Body Structure and Function (Lincoln)

Code

MEDSF015

School

Medical Education Centre

Level

0

Credits

20

Semesters

Full Year UK

Summary

Introduction to anatomy 
 
Anatomy and functions of organs and systems including: 
Alimentary system  
Central and peripheral nervous systems 
Circulatory system 
Renal systems 
Respiratory system 
Reproductive organs 
Muscles and skeleton 

Academic and transferrable skills embedded in this module: 
Study skills, presentation skills (poster and oral presentation), information collection, communication 

Advisory statement: 
The content in this module will focus on 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)

Classes

Workshop sessions will carry the embedded personal and skills development training components of the programme. These include information selection and collection; referencing skills, presentation skills and communications.

Assessment

• Presentation 1: Formative assessment. Abstract presentation (Day Group Event)
• 100% Presentation 2: Summative assessment. Poster presentation (Day Group Event)

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 the: 

a. architecture and compartments of major body systems and organs 

b. interaction between different anatomical structures and body functions 

c. basic physiological principles underlying the normal functions of body systems 

d. basic concepts of the mechanisms involved in the development of common pathological conditions 

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. correct use of laboratory equipment to perform relevant experimental techniques 

d. beware 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. sound oral and graphical presentation skills 
 

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 

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