Cells and Tissues (Lincoln)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MEDSF002 | Medical Education Centre | 0 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- MEDSF002
- School
- Medical Education Centre
- 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 based in Lincoln.
Classes
Autumn Semester: Delivery will be via a blended mix of taught classes, completion of workbooks, e-learning and self-directed learning totalling 100 hours in this semester (contact time 21 hours). All activities will be timetabled locally.
Assessment
- 40% Coursework 1: Workbook
- 60% Exam 1 (2-hour): ExamSys exam MCQ & SAQ
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To provide the student with sufficient understanding of the basic structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, with an emphasis on the function of cells in the human body and the major tissue types in the human body. To underpin further study of body structure and histological analysis of tissues during the study of medicine.Learning Outcomes
1. Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of:
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 appearance of cells, tissues and organs
within the human body
2. Intellectual Skills
At the end of this module, the student should be able to demonstrate:
a. the ability to assimilate information on a specialist topic and present it in a
clear, structured manner
b. the ability to interpret images generated by the light and electron
microscope
3. Professional Practical Skills
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate:
a. the ability ability to use IT resources for effective organisation, presentation and
basic analysis of data
b. the ability to follow laboratory methods when carrying out practical
investigations
4. Transferable (key) skills
At the end of this module, the student should be able to:
a. develop learning and study techniques which promote lifelong learning,
and understand different methods of teaching and learning
b. take responsibility for their own learning, reflect upon and
assess their own progress, strengths and weaknesses
c. demonstrate competence in a range of IT skills
d. learn to search for, select and use information to solve problems and make
decisions
e. demonstrate good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
f. demonstrate good interpersonal skills and team-working ability.
Conveners
- Sara Smith
- Prof Alistair Warren