Body Processes
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MGEMF006 | Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine | 0 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MGEMF006
- School
- Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module considers:
Absorption, filtration and reabsorption in the body
Chemical digestion
Gaseous exchange
Immune response
Muscle contraction
Nerve impulses
Target Students
Students on the Foundation Year of Medicine.
Classes
Spring Semester: Delivery will be via blended mix of taught classes, completion of workbooks, e-learning and self-directed learning. All sessions will be timetabled locally.
Assessment
- 30% Coursework 1: Information Leaflet
- 70% Exam 1 (2-hour): 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 in Medicine.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
A student who completes this module successfully should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- The intra- and inter- cellular processes involved in the important physiological processes of muscle contraction, digestion, nervous function, filtration, absorption and reabsorption of foodstuff, blood and other substances, gaseous exchange and immunity.
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
Professional Practice Skills
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate:
- The ability 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 life-long 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