organisation, presentation and basic analysis of data
2. the ability to follow laboratory methods when carrying out practical investigations

Transferable (key) skills

At the end of this module, the student should be able to:

1. develop learning and study techniques which promote lifelong learning, and understand different methods of teaching and learning
2. take responsibility for their own learning, reflect upon and assess their own progress, strengths and weaknesses
3. demonstrate competence in a range of IT skills
4. learn to search for, select and use information to solve problems and make decisions
5. demonstrate good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
6. demonstrate good interpersonal skills and team-working ability

Knowledge and Understanding

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

cell structure in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, extending to organisational understanding of multicellular organisms
Structure and function of biological membranes and their associated organelles and proteins
The fundamental histological appearance of cells, tissues and organs within the human body

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 interpret images generated by the light and electron microscope

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

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 competence in a range of IT skills
learn to search for, select and use information to solve problems and make decisions
demonstrate good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
demonstrate good interpersonal skills and team-working ability

Conveners

• Dr Christopher Walters